Clinics & Tryouts
Clinics (High School & College)
Our clinics give future Mustangs the opportunity to train alongside current SMU Cheer and Pom team members, improve their technique, and experience Mustang spirit firsthand.Â
- Cheer & Pom Fall Clinic (9th Grade – College): SIGN UP ONLINE
- A confirmation email will be sent closer to the clinic date with the required waiver, location details, parking information, and a list of items to bring.
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
Tryout Dates & Registration
2027 Cheer and Pom Tryout Dates
- TBD
WHAT TO WEAR FOR TRYOUTS
- Plain black sports bra
- Plain black shorts
- White shoes (Pom: tennis shoe | Cheer: cheer shoe)
- No jewelry
- Hair/Makeup:
- Cheer – slicked-back fixed ponytail (no bow)
- Pom – styled down, gameday makeup and lashes
- Both - full makeup with lashes; complimentary lipstick
- Interview - business professional attire required
REQUIRED MATERIALS
All documents must be uploaded through the appropriate tryout registration link above.Upload the following: Please name your files as: LastName_FirstName_DocumentType (example: Fowler_Holly_Headshot)
- Headshot
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2Â
- Copy of our SMU admission letter or Current Status
- Pre-tryout physical (within the last 6 months)
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EVALUATION CRITERIAÂ
- Cheer:Â Stunting (Level 4), running and standing tumbling (standing tuck, roundoff back handspring back tuck), fight song/chant, sharp motion placement, and showmanship.
- Pom:Â Fight song/chant, strong technical background, field pom routine, motion placement, improv, and showmanship
Mini Mustangs (Ages 6-12)
- Click here for upcoming Mini Mustangs Events (6-12 years old)
- Join the SMU Spirit Program for an exciting game day experience! Participants will learn the routine in advance through an instructional video, attend a game day practice with the current SMU Cheer and Pom teams on the day of the game, and perform during halftime.
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
