Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer

Tryout Information

Carnegie Mellon Cheerleading Tryout Information:

We are currently recruiting dedicated cheerleaders and dancers for the upcoming 2025-2026 season via the tryout options below:

  • Video Tryouts *preferred* (submit tryout videos by August 18th)
  • In-Person Fall Tryouts (8/25 or 8/29)

Video Tryouts
 Potential cheerleaders will be sent video material containing a short dance and 2 cheers. Each applicant will be expected to learn and send performance videos within two weeks or by August 18 (whichever comes first). Applicants will also have the option to add a few bonus videos to their tryout video (jumps, tumbling or previous cheer/dance).

Video Tryout Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CMUcheer25-26videoTryouts

In-Person Fall Tryouts
 Join our in-person speed cheer and dance clinic and tryout session at the CUC. Registration is mandatory to attend. We have two options below, you may choose either date to participate.
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
or
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
In-Person Fall Tryouts Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CMUcheer25-26-InPersonTryouts

*During the registration process, athletes must confirm availability for practice and game schedule listed in the registration form, to register and attend tryouts. 

Cheerleader Opportunities
Cheerleaders have the opportunity to:

  • Choreograph dance routines
  • Work on stunts, jumps & tumbling
  • Cheer/Dance at Football & Basketball games
  • Perform halftime routines

Requirements
Experience, although encouraged, is not a requirement. We accept all skill levels; performers of any kind, dancers, gymnasts, figure skaters, cheerleaders, etc., or someone wanting to try something new and fun. Additionally, we welcome graduate students and semester exchange students from other CMU Campuses.

Sports Physical
All prospects must obtain a physical prior to the first stunting practice. A physical can be obtained at health services on campus or any urgent care facility. Please visit the sports medicine site for the physical form. Additionally, any cheerleader that accepts a position on the team is required to fill out mandatory medical forms through the athlete portal.

Please contact Coach Kristin Kropf for more information.