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Navy Spirit - Cheer, Dance and Mascots
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Tryout Specifications & Team Organization

The spring tryouts will be held during the Men's and Women's Basketball seasons, traditionally in March. The tryout process is open to current midshipmen who have an interest in trying our for one of the Spirit Squads.  The current Navy Spirit Commander will send an email to the brigade and provide detailed information for the upcoming tryout process.

Incoming plebes (Freshman) will have the opportunity to tryout for Navy Spirit during plebe summer.

Dance

During Plebe summer look out for the Navy Spirit Team at the informational sports period brief to meet the coaches and receive the most updated details regarding our plebe instructional clinic and the tryout process. The clinic will be held during plebe summer sports periods prior to official team tryouts. 

Details for Tryouts:

Prior experience in cheerleading, gymnastics or dance is helpful, but is NOT required. All tryout candidates, new or veteran, will be scored on growth, contribution, athleticism and future potential  on the USNA Spirit Team.

Although the requirements vary for each of the varied parts of the team (Group Stunting, Partner Stunting,Gymnastics, Dance and Mascots) ,we are looking for individuals that can demonstrate proper technical skills, excellent athletic ability, the willingness to learn and motivation. Additionally, Midshipmen on the USNA Spirit Team demonstrate, at all times,
poise and leadership.

Ty and MayaThe tryout process will include three days of clinics for current midshipmen and several weeks for incoming plebes. During this time you will learn the tryout material to help you prepare for the actual  tryout day.

Any candidates interested in trying out for the USNA Spirit Team should attend the Spirit Team Information Session, where questions can be asked and more specific information will be presented. 

All Naval Academy Midshipmen are eligible to try out for either the Cheerleading Team, Dance Team or "Bills" regardless of class. Although there is no  specific height or weight requirement for males or females, prospective members are expected to be in excellent physical shape. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: All members selected for the Spirit Team are expected to remain on the squad and in the program until the end of the Basketball Season. All members selected for the team are also expected to attend our summer training blocker (Block 3) This training block is MANDATORY. During this training block the midshipmen members will focus on strength conditioning, PRT Prep, safety and advancing skills to prepare for the upcoming season. Go Navy! 

Tryout Dates (2020)

Brigade Spring Tryouts : Due to COVID-19, the Navy Spirit tryouts for the Brigade have been postponed until further notice. Please stay safe and healthy. 

Plebe Clinic: Plebe Summer Sports Periods/July 2020

  • Uniform: Regulation PT Gear (please bring cheer or dance shoes with you if available)

Plebe Tryouts: Plebe Sports Period/Agust 2020

  • Uniform: Regulation PT Gear (cheer shoes and/or dance shoes if available) 
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