Cheer and Pom Tryout Date Announced

February 16, 2007

WEATHERFORD – Persons interested in joining the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Cheerleading or Pom Squad are encouraged to attend an open tryout set for Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31. The two-day clinic is designed to teach chants, group cheers and dance routines that will be used to evaluate and determine members of both squads for the 2007-08 school year.

Candidates for the Pom  and cheerleading squad will be required to attend Friday’s instructional clinic which is set to begin at 7 p.m. at Rankin Williams Fieldhouse. During this time, they will learn a one-minute dance, chant, and interview with the adviser.

The actual pom tryouts will begin the following morning on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The cheer tryouts are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Participate in the Friday clinic is mandatory in order to be eligible for the squad.

In-state members of the 2007-08 SWOSU Pom and Cheer Squads will be eligible for a $200 per semester fee waiver as well as receive academic credit for the class. Out-of-state students will not be required to pay the out-of-state rate. In addition a room waiver for a semi-private room is available for those cheer or pom members who wish to stay in University housing.

Candidates should wear appropriate clothing for tryouts.

For more information, persons are encouraged to contact Pam Nichols, SWOSU Pom and Cheer Adviser, at 580-774-3068.