SCZ London Cheerleaders

NEXT TRYOUTS:  5th September - RSVP ON FACEBOOK

Cost: £27 per month

Training time:  Every 2 Sundays, 12:30 - 5:00pm

Level / Division: Senior Lev 3+, co-ed or all-girl depending on members

Location: Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden, London 

Open to: Anyone above the age of 17 - with previous cheerleading skills. Tumbling skills are preferable.

The team is open to anyone above the age of 17, with either stunting or gymnastics experience. For those who have done cheerleading before, tumbling is not a required skill, but will definitely be a bonus. We are also looking for 5 tumbling spots on the team, for people who may not have previous cheerleading experience - but if you have both that is even better.

Trials are held to select those who will be suitable for Level 3 competing and above - with a maximum of 20 spaces.

The team will compete in either all-girl or coed depending on how many males attend tryouts and pass the selection process.

SCZ ELITE will be working on one routine a year  but always working on harder and more difficult stunts, working either at level 3 and learning some level 4 towards the end of the season IF there is the right kind of progression and overall skill level.

Training takes place once EVERY 2 SUNDAYS, between 12:30 and 5:00pm. The calendar has now been revised to the following dates:

Sat Sept 11th 10:00am - 5:00pm Choreography Camp at the Brit Oval
Sun Sept 12th AM 10-12:30 Dance ( at Richmond Dance) PM 2-5pm Jumps, & Tumbling - OPTIONAL SKILLS CAMP

Sept 19th: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sun October 3rd: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sun October 17th: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sun October 31st: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sun November 14th: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sun November 28th: 12:30-2:00 in studio 2,  2:45-4:45 in Studio 1 - COMPULSORY
Sat December 4th Time TBC,  Final Runthroughs @ Talent Central Cheer Gym - COMPULSORY

Winter Wonderland Competition 5th Dec 

We will also pose the following conditions upon squad members:

• You will be expected to keep up with your fitness levels and cheerleading skills by either attending Cheerobics classes, tumbling sessions or other activities of your choice.
• You will be expected to revise the routine in between practices with the aid of provided videos, count sheets and formations
• If you are ill you will still be expected to attend the last hour of the training session, but you will not be required to participate.
• Absences will not be allowed
• Punctuality will be of upmost importance. You will be required to be changed and ready by 12:30 on sunday sessions, so ensure you leave at least 10-15 minutes to arrive early.

You will be expected to attend every week - therefore please do not try out if you don't think you will be able to make the commitment. SCZ Elite is a full-time competition squad and therefore commitment and regular attention is essential to the success of the squad's performance.

We cannot guarantee that you will make the squad if you are not able to  commit to the schedule but please register your interest as we may be able to make some adjustments to the schedule if a number of people are not available on the same date.

If you miss a training session  that was not agreed with the coaches you may be removed from the competition team. (if your absence takes place after half term you will be removed from the squad after the next competition). Please look at all the dates below, and register your interest if you are able to can make them all.

If you think this will be a problem, you can still join SCZ as a freelance memeber.

All those on SCZ ELITE will automatically become SCZ regular members (with all benefits included, ie free open sessions, eligibility for events, etc..) and can take part in all events and performances.

SCZ Elite would not conflict with regular SCZ for events, Jungle Fever etc, but just offer a weekly option for those who want to do more cheer but cannot train during the week - this is why we train on Sunday evenings.

Maximum of 20 people in the competition team at one time, to ensure Coaches spend enough time with everyone. A few subs spots are also available for returning members that do not wish to compete

The coaches will not take part in the competition itself, they will be there to to train only (unless an emergency substitute is needed).

To ensure financial stability, and to make sure the project does not lose money, everyone will be paying £27 a month (equivalent to £5 per session, or £2.50 an hour) by standing order. Every athlete will be signing a 6 month membership and tuition contract.

Everyone is required to buy the SCZ Elite Uniform (which is the SCZ Summer uniform with mini skirt + unifit) =  £84

In the true spirit of Zoo, we are looking for cheerleaders that love working hard and having lots of fun. At SCZ we focus a lot on conditioning, drilling and basic technique, whilst keeping a fun and bubbly atmosphere at all times.

But most of all once you join The Zoo you will be welcomed into one of the warmest, friendliest (and craziest!) squads of the cheerleading comunity.