2010 Mascot TryoutsTimeline

Download Mascot Application Packet Here

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

APPLICATION DEADLINE.

All paperwork listed on the checklist must be submitted by 12:00 PM in The Jim Click Hall of Champions, McKale Office - Room N301 (McKale Memorial Center - 1 National Championship Drive) Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Preliminary Interviews Scheduling (You will be notified via email and/or phone)

Monday, February 22, 2010

Preliminary Interviews (Times to be Determined).

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Finalists selected and notified.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Props must be approved and Medical Release Form Due (Finalists ONLY)

Saturday, February 27, 2010

MASCOT FINALS - McKale Memorial Center

Perform as Wilbur or Wilma T. Wildcat at the Arizona Women's Basketball game vs. Washington - Game Time: 3:00PM (Physical tryout)

General Information

Mission:

A non-competitive co-ed cheerleading and mascots program who will promote crowd interaction and school spirit through cheering, tumbling, stunts, dance, and interactive crowd participation.  Act as a representative of The University of Arizona student body and alumni at University functions and public appearances.

Skill Requirements:

•    Must be spirited and enthusiastic
•    Must have excellent crowd interaction
•    Must interact well with kids
•    Must be able to execute one-arm push-ups in suit (Wilbur only)
•    Must be in excellent physical condition
•    Must be able to handle/deal with negativity from opposing teams' fans; always stay positive
•    Must have strong leadership skills
•    Must be accountable, timely and responsible
•    Must be positive and respect your teammates, coach,  and advisor

Expectations:
   
•    Wilbur - Perform at all home Football and Men's Basketball games, select home Women's Basketball games, select home Volleyball games, select home Baseball games, and travel on occasion (Football and Basketball)
•    Wilma - Perform at all home Women's Volleyball and Women's Basketball games, select home Men's Basketball games, select home Football games, select home Gymnastics meets, select home Softball games, and travel on occasion (Women's Basketball)

Commitment:

•    Must commit to program as a mascot for two years
•    Must attend a minimum of 20-community service appearances per year
•    Must pay membership dues of $200 per school year, fundraise $300-$500 per year
•    Must attend an average of 3 practices per month (at Coach's discretion) and conditioning practices
•    Must be available for bi-monthly Mascots meetings
•    Must be available for Training Camp practices and workouts beginning late-July/early August
•    Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 2.00
•    Must commit to approximately 25-30 hours per week (appearances, games, practices, and workouts)
•    Must participate in program fundraising

Benefits:

•    Nike Attire (warm-ups, practice t-shirts, practice shorts, travel bag, shoes, etc.)
•    Affiliation with one of the Top-20 Athletics Departments in the country
•    Occasional and/or possible travel for Football games, Post-season Men's and Women's Basketball games, Volleyball and Final Four
•    Ability to see a nutritionist and have a custom nutritional plan developed
•    Use of Athletics Department Strength and Conditioning Center and a customized training program
provided by a Strength Coach
•    Access to Athletics Department team physicians and athletic trainers in the Kasser Sports Medicine Center
•    Use of the Athletics Department Academic Center with 50-work station computer lab
•    Assistance with career resume writing
•    Partial scholarship depending on grades

COMPLETED APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by 12:00 PM

In the Jim Click Hall of Champions, #N301

NO EXCEPTIONS