JUNE 2025 CHEER TRYOUTS | MALE BASES ONLY
IN-PERSON TRYOUT DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 AT 10:30 AM
We are hosting a summer tryout for male bases only to potentially fill some spots for the 2025-2026 Arizona Cheer Team.
In-Person Male Base Tryout Process:
- To be eligible, must submit the Application Form (linked below) with required forms by 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 7th
- Students must try out on Tucson's campus IN-PERSON on June 14th. Video tryouts are not accepted.
- Once the Application Form has been submitted, Coach Vanessa will email you regarding the status of your application.
- Please reach out to Head Coach Cheer & Mascots, Vanessa Romeo with questions at vromeo@arizona.edu.
Required Documents you must *UPLOAD IN* ONLINE CHEER APPLICATION by June 7th Deadline:
- Verification of UA enrollment (current UA students) -OR- UA Acceptance Letter for Fall 2025 (incoming freshmen or transfer students)
- Unofficial transcript from school currently attending
- (Link to Cheer Application Forms) Medical Release Form
- Requires physical evaluation signed by a Doctor (MD/DO only)
- (Link to Cheer Application Forms) UA Assumption of Risk & Release Statement
- Requires student or parent/guardian signature
Required Documents you must MAIL-IN TO COACH/ BE RECEIVED by June 14th Tryout Date:
- (Forms in Info Packet) Cheer Evaluation Forms (2) - Need to be completed by a current/recent professor, supervisor, or coach
Once Coach Vanessa receives your Online Application Form, she will review and email you about your application status.
Please reach out to Head Coach Cheer & Mascots, Vanessa Romeo with questions at vromeo@arizona.edu or 520-621-0503.
JUNE 2025 MASCOT TRYOUTS | WILBUR T. WILDCAT ONLY
IN-PERSON TRYOUT DATE: Scheduled on an individual basis between June 9-25
Currently, there is a vacant spot for Wilbur T. Wildcat, therefore, we are hosting a summer tryout to fill the position for the upcoming team. There are NO Wilma positions currently available.
In-Person Wilbur Tryout Process:
- To be eligible, must submit the Application Form (linked below) with required forms by 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 7th
- Mascot Interviews & In-Suit Tryouts will be offered individually to qualified candidates for the month of June.
- Students must try out on Tucson's campus IN-PERSON. Video tryouts are not accepted.
- Once the Application Form has been submitted, Coach Vanessa will email you regarding the status of your application.
- Please reach out to Head Coach Cheer & Mascots, Vanessa Romeo with questions at vromeo@arizona.edu.
Required Documents you must *UPLOAD IN* ONLINE MASCOT APPLICATION by June tth Deadline:
- Verification of UA enrollment (current UA students) -OR- UA Acceptance Letter for Fall 2025 (incoming freshmen or transfer students)
- Unofficial transcript from school currently attending
- (Link to Mascot Application Forms) Medical Release Form
- Requires physical evaluation signed by a Doctor (MD/DO only)
- (Link to Mascot Application Forms) UA Assumption of Risk & Release Statement
- Requires student or parent/guardian signature
Required Documents you must MAIL-IN TO COACH/ BE RECEIVED by student's scheduled Tryout Date:
- (Forms in Info Packet) Cheer Evaluation Forms (2) - Need to be completed by a current/recent professor, supervisor, or coach
SPRING 2025 TRYOUTS | 2025-2026 ARIZONA CHEERLEADING TEAM
Due to Easter Sunday and other campus scheduling conflicts, 2025-2026 Arizona Cheerleading Tryouts will be a 2-day accelerated process (Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2025). Tryouts will be held in-person and candidates must attend all tryout days. We do not offer alternative tryout dates or accept video tryouts.
In addition to submitting the Tryout Google Form, the Tryout Application Packet with all required documents must be RECEIVED by our office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Plan accordingly if you are mailing in or dropping off in person. Incomplete packets, packets received after the deadline, or packets received via email will NOT be accepted.
Please follow all procedures in the Tryout Application Packet. A brief overview is listed below:
STEPS TO TRY OUT FOR ARIZONA CHEERLEADING 2025-2026:
To be eligible to try out, you must meet the deadline below, be accepted to the University of Arizona, and meet a minimum 2.0 cumulative HS or College GPA.
