WDV Cheer is excited to announce the tryout date for new and incoming students!
Tryouts will be held for all incoming 9th graders or students new to Da Vinci Schools for the 2026-27 school year on June 26, 2026 from 5:30-8:00pm.
Location: WDV Gym – 201 N. Douglas
Attire: Athletes are encouraged to wear all black athletic wear and white cheer/athletic shoes.
Attendance: Attendance at all days of clinics and tryouts is mandatory. If you are unable to make tryouts due to an extenuating circumstance please reach out as soon as possible.
*Remember a current sports physical is required to tryout. Physical information can be found here.
Tryout for Incoming DV and Transfer Students: June 26, 2026 from 5:30-8pm
Tryout Requirements:
1.Register for tryouts here: google form
2.Attire: Athletes are encouraged to wear all black athletic wear and white cheer/athletic shoes.
*Remember a current sports physical is required to tryout. Physical information can be found here.
The skills that will be evaluated at tryouts are motions, stunting, dance, jumps, and overall performance value. Previous dance and cheer experience is welcomed but not required. Individuals will be holistically evaluated for a place on the team.
Below is the list of materials that candidates will be taught and asked to perform for tryouts.
- Cheer: Candidates will be taught a sideline cheer.
- Chant: Candidates will be taught a chant and asked to showcase how they can engage the crowd.
- Jumps: Candidates will be asked to perform a toe-touch and a combination jump.
- Dance: Candidates will be taught a short pom or sideline style dance.
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Interview: Candidates will be asked a few questions regarding background, personality, cheer experience, etc.
In-person Tryout Registration for Current DV Students: May 29th and June 1st from 3:30PM -5PM
Potential athletes are required to register in person before attending clinics. Potential athletes can register at any point during the In-Person Tryout Reg period. Registration will confirm that potential athletes have a valid physical on file, color head shot, transcripts from two past terms, have completed online reg paperwork, and allow potential athletes and parents to meet coaches and ask questions.
Clinics for Current DV Students: June 2nd, 2026 through June 5th from 5-7pm
Tryout for Current DV Students: June 6, 2026 10am, athletes dismissed after their tryout
Location: WDV Gym – 201 N. Douglas
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to agardea@davincischools.org and jmclaurin@davincischools.org. We look forward to seeing you at tryouts!