cheer team & mascot
North Dakota State University
CHEER TEAM & MASCOT Tryout Packet 2018 - 2019
Verona Winkler, NDSU Cheer Team Coach NDSU Dept. 1200, PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 [email protected] (701) 799.5744 www.gobison.com
CHEER TEAM & MASCOT PROGRAM OVERVIEW The NDSU Cheer Team is a coed squad that cheers for home and away football games, home men’s and women’s basketball games, and postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games. The Cheer Team and Mascot Program at North Dakota State University are part of Bison Athletics. The program is budgeted in Athletics and performs primarily at Athletic Department events. Members of the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program are representatives of the athletic teams we support, the NDSU Athletic Department, North Dakota State University, and the state of North Dakota. As highly visible ambassadors, our team members are expected to conduct themselves accordingly, on and off the playing field/court/mat. The purpose of Cheer Team and Mascot tryouts is to select skilled and talented athletes as well as wellrounded students who embrace being coached, being part of NDSU Athletics, and supporting our athletic teams to create the best home field/court advantage we can. The Fight Song [“We Are the Pride”]
"On Bison"
Verse
On Bison carry the fight State is backing you Green and yellow colors bright To them, we will be true (Yell) STATE BISON! Fight them right back to their goal A victory for our name On you Bison (Yell) FIGHT YOU BISON!! Stampede and win this game
We are the pride of North Dakota State collegiates are we Sons of the green and yellow prairies Our colors will ever be (Yell) STATE BISON!! Cheer for our dear ol' alma mater Proud and loyal are we And we'll fight -- RAH! RAH! Yes we'll fight -- RAH! RAH! For North Dakota State U team. Chorus
Cheer for the Bison -- HIT 'EM AGAIN! HIT 'EM AGAIN! Cheer for the Bison -- HIT 'EM AGAIN! HIT 'EM AGAIN! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Repeat chorus
"Yellow and Green" Ho! A cheer for green and yellow. Up with yellow and the green, They're the shades that deck our prairies Far and wide with glorious sheen, Fields of waving green in springtime Golden yellow in the fall, How the great high-arching heaven looks and laughs upon it all.
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CHEER TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION Tryouts will be held Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2018 REQUIREMENTS: Fight Song [Learned at Tryouts] Chants [Learned at Tryouts] Toe Touch Jump Tumbling [Not required] Partner Stunting [Previous experience not required] Interview Submission of all required forms and tryout fee REQUIRED TRYOUT EVENTS SCHEDULE: [SANFORD HEALTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX – NODAK INSURANCE BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE CENTER] Friday, March 30, 4:00 – 9:00 PM [Registration 3:45 PM] Saturday, March 31, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM [Building open at 8:20 AM] Saturday, March 31, 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Final tryout All candidates dismissed immediately following completion of tryout process OPTIONAL OPEN STUNTING WORKOUT SCHEDULE: Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 – 8:00 PM [Shelly Ellig Indoor Track & Field Facility] Thursday, February 22, 6:30 – 8:00 AM [Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse] Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 – 8:00 PM [Shelly Ellig Indoor Track & Field Facility] Thursday, March 8, 7:00 – 8:30 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Thursday, March 22, 7:30 – 9:00 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Friday, March 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Saturday, March 24, 10:00 – 11:30 AM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 – 8:30 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] TRYOUT REGISTRATION PROCESS: Tryout Application Assumption of Risk and Release $25 Tryout Fee [Non-refundable – made payable to NDSU] New Candidates: Letter of Recommendation submitted by the writer New NDSU Students: Copy of NDSU Admissions Acceptance Letter Current NDSU Students: Copy of current transcript GENERAL INFORMATION: The above must be submitted prior to participating in any workout or tryout session. Go to www.ndsu.edu for a campus map. Attire: Females: shorts & tank top. Males: shorts & T-shirt. Spandex or compression shorts are required. Absolutely no jewelry is allowed while stunting. Bring a water bottle and bag lunch on March 30 and 31. 3
