Nevada Cheer Tryout Application

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Were you on the Nevada Cheerleading team during the 2024-2025 season?(Required)

Yes

Which team were you on?

Cheer

Pom

Stunt

Mascot

About You

Name(Required)

First Last

Your Phone Number(Required)

Can we text this number regarding your application/tryouts?(Required)

Yes

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Email(Required)

A parent/guardian is required to complete this form.

Legal Guardian Name

First Last

Hidden

Age

Address (at time of tryouts)(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone Number(Required)

Will your emergency contact be at tryouts?

Yes

I am trying out for

Cheer

Pom

Stunt

Mascot

I am a(Required)

High School Student

College Student

Not Currently in School

High School Attended:

Do you currently attend the University of Nevada, Reno?(Required)

Yes

What's your Nevada ID?(Required)

What college are you attending/have you most recently attended?

Have you been accepted to the University of Nevada?(Required)

Yes

Year of School for Fall 2025(Required)

Freshman

Sophmore

Junior

Senior

All applicants must have already attended or have been accepted to the University Of Nevada to try out for Nevada Spirit.

Please reach out to nevadacheer@unr.edu if you have special circumstances.

How are you intending on paying for the 2025-2026 school year?(Required)

(please select all that apply)

Parents

Scholarships

Loans

Working

Other

Please explain:(Required)

Please list a name and phone number for your most recent coach for reference. We will contact and verify all references(Required)

First Last

Phone Number(Required)

The mental and physical wellbeing of our athletes is highly important. Please list anything that may impact your performance if chosen for our Spirit Program.

Let's get to know you!

What experience do you have that would make us feel like you are ready to perform with our Pack(Required)

Select all that apply, then list relevant experience below

Cheer

Coed Stunting

All-Girl Stunting

Dance

Tumbling

Game Day

Cheer Experience:(Required)

Coed Stunting Experience:(Required)

All-Girl Stunting Experience:(Required)

Dance Experience:(Required)

Tumbling Experience:(Required)

Game Day Experience:(Required)

Why do you want to be a part of the Nevada Spirit Program?(Required)

What do you want to tell us about your outside-of-cheer school involvement and extracurricular activities?(Required)

Community service is a huge part of the Nevada Spirit Program. Tell us what community service means to you and what you have been involved in?(Required)

Looking a little empty here, returners? This section is mostly for newbies so you aren’t seeing their content. We have just one question for you:

What’s something you could personally improve on if chosen for the team this season?(Required)

Required Uploads/Acknowledgments

Current Headshot(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

Current Action Shot(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

Front of Insurance Card(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

Back of Insurance Card(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

Proof of admission to the University of Nevada(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

High School Transcripts/Most recent college transcript.(Required)

Max. file size: 1 GB.

Please acknowledge each of the following:(Required)

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE $50 TRYOUT FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN IN-PERSON TRYOUTS. DUE AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF CUTS DURING TRYOUTS, AND THERE IS A POSSIBILITY I MAY BE CUT AT ANY TIME.

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I MAKE THE 2025-2026 TEAM AND, REGARDLESS OF REASON, DO NOT MAINTAIN A 2.0 CUMULATIVE AND OVERALL GPA FOR THE FINAL GRADES IN SPRING OF 2024, I WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BE ON THE NEVADA CHEER TEAM AND WILL BE DISMISSED.

I UNDERSTAND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM IS NOT A COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I MAKE THE 2025-2026 TEAM, TRAVEL IS NOT GUARANTEED, AND I MAY NEVER TRAVEL WITH THE PROGRAM.

I UNDERSTAND THAT MY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE NEED TO REFLECT A POSITIVE IMAGE IF I MAKE THE TEAM.

I UNDERSTAND THAT MY PHOTOGRAPH OR VIDEO MAY BE UTILIZED ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR BY LOCAL MEDIA DURING THE TRYOUT PERIOD, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER I AM ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM

I UNDERSTAND THAT RETURNERS MUST TRY OUT EVERY YEAR, AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SPOT

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SPIRIT PROGRAM SEEKS WELL-ROUNDED CHEERLEADERS/ATHLETES WHO WILL FIT INTO THE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM AND TEAM UPON SELECTION.

I UNDERSTAND THAT TRYING OUT FOR A DIVISION IA CHEERLEADING TEAM IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE, AND INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. THE SELECTION OF EACH SPECIFIC TEAM MEMBER RESTS SOLELY WITH THE TEAM’S COACHES.

