• 2024-2025 Hellgate Knights Cheer Squad Tryouts 

    Please fill out the online tryout application by following the link below. 
    We are looking forward to a great year and would love to have you join 

    2024-2025 Hellgate Cheer Try Out Form

    Thank you for your interest in joining the Hellgate High School Cheer Squad! Tryouts for the '24-25 Squad will be held on April 23-25, 2024 in the Lower Gym from 5-8pm. A completed registration form (link above) is required to try out. Please fill out the Rank One Form and Physical Form found on the Eligibility Fees & Forms page prior to trying out. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary to make the team! Please feel free to email Head Lucia Villafranca with any questions!

    rvillafranca@mcpsmt.org

    Tryouts will consist of a 2-eight count sideline dance (girls), a chant, jumps, basic stunting, and an interview. We will teach you everything you need to know during clinics. Please wear athletic clothing, cheer shoes or tennis shoes, hair up and out of the face, NO JEWELRY, bring a snack, and bring a water bottle. Tryout results will be emailed by 04/29. 

  • Prior Steps Before Tryouts

    • Fill out the online tryout application by following the link at the top of the page.
    • Be enrolled at Hellgate High School for the 2024-2025 school year or live in the Hellgate district if homeschooling
    • Have spirit, positivity, and a great attitude!
    • Check in on our website and social media (@hellgatecheer) for important tryout updates!

    What to Expect at Clinics & Tryouts

    • Girls (and guys who want to perform) will learn the following:
      • A 2 eight count dance
      • A chant
      • Jumps & Kicks
      • Stunt safety, technique and basic stunts
      • An opportunity to demonstrate any tumbling you may have
    • Guys/Stuntmen
      • Stunt safety
      • Stunt technique
      • Basic stunts and stunting positions
      • An opportunity to demonstrate any tumbling you may have

     

    • Girls/Guys will perform and demonstrate all the choreography and skills learned during clinic on the official tryout day in front of a panel of judges and the coach.

     

  • What is Required to Make the Team?

    • Unwavering school spirit!
    • Tight Motions
    • A Loud, Energetic Cheer Voice
    • Good Physical, Mental Strength, & Stamina 
    • No prior cheer or tumbling experience is necessary, but preferred!

    What to Wear/Bring to Tryouts:

    • Wear athletic clothing and athletic/cheer shoes at clinics
    • On the final day during the official tryout, please wear a plain white T-shirt/tank with NO logos, black shorts, and athletic/cheer shoes.
    • NO jewelry at clinics or the official tryout
    • Hair should be secured out of the face and off of the shoulders
    • Bring a water bottle and a snack each day!

     

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    @hellgatecheer