All-Star Flyer Tryouts

[anythingforcheer]

Noticing many gyms have separate "flyer tryouts" now and I think that's a great idea. Can someone explain the process, i.e., does this help with strengthen stunt groups and assist with team placement? I see a lot of the Cheer Athletics gyms are having them.

 

[newbiemom]

Our gym does them, and brings in experienced bases and they basically rotate through stunts. It helps the coaches build stunt groups/teams knowing who wants to fly, and what their ability is.

 

[anythingforcheer]

Thanks, I'm seeing this quite often in tryout announcements this season and wondered about its benefit in deciding groups and team placements.

 

[CoachMandiCF]

We are adding it in this season as a specialized focus. We created a flyer tryout video. Athletes pick which level they're trying out for. First round is body positions on a stunt stand. If they pass this round they go to a stunt group and must perform the skills shown in the video for the level they're trying out for. Flyers who have level tumbling and flying are selected first.


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[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

We are adding it in this season as a specialized focus. We created a flyer tryout video. Athletes pick which level they're trying out for. First round is body positions on a stunt stand. If they pass this round they go to a stunt group and must perform the skills shown in the video for the level they're trying out for. Flyers who have level tumbling and flying are selected first.


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I like this (particularly for kids new to your gym.)

So much better than reading "flyer for four years" on paperwork.

 

[Keep_Believing]

We are adding it in this season as a specialized focus. We created a flyer tryout video. Athletes pick which level they're trying out for. First round is body positions on a stunt stand. If they pass this round they go to a stunt group and must perform the skills shown in the video for the level they're trying out for. Flyers who have level tumbling and flying are selected first.


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If you are allowed, can you post the videos? I would love to see them.

 

[purplecheer]

I like this (particularly for kids new to your gym.)

So much better than reading "flyer for four years" on paperwork.

OR
Susie has been a flyer for 4 years. Susie walks into the gym and says to the coaches "Can I fly? I flew for the last four years." Coach says "Ok, let's see what you've got." Susie flys a sponge, prep (half), cradle. Coach says "This is a level 3 team. Becky, you're the flyer."