Nevada Cheerleading

2025-2026 Tryouts

Tryout Application Deadline: April 25th, 2025

We are excited that you are interested in trying out for the Pack. The Nevada Spirit Program is looking for athletic men and women that are going to fit in with the style, culture and energy that Nevada Cheer has built over the years.

The Spirit Program is made up of four different teams, all cheering together to represent the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Each team has a specific style that we work hard to perfect over the year. At try outs we look for talented individuals that will fill the open spots available for each team.

Pom – Emphasis in dance, jazz, and hip-hop styles. Sideline dance and cheers.
Cheer – Emphasis in pod stunting, tumbling, sign work, cheers, and sideline dance.
Stunt – Emphasis in coed stunting, tumbling, sign work, cheers, and sideline dance.
Mascot – Events and school spirit. ENERGY required with some dance and performance.

WHAT TO KNOW

Tryouts:

  • There will be NO video requirement for this tryout season.
  • April 25th, 2025 – 5pm – Tryout Application Due
  • May 2nd, 2025 – Tryouts Begin & Payment Due
    • A $50 nonrefundable payment is due at check-in. Accepted payment methods: cash or check made out to the University of Nevada Spirit Program.
  • May 2nd-4th, 2025 – Tryouts.

If you make the team:

  • Spirit Fee – $1000 fee paid in segments. This covers spirit packs, gear, camps, camp travel and guest instructors.
  • We cheer at football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, and select other Wolf Pack sports throughout the year.
  • Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30. Your class schedule must be free for these times if selected.
  • Workouts are a mandatory expectation.
  • Community service events are a huge part of our program. We have a mix of mandatory and voluntary events throughout the year.
  • You must have above a 2.0 to be a part of our program.
  • Book scholarships are available to apply for after the first year on the team with a 3.0 GPA or above.

Tryout Weekend Schedule

Tryouts for the 2025-2026 team will be held at the Virginia Street Gym.

Please park in the Brian Whalen Parking Garage—no fee required.

Check-in will begin promptly at the times listed below. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early.

CHEER, POM, COED STUNT, MASCOT

  • 5/2 – Day 1 – NO COED STUNT BOYS
    • 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM: 
      • Newbie Girls & Mascots – Check-in & Material (Open to Public)
    • 7:00 PM: 
      • Returner Girls – Check-in
    • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: 
      • Team Material

  • 5/3 – Day 2
    • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: 
      • Everyone – Check-in, Material Review, First Cut (Open to Public)
    • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: 
      • Lunch Break
    • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 
      • Team Material Review, Second Cut (Closed to Public)
    • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: 
      • Dinner Break
    • 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: 
      • Team Material, Third Cut (Closed to Public)

  • 5/4 – Day 3
    • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM:
      • Schedule provided day of, cuts will be made throughout the day (Closed to Public)
      • TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
      • Mandatory New Team Meeting (concludes by 5:00 PM)

*If selected for the 2025-2026 Spirit Program meetings will be held until 5 PM. All flights must be scheduled for after 7PM, as no members will be permitted to leave campus before meetings have concluded and to give you time to get to the airport *

REQUIRED PAPERWORK FOR APPLICATION

There will be no video submission required for the 2025-2026 team. Everyone that submits an application will be eligible to attend in person tryouts. Included in your application must be:

  • Everyone
    • Photos – Headshot
    • Copy of Health Insurance, Front and Back
  • High School Students
    • Copy of Admission Letter from the University of Nevada
    • Unofficial High School Transcript
  • College Students
    • Unofficial, most current copy of College Transcripts
    • Progress report from current classes enrolled
    • Copy of Fall, 2025 Schedule

MATERIAL TO PREPARE FOR TRYOUTS

  • Girls
  • Guys
    • Toss Hands Preferred
  • Mascots
    • Nevada Fight Song
      • Learn the Nevada Fight Song – words and melody
      • Learn the Fight Song choreography (HERE) or create your own performance to it.
      • Dance and Rhythm is a must. So practice your skills and we want to see what you got!
    • 30 Second Performance/Skit
      • Create a 30-second performance to showcase your abilities. This can include music, props, choreography, improv, crowd interaction, humor, stunts, creative storytelling, or signature character moves.

WHAT TO WEAR

All Navy for all 3 days.

  • Girls
    • Navy Sports Bra/Tight fitting tank top
    • Navy Spandex/Briefs
    • Bows encouraged.                          
    • Game Ready 
  • Guys
    • Navy T-shirt
    • Navy Basketball Shorts
    • Athletic shoes
    • Game Ready
  • Mascots
    • Navy Athletic Top
    • Navy Athletic Bottoms

If Chosen, Team Requirements for Summer

May and June: Physicals will be completed in Reno. Must be completed by the University of Nevada doctors and trainers. Dates TBA.

July: Team material weekend. Mandatory for all members. Dates TBA.

Spirit Package fee due in July. Dates TBA

August: Report back week of August 11th. Must remain in Reno through the start of fall semester. Mandatory for all members. More info to be given on Sunday 5/4 at the new team meetings.

CONTINUE TO APPLICATION