What are Tryouts Like?
Tryouts start on a Friday night. On the first night, all applicants learn the fight song (words and arm-motions) and a few chants. Then the women split into two groups. One half move to another gym and learn a dance while the second half participates in a stunt clinic. Then the two groups of women switch. The clinic then continues on Saturday, where roughly the same schedule happens, but instead of learning new material you review it. After the Saturday morning session, everyone breaks for lunch and to freshen up for the actual tryout. After lunch, tryouts begin. You should dress appropriately–like a proud Bronco. Everyone performs the learned material in groups of 3-5, and then there is time to showcase tumbling passes, jumps, and stunt skills. After everyone performs, the judges conference during what veterans call “the wait.” You should expect to wait for a few hours while the judges move through their first round of score sheets. During this time applicants may be called back to p
