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Cheer Tryouts
Louisville Cheerleading Tryout Information
SAVE THE DATE – TRYOUT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2026. Please monitor this page and/or Instagram for the registration open announcement.
Thank you for your interest in Louisville Cheer. Potential members of the cheer teams fulfill the role of ambassadors for the University, role models within the community and new talent to strengthen our squad, to help maintain the tradition of excellence that continues to keep the Cheer Teams ranked among the nation's best consistently each year.
Here is the Tryout process:
Use this link and apply to the University of Louisville. Send your University Application confirmation email to Elaine@GoCards.com. You will receive the confirmation email after the $30 application fee is paid. Once University confirmation email is forwarded to Elaine, you will receive a tryout application link within 3 business days and provide contact information, cheer background, and up to 3 performance videos along with the Ticketmaster tryout fee payment link. When both application/video submission and payment have been received a confirmation email will be sent within the week, (depending on NCAA and NCA schedule impact.) Tryouts are by invitation only and tryout status/details will be emailed between the last week of April to May 1st. Application and headshots submission are not optional. If you are submitting videos, please download by May 2nd.
The in-person tryout schedule is pending.
Proof of health insurance is required at tryout. Please bring your insurance card.
Prospective candidates should display the athleticism, abilities, skills, style and collegiate look expected of the University of Louisville Cheerleader.
All Girl Requirements
Tumbling
Examples of expected video for all positions are:
Stunt 1
Combination stunt including a double down (Ex. Rewind, full around, stretch double down)
Stunt 2
Combination stunt including a flipping dismount (Ex. Backhand spring up lib, sponge, full up, front flip to cradle)
Shoulder Stand: All bases and back spots are expected to base a shoulder stand.
All Flyers should perform all body positions. Flexibility is important.
Stunt sequences can include level 6 and level 7 stunts. We are looking for technique, strength and potential.
Coed Cheer Requirements
Choose your Primary Position.
FLYER
Females
Females
Males
Males
Be proactive and investigate admissions, scholarships, tuition cost, housing and other financial obligations. The links to start your investigation are below:
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available. Here are the links to the information:
The general deadline for the competitive scholarships is usually December 15th so you will need to plan ahead.
http://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships
Please review the following Scholarship. These scholarships are automatically applied during the application process. Set up a One-on-One review with your Admissions Counselor as they are aware of all scholarships.
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/ky-so-in-scholarships
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-scholarships
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/national-scholars-program
Competitive scholarships offered by the University Honors Program:
https://louisville.edu/honors/scholarships
There are also opportunities from the financial aid office. These applications usually open in the early part of December and close in early March. The dates can vary with opening and closing, so monitor those opportunities closely: http://louisville.edu/financialaid/scholarships-and-other-resources
Be sure to work with your admissions advisor and financial aid to insure you are taking advantage of all opportunities for scholarships and financial assistance. Please revisit the pages often, as new opportunities can become available.
We thank you for your interest in the Louisville Cheer.
Good Luck!
SAVE THE DATE – TRYOUT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2026. Please monitor this page and/or Instagram for the registration open announcement.
Thank you for your interest in Louisville Cheer. Potential members of the cheer teams fulfill the role of ambassadors for the University, role models within the community and new talent to strengthen our squad, to help maintain the tradition of excellence that continues to keep the Cheer Teams ranked among the nation's best consistently each year.
Here is the Tryout process:
Use this link and apply to the University of Louisville. Send your University Application confirmation email to Elaine@GoCards.com. You will receive the confirmation email after the $30 application fee is paid. Once University confirmation email is forwarded to Elaine, you will receive a tryout application link within 3 business days and provide contact information, cheer background, and up to 3 performance videos along with the Ticketmaster tryout fee payment link. When both application/video submission and payment have been received a confirmation email will be sent within the week, (depending on NCAA and NCA schedule impact.) Tryouts are by invitation only and tryout status/details will be emailed between the last week of April to May 1st. Application and headshots submission are not optional. If you are submitting videos, please download by May 2nd.
The in-person tryout schedule is pending.
Proof of health insurance is required at tryout. Please bring your insurance card.
Prospective candidates should display the athleticism, abilities, skills, style and collegiate look expected of the University of Louisville Cheerleader.
All Girl Requirements
Tumbling
- Combination Jump Sequence: 2 or 3 combined jumps, must include variety
- Standing tumbling: 2 different tumbling skills, can include jumps, for example, toe touch back tuck & two back handsprings to full
- Running tumbling: 2 different running tumbling passes, example; round off backhand spring full & round off backhand spring whip through to full
Examples of expected video for all positions are:
Stunt 1
Combination stunt including a double down (Ex. Rewind, full around, stretch double down)
Stunt 2
Combination stunt including a flipping dismount (Ex. Backhand spring up lib, sponge, full up, front flip to cradle)
Shoulder Stand: All bases and back spots are expected to base a shoulder stand.
All Flyers should perform all body positions. Flexibility is important.
Stunt sequences can include level 6 and level 7 stunts. We are looking for technique, strength and potential.
Coed Cheer Requirements
Choose your Primary Position.
FLYER
Females
- Average Height, 4’4” - 5’2”
- Flexible (Heel Stretch, Scale)
- Elite Stunts
- Base required to fly Medium
- Standing Back
- 2 handsprings to a tuck or better
- Running to tuck or better
- No former Coed experience required, if you have no access to Coed bases, send you best group stunt video
Females
- Average Height, 5’2” - 5’6”
- Above Level Jumps
- Toss Stunts
- Toss Shoulders
- Jumps to Back
- 2 handsprings to full or better
- Running Full front to back
- Running Specialty to full or better in diagonal
Males
- Average Height, 5’8” - 6’4”
- Primarily unassisted stunts
- Solid extended single leg and 1 arm
- Solid Double down
- Standing Back not required but encouraged
Males
- Average Height, 5”6’ - 5’11”
- Basic Stunts
- Toss Shoulders
- Jumps to back or better
- 2 to full or better
- Running full or better, back to front
- Running Specialty to full or better in diagonal
Be proactive and investigate admissions, scholarships, tuition cost, housing and other financial obligations. The links to start your investigation are below:
- University of Louisville Visit: https://louisville.edu/admissions/visit
- Admissions: https://louisville.edu/admissions/
- Tuition: https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/tuition
- Financial Aid: https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/financial-aid
- Campus Housing: https://louisville.edu/housing
- Meal Plans: https://louisville.edu/cardinalcard/meal-plan-101-1
- Parking and Campus Transportation: https://louisville.edu/parking
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available. Here are the links to the information:
The general deadline for the competitive scholarships is usually December 15th so you will need to plan ahead.
http://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships
Please review the following Scholarship. These scholarships are automatically applied during the application process. Set up a One-on-One review with your Admissions Counselor as they are aware of all scholarships.
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/ky-so-in-scholarships
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-scholarships
https://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid/scholarships/national-scholars-program
Competitive scholarships offered by the University Honors Program:
https://louisville.edu/honors/scholarships
There are also opportunities from the financial aid office. These applications usually open in the early part of December and close in early March. The dates can vary with opening and closing, so monitor those opportunities closely: http://louisville.edu/financialaid/scholarships-and-other-resources
Be sure to work with your admissions advisor and financial aid to insure you are taking advantage of all opportunities for scholarships and financial assistance. Please revisit the pages often, as new opportunities can become available.
We thank you for your interest in the Louisville Cheer.
Good Luck!
