The Seattle University cheer squad is holding tryouts for both current and incoming students from May 15 to May 17 at the Connolly Center.
On Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, anyone interested is joining the cheer squad MUST attend mandatory clinics from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening in the South Court. During these sessions, the coaches will be introducing material to be performed during the final tryout. On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the North Court, potential cheerleaders will be expected to perform the tryout material in front of a panel of judges.
Video tryouts can be turned in only from out-of-town candidates, those traveling abroad during spring quarter, and those with special permission from the SU Cheer coaching staff. When sending a video tryout, please notify head coach Travis Millspaugh in advance.
The Seattle University cheer squad attends all home basketball games, joins the men's and women's basketball teams for at least one road game each, and also performs at other SU athletic and social events. The Redhawk cheer squad has been recognized as one of the top programs in the Northwest and has been asked to perform at matches involving the Seattle Sounders of the United Soccer League.
Both men and women are welcome to attend the tryouts. For more information, contact cheerleading head coach Travis Millspaugh at (206) 384-6159 or mill2256@seattleu.edu.