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University of South Alabama Cheerleading

University of South Alabama Cheerleading

South Alabama Cheerleading Clinic Forms

o Spirit Squad Day Waiver Form
o Stunt Clinic Registration Form
o All athletes must show proof of insurance in order to participate
o All pre-registration dates will be 4 pm Wednesday the week of each clinic

General information

Mission/Philosophy
Here at the University of South Alabama we are committed to developing not only the athlete, but also the character and value of the person. Not only do we emphasize overall skill & athletic ability, we also believe in, and support strong academics, school pride, community service, and the unity within the team. The primary mission to the student is to support and not to compromise the student's academic career. 

Cheerleading Organizational Structure
The University of South Alabama cheerleading program has opportunities for both a coed & all girl members. We cheer for home football, Volleyball, and basketball games, with select members cheering for designated away football games & conference championship basketball games.  Generally, at least 26 to 36 members are chosen at spring tryouts.  Once team members are selected at tryouts, team placement is done to fill our competition teams. Additional team members may be added in the fall or spring semester if the coaching staff deemed necessary.

Mascot Organizational Structure
The University of South Alabama mascot team consists of 4-8 "Friends" of SouthPaw & Miss Pawla who aid in all events and functions SouthPaw and Miss Pawla attend.  All members of the mascot team attend all home football, men's and women's basketball, conference volleyball, soccer, softball and baseball games. Selected mascot members will travel for designated away games, as well as UCA Mascot Camp & UCA or NCA Mascot National Competition.

Competition
South Alabama currently competes in the Small Coed Division 1, and Large Coed or All-Girl Game Day D1A competition at the UCA College National Championship in Orlando, FL, or at NCA College National Championship in Daytona, FL.  All members are eligible to compete at the UCA or NCA National Championships, depending on academic standing, athletic ability, and proven performance. Only 16-22 members, including alternates, will be chosen to compete in the small coed division, while up to 30 team members may be chosen for the game day division.  Although only select members are chosen to compete, all members may be required to attend nationals practice and will accompany the competition team to the national championship. 

SouthPaw and/or Miss Pawla currently compete in the D1A Division at UCA mascot Nationals and NCA mascot Nationals should either one qualify.  All mascot members are required to aid in the preparation for mascot nationals and will accompany SouthPaw & Miss Pawla to Florida for competition.

*All team members are responsible for participating in fundraising to cover the expense of attending nationals regardless of member status on competition team.

Eligibility Requirements for the Spirit Program
Anyone interested in trying out for the University of South Alabama Cheerleading & Mascot program must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a full-time student enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at the University of South Alabama.
  • Incoming students (high school seniors & transfer students) must present their official letter of acceptance from the University of South Alabama at the time of tryouts.  Those without an official letter at the time of tryouts may only be permitted to tryout for an alternate position until official acceptance is proven.
  • Must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative institutional GPA, per semester, while attending the University of South Alabama.
  • Graduate students are permitted to tryout as long as they are enrolled as a full-time student at the University of South Alabama.
  • Must pass a student-athlete physical mandated by NCAA standards prior to tryouts.
  • Must maintain valid health insurance approved by the University of South Alabama that is accepted by current policy.

Scholarship Information
The University of South Alabama has a scholarship program for select members of the cheerleading/mascot team ranging from $500 to $4,000 a semester for fall and spring only.  The coaching staff will determine the amount of scholarship each member will receive based on the following: seniority on team, academic standing, attitude, fundraising efforts, and athletic ability.  Scholarship awards are determined after the team attends college camp each summer. Typically scholarships are awarded to 20-25 members for cheer and 4-6 mascots members.  Cheerleaders and mascots must maintain a 2.0 institutional GPA each semester, or he or she will forfeit their scholarship the following semester.  If a member quits or forfeits their scholarship, said scholarship will be awarded to another eligible team member.

Practice Schedule
The South Alabama Cheerleading Teams practice 3-4 days per week during the fall semester.  In addition to team practices, team members must attend team workouts 2-3 days per week.  Additional practices will be added as nationals approaches, or if additional game day practice is needed.  During the spring semester, mandatory practices decrease to twice per week.  Workouts remain 2-3 days per week for the spring semester.

The mascot team meets two days per week for both the fall and spring semester.  Mascots are also responsible for attending mandatory team workouts two days per week with the cheer team each semester.  Additional practices and meetings will be scheduled to prepare for mascot nationals or to build props needed for game day.

  • Additional appearances will be scheduled throughout the year as requested, and must be fulfilled by all spirit squad members. Each member will be responsible for volunteer hours to be obtained by the tryouts the following year.


Contact Information
Head Coach
Bre Gallia
251-460-6268
southcheer@southalabama.edu 
300 Joseph E. Gottfried Dr.  
Mobile, AL. 36688
 
University Operator
251-460-6101            
www.usouthal.edu

University Admissions
251-460-6141 
admiss@usouthal.edu

University Financial Aid
251-460-6231
finaid@usouthal.edu

Cheerleading News Links

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Links

Tryout Information
Cheerleading FAQ
Cheerleading Alumni Questionnaire
Appearance Request Form
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