Apache Cheerleading

2010 CGA Nationals College Cheer Competition
2011 NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship

TRYOUT PRELIMINARY RESULTS:

Wanted to express a "Job Well Done" to all of our TJC Cheerleading candidates that tried out this past weekend (April 30) and those that tried out during Easter Weekend.  These results are not all inclusive of all videos submission.  For those that have tried out via YouTube & Videos and you do not see your name, most likely, you are missing some vital information from your video and/or missing some vital paperwork (transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.).  Please feel free to call our offices at the number provided above.  Congrats to all the candidates that made it!  And, we also want to encourage all that didn't make it, to continue to work hard throughout the summer and try again in late-December for our competition squad.

Congratulations to the following NEW TJC APACHE CHEERLEADERS!  (in no particular order)

1.  Savannah Smith Knoerzer - Marshall, TX
2.  Emily Lane Williams - Gilmer, TX
3.  Kaliegh Elizabeth Benoit - Kilgore, TX
4.  Sterling Taylor Borah - Tyler, TX
5.  Kiara Kilgore - Arlington, TX
6.  Breanne Olivia Hagler - Gladewater, TX
7.  Chelsy Plaisance - Magnolia, TX

Alternate(s):

8.  Ronnie Stone - Riverside, California.

We will have our first meeting/practice will be on JUNE 17, 2011.  You should report to the Center for Student Life & Involvement Office in the Rogers Student Center (Suite 235) on this day for further details.  Please note:  This IS NOT the whole squad.  If we decide to conduct another tryout, we will post on this site.  Please stay tuned for any additional information.  Again, congratulations to all!

Best Regards,


Vincent V. Nguyen
Director, Center for Student Life & Involvement
Division of Student Affairs
Tyler Junior College

Benefits of being a Tyler Junior College Cheerleader

• Scholarship opportunities
• Uniforms and accessories are paid for
• Paid travel expenses for out of town games
• Free Academic tutoring
• Athletic trainers
• Kinesiology credit - two hours each semester.
• National Competition in Daytona Beach Florida

School Requirements for a TJC Athlete

• Enrolled full time (12 hours)
• Cumulative and current GPA of 2.0 or above
• GPA of 2.5 or higher to receive an athletic scholarship

Tryout Requirements

Tumbling

• Standing back tuck or full
• Jumps to back tuck or full
  • Optional standing 2 back handsprings to a back or better
  • Running Tumbling – back handspring back tuck or better.
  • Optional Running- additional pass if you have full or better

Baskets for Girls

• Toe Touch
• Optional Back Tuck
• Optional double full
• Optional X Out or X Full

Stunts – partners must be with someone trying out – no outside stunt partners are allowed.

• Stunts are judged on execution and difficulty level
• Use Variation for the entry into stunts (walk ups, full ups, toss, ball-ups, rewinds, front-handspring up, etc..)
  • Females - 2 stunts, showing front flexibility (stretch, over stretch) and back flexibility (scale, scorpion, arabesque) with double down
  • Males - 2 stunts showing difficulty and entry into stunts

Motion Technique

• All material will be taught at tryouts. Looking for sharp motions and ability to lead the crowd
• Fight song and sideline chant