Campus Life
Student Life
Cheerleading
Why Cheer at Mars Hill College?
The Mars Hill cheerleaders are a team of men and women with dedication, high energy, school spirit, and pride. We are proud to support our Lions! We work hard year around with training, and perfecting our skills and abilities. Cheering offers the opportunity to be involved with our campus & community, building strong character & friendships, and excelling at a collegiate level.
Cheerleaders cheer for both football and basketball seasons. They also perform and make appearances at other games and events throughout the school year. In addition to these school events, the Administration at Mars Hill College has made a very exciting decision to build a team of cheerleaders that will become a Competition Cheerleading Team.
All cheerleaders can receive the following:
- Early registration and moving into the dorms
- Summer cheerleading camp
- Athletic training room access with highly skilled athletic trainers
- Cheerleading supplies and equipment
- Best seats in the house for home games
- Academic support
- Lifetime friends and unforgettable experiences!
About Tryouts
An open tryout will be held at the end of each Spring Semester. Male and female students who are currently enrolled or students who have been accepted and paid the tuition deposit to Mars Hill College are eligible to tryout for cheerleading. In special circumstances, video tapes or web videos may be submitted in lieu of tryouts, upon request by contacting Coach Amy Miller.
Required Cheerleading Skills:
- One (1) Cheer
- One (1) Chant
- Dance Routine (3-5 eight counts)
- Jumps (Toe-touch, Herkie and Choice Jump)
- Tumbling (Optional)
- Stunts (Must have a good basic knowledge of all stunting positions, ie. flyer, base, backspot)
All candidates will be judged in the following categories
- Appearance
- Jumps
- Technique/Ability
- Spirit
- Motion/Movement Execution
- Voice Projection
*Additional factors/ability is subject to be judged during tryouts.
Cheerleaders are expected to maintain a 2.3 minimum GPA and must be in good physical condition.
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If you would like more information about tryouts or how to become a Mars Hill College Cheerleader please contact Coach Amy Miller at aemiller@mhc.edu or Robin Cole, Assistant Dean/Dir. of the Cheerleading Program.
