Vandal Gems Recruitment

Recruitment Process:

Step 1:

Due March 1, 2024

• Make a tryout payment of $50
• Complete Vandal Gems Recruitment Form
• Submit videos via YouTube link

Step 2:

• Come visit us. This can include a Campus Tour or a Clinic/Recruiting Event

Step 3:

• Follow us on social media to stay up to date with our programs:
  Instagram: @Idaho_Spirit
  Facebook: @VandalSpiritSquad

Timeline:

Sophomore/Junior Year of high school:
Potential candidates reach out to coaching staff expressing interest in the Vandal Spirit Squad. Attending recruitment clinics is strongly recommended.

Summer-Fall of Senior Year:
Complete the Recruitment Form and secure requirements. Attending the recruitment clinic is strongly advised as all material needed for recruitment videos will be taught.

Fall-winter of Senior Year:
Apply to University of Idaho. March 1 recruitment form and videos are due. Participants will receive an email on status of moving to final round in April. 

Video Requirements

Introduction

• Brief introduction about yourself
• Why do you want to attend University of Idaho?
• What is your intended major(s)?
• Why do you want to be a part of our program?

Skill Requirements

• Right and Left Double Pirouette
• Right and Left Triple Pirouette
• A La Seconde Sequences
• Right and Left Kicks
• Right and Left Leaps
• Right and Left Splits
• Calypsos
• Preferred skills — aerial, headspring, acro skills

Band Dance:
Jungle Boogie

Chant:
Brave and Bold

Solo of choice:
Limit to 60 seconds

General Video Notes:

• Videos do not need to be professionally edited.
• Consider lighting and angles so you are easily evaluated.

Attire:

• Black spandex and black sports bra
• Hair down for introductions
• Hair pulled back for technique evaluations
• Full game day make-up