I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COLLEGE PROGRAM AND THE OUTCOME OF TRYOUTS WILL ONLY BE COMMUNICATED WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT

I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE TRYOUT, I MUST SUBMIT THEM IN WRITING TO KIMA@UNR.EDU. THE EMAIL WILL THEN BE FORWARDED TO THE HEAD COACH OF THE SPECIFIC TEAM.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA Waiver for Participation

I am a student enrolled at The University of Nevada, Reno, a member institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education (“NSHE”). I understand and hereby acknowledge that my participation in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs is wholly voluntary. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs at the University of Nevada, Reno I hereby agree as follows: 1. I understand the nature of the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs I may participate in (i.e.: cheering, dancing, stunting, tumbling, jumping, conditioning) may require mental judgment and a high degree of physical fitness, agility, and dexterity, and that this may include strenuous exercise that requires physical fitness, strength, and stamina. 2. I understand that the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs described herein involve the risk of injury or death and the risk of damage to or loss of property. I understand that these activities involve serious dangers and inherent risks, including risks associated with travel to and from such activities in Nevada and California, as well as travel to and in mountainous regions and other remote places. I understand, accept, and voluntarily assume these risks. 3. I understand that neither the NSHE nor the University of Nevada, Reno, will provide medical or health insurance coverage to me during any aspect of my participation in the Nevada Spirit Team Try-outs at the University of Nevada, Reno. I hereby represent and warrant that I am and will be covered throughout the activity by a policy of comprehensive health and accident insurance that provides coverage for injuries I may sustain in the course of my participation in the activity. I understand I may be required to show proof of insurance coverage prior to my participation in the activity. 4. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the NSHE and the University of Nevada, Reno, and their employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability whatsoever for any and all damages, losses, or injuries (including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, expenses and costs, including attorney’s fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during, or are connected in any manner with my participation in the activity. 5. To the extent authorized by law, I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release and forever discharge the NSHE and the University of Nevada, Reno, and their employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, damage or expense, including attorney’s fees, that they or any of them incur or sustain as a result of any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees, which arise out of, occur during, or are in any way connected with my participation in the activity. 6. To the extent that I, individually, or my heirs, successors, assigns, or personal representatives bring a claim of any kind whatsoever against the NSHE and/or the University of Nevada, Reno, and/or their employees, agents, and representatives, I agree that this Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of Nevada, including the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41; and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the balance hereof shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. In signing this document, I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document, that I understand its terms, that by signing it I am giving up substantial legal rights I might otherwise have, and that I have signed it knowingly and voluntarily.

Certificate of Eligibility Nevada Spirit Program

In order to be eligible for participation in the Nevada Spirit Program; Cheer, Stunt, Pom or Mascot, the student must be accepted to the University of Nevada. If he/she is already a student at Nevada, then he/she must have a cumulative and semester 2.0 GPA. The student must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA per semester and maintain full time enrollment (12 credit hours) at Nevada if selected as part of the Nevada Spirit Program (Cheer, Stunt, Pom, Tumble or Mascot). All of the above requirements must be met when grades come out for the 2025 spring semester, if the applicant makes the team. If for any reason the student falls below full time or does not maintain a cumulative/semester GPA of 2.0 while on the team, they will be removed from the Spirit Program. If the student does not fulfill any of the responsibilities of the Spirit Program, the student will be suspended or removed from the program. There will be no replacement grades available. By signing this paper, I am authorizing the administration and staff of the University of Nevada to confirm my academic eligibility. If the student is successfully chosen, as a member of the Nevada Spirit Program, this form will be held on file all year, for academic eligibility checks. I acknowledge my understanding of the grade eligibility of this document and I understand that school and obtaining a degree from the University of Nevada is the number one priority.

RELEASE OF ACADEMIC, EMPLOYMENT and FINANCIAL INFORMATION

By signing this form, I give my consent to disclose the documents below to authorized representatives of the University of Nevada, the Mountain West Conference, the NCAA, my parents or legal guardians, my coaches, and various outside organizations and associations for the purpose of my qualification for academic recognition or honorary awards and to determine my academic and athletic eligibility. I authorize University of Nevada faculty members to release my transcript and grade information to University of Nevada Athletic Academic Advisors. I understand the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 protects these records and they may not be disclosed without my consent.
These records include:
1. Any transcript from my high school, the University of Nevada or any junior college or any four-year institution have attended;
2. Pre-College test scores and any information relating to eligibility for non-standard testing; 3. Graduation status;
4. Race and Gender identification;
5. Records concerning my financial aid
6. Employment earnings and payroll documents
7. Any other documents or information, including financial information pertaining to my NCAA eligibility. This includes car loan information, insurance information, bank statements, home loans, and rental leases.
I understand these records will be disclosed only to determine my eligibility for intercollegiate athletics, determine my eligibility for athletically related financial aid, determine my eligibility for academic recognition or honorary awards, evaluate my school’s academic success, and assist the NCAA in compiling a summary of institutional information that will be publicly released.

I verify the information I have provided is true and correct.(Required)

I agree

Full Legal Name of Participant(Required)

Full Legal Name of Parent/Guardian(Required)

Today's Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

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