FINAL DEADLINE: 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 3rd
Submit Tryout Google Form
Link to 25-26 Cheer Tryout Google Form
FINAL DEADLINE: 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 3rd
Mail in/hand deliver to our office your completed Tryout Application Packet (must be RECEIVED by the deadline)
The Tryout Application Packet with all required documents (listed below) must be RECEIVED by our office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Plan accordingly if you are mailing in or dropping off in person. Incomplete packets, packets received after the deadline, or packets received via email will NOT be accepted.
Link to download/print 25-26 Cheer Tryout Application Packet
Mailing Address:
Vanessa Romeo, Head Coach of Arizona Cheer & Mascots
McKale Memorial Center
1 National Championship Drive
P.O. Box 210096 #N310
Tucson, AZ 85721
Campus Drop-Off Location (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Jim Click Hall of Champions/Museum (northside of McKale Center facing grass Mall)
Coach Vanessa’s Office is at the back left corner of the museum near the restrooms.
Tryout Application Packet includes submitting the following paperwork:
- Tryout Paperwork Checklist
- Verification of UA enrollment (current UA students) -OR- UA Acceptance Letter (incoming freshmen or transfer students)
- Unofficial transcript from school currently attending
- Cheer Evaluation Forms (2)
- Medical Release Form (requires physical evaluation by MD or DO)
- UA Assumption of Risk & Release Statement
- Credit Card Form for $50 non-refundable application fee
3. Once your packet has been received/reviewed, you will receive a TRYOUT CLEARANCE EMAIL from the Head Coach confirming you are eligible to tryout. The finalized tryout schedule will be emailed 1 week prior to tryouts.
TENTATIVE TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Due to Easter Sunday and other campus scheduling conflicts, 2025-2026 Arizona Cheerleading Tryouts will be a 2-day accelerated process (Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, 2025). Tryouts will be held in-person and candidates must attend all tryout days. We do not offer alternative tryout dates or accept video tryouts.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 - ROUND 1 EVALUATIONS
Round 1: Tumbling Evaluation; Musical Freestyle Evaluation (see Application Packet for specific skills requirements)
After Round 1 eliminations, move on to Round 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 - ROUND 2 EVALUATIONS
Round 2: Fitness Evaluation; Coed Partner Stunts Evaluation (see Application Packet for specific skills requirements)
After Round 2 eliminations, learn Tryout Material and Open-Practice for Finalists
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 - FINALIST ROUND
Final Round: In-Person Interview; Tryouts for Finalists in front of panel of expert judges (see Application Packet for specific skills requirements)
Please reach out to Head Coach Cheer & Mascots, Vanessa Romeo with questions at vromeo@arizona.edu or 520-621-0503.
SPRING 2025 MASCOT TRYOUT INFORMATION
WILBUR T. WILDCAT & WILMA T. WILDCAT
Arizona Mascot Tryouts will be held in-person February 16, 2025. Tryout packet, Google Form, deadlines, etc. linked below.
In addition to submitting the Tryout Google Form, the Tryout Application Packet with all required documents must be RECEIVED by our office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Plan accordingly if you are mailing in or dropping off in person. Incomplete packets, packets received after the deadline, or packets received via email will NOT be accepted.
Please follow all procedures in the Tryout Application Packet. A brief overview is listed below:
STEPS TO TRY OUT FOR WILBUR T. WILDCAT OR WILMA T. WILDCAT
To be eligible to try out, you must meet the deadline below, be accepted to the University of Arizona, and meet a minimum 2.0 cumulative HS or College GPA.
FINAL DEADLINE: 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 6
Submit Tryout Google Form
Link to Spring 2025 Mascot Tryout Google Form
FINAL DEADLINE: 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 6
Mail in/hand deliver to our office your completed Tryout Application Packet (must be RECEIVED by the deadline)
The Tryout Application Packet with all required documents (listed below) must be RECEIVED by our office by 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Plan accordingly if you are mailing in or dropping off in person. Incomplete packets, packets received after the deadline, or packets received via email will NOT be accepted.
Link to Spring 2025 Mascot Tryout Application Packet
Mailing Address:
Vanessa Romeo, Head Coach of Arizona Cheer & Mascots
McKale Memorial Center
1 National Championship Drive
P.O. Box 210096 #N310
Tucson, AZ 85721
Campus Drop-Off Location (Monday-Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Jim Click Hall of Champions/Museum (northside of McKale Center facing grass Mall)
Coach Vanessa’s Office is at the back left corner of the museum near the restrooms.
