MOREHOUSE CHEERLEADING REQUIREMENTS

Consistent with the USA Cheer College Cheer Rules & Guidelines & USASF Level 7 Cheer Rules, Morehouse College Cheer derives all athletic ability in compliance with Collegiate Level Coed Team technique.

  • Stunting Requirements

    To be considered for the team, all bases and flyers should have the ability to execute:

    2.5 High Pyramids & Pyramid Inversions

    Free Flying Mounts/Transitions

    Full Up & Down Mounts/Dismounts

    Released & Inverted Load Ins

    Rewinds

    Flipping Baskets (Tuck, Lay-out)

    Tension Drops

    Partner Stunts

    (ALL flyers should be able to demonstrate a proper heel stretch & arabesque)

  • Tumble Requirements

    To be considered for the team, all cheerleaders should have the ability to execute level 4 & above tumbling skills. This includes:

    Standing Tuck

    Standing back-handspring series to a tuck or above

    At minimum, running back-handspring series to a tuck or above

    (While this level of tumbling experience is required, it should not deter those who do not have this level tumbling from trying out. Making the team is based on experience but also the NEEDS of the team.)

  • Jump Requirements

    —Jumps—

    The Morehouse College Cheer Program requires athletes to obtain hyper extended Toe Touches, Hurdlers, and Herkies no later than the football seasons first scheduled game.

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