CHEER TEAM MEMBER COMMITMENT SUMMER – PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Optional stunting workout – offered periodic evenings for 1 ½ - 2 hours Five weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week [On your own time] Fundraising: RedHawks Parking – we staff the parking lots used by RedHawks (minor league baseball team) fans. Team members fill approximately 12 spots/shifts, throughout the summer. Team members may choose to work each spot him/herself or fill spots with family members or trusted friends. Sign-up for games will be done in April, on the basis of seniority. Universal Cheerleaders Association [UCA] camp at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells from August 1 - 5 Pre-camp practice – July 31 evening Campus housing students early move-in – August 15 Fall Camp – August 16, 17, 18, 20 Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] FALL SEMESTER –PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home football games [All] Away football games [Four couples - travel squad selected by coach] Home and away football playoff games [Six couples as allowed by the NCAA – selected by coach] Home men’s basketball games [Approximately ¾ of games – assigned by coach] Home women’s basketball games [Approximately ½ of games – assigned by coach] Regular practice - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 AM Stunting workout – one evening per week for 60-90 minutes One-two weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] SPRING SEMESTER - GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home men’s basketball games [Approximately ¾ of games – assigned by coach] Home women’s basketball games [Approximately ½ of games – assigned by coach] Postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games [Travel squad selected by coach] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] Regular practice - Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 AM Stunting workout – two evenings per month for 60-90 minutes Two weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week
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MASCOT TRYOUT INFORMATION Informational Meeting - Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 PM Tryout –Monday, April 9, 7:00 PM Sanford Health Athletic Complex – Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center REQUIREMENTS: Interview Short skit [Learned at Informational Meeting] Submission of all required forms REQUIRED TRYOUT EVENTS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 PM - Informational Meeting Monday, April 9, 7:00 PM – Interview and Tryout TRYOUT REGISTRATION PROCESS: Tryout Application Assumption of Risk and Release New Candidates: Letter of Recommendation submitted by the writer New NDSU Students: Copy of NDSU Admissions Acceptance Letter Current NDSU Students: Copy of current transcript GENERAL INFORMATION: The above must be submitted prior to participating in any workout or tryout session. Go to www.ndsu.edu for a campus map. Attire: shorts & T-shirt, hair must be pulled back away from face.
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MASCOT COMMITMENT SUMMER – PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Fundraising: RedHawks Parking – we staff the parking lots used by RedHawks (minor league baseball team) fans. Mascots fill approximately three spots/shifts, throughout the summer. Team members may choose to work each spot him/herself or fill spots with family members or trusted friends. Sign-up for games will be done in April, on the basis of seniority. Universal Cheerleaders Association [UCA] camp at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells from August 1 - 5 Pre-camp practice – July 31 evening Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year] FALL SEMESTER –PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Football games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home men’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home women’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year] SPRING SEMESTER - GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home men’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home women’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games [Travel squad selected by coach] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year]
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Tryout Application North Dakota State University Cheer Team & Mascot Full Legal Name Current Address City/State
Zip
City/State
Zip
Permanent Address E-mail
__Cell Phone(
Date of Birth_________________Age NDSU ID #
__)
_ Male _ Female
__________________
Cheer Team
Mascot
___Year in School_________Major________________________________
Expected Graduation Date______________Other College/University Attended_____________________ Emergency Contact__________________________________________ Phone______________________ High School
_______ Year Graduated Name
_______
City/State
Extracurricular Activity Experience & Involvement High School___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ College_______________________________________________________________________________ Please list academic, community, cheer, or athletic related awards and honors you have achieved _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please list stunting skills [Note: Previous stunting experience is not a tryout requirement. Females must tryout as a flyer.] _______ Please list tumbling skills [Note: Tumbling skills are not a tryout requirement.] ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
For safety and athletic training purposes, please list any prior orthopedic injuries with dates of injury. Additionally, list any physical, mental, or emotional conditions or limitations we should be aware of: ____ _______ _______ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please list allergies______________________________________________________________________ 7
Why do you want to be a member of the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program?
What qualities make you an ideal candidate for the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program?
