Eastern Michigan Athletics
Cheer Team
The Eastern Michigan University cheer team is an integral part of the Department of Athletics, the University and the community. EMU cheer is a team of hardworking student-athletes. The EMU cheer team encourages fans to provide positive support and encouragement to the university and community. The squad cheers for football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball and makes appearances at various University events. All members of the team must manage their time in a productive manner, making sure they are successful as an athlete but most importantly as a student. Being apart of the EMU cheer team is very rewarding and creates special University opportunities. Along with weekly practices, the team is honored to work with the very talented EMU Sports Performance coaching staff for custom athletic training sessions. The squad represents the university at all times and are known to be excellent ambassadors for the university and the department of athletics. Please email Coach Mary Spilski at emu_cheer@emich.edu with any questions!
EMU CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS ARE COMING UP!
Pre-Tryout Open Gyms
Here’s your chance to work with current team members and coaches to ensure you have the skills needed for a successful tryout!
-Open to all High School Juniors/Seniors and Older
-Located in the Convocation Center Arena (Main Floor)
-Cost is $10 each date- Please wear appropriate practice clothes (including cheer shoes, with hair up and all jewelry out)
Dates:
Saturday, March 7 - 9 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 - 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Click Here for Team Rules and Waiver.
Click Here for Tryout Application.
Medical History Form
2015-16 Eastern Michigan Cheer Team Tryouts
Friday, April 17: First Cuts 4-9 p.m.
Standing Tumbling
Running Tumbling
Learn Tryout Material
Stunting
Fitness Test (Please bring running shoes and music/headphones if you prefer)
Saturday, April 18: Final Clinic and Tryouts 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Stunting
Tumbling
Perform for Judges
Where:
Convocation Center on the EMU Campus
Auxiliary Gym
799 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, MI
Female Requirements:
Standing Tumbling:
-Multiples (3+ handsprings) on court
- Fight song includes a standing handspring with poms
-Toetouch handspring or tuck (highly preferred)
-Standing tuck and hand tuck (preferred)
Running Tumbling:
-Roundoff multiples on court
-Pass ending with a tuck
-Combination or elite pass (highly preferred)
CoEd Stunting:
-Toss hands/extension
-Walk-In extension
-Lib, stretch, full down
-Optional elite sequence
All Girl Stunting:
-Stretch, full down
-Power press with turn
-360/Full up
-Elite skills including a double down
Flyer Flexibility:
-Left and right stretches
-Left and right arabesques
-Left scorpion
-Left scale (highly preferred)
-Left bow and arrow (highly preferred)
Appearance:
-Game day hair and make-up at clinics and tryouts
-Black sports bra or fitted tank with spandex shorts and cheer shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed (including spacers).
Males Requirements
Tumbling:
-Standing tuck or handspring (preferred)
Stunting:
-Toss chair
-Purdue up to shoulders
-Toss hands (preferred)
-Optional stunt
-Strong athletic background
Appearance:
-Eastern Michigan or plain black T-shirt with black athletic shorts and shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed
Don’t Forget:
-Water Bottle
-$30 Tryout Fee for New Members OR $25 if you Pre-Register!
-Tryout Application and 4 x 6 picture
-Copy of your Insurance Card
-Waiver
You can Pre-Register for Tryouts by emailing your materials to Coach Spilski or mailing them with a check to:
Coach Mary Spilski
18 Welch Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Please email Coach Mary Spilski at emu_cheer@emich.edu with any questions!
Here’s your chance to work with current team members and coaches to ensure you have the skills needed for a successful tryout!
-Open to all High School Juniors/Seniors and Older
-Located in the Convocation Center Arena (Main Floor)
-Cost is $10 each date- Please wear appropriate practice clothes (including cheer shoes, with hair up and all jewelry out)
Dates:
Saturday, March 7 - 9 a.m.-Noon
Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 - 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Click Here for Team Rules and Waiver.
Click Here for Tryout Application.
Medical History Form
2015-16 Eastern Michigan Cheer Team Tryouts
Friday, April 17: First Cuts 4-9 p.m.
Standing Tumbling
Running Tumbling
Learn Tryout Material
Stunting
Fitness Test (Please bring running shoes and music/headphones if you prefer)
Saturday, April 18: Final Clinic and Tryouts 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Stunting
Tumbling
Perform for Judges
Where:
Convocation Center on the EMU Campus
Auxiliary Gym
799 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, MI
Female Requirements:
Standing Tumbling:
-Multiples (3+ handsprings) on court
- Fight song includes a standing handspring with poms
-Toetouch handspring or tuck (highly preferred)
-Standing tuck and hand tuck (preferred)
Running Tumbling:
-Roundoff multiples on court
-Pass ending with a tuck
-Combination or elite pass (highly preferred)
CoEd Stunting:
-Toss hands/extension
-Walk-In extension
-Lib, stretch, full down
-Optional elite sequence
All Girl Stunting:
-Stretch, full down
-Power press with turn
-360/Full up
-Elite skills including a double down
Flyer Flexibility:
-Left and right stretches
-Left and right arabesques
-Left scorpion
-Left scale (highly preferred)
-Left bow and arrow (highly preferred)
Appearance:
-Game day hair and make-up at clinics and tryouts
-Black sports bra or fitted tank with spandex shorts and cheer shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed (including spacers).
Males Requirements
Tumbling:
-Standing tuck or handspring (preferred)
Stunting:
-Toss chair
-Purdue up to shoulders
-Toss hands (preferred)
-Optional stunt
-Strong athletic background
Appearance:
-Eastern Michigan or plain black T-shirt with black athletic shorts and shoes
-No piercings or jewelry allowed
Don’t Forget:
-Water Bottle
-$30 Tryout Fee for New Members OR $25 if you Pre-Register!
-Tryout Application and 4 x 6 picture
-Copy of your Insurance Card
-Waiver
You can Pre-Register for Tryouts by emailing your materials to Coach Spilski or mailing them with a check to:
Coach Mary Spilski
18 Welch Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Please email Coach Mary Spilski at emu_cheer@emich.edu with any questions!
Mascot Information
Waiver of Liability. Medical History Form.Swoop Contract.
All participants must show proof of insurance before being allowed to tryout
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to represent your school as the University mascot? Well, now is your chance. If you are interested in trying out as Swoop, EMU’s Eagle mascot, please contact 734.487.8109