Cheer Tryout Information

Come join the 2007-2008 VJC Cheerleading team! Tryouts will be held the first week in September, in the gym on Stevenson campus. Tuesday, 9/4/07 and Thursday, 9/6/07 will be tryout clinics between 5-7pm and Sunday, 9/9/07 will be tryout day from 2-5pm. Practices are tentatively set for Tuesdaysand Thursdays from 4-6:30pm and Sundays from 2-5pm during the fall semester. The VJC Cheerleading team cheers and performs for men's basketball, several women's basketball games, performs for various campus events, and competes regionally and nationally. Tryouts consist of performing a cheer, dance, chant, jumps, stunts, and tumbling (encouraged but not required). The cheer and dance will be taught during the clinics, and the other elements will be practiced as well.
The VJC website has changed! If you haven't printed out the form you'll need prior to tryouts and physicals, the new website for forms is here:
http://www.gomustangsports.com/information/Athletic_training/physical-paperwork/paperwork
These forms must be completed and returned one week prior to tryouts, however, all student-athletes will be required to attend preseason physicals and screenings, which will be held at the Caves Sports & Wellness Center located on the Owings Mills campus. All forms and information MUST be completed prior to you receiving your screening or physical. Bring them with you, along with a front and back copy of your health insurance card. Pictures will also be taken on screening day.
Athletics physicals and screenings for all incoming freshmen and transfers will be held on Wednesday, August 15th at 9:30am for incoming freshmen and new athletes. Physicals performed off-campus will be accepted, however you will still need to attend the August 15th session and use the athletics physical form. The cost for the physical is $15. If you have any questions about forms or physicals, contact Greg Penczek, Head Athletic Trainer at ath-greg@mail.vjc.edu or 443-352-4263. All forms must be turned into the athletic trainers by Friday, August 27th in order to participate in tryouts.If you are interested in trying out, or for questions or additional info, contact Coach Jill Matheny at jillmatheny@msn.com.










