JMU Cheerleading Tryout Information

Team Selections:
James Madison University Cheerleading is excited to facilitate in-person tryouts for the 2026-2027 season! In-person tryouts will take place April 17^th & 19^th 2026.

In Person:

Friday, April 17^th 2026
- 4:00 p.m.: Check in
- 5:00 p.m.- 8 p.m.: open gym in Godwin Hall Sinclair Gym B, Standing tuck check on hard surface Godwin Hall Sinclair Gym B (Mandatory)
SUNDAY, April 19^th 2026
- 8:00-9:00 a.m.: Check-in
- 9:00-4:00 p.m.: Full evaluation including : Tumbling, Stunting and Fight Song in Godwin Hall Sinclair Gym B (Mandatory)

Pre-Registration Process:
The following materials must be submitted via email to andre3rm@jmu.edu

Completed pre-registration form
Electronic copy of completed physical from within the last 12 months; In the event a physical must be completed, please use this tryout physical form.
Electronic copy of front and back of insurance card

What You Need:

Attire: Black shorts, purple t-shirt, cheer shoes, white ribbon for women
What to bring: Water bottle, snacks/lunch, personal tape and/or braces
Tryout packet: Current headshot, two references for non-current members, copy of JMU Letter of Acceptance or JMU JACard, completed Tryout Agreement form

Our Team:

Co-Ed (up to 20 members)
All-Girl (up to 20 members)

Minimum Tumbling Requirements:

Standing tuck
Running tumbling to tuck

*All tumbling skills must be performed on turf, hardwood, and a non-spring floor.
All-Girl Cheerleaders will be evaluated on:

Full Up, Back handspring, Heel Stretch

Co-Ed Cheerleaders will be evaluated on:

Chair full-pff, Toss & Walk-In Extension,

Game Day Evaluations:

Fight Song
Game Day Appearance

Squad Selection Information
Prospective members will be evaluated at tryouts on game day and elite stunting, standing and running, sideline motions, and the JMU Fight Song. Each cheerleader's skills will be assessed at each station by JMU representatives and coaches. They will be asked to show their best level of proficiency at each station and will be coached through new skills to assess coachability. Our coaching staff will look at crowd leading ability, physical fitness, game day appearance, and personal character. ALL potential members must show or submit an acceptance letter to the university prior to tryouts