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Oxford Charger Cheerleading Tryout Rubrics

Cheer Tryout Rubric (90% of Overall Score)

The following rubric will be used to rate candidates during cheer tryouts; it will count as 90% of each candidate’s overall tryout score.

Category Evaluated Skills Total Possible Points
Group Sideline Communication Skills:
  • Loud, clear voice; no singing
  • Facial expressions, energy, enthusiasm
  • Eye contact
 5
Motion Techniques:
  • Arms and wrists held straight
  • Bold, sharp, controlled movements
  • Claps are sharp and loud; hands cupped
  • Fist closed correctly and facing the correct direction
 5
Fight Song (OHS) /
Group Dance (OMS)
  • Rhythm
  • Knowledge of Dance
  • Ripple Execution
  • Enthusiasm
 15
Individual Cheer Communication Skills:
  • Loud, clear voice; no singing
  • Facial expressions, energy, enthusiasm
  • Eye contact
 10
Tumbling:
  • Tuck = up to 5 points
  • Back Handspring (BHS) = up to 3 points
 5 or 3
Motion Techniques:
  • Arms and wrists held straight
  • Bold, sharp, controlled movements
  • Claps are sharp and loud; hands cupped
  • Fist closed correctly and facing the correct direction
 15
Overall Impression Showmanship 5
Energy and Enthusiasm 5
Run Out Spirit
  • Variety of Words
  • Crowd-engaging energy
  • Excitement
  • Smile
 10
Jump
  • Height, pointed toes, technique
  • Toe touch
 5
Tumbling
(Candidates earn one score based on highest level landed.)		 Best Running Skill:
  • Back Handspring (BHS) = 2 Points
  • Multiple BHS = 4 Points
  • Tuck = 6 Points
  • Layout = 8 Points
  • Full = 10 Points
 10
Best Standing Skill:
  • Back Handspring (BHS) = 2 Points
  • Multiple BHS = 4 Points
  • Toe touch BHS = 6 Points
  • Tuck = 8 Points
  • Toe Touch Tuck = 10 Points
 10
Total Score 100

Cheer Clinic Evaluation Rubric (10% of Overall Score)

The following rubric will be used to rate candidates during the cheer clinic; it will count as 10% of each candidate’s overall tryout score.

Category Possible Score
Clinic Attendance 5 Points
(Attended 2 days)		 0 Points
(Did not attend 2 days; disqualified from tryouts)
Clinic Punctuality 3 Points
(On time for both clinic days)		 2 Points
(5 minutes late for one day)		 1 Point
(5 minutes late for both days)		 0 Points
(More than 5 minutes late on either day)
Attitude & Cooperation
(Attitude = positivity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and participate. Cooperation = following clinic instructions and schedule.)		 5 Points
(Exceptional)		 3 Points
(Average)		 1 Point
(Needs Improvement)		 0 Points
(Unacceptable)
Ability to Work with Others
(Candidate is able to effectively communicate and cooperate with their tryout group and motivate peers.)		 5 Points
(Exceptional)		 3 Points
(Average)		 1 Point
(Needs Improvement)		 0 Points
(Unacceptable)
Prepared & Responsible
(Candidate’s physical was turned in, correct attire was worn, no jewelry, hair pulled back upon arrival.)		 5 Points
(Exceptional)		 3 Points
(Average)		 1 Point
(Needs Improvement)		 0 Points
(Unacceptable)
School Attendance & Discipline Up to 10 Points
Total Score Up to 33 Points