TRYOUT INFORMATION 2025-2026
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in trying out for the PLNU Cheer Team!
We will be hosting a fall tryout for our 2025-26 season on September 14, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Please see below for more details. Email any questions regarding the 2026 fall tryout process to Coach Jacklyn at jlittlep@pointloma.edu
FALL TRYOUT INFO:
Tryout Eligibility:
- Be a full-time student at PLNU for the full academic year (2025-26).
Registration:
Candidates must complete the registration form below to attend in-person open gyms and/or tryouts.
Tryouts:
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2025
- Location: PLNU Golden Gym (3900 Lomaland Dr. San Diego, CA 92106)
- Check In: 3:00 p.m.
- Start Time: 3:15 p.m.
Tryouts will be run in the style of an open practice. There will not be a formal performance or formal evaluation in front of a panel of judges. Candidates will be informally evaluated while participating in a practice with current team members. This practice will include stunting, jumping, tumbling, and reviewing material (a link to the material that will be reviewed can be found below).
Attire:
- Black fitted shirt, black shorts, white cheer/athletic shoes
- Full gameday makeup
- Hair should be in a low ponytail
- Bows can be worn if in school colors (green, gold, or white)
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Tryout Material:
Candidates must learn and perform our Fight Song, PLNU Chant, and sideline dance. Review the material at this link before attending tryouts.
Evaluation:
Candidates will be informally evaluated on the following:
- Gameday: Material should be performed in a collegiate manner, with maximum effort. Excessive facials are not encouraged. Candidates will be evaluated on knowledge of material, execution, and performance.
- Jumps: Candidates will need to execute a toe touch and hurdler.
- Stunts: Candidates will be scored on their individual technique and execution of the stunts.
- Tumbling: Tumbling is strongly recommended, but not required.
Candidates will be notified of team selections by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14th.
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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
Video submissions are available to candidates who are unable to attend in-person tryouts due to distance from the University or extenuating circumstances. Candidates are still required to register for tryouts to submit a video audition. Email Coach Jacklyn at jlittlep@pointloma.edu if you cannot attend in-person tryouts but wish to submit a video audition.
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SELECTIONS:
While the selection process is one that allows for equal opportunity to all candidates, it is understood by each candidate that the final team roster is determined at the discretion of the coaches and advisor.
Candidates will be notified of team selections after all tryout groups have performed. If selected for the team, candidates will be required to stay at the facility for a mandatory team meeting and uniform fitting. Entire process is expected to be done no later than 12 p.m. (End time may vary based on number of candidates trying out.)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Does the program offer any scholarships?
A: No, at this time, PLNU does not offer scholarship opportunities for Cheer.
Q: What are the time commitments for being on the team?
A: Practices typically take place 2-3x a week during the academic year. We do not practice over the summer. Members are required to make it to all practices, men's and women's basketball games, and campus appearances. They may be asked to attend other athletic or community events as well.
Q: Does the cheer team compete?
A: No, unfortunately at this time, we do not intend to compete.
Q: Do I need to know how to tumble?
A: Tumbling is not required to tryout but it is highly recommended.
