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 firsthand.

Winter Clinic
Saturday, February 7
Check-in: 9:30 AM
Clinic: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration Link

Spring Clinic
Saturday, March 28
Check-in: 9:30 AM
Clinic: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Registration Link

 

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Tryouts

• Cheer: April 17–18 (tentative dates)
• Pom: April 24–25 (tentative dates)

Pre-Tryout Information

• Material will be released one week prior to tryouts.

What to Wear

• 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

Before Tryouts, Submit: (registration not live yet)

• Paid the online registration fee
• Recent headshot
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of SMU admission or application status
• Completed waiver
• All tryout materials must be submitted prior to the tryout date to be considered for evaluation.

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