Tryouts Information

Tryouts for the Eastern Florida State College Cheerleading team take place annually, or by term as needed. All prospective cheerleaders must be enrolled at or admitted to EFSC (at least 6 credit hours for the Fall and Spring Terms) and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Dual Enrolled students are also eligible to participate. Students must be able to make a full academic-year commitment and attend all assigned games, practices, and activities if selected for the team. 

Upcoming Tryouts

There are no upcoming tryouts scheduled at this time. Please fill out our information request form to be notified about future tryout opportunities.

General Information

Tryouts are closed, so friends and family are not permitted to stay and watch.

Please wear athletic/cheer practice attire (women: form-fitted top/sports bra and form-fitted shorts; men: gym shorts and a T-shirt; all: cheer or athletic shoes) with collegiate hair and makeup. Jewelry is not permitted.

To participate in tryouts, you must bring the following:

• Completed forms (Tryout Application and Sports Waiver)
• A copy of your medical insurance card (front and back)
• $10 tryout fee, check or cash (checks can be made payable to EFSC Foundation)

The following skills will be evaluated:

• A cheer
• A dance
• Your best standing tumbling skill
• Your best running tumbling skill
• Jumps: Toe-touch and double-toe

Selection Process

If you are selected for the team, the coaches will contact you with more information about the next steps and required paperwork. All cheerleaders must turn in a completed physical form prior to the first practice.

For more information, contact Jessica Matheny at mathenyje@easternflorida.edu or Ashley Olund at olunda@easternflorida.edu.

Learn more about Cheerleading at EFSC.