United States Military Academy Tryout Information Packet 2022

United States Military Academy Tryout Information Packet 2022
Army West Point Rabble Rousers
We thank you for your interest in becoming a Rabble Rouser. The following information will guide you in your quest to get all information in on time.

Rabble Rouser Clinics:

Must obtain a visitors pass (Cadet Candidates)
May 2 to May 4, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lou Gross Center

Rabble Rouser Tryouts:

Must obtain a visitors pass (Cadet Candidates)
May 5 & May 6, 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lou Gross Center

All forms must be complete in order to tryout. A schedule of tryouts times is attached in packet.

The following checklist items will be turned in prior to tryouts:

- Application Form

- Copy of Offer to USMA

- Copy of Insurance Card (front and back)

- Completed Physical Forms

- Copy of Covid Vaccine Card

- Waiver Form



Please contact Rabble Rousers Head Coach, Tommy Escudero, regarding paperwork requirements, scheduling issues, questions, or other areas of concern at tommy.escudero@westpoint.edu

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY

General Information

FITNESS REQUIREMENT

We have no set limits. We do not have minimum or maximum height/weight requirements. There are, however, fitness requirements. Rabble Rousers must be in good physical condition to properly wear the uniform and to handle the intense physical training and performance requirements.

SKILL REQUIREMENT

CHEER TEAM

- Dance (Women Only)

- Fight Song

- Cheer

- Partner Stunt (COED)

·       Toss extension- Dismount: Full Off

·       Hands Stretch- Dismount: Full Down

·       Hands Cupie

·       2 Optional Stunts of Choice

- Group Stunt (SMALL COED)

·       Switch up Stretch- Dismount: Full or Double Down

·       Full Up Arabesque- Dismount: Full or Double Down

·       Rewind Cupie- Dismount: Full Off

·       2 Optional Stunts of Choice

- Jumps, Running, and Standing Tumbling

·       Toe Touch Tuck or Back Handspring

·       2 Running Passes of Choice

** You will have two attempts to perform each stunt successfully. You may use any tryout applicants for your stunts. Outside assistance is not allowed**

POM TEAM

- Dance

- Fight Song

- Double turn, calypso, leaps, splits, & kicks

TRYOUT JUDGES

All results made by the judging committee and head coach will be final. All decisions are final.

CONDUCT

Candidates are expected to encourage and be supportive of other candidates. No food or gum chewing is allowed in facilities. Water bottles only- No sodas or juices. Tryouts are closed to the public.

WHAT TO WEAR

No one should be shirtless. While there may be situations/circumstances where women may need to tuck/adjust t-shirts to limit excess fabric, no one should be wearing a sports bra as an outer garment.

Any civilian t-shirt that candidates wear should not have offensive text/graphics.

Cadets: Cheer Shoes (or appropriate athletic shoes); Short sleeve APFU shirt with APFU shorts.

Cadet Candidates:

           Women: Cheer Shoes (or appropriate athletic shoes); Black Shorts; White, Grey, or Black T-Shirt.

           Men: Appropriate athletic shoes; Black Shorts; White, Grey, or Black T-Shirt.

*No belly rings or jewelry of any sort is allowed for clinic and tryouts.

*Please have a “game ready” look, with hair and make-up for tryout only.
APPLICATION
Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
For video submissions only: Please upload skills required and a photo of yourself

Cancelof
Permanent Contact Info
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
T-Shirt Size
Short Size
Shoe Size
Indicate Men's or Women's
Education
High School Name (Cadet Candidate)
College (if any years)
Career Goal
Community Service
Cheer Experience

List the number of years you have been cheerleading and where
High School
All-Star
College

Insurance Information
Policy Holder's Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Employer
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Work Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Name of Insurance Company
Claims Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Policy Number
Group Number
I hereby certify that the answers provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name
Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Emergency Contact Information
Parents/Next of kin

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Notes

2022-2023 United States Military Academy-Cheer & Dance Tryout Participant Agreement Form

Please read thoroughly
Participant Signature

Clear
Participant Printed Name
Parent Signature if under 18 years of age

Clear
Parent Printed Name if under 18 years of age
Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Relationship
Emergency Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Waiver

***ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THIS COMPLETED FORM IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICS AND TRYOUTS***
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender
Class Year
Company
Have you been on profile for any injury or illness in the last 2 weeks? Please explain.
If so, have you been cleared by a healthcare provider to participate in physical activity?
Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

YesNo
Do you have any physical concerns that may inhibit or limit you during this tryout?
I hereby state to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions on this form are complete and correct.
Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

United States Military Academy Tryout Information Packet 2022

Permanent Contact Info

Education

Cheer Experience

Insurance Information

Policy Holder's Information

I hereby certify that the answers provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Emergency Contact Information

2022-2023 United States Military Academy-Cheer & Dance Tryout Participant Agreement Form

Waiver

I hereby state to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions on this form are complete and correct.