Auditions & Tryouts
Thank you for your interest in the Spirit program at the University of Memphis. Not only are we fortunate to have one of the top educational institutions in the country, but one of the finest spirit programs as well. We are very serious about the excellence of our department and are actively seeking quality individuals to utilize their talents, while pursuing a higher education, to be a part of the Tiger Spirit Squads.
We are always looking for quality people to fulfill the role of ambassadors for the University, and new talent to strengthen our competitive squads, which rank among the nation's best consistently each year.
Tryouts for the Varsity Coed, All-Girl, and Dance squads will be held May 9-11, 2008. To be eligible to tryout, you must have a letter of acceptance from the University of Memphis admissions office, or currently be enrolled as a full-time student at the University. You must also submit the registration form with a photo, the consent to participate form and a physician's physical release form (dated and signed by a doctor within the last 12 months).
The completed packet of forms and photo must be mailed together to the cheerleading office (Attn: Frankie Conklin, 203 Athletic Office Building, Memphis, TN 38152) or turned in to Martha Woods in the Athletic Office Building (Room 203), no later than May 2, 2008. Once we have received all of your completed information, you will be placed on the tryout roster and will be required to attend the tryout on the dates listed below.
Tryout Clinic Dates
Friday, May 9 (6 pm - 9 pm) - Optional Workout
At the Cheer Station - 7740B Trinity Rd - Suite 126
Cordova, TN 38018 - 901-624-9000
(Dancers will need to bring a one minute routine from home)
Can be any style - do what you do best in this minute
Saturday, May 10 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Sat. - 10:00am - 2:00pm - Dance and Cheer Clinic At the Cheer Station
Dance - learn 6 - 8 counts - jazz and 6 - 8 counts hip hop
(perform this routine Sunday in groups of 3)
Wear comfortable clothing.
Cheer - Stunting, Fight song, tumbling,
cheer - shorts/sports bra - girls
Shorts/t-shirt - guys
Sunday, May 11 ( noon) - Tryouts
TRYOUTS - ELMA ROANE FIELDHOUSE - CAMPUS OF UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
NOON - Dance - Wear whatever looks good on you! Group routine and individual routine will be performed.
2:30 - Cheer - Perform what you learned in Clinic on Saturday
TRYOUTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR A MINIMUM DONATION OF $5.00
TO THE SPIRIT SQUADS.
Note: Transportation and housing will be the responsibility of each student. The Holiday Inn is located on the campus of the University of Memphis and is recommended for lodging. Call 901-678-8200 and tell them you are with the Spirit Department tryout weekend.
For more information on Tiger Spirit Squads, please contact Frankie Conklin at 901-624-9000 and fconklin@memphiselite.com.