Tryout Application Packet includes submitting the following paperwork:
- Tryout Paperwork Checklist
- Verification of UA enrollment (current UA students) -OR- UA Acceptance Letter (incoming freshmen or transfer students)
- Unofficial transcript from school currently attending
- Mascot Evaluation Forms (2)
- Medical Release Form (requires physical evaluation by MD or DO)
- UA Assumption of Risk & Release Statement
- Credit Card Form for $30 non-refundable application fee
3. Once your packet has been received/reviewed, you will receive a TRYOUT CLEARANCE EMAIL from the Head Coach confirming you are eligible to tryout, as well as schedule an in person interview for sometime February 10-12, 2025.
PRELIMINARY CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Dates: February 10-12, 2025 (based off availability)
After interviews, Finalists will be selected and notified via email by the evening of Wednesday, February 12.
IN-SUIT FINALIST TRYOUT AT ARIZONA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. TCU
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Location: McKale Center
Game Time: 2:00 PM
Finalist Meet Time: Approximately 3 hours prior to game time
Finalists will receive an email with specific instructions and details regarding the in-suit tryout.
TRYOUT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO TRYOUT?
Details are listed in the tryout procedure packet and in the online application form, but a brief overview is listed below.
- Each applicant must complete the tryout procedure packet and submit by application deadline above.
- Each applicant must also submit required paperwork and payment listed below by application deadline above:
- Tryout Checklist
- Verification of Enrollment
- Unofficial Transcript (current UA students) -OR-
- Letter of Acceptance to the University of Arizona AND high school transcript (incoming freshmen) -OR- college transcript (transfer students)
- Two Signed Cheerleader Evaluation Forms
- Student Medical Release Form
- UA Assumption of Risk & Release Agreement Form
- Application Fee of $50
WHAT ARE THE SKILL REQUIREMENTS TO TRYOUT?
Each applicant should become familiar with the tryout requirements. A list of tryout skill requirements and skill recommendations is in the tryout procedure packet. An outline of how skills are evaluated is also provided.
ARE THERE ANY CLINICS BEFORE TRYOUTS?
Traditionally we have a preparatory clinic in February called Future Spirit Weekend. This clinic is not mandatory to tryout. It consists of a campus experience day and a partner stunting clinic the next day. This clinic was held January 27-28, 2023. At this time, no other clinics are scheduled, but please submit the
Cheer Interest Form to receive communication about upcoming clinics.
HOW MANY MEMBERS MAKE THE TEAM EACH YEAR?
The University of Arizona Cheerleading team is a non-competitive, co-ed, partner stunt squad that cheers at Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, and Women's Volleyball games. There is not a set number elected each year; however, we take the best candidates and members vary from 24-30 people (12-15 co-ed couples) from around the country and world. All team positions must be earned each season, and returning team members are also required to tryout every year.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
Participation requires a significant time commitment. Due to the large number of athletic sporting events and public appearances, our philosophy is that cheerleading comes second only to academics. Practice for the year begins in mid-July/early August. The cheerleaders practice three times per week and condition three times per week. To pursue excellence, dedication and commitment must be a priority!
Through dedication and hard work the University of Arizona Cheerleaders have become an integral part in the strong tradition of excellence exhibited by athletics at The University of Arizona. The season begins the end of July and goes through March of each year, with tryouts taking place in April or early May.
ARE THERE ANY BENEFITS TO BEING ON THE TEAM?
Team members have the opportunity to travel for away and post-season Football, select pre-season and post-season Men's and Women's Basketball, and Women's Volleyball Final Four. Members of the University of Arizona Cheerleading and Mascot program receive uniforms, Nike attire, and equipment. Additionally, the Cheerleaders and Mascots have full use of Arizona Athletics facilities, including the student-athlete Strength & Conditioning Facility, the Ginny L. Clements Athletics Academic Center, Bear Down Kitchen (one free meal a day), and the Kasser Medical Treatment Center. The Cheerleading & Mascot program does not offer academic scholarships at this time.
DO YOU ACCEPT VIDEO TRYOUTS?
No, we do not accept video tryouts.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH MORE QUESTIONS?
You can email Vanessa Romeo at
vromeo@arizona.edu with any questions that are not answered here.
