tryout information

DANCE
Friday May 5th 6:00-8:00 pm

CHEER
Saturday May 6th 9:00-2:00

Try-Out Cost is $20.00 - Cash Only

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do the Cheer & Dance Teams cheer at School Sporting Events?
Both the cheer & dance do cheer for Football and Basketball and any other events that the school requests. We also do performances for other school related events throughout the year.

2. How much does the team require?
You will be required to be enrolled in the designated cheer and dance class/es through RCC every semester. These classes form your practices. Practice days and times are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:00 AM -8:30 AM.

3. Does the team compete?
Both teams compete locally and nationally. Please note that there are a limited number of spots on the competition teams. We will select the most talented, committed and dedicated students to make-up the competition teams. This selection process will occur throughout the season.

4. What are the requirements to make the RCC Dance Team?
We are looking for dancers with formal technical training in jazz and ballet. Hip Hop experience is a plus. We would like to see a minimum of double pirouettes, turns in second, leg hold turns, and jumps in second.

5. What are the requirements to make the RCC Cheer Team?
We are looking for cheerleaders with tumbling and stunting experience.
LAREGE & SMALL COED:

Gymnastics: Back handspring, RO Back Handspring
Stunts: Toss Hands Press Extension, Pop Off

ALL GIRL REQUIREMENTS:
20 Team Members

Gymnastics: Back handspring
Stunts: Straight Up Extension, Lib, Full down

Alternates may be chosen for all teams, and members may be adjusted throughout the year depending upon skill development and need. All team placement is decided by the Coaching Staff and can be changed at anytime.

6. What do I need to bring to try-outs?
There is a $20.00 try-out fee. Cash Only. Please bring completed registration forms found on the try-outs page. If you are not currently 18 years of age you will need an adult to come to sign your registration information.

7. When do I find out if I make the team?
You will find out by the end of the audition. There will be cuts during the audition until the coaches feel they have the team they need for the upcoming season. There will be an orientation and fitting immediatley following try-outs.

8. What do I wear for try-outs?
Sports bra and shorts

9. What costs are involved?
New team members can expect to pay: women-$900 men-$500 for uniform and accessories, college camp, and summer tumbling for cheer, and summer technique class for dance. Veterans can expect to pay $425 for uniform accessories, college camp, summer tumbling for cheer, and summer technique class for dance. These amounts are broken down into payments for your convenience. However, if you are selected you must be prepared to make your first payment of $400 by May 7th. Some fundraising opportunities will be available for assistance with the remaining balance.

What can be expected at try-outs?

Cheer Requirements

LARGE COED:
16-20 Team Members- 8-10 Guys 8-10 Girls
Gymnastics: Back handspring, RO Back Handspring Stunts: Toss Hands Press Extension

SMALL COED:
16-20 Team Members- 4 Guys 12-16 Girls
Gymnastics: Back handspring, RO Back Handspring Stunts: Toss Hands Press Extension

ALL GIRL REQUIREMENTS:
20 Team Members
Gymnastics: Backhandspring Stunts: Straight Up Extension, Lib, Full down

Dance Requirements

We are looking for dancers with formal technical training in jazz and ballet. Hip Hop experience is a plus. We would like to see a minimum of double pirouettes, turns in second, leg hold turns, and jumps in second.

Try-Out Paperwork-

Try-Out Registration and Medical Release This document needs to be printed, signed and brought to tryouts

RCC Cheer and Dance Team Contract - Updated 5/4/2011
This document needs to be printed, signed and brought to try-outs

Out of State Video Submissions

Video Try-out Submission is available to students that currently reside out of the State and are unable to attend the tryouts in person.

The video must contain the following requirements:

Must show jumps, standing tumbling, running tumbling, partner stunting or all-girl stunting depending on the position you are trying out for. Please include the following personal information:
1. Completed try-out paperwork available on the website
2. Date of arrival to the Riverside, CA area. (Please check the website, click on calendar to see summer practice dates)
3. Weight, height, desired stunting position.
4. Mail DVD to :
Rachelle Fawcett - RCC Cheer and Dance Director
8288 Whispering Tree Dr.
Riverside, CA 92509

Try-Out Information

1. Do the Cheer & Dance Teams cheer at School Sporting Events? Both the cheer & dance do cheer for Football and Basketball and any other events that the school requests. We also do performances for other school related events throughout the year.

2. How much does the team require? You will be required to be enrolled in the designated cheer and dance class/es through RCC every semester. These classes form your practices. Practice days and times are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:00 AM -8:30 AM.

4. What are the requirements to make the RCC Dance Team? We are looking for dancers with formal technical training in jazz and ballet. Hip Hop experience is a plus. We would like to see a minimum of double pirouettes, turns in second, leg hold turns, and jumps in second.

5. What are the requirements to make the RCC Cheer Team? We are looking for cheerleaders with tumbling and stunting experience. LAREGE & SMALL COED:

Gymnastics: Back handspring, RO Back Handspring Stunts: Toss Hands Press Extension, Pop Off

ALL GIRL REQUIREMENTS: 20 Team Members

Gymnastics: Back handspring Stunts: Straight Up Extension, Lib, Full down