Please list two athletic, academic, or professional references _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name
Phone
Email
Relationship
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Name
Phone
Email
Relationship
All Candidates: Weight______Height______Nike Dri-Fit T-Shirt Size______Nike Shoe Size______ Female Candidates: Bust______Waist______Hips______ Spandex Shorts Size______Brief Size______Nfinity Shoe Size______ Male Candidates: Chest______Waist______Inseam______Nike Basketball Shorts Size_______ The undersigned is aware of and acknowledges the risks associated with the participation in cheerleading activities, including but not without limitation, the risk of catastrophic injury, paralysis and even death. Nevertheless, it is the undersigned’s desire to participate in a cheerleading clinic and to tryout for NDSU cheerleading or mascot at North Dakota State University. The undersigned assumes all risk of injury associated with said clinic and tryouts, and specifically agrees to indemnify and hold free and harmless North Dakota State University, its agents and employees, including without limitation to the NDSU cheerleading staff, coach, and all other members of the Department of Athletics staff, from any and all claims or causes of action arising out of his/her participation in said clinic and tryouts, no matter what the cause. The undersigned further acknowledges and certifies that he/she is at least 18 years of age.
Signature
______ Date
_______
If under age 18, this form MUST be signed by a parent or guardian prior to participation. Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
_
Health Insurance Company ___________________ Policy # ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Coach Use Only _____$25 Tryout Fee _____Rules & Policies
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_____Completed Application _____Assumption of Risk
_____Reference Letter _____Interview
_____Candidate #
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE North Dakota State University Cheer Team & Mascot A release executed by the undersigned to North Dakota State University, its officers, agents, and employees. In consideration of being permitted to participate in TRYOUTS in the sport of Cheerleading or Mascot Program, I, the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent therein, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation therein, and, further, do for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives, hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge North Dakota State University and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property or personal injury or death which may result from my participation therein. Any injury resulting from participation will be the financial responsibility of the participant’s personal insurance. Any remaining balance after personal insurance payment is the responsibility of the participant. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have caused this release to be executed this
day of ____________ , 20__ .
______ Signature
______ Printed Name
______ Co-signature of parent or guardian if individual is under 18 years of age
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CHEER TEAM & MASCOT Tryout Packet 2018 - 2019
Verona Winkler, NDSU Cheer Team Coach NDSU Dept. 1200, PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 [email protected] (701) 799.5744 www.gobison.com
CHEER TEAM & MASCOT PROGRAM OVERVIEW The NDSU Cheer Team is a coed squad that cheers for home and away football games, home men’s and women’s basketball games, and postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games. The Cheer Team and Mascot Program at North Dakota State University are part of Bison Athletics. The program is budgeted in Athletics and performs primarily at Athletic Department events. Members of the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program are representatives of the athletic teams we support, the NDSU Athletic Department, North Dakota State University, and the state of North Dakota. As highly visible ambassadors, our team members are expected to conduct themselves accordingly, on and off the playing field/court/mat. The purpose of Cheer Team and Mascot tryouts is to select skilled and talented athletes as well as wellrounded students who embrace being coached, being part of NDSU Athletics, and supporting our athletic teams to create the best home field/court advantage we can. The Fight Song [“We Are the Pride”]
"On Bison"
Verse
On Bison carry the fight State is backing you Green and yellow colors bright To them, we will be true (Yell) STATE BISON! Fight them right back to their goal A victory for our name On you Bison (Yell) FIGHT YOU BISON!! Stampede and win this game
We are the pride of North Dakota State collegiates are we Sons of the green and yellow prairies Our colors will ever be (Yell) STATE BISON!! Cheer for our dear ol' alma mater Proud and loyal are we And we'll fight -- RAH! RAH! Yes we'll fight -- RAH! RAH! For North Dakota State U team. Chorus
Cheer for the Bison -- HIT 'EM AGAIN! HIT 'EM AGAIN! Cheer for the Bison -- HIT 'EM AGAIN! HIT 'EM AGAIN! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Band refrain -- (Yell) FIGHT! Repeat chorus
"Yellow and Green" Ho! A cheer for green and yellow. Up with yellow and the green, They're the shades that deck our prairies Far and wide with glorious sheen, Fields of waving green in springtime Golden yellow in the fall, How the great high-arching heaven looks and laughs upon it all.
