Varsity
The varsity squad consisting of our top 8 men and 8 women cheers for all home and away football games and men's basketball. The varsity squad competes annually in the UCA College National Championships in Division I-A which is the highest level. Each varsity member receives a minimum of $1,000 per semester in scholarship money. In addition, out of state tuition waivers are available to a limited number of out of state team members.
UCF's varsity team won the 2003 UCA National Championship, ending the string of eight consecutive titles for Kentucky. It also marked the ninth time in the past 10 years UCF has finished in the top 10 in the nation and appeared on ESPN. UCF finished runner-up to Kentucky in 2002 and finished third behind Kentucky and Tennessee in 1999. In 2004 the Golden Knights finished third behind Kentucky and Alabama. In 2005-06, UCF placed fourth behind Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Junior Varsity
Our JV team is made up of young men and women who cheer for all home football and women's basketball games. No scholarships are available for JV team members.
How to Prepare
First and foremost get your application in to the university as soon as possible to insure that you are accepted to attend school here. You will then want to be sure that you are in top physical condition. Our cheerleading team members are nationally competitive athletes who lift weights in addition to regular practices.
Each Spring we hold a one day college prep stunt clinic (see camps/clinics) for men and women who are trying out for college squads and want to work on college stunting. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills.
A large portion of tryouts will be spent working on coed stunting. In addition, open coed stunt classes are held at the University Cheer Force Cheerleading Gym each week. You can receive information about these classes by calling 407 679-6620.
Skill Requirements
Each prospective cheerleader will be evaluated on the following
Tryout Schedule & Locations
The 2006 Spring tryout will be held May 5-7.
What to Wear
Our school colors are black and gold. These are the colors that we recommend that you wear to the tryout. Our school bookstore offers a wide selection of UCF attire.
What to Bring the First Day of Tryouts
1. Bring a copy of either your UCF Student I.D. or copy of your acceptance letter.
2. Bring your tryout waiver form.
3. Bring a copy of your medical insurance card.
4. Bring your tryout registration form.
Can I Tryout by Sending a Video Tape?
No. You must go through an IN PERSON tryout in order to be selected to the team. This means that during the Spring tryout you must make the trip to Orlando and show your skills in person.
Fall Tryouts 2006
An information meeting for interested students is scheduled for Wednesday August 30th at 5:00 p.m. in the Education Building Gymnasium. The Fall tryout is Wednesday September 6, and Thursday September 7 from 5-7 p.m. in the Education Building Gymnasium. Fall Tryouts are for students who either missed the Spring tryout or were not selected and want to tryout again. There are a number of J.V. positions available for males. For men, physical strength and athleticism is more important than experience.
