FALL VIDEO TRYOUT

Thank you for your interest in trying out for the FIU Cheerleading program! Below you will find all the requirements that will need to be included in your tryout video before submitting for review. Please note, you should not be sending multiple videos, but instead a compilation video. Additionally, make sure you have filled out the Tryout Registration Form.

FALL VIDEO TRYOUT PROCESS
(Please ensure you are available for ALL dates listed below before registering for our FALL tryout process.)

• Video submission OPENS: 08/14/26 9AM
• Video submission CLOSES: 08/21/26 11:59PM
• In-person Call Back invitation: Sent by 08/23/26 9:00PM
• In-person Call back tryout: 08/26/26 6:00PM - 8:00PM (@ OBCC 280B)
• Final Results posted: 08/31/26 3:00PM
• Athletic Clearance: 09/02/26
• 1st Official Practice: 09/7/26 6:00PM - 8:00PM (*if athletic clearance completed)

INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself and let us know a little about who you are as an individual and as an athlete, and why you want to be an FIU Cheerleader. We won’t have the opportunity to meet you in person like everyone else, so make sure you allow your personality to be displayed. Show us what you bring to the team, outside of just cheerleading.

FIGHT SONG
Our college Fight Song is where choreography meets school spirit. This FIU Spirit tradition is performed at most of the major university and athletic functions, pep rallies and at all football and basketball games. There have been slight changes in recent years, please review the video to be sure you are up to date. 

For the MENS and WOMENS FIGHT SONG TUTORIAL CLICK HERE

STUNTING
If you can't get a group together you can use clips of any team performances you were a part of during the 2025-2026 season. In addition to general technique (BACK SPOT, MAIN BASE, SIDE BASE, and/or FLYER), show us any variation of the following skills:

• Twisting
• Inversion Release

Those with partner stunt experience can also show us any of the following stunts or harder:

• Toss variations
• Toss Full Up

JUMPING
Show us ONE SINGLE JUMP, and ONE DOUBLE JUMP COMBINATION.
Jumps can include Toe Touches, Right or Left Front Hurdlers, or Pikes.
If you can safely tumble out of your jumps, add a standing back handspring or back tuck out of your single jump. 

TUMBLING
Our Tumbling is primarily performed on turf/grass, Non spring floor mats, or on Basketball court. If spring floor is all that you have access to, its ok, but we’d prefer to see you skills on one of surfaces mentioned above. Please send in your hardest standing tumbling pass and your hardest running tumbling pass.
 
WHAT WE LOOK FOR 
At FIU Cheer, we look for athletes who possess a strong combination of athleticism, passion, and commitment. Ideal candidates demonstrate an elevated level of physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination, alongside an ability to perform cheers, stunts, and tumbling with precision. We seek individuals who work well in a team environment, and will be great student ambassadors showing effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dedication to representing the team and university are key traits we value. Whether you are experienced in cheerleading or new to the sport, our focus is on athletes who are eager to grow, bring energy to every practice, and contribute to the success of the program.

Please email the following documents to FIUCheer@fiu.edu in one file, attachments clearly labeled
1 - Headshot- current photo in your day 1 outfit (not a selfie)
2 - Fall of 2026 Class Schedule (Spring 2027 students are not eligible)
3 - Copy of the FRONT & BACK of your current Medical INSURANCE CARD.
4 - Recommendation Letter from a coach, teacher, administrator, or manager.
5 - TRYOUT FEE $35
Please Click HERE for online payment and send picture of receipt
 
Attire
Women
·      Athletic shorts and fitted tank or t-shirt. (No all-star team or previous school logos)
·      Slicked Mid/high ponytail with BOW or Ribbon.
·      Gameday/Performance READY makeup
·      Cheer Sneakers
·      NO jewelry (No band aids are permitted covering piercings; they must be REMOVED)
·      Please cover tattoos 
 
Men
·      Cheerleading or Athletic Sneakers.
·      Athletic shorts and a tank top or t-shirt. (No all-star team or previous school logos)
·      NO jewelry (No band aids are permitted covering piercings; they must be REMOVED)
·      Please cover tattoos
·      Must be Well-groomed and clean shaven.

Spirit Team Requirements
Eligibility for Cheerleaders
·     Must be registered for the 2026 Fall & 2027 Spring semester.
·      Undergraduate student, full time-minimum12 credits
·      STEP Program
·      Graduate Student- minimum 9 credits
·      Students must be enrolled in classes for the Fall 2026 semester. Students accepted for the Spring 2027 semester are not eligible to tryout. We recommend that you continue training, and we will see                         you the following season.
·      Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Please consider your availability for all listed dates prior to trying out, you must be available and present for all dates.
·      Team Practices- Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
·      Additional practice times are based on events
·      Limited Travel during holidays

Team Events
·      Community Appearances
·      FIU Football Games
·      FIU Men & Women's Home Basketball Games
·      C-USA Conference Tournament-Huntsville, AL
·      NCA College Nationals – April 8th-11th Daytona, FL  

Team Benefits
In turn for your dedication to the Spirit Program we currently provide:
·      Book Scholarship- including class materials
·      Athletic Priority Registration
·      Team Travel
·      Access to Athletic Trainers & Medical staff
·      Adidas Team Apparel
·      Local Business Collaborations
 

*Please label the file with your first and last name, prior to uploading*

CLICK HERE to submit your video!