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CHEER TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION Tryouts will be held Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2018 REQUIREMENTS: Fight Song [Learned at Tryouts] Chants [Learned at Tryouts] Toe Touch Jump Tumbling [Not required] Partner Stunting [Previous experience not required] Interview Submission of all required forms and tryout fee REQUIRED TRYOUT EVENTS SCHEDULE: [SANFORD HEALTH ATHLETIC COMPLEX – NODAK INSURANCE BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE CENTER] Friday, March 30, 4:00 – 9:00 PM [Registration 3:45 PM] Saturday, March 31, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM [Building open at 8:20 AM] Saturday, March 31, 1:00 – 3:00 PM: Final tryout All candidates dismissed immediately following completion of tryout process OPTIONAL OPEN STUNTING WORKOUT SCHEDULE: Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 – 8:00 PM [Shelly Ellig Indoor Track & Field Facility] Thursday, February 22, 6:30 – 8:00 AM [Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse] Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 – 8:00 PM [Shelly Ellig Indoor Track & Field Facility] Thursday, March 8, 7:00 – 8:30 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Thursday, March 22, 7:30 – 9:00 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Friday, March 23, 5:30 – 7:00 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Saturday, March 24, 10:00 – 11:30 AM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 – 8:30 PM [SHAC–Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center] TRYOUT REGISTRATION PROCESS: Tryout Application Assumption of Risk and Release $25 Tryout Fee [Non-refundable – made payable to NDSU] New Candidates: Letter of Recommendation submitted by the writer New NDSU Students: Copy of NDSU Admissions Acceptance Letter Current NDSU Students: Copy of current transcript GENERAL INFORMATION: The above must be submitted prior to participating in any workout or tryout session. Go to www.ndsu.edu for a campus map. Attire: Females: shorts & tank top. Males: shorts & T-shirt. Spandex or compression shorts are required. Absolutely no jewelry is allowed while stunting. Bring a water bottle and bag lunch on March 30 and 31. 3
CHEER TEAM MEMBER COMMITMENT SUMMER – PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Optional stunting workout – offered periodic evenings for 1 ½ - 2 hours Five weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week [On your own time] Fundraising: RedHawks Parking – we staff the parking lots used by RedHawks (minor league baseball team) fans. Team members fill approximately 12 spots/shifts, throughout the summer. Team members may choose to work each spot him/herself or fill spots with family members or trusted friends. Sign-up for games will be done in April, on the basis of seniority. Universal Cheerleaders Association [UCA] camp at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells from August 1 - 5 Pre-camp practice – July 31 evening Campus housing students early move-in – August 15 Fall Camp – August 16, 17, 18, 20 Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] FALL SEMESTER –PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home football games [All] Away football games [Four couples - travel squad selected by coach] Home and away football playoff games [Six couples as allowed by the NCAA – selected by coach] Home men’s basketball games [Approximately ¾ of games – assigned by coach] Home women’s basketball games [Approximately ½ of games – assigned by coach] Regular practice - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 AM Stunting workout – one evening per week for 60-90 minutes One-two weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] SPRING SEMESTER - GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home men’s basketball games [Approximately ¾ of games – assigned by coach] Home women’s basketball games [Approximately ½ of games – assigned by coach] Postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games [Travel squad selected by coach] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately eight per year] Regular practice - Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 AM Stunting workout – two evenings per month for 60-90 minutes Two weightlifting/strengthening/cardio workouts per week
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MASCOT TRYOUT INFORMATION Informational Meeting - Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 PM Tryout –Monday, April 9, 7:00 PM Sanford Health Athletic Complex – Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center REQUIREMENTS: Interview Short skit [Learned at Informational Meeting] Submission of all required forms REQUIRED TRYOUT EVENTS SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 PM - Informational Meeting Monday, April 9, 7:00 PM – Interview and Tryout TRYOUT REGISTRATION PROCESS: Tryout Application Assumption of Risk and Release New Candidates: Letter of Recommendation submitted by the writer New NDSU Students: Copy of NDSU Admissions Acceptance Letter Current NDSU Students: Copy of current transcript GENERAL INFORMATION: The above must be submitted prior to participating in any workout or tryout session. Go to www.ndsu.edu for a campus map. Attire: shorts & T-shirt, hair must be pulled back away from face.
