Top Row (left to right): April Kesling, Kennedy Hawkins, Jarrett Lough, Zach Mills, Andrew Lichtinger and Shannon Gaskins-Elliott. Bottom Row: Elaine Tinio, Emma Stewart, Reagan Swenson, Kaitlyn Nutter, Caitlyn Scott, Reagan Goodwin and Victoria Davis.
About
The Blue cheerleading team is the second of two co-ed cheerleading teams at West Virginia University. It is open to all students including freshmen. This team performs at all home women's basketball games and other special events. The blue team is very active in the community and takes part in weekly visits to WVU Children's Hospital along with the gold team.
Requirements
Female Evaluation
- Gymnastics
- Standing Backhandspring
- Round-off series of three backhandsprings
- Standing back tuck (a spot can be used)
- Optional tumbling pass of candidate's choice
- Individual Skills
- Hyperextended toe touch
- Standing left and right leg heel stretch
- Standing scorpions
- Co-ed Stunts
- Assisted toe touch
- Toss to hands
- Cheer & Dance
- Good motion technique and voice projection
- Must display good dance ability, skill and technique
Male Evaluation
- Male candidates must display athletic ability. Experience is not necessary, though is encouraged.
Materials
All material will be taught at tryouts. Material includes cheer/sidelines, dance, and stunts.
