The Butler Spirit Squad consists of up to 18 members, usually 9 females and 9 males.

Tryouts for 2017-18 will be conducted as follows:

Though not mandatory, candidates may attend the following optional open practices (3-5 p.m.)

December 11

January 8

February 5

March 5

April 2

April 9

All open gyms are from 3-5:00 PM in the Champions Training Center on our El Dorado campus.

The purpose of these open practices is to allow candidates insight into the program as well as daily practice routines. They will also be allowed to showcase and work on their jumps, tumbling and stunting skills. Release forms are necessary and are available for download on our webpage.  Attendance of open practices is not required and attending an open practice does not qualify candidates for call-backs. Open practices are open to the public and are held at the Champions Training Center on the El Dorado campus.


Candidates MUST attend the following tryout clinics:

April 14 (6-9:00 pm) and April 15 (9:00 am -3:00 pm)

Tryout material will be taught during these clinics and participants will demonstrate their ability to learn choreographed material as well as technical skills. Tryout clinics are held at the Champions Training Center on the El Dorado campus and are CLOSED to parents, friends and spectators.


Videos

Approval for video tryouts must be given from the coach prior to April 13. Videos must be received before April 20 to be considered and should include a minimum of 2 tumbling skills (running or standing), 3 jumps, a cheer and 2 stunts (co-ed stunts preferred). Contact the coach prior to sending video to verify elements needed and to get approval. You will not be penalized if travel/schedule does not allow for a visit during open practices or clinics.

Send video to:
Teri Rinkenbaugh
Spirit Squad Coach
Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill Rd.
El Dorado, KS 67042

Paperwork

In order to participate in open practices, clinics and final call-backs candidates MUST fill-out a release form. If the candidate is UNDER 18 they MUST have a parent sign the release before they may practice. If the candidate is OVER 18 they can fill out the release form themselves.  The release form is available on the website for download.

Participants also must fill out an application. Please be careful on the application to print or type your correct email address. Invitations for call-backs will be sent via email.  A copy of this application is also available for download.

Questions about tryouts should be directed to coach Teri Rinkenbaugh at
trinkenbaug1@butlercc.edu

Applications

Butler Cheer application (Online Form)

Butler Assumption of Risk Form