Co-ed
The MSU Co-ed squad began our preparation for the 2007-2008 seasons at the UCA/UDA College Spirit camps this past July. This cheer squad walked away with honors by placing in the cheer and sideline competitions.
We continue our preparation for the UCA/UDA College Nationals competition. In 2002, our nationals' squad placed ninth, the highest a first year squad had ever placed at that time. The following year, in 2003, the nationals' squad placed tenth. After taking a break from the national competition, MSU returned in 2006. In 2007, Mississippi State's Co-ed team place twelfth in the National competition and in 2008, MSU moved up 2 more spots to 10th place. Mississippi State's Coed team also had Heather Pitman and Rudy Rumbarger to finish 6th in the UCA Partner Stunt Competition.
Our Co-ed squad will consist of 8-12 couples (8-12 girls/8-12 guys) and one alternate couple. The 8-12 couples will receive a $200-500 per semester scholarship as well as camp clothes, camp fees, uniforms and travel expenses. Although MSU is considered a competitive team, Mississippi State's Spirit Groups first obligation is to our university. The Co-ed squad participates in football games, mens home basketball games, tournaments, as well as fundraising events, alumni appearances and squad clinics.
Requirements for Co-ed:
We would like for each participant attending the recruiting weekend (tryouts) to have the following:
- Overall 2.0 GPA
- Proof of a current physical
- Letter of recommendation from a previous coach/sponsor
- Tryouts will consist of a fight song, tumbling skills, stunting skills, and execution of cheering abilities.
Requested stunts include the following:
- Toss to the top
- Walk to the top
- Stretch Full
- One Arm Stunt (guys only)
- Optional- no more than 3 transitions. Example: double downs. Rewinds, full-up one arm stunts, etc.
***You will not be allowed to bring a stunt partner unless they are also being evaluated for MSU's Spirit Groups.
Requested tumbling skills include the following:
- Standing tumbling- back handspring, tuck, back handspring back
- Tumbling pass(s)
***These are the standards in which we evaluate participants
** Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the website for more information: www.spiritgroups.msstate.edu or contact Melissa Nichols at 662-325-0350 or e-mail spiritgroups@saffairs.msstate.edu
