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2022 Tiger Pom Tryout Information
 
TRYOUT APPLICATION FORM

2022 Tiger Pom Tryout Information
 
Tryouts for East Texas Baptist University's 2022–2023 Tiger Pom Team will take place Friday, May 6, 5-8PM and Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. at Ornelas Gymnasium. Applicants should read all the information on the website and know the requirements for making the team. If you have any questions, please contact the coach by email at eleclair@etbu.edu.
 
APPLICATIONS DUE THURSDAY, MAY 5
 
Applicants will be evaluated on the following:
  • Basic expectations of dance technique
  • Knowledge and memory of jazz combo and ETBU Fight Song
  • Performance, Presentation & Attitude
There will also be an interview process held with the coach. Applicants may be asked questions or interviewed at any time throughout the tryout process. Only those applicants who display all the necessary skill
requirements will be chosen for the team. The final decision will be made by the coach and judges.

 
Tryout Requirements:

Throughout the tryout process, applicants will be reviewed on their performance, energy, and abilities.
Applicants will be judged on the following requirements:
  • Fight Song: Applicants will perform the ETBU Fight Song.
  • Tryout Dance: Applicants will learn a choreographed jazz routine.
  • Interviews: The coach will want to see that applicants are hardworking, coachable, and have a good attitude.
Tryout Schedule:
 
Friday, May 6:
5PM: Welcome from Athletic Director and Coach, Prayer from Prayer Coordinator
5:15PM: Warm Up and Stretch
5:35PM: Across the Floor Technique
6PM: Learn Jazz Routine
7PM: Learn Fight Song
7:30PM: Break up and go over routines
8PM: Dismissed

Saturday, May 7:
10AM: Warm Up and Stretch
10:30AM: Across the Floor Technique
11AM: Break up and go over jazz routine
11:30AM: Break up and go over fight song
12PM: Dismiss for lunch on your own
(From 11AM-12PM, the coach will pull athletes out one at a time to interview)
2-4PM: Athletes will tryout both routines in front of outside judges