CHEERLEADING
Mission Statement:
URI Spirit Program is committed to providing a dynamic and
positive environment for young woman to pursue all aspects of
excellence. This includes character, self discipline, commitment
and leadership. We believe in education through sport, practicality
and promoting community and pride in the University of Rhode
Island.
The University of Rhode Island Cheerleading program consists of female cheerleaders. We have one non-competitive squad that cheers at football and men's and women's basketball games. There are currently no scholarships available for cheerleaders.
Pre-Tryout Clinic:
On Saturday, March 24th there will be a pretryout clinic held
from 10:00 to 4:00. This clinic is recommended for anyone
interested in trying out for college cheerleader regardless of
the school. All areas of how to prepare for Collegiate
cheerleading will be covered.
There is a $10.00 registration fee.
The deadline is March 14th.
Please make payment to URI Alumni and mail
to:
Ray Lyons
50 Ocean Village Court
Wakefield, RI. 02879
Tryout Information:
Tryouts for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Saturday,
April 14th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, April 15th from
11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Keaney Gymnasium. These tryout dates are for
everyone including incoming freshman as well as all returning
cheerleaders. There is no other tryout held for
the 2012-2013 season.
Requirements for the Squad:
1. Prior cheerleading experience.
2. Excellent crowd leading.
3. Good motion technique.
4. A strong desire and commitment to URI Athletics.
5. Tumbling (must have a standing back hand spring by yourself on
the basketball court).
6. Must be able to execute advanced and elite level stunts.
7. If for some reason you cannot attend tryout weekend, please
email Coordinator,
Spirit Squads- Ray Lyons no later than March 26th to
get approval to submit a DVD. DVD submissions will be accepted on a
case-by-case basis. Any DVD being submitted in lieu of a tryout
will have to be received no later than April 6th and
have a $30 tryout fee included with the DVD.
8. If selected to be a URI cheerleader, there is a NEW URI
Cheerleader fee to be paid the weekend of tryouts. All checks will
be made out to URI Alumni.
9. There is a $30 tryout fee, which includes lunch on Saturday -
this must be paid in cash Saturday morning of tryouts.
10. Please wear a white top and navy shorts.
Contact Information:
For more information please contact Coordinator, Spirit Squads-
Ray Lyons
Coordinator, Spirit Squads- Ray Lyons
- 401-789-1831
- cheeruri@yahoo.com
Spirit Squads Assistant- Melissa Scungio
- melscung@mail.uri.edu
