Vandal Spirit Squad FAQ
Common Questions
Teams practice twice a week for two hours at a time, with scheduled events and games. There is also a mandatory band class cheer and dance must take M|W|F. The class is usually around the lunch hour (this past season class time was 12:30 - 1:20 p.m). This class is dedicated to half time routines and offers a scholarship.
We have merit-based scholarships, band class scholarships, and select scholarships awarded throughout the school year. When considering who to award, the coach looks at skill level, attitude, GPA, leadership, and availability for extra events outside the regular schedule.
The Vandal Gems Dance Team: 12 - 16 members.
The Vandal Cheer Team: 18 - 30 members.
There is a $100 membership fee due on the first day of summer practices. There may also be a $200 camp payment due in late spring. Along with these, there is mandatory fundraising each member must participate in. Each member is expected to fundraise $250-$500 by the end of the season. These can be earned in different ways; out of pocket payments, donations, calendar sales, and appearances.
The tryout and clinic fees are $25 per participant. If you are unable to attend live tryouts, please contact the coach for more information on video tryout requirements.