A group of cheerleaders performing a stunt on a track at a football field during daylight. Three cheerleaders are standing on the hands of their teammates, raising their fists in the air. They are dressed in uniform black and yellow outfits with white long-sleeve shirts underneath. Multiple other cheerleaders are smiling and walking in the background, with a football goal post and a scoreboard showing the game score and time in the distance.

Tiger Cheer Tryouts

Bring the Skill. Bring the Energy. Bring the Grit. 

Tryouts: May 18-22, 2026

The program is expanding & we want YOU to be part of the legacy! Whether you’re a returning athlete or an incoming Freshman, it’s time to bring your skills, energy, grit & Tiger Pride to the mat.

We’re committed to a fair, transparent tryout process where every athlete is evaluated on:

  • Current skill level

  • Potential for growth

  • Hustle, grit, and attitude

Before You Step on the Mat 

The Tryout Checklist 

Make sure everything is completed ahead of time: 

Sports Physical
Uploaded + cleared by SLOHS Athletic Office

A yellow checkmark.

Online Application
Available via BAND or ParentSquare

A yellow checkmark.

Parent Agreement
One form must be submitted per athlete

A yellow checkmark.

Academic Eligibility
Minimum 2.0 GPA required

A yellow checkmark.

Bring Your Poms
Already have them? Bring them!

A yellow checkmark.
Five cheerleaders in black and gold uniforms smiling and holding pom-poms, standing in front of a giant inflatable football helmet with a black and yellow design at a sports stadium.

What You’ll be Evaluated On 

All Athletes

  • Cheer

  • Fight Song

  • Jumps & Kicks

Varsity / Comp / JV Black

  • Tumbling

  • Stunting

How We Score 

Performance

  • Knowledge of Material – Are you prepared and confident?

  • Motions & Technique – Sharp, strong, and precise

  • Energy & Showmanship – Voice, facials, presence

Skills

  • Jumps & Kicks – Height, form, and clean landings

  • Stunting & Tumbling (tier-specific) – Execution and control

The Tiger Factor
(This is what separates good from great)

  • Coachability – Take feedback and apply it immediately

  • Initiative – Show up early, ready, and focused

  • Team Mentality – Support others. Lead with “we,” not “me”

Skill Benchmarks 

JV BLACK

    • Prep Cradle

    • Prep Single Leg 

    • Extension (cupie preferred)

      • Press or

      • Straight Up

    • Toe Touch

    • Hurdler text goes here

  • Solid Cartwheel/RoundOff

    • Working on Walkovers

    • Back Handspring (preferred)

  • Should have solid basic Body Positions:

    • Stretch (preferred)

VARSITY

    • Lib (press ok, straight up preferred)

    • Corkscrew

    • Pop Off

    • Basket Toss

      • Toe Touch

    Preferred

    • Switch Up

    • Quick Toss

    • Twist Cradle

    • Toe Touch

    • Hurdler

  • Solid Cartwheel/RoundOff

    • Working on Walkovers

    • Back Handspring

      (preferred)

  • Should have solid basic Body Positions:

    • Stretch

    • Arabesque

    • Scale (preferred)

COMP

  • (in addition to the Varsity Sideline skills)

    • Twist Cradle

      • Twist ¼ turn Cradle (preferred)

    • Tic Toc - Lo-Hi

    • Full Up 

      • Lo-hi or

      • Prep Full Around

    • Inversion

      • Shoulder

      • RO or BHS Up

      • Hand in Hand

    • Basket Toss

      • Pike Split

      • Full Twist

        (preferred)

    • Pike

    • Double Toe

    • BHS Series

    • Toe Hand

    • Tuck (preferred)

    • RO through to LO

      (preferred)

  • Must have Body Positions:

    • Scale

    • Arabesque

    • Scorpion (preferred)

Placement & Cuts 

We truly aim to find a place for every athlete. However, placement is based on meeting the technical requirements for each level.

If an athlete does not meet minimum benchmarks, they may be encouraged to:

  • Continue building skills

  • Return for Winter tryouts

Our Standard 

Cheer is NOT an activity. It’s a SPORT. We train and compete with the same physical demands, discipline, and competitive standards as every varsity sport at SLOHS.

We expect commitment—from athletes and parents—at that level.