Lions Fall 2025 Tryouts

Tryouts for our Fall 2025 season will take place on Monday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 16.

Tryout Schedule:

• Monday, 4/14 (5:00–8:00pm) – Practice & Preparation
  Athletes will learn and review the skills needed for their official tryout on Wednesday.
• Wednesday, 4/16 (7pm) – Official Tryouts

What to Expect at Tryouts:

Jumps – Athletes will perform:
▪️ Toe Touch
▪️ Right Hurdler
▪️ Left Pike
▪️ Specialty Jump Sequence (taught on 4/14)

Tumbling – Athletes will showcase:
▪️ Cartwheel
▪️ Roundoff
▪️ Back Walkover
▪️ Standing Back Handspring
▪️ Up to 2 Specialty Passes (if applicable)

Don't worry if you don’t have every tumbling skill yet! We’d love for all Lions athletes to have at least a back handspring. Tumbling classes and private lessons are available to help achieve those skills.

Choreography & Performance

Athletes will learn choreography on 4/14 to perform at tryouts.

Motions, technique, and spirit will be judged—so bring your energy, facials, and confidence!

Lions Fall 2025 Tryout Details 

Athletes will try out in pairs or groups of three, depending on the number of registered participants.

There will be a $25  registration fee for all non-current NCA cheerleaders.

To register for tryouts visit the link below.

Warm-Up & Arrival:

Athletes may arrive anytime between 6:00-7:00pm on 4/16 to stretch and warm up before their tryout.

Closed Tryouts:

Tryouts will be closed to the public, including parents and other athletes.

Athletes and parents will wait in the hallway until called. Once an athlete completes their tryout, they are free to leave.                                     

Important Dates:
▪️Final roster announcement: Friday, 4/18
▪️Fall registration payments due: 4/21
▪️Summer cheer camp fees due: 5/1

 Payment Plans:
▪️ Available for cheer camp and uniforms
▪️ Not available for registration fees and tuition

We can’t wait to see all the talent and energy at tryouts! Good luck, athletes!