CALIFORNIA CHEERLEADING
Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cal Cheerleading is a team of spirited individuals who support Cal Athletics through traditional collegiate cheerleading. Those performances span through Cal Athletics, campus, alumni and community events.
Cal Cheerleading currently functions under the direction of an advisor and coach. Physical and medical support is available through the Cal athletic department.
All current squad members must audition for each successive year in which they wish to participate. A squad of no more than 20 members will be selected for each season.
You will need to provide your own make-up, hair products, and under garments.
Each member of the squad will receive 2 home football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball tickets. Tickets to other contests, i.e., bowl games, NCAA tournament and conference tournaments will be issued at the discretion of the Athletic Department. This is subject to change.
In order to audition, you must be a current registered Cal student with at least a 2.0 GPA or have received a letter of acceptance and have committed for Fall 2024 by the audition date (April 28).
Fill out and complete all documents listed under Required Forms in the application. This includes a personal photo, resume, unofficial transcripts, Letter of Acceptance (if applicable), and physical or doctor clearance.
You will be required to carefully read and sign the Cal Cheer Team Agreement, Code of Conduct and Travel Policies plus the Strike System which states guidelines for all members of the team should you be selected as a member. These forms will be provided once the team is announced.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to all practices (summer, winter & school semesters) and conditioning during the year, Friday noon rallies, football, volleyball, men’s & women’s basketball games, alumni and community events, Cal Spirit events and fundraising. Some events occur after the basketball season ends, which you will be required to attend.
All members will need to report back to Berkeley, July 25-30, for summer practice and home camp. Please note that the schedules shown are estimates based upon previous year’s schedules. The schedule may vary from year to year.
| Season | Days of the Week | Time | Notes |
| Summer | July 25-30, 2024 | TBA | Summer camp |
| Fall & Spring* | Tuesday & Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Located in the HPC, but subject to change based on university practice space availability |
| *If needed, extra practices can and will be added. | |||
| Note: Times and days vary depending on the facility and competition schedule. | |||
AUDITION INFORMATION
Candidates must be able to meet the following requirements:
- Female Candidates: Strong performance skills, high energy, and standing back handspring is strongly recommended.
- Male Candidates: Strong performance skills, prior experience on Co-Ed cheerleading teams, and a standing backhandspring is strongly recommended.
Cal Cheer applications are due Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by 5:00 PM PT
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| Male Candidates |
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| You must be clean shaven and have trimmed hair. No earrings or jewelry! |
| All Candidates: Do not wear watches, rings or jewelry other than stud/post earrings. Nude nail polish or French Manicure only. |
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2024-25 Cheerleading Team will be announced at the conclusion of auditions.
For more information, contact head coach Chelsea Toler at crsmtoler@berkeley.edu.