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MASCOT COMMITMENT SUMMER – PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Fundraising: RedHawks Parking – we staff the parking lots used by RedHawks (minor league baseball team) fans. Mascots fill approximately three spots/shifts, throughout the summer. Team members may choose to work each spot him/herself or fill spots with family members or trusted friends. Sign-up for games will be done in April, on the basis of seniority. Universal Cheerleaders Association [UCA] camp at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells from August 1 - 5 Pre-camp practice – July 31 evening Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year] FALL SEMESTER –PRACTICES, GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Football games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home men’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home women’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year] SPRING SEMESTER - GAMES, EVENTS, & APPEARANCES Home men’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Home women’s basketball games [All – schedule split between all mascots] Postseason away men’s and women’s basketball games [Travel squad selected by coach] Pep rallies, parades, public relations and/or charitable events [Approximately twelve per year]
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Tryout Application North Dakota State University Cheer Team & Mascot Full Legal Name Current Address City/State
Zip
City/State
Zip
Permanent Address E-mail
__Cell Phone(
Date of Birth_________________Age NDSU ID #
__)
_ Male _ Female
__________________
Cheer Team
Mascot
___Year in School_________Major________________________________
Expected Graduation Date______________Other College/University Attended_____________________ Emergency Contact__________________________________________ Phone______________________ High School
_______ Year Graduated Name
_______
City/State
Extracurricular Activity Experience & Involvement High School___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ College_______________________________________________________________________________ Please list academic, community, cheer, or athletic related awards and honors you have achieved _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please list stunting skills [Note: Previous stunting experience is not a tryout requirement. Females must tryout as a flyer.] _______ Please list tumbling skills [Note: Tumbling skills are not a tryout requirement.] ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
For safety and athletic training purposes, please list any prior orthopedic injuries with dates of injury. Additionally, list any physical, mental, or emotional conditions or limitations we should be aware of: ____ _______ _______ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please list allergies______________________________________________________________________ 7
Why do you want to be a member of the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program?
What qualities make you an ideal candidate for the NDSU Cheer Team or Mascot Program?
Please list two athletic, academic, or professional references _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name
Phone
Relationship
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Name
Phone
Relationship
All Candidates: Weight______Height______Nike Dri-Fit T-Shirt Size______Nike Shoe Size______ Female Candidates: Bust______Waist______Hips______ Spandex Shorts Size______Brief Size______Nfinity Shoe Size______ Male Candidates: Chest______Waist______Inseam______Nike Basketball Shorts Size_______ The undersigned is aware of and acknowledges the risks associated with the participation in cheerleading activities, including but not without limitation, the risk of catastrophic injury, paralysis and even death. Nevertheless, it is the undersigned’s desire to participate in a cheerleading clinic and to tryout for NDSU cheerleading or mascot at North Dakota State University. The undersigned assumes all risk of injury associated with said clinic and tryouts, and specifically agrees to indemnify and hold free and harmless North Dakota State University, its agents and employees, including without limitation to the NDSU cheerleading staff, coach, and all other members of the Department of Athletics staff, from any and all claims or causes of action arising out of his/her participation in said clinic and tryouts, no matter what the cause. The undersigned further acknowledges and certifies that he/she is at least 18 years of age.
Signature
______ Date
_______
If under age 18, this form MUST be signed by a parent or guardian prior to participation. Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
_
Health Insurance Company ___________________ Policy # ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Coach Use Only _____$25 Tryout Fee _____Rules & Policies
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_____Completed Application _____Assumption of Risk
_____Reference Letter _____Interview
_____Candidate #
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE North Dakota State University Cheer Team & Mascot A release executed by the undersigned to North Dakota State University, its officers, agents, and employees. In consideration of being permitted to participate in TRYOUTS in the sport of Cheerleading or Mascot Program, I, the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent therein, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation therein, and, further, do for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives, hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge North Dakota State University and all of its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property or personal injury or death which may result from my participation therein. Any injury resulting from participation will be the financial responsibility of the participant’s personal insurance. Any remaining balance after personal insurance payment is the responsibility of the participant. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have caused this release to be executed this
day of ____________ , 20__ .
______ Signature
______ Printed Name
______ Co-signature of parent or guardian if individual is under 18 years of age
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