Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina Cheerleading will hold its tryouts for the 2023-24 squad on April 14-16, 2023, in the on-campus Camp Lab Gymnasium. Registration for the tryouts for next year's squad is open now through Thursday, April 13.
 
WCU cheerleading is a small, coed squad that performs at home Catamount football, men's and women's basketball games, as well as at other various events such as parades and pep rallies intended to raise school spirit and helping create a home advantage for the Catamounts. The team performs both all-girl and some co-ed stunts, while also working with other Catamount spirit teams such as the WCU Dance Team, "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band, and Purple Thunder drum line on various routines.

The 2023-24 tryout begins on Friday, April 14, at 6 p.m. with check-in opening at 5 p.m. The weekend features learning tryout material that is performed in front of the coaching staff, including sideline and dance routines, stunting, and tumbling skills. The tryout also contains a short interview with the coaching staff, a timed mile run (goal should be under eight minutes), Catamount Athletics quiz (study guide will be provided), and a $50 tryout fee due upon Friday's check-in.
 
The 2023-24 squad will be announced directly after the tryout with the first team meeting to follow.

For more information on 2021-22 WCU Cheerleading tryouts, click HERE or email catamountcheer@wcu.edu.

To register for the WCU Cheerleading tryout, please visit: https://wcu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6L7Pxz9qfygibSm