SMU Athletics

     

Clinics

Our clinics give future Mustangs the opportunity to train alongside current SMU Cheer and Pom members, learn technique, and experience Mustang gameday energy first hand.
2026 - 2027 Clinic Dates coming soon!
   

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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 2 
• Copy of our SMU admission letter or Current Status
• Pre-tryout physical (within the last 6 months)

The waiver and full tryout packet will be sent closer to tryouts.
 

EVALUATION CRITERIA 

• Cheer: Stunting (Level 4), running and standing tumbling (standing tuck, roundoff back handspring back tuck), fight song/chant, sharp motion placement, and showmanship.
• Pom: Fight song/chant, strong technical background, field pom routine, motion placement, improv, and showmanship