GUIDELINES FOR TRYOUTS:

• Pensacola Junior College "Pirate Pete" mascot tryouts consent forms must be signed by parent/guardian for those under the age of 18.  If you are under the age of 18 consent forms must be filled out by parents before tryouts!
• Forms needed for tryouts can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:

1. Incoming freshman are required to submit a high school transcript.
2. Bring copy of insurance card.
3. Completed application form
4. Signed waiver form. Have legal guardian signature if under the age of 18. Forms can be downloaded online.
5. A complete physical form from a medical doctor within 6 months of tryouts.
6. All who try-out must have at least a 2.0 GPA and will be a student at PJC in the Fall semester 2009.
7. Video-entry for those who cannot attend try-out days is permitted. In order to qualify for this option, you must send the Cheer Coach a letter or email prior to August 31st to request a waiver in order to be excused from the September 4th tryout. The letter must detail what extraordinary circumstance you have.  All videotape submissions must be accompanied with a completed tryout application.  (For video requirements see skill requirements section.)  All video submissions must be received no later than September 2, 2009.  Send video entry (DVD disc or VHS tapes only) to:

Pensacola Junior College
ATTN: La Rita Carter, Cheer Coach
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, Florida 32504

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must perform two minute skit.
• Must provide your own tapes of music and material for skit.
• Skit should be entertaining, crowd involved, and creative.
• Music and dance WILL NOT be vulgar or distasteful in manner.
• Enthusiasm/Crowd Appeal
• Good judgment regarding appropriate actions
• Charismatic presence/personality
• Confidence
• Independence
• Must attend practices
• Must be able to attend home games & scheduled mascot appearances.

Cheer Waiver (.pdf)
PJC Mascot Application (.pdf)
PJC Cheer Health Form (.pdf)