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2018-2019 ULM Ace the Mascot Tryout Packet

MASCOT DESCRIPTION:

ACE THE WARHAWK can always be found cheering on the ULM Warhawks! He attends all football games, home basketball games and pep rallies; and makes appearances at soccer games, volleyball games, baseball/softball games, and community events.Ace is very involved in fanfare throughout the football season. He can be seen riding around in the Acemobile in the parade groups and on the football field or taking pictures and visiting with the kids.Ace attends UCA College camp every summer to in order to learn new mascot skills.

As spring arrives, ULM is looking for the best mascots around the country to pump up the ULM WarhawkFans and represent the university this fall. The ULM Spirit Groups serve as one of the most visible student groups on campus, and takes great pride in the privilege to represent the school not only at athletic events, but in the community.

You may be asking yourself, why choose ULM?

  1. Out-of-State tuition waived
  2. Between $900-$1,500 a year in scholarships
  3. Over $800 in Adidas gear
  4. Priority Class Registration
  5. Brand new state of the art Spirit Groups facility

ULM is looking for well-balanced student-athletes who possess the following: High energy, physically fit, positive attitude, and professional social skills.

The following packet contains important information regarding the tryout process including forms and items that must be completed before tryouts.

2018 MASCOT TRYOUT INFORMATION

TRYOUT SKILLS:

Ace the Warhawk Requirements:

  • Demonstrate ability to interact with Warhawk fans and children
  • Must have Warhawk Pride 24/7!!! 365!!!

TRYOUT DATE:

Friday, May 4, 2018

9:00AM:Report to the Student Center Rm: 148

  • Interact with ULM Students around Campus in the Ace suit
  • One-on-one interview
  • First cut will be made

**Finalist will report to the second tryoutat 5:00PM

5:00PM: Report to the Event Center

  • Learn cheers and dances with the ULM cheerleading tryout participants
  • Interact with cheer tryout participant in the Ace suit

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proof of overall 2.5 GPA
  • Proof of insurance
  • Copy of your ULM letter of acceptance
  • Head shot photo (no larger than a 5"x7") - non-returnable
  • Tryout packet must be submitted before tryouts
  • Must be a full time student for fall 2018 and spring 2019 terms
  • Must be between 5’ 6” and 6’ 0” (due to suit restrictions)

TRYOUT ATTIRE:

All female participants must wear the following:

  • White, black, maroon or gold athletic shirt
  • Black athletic shorts
  • Tennis shoes

All male participants must wear the following:

  • White, black, maroon or gold athletic shirt
  • Black athletic shorts
  • Tennis Shoes

2018-2019 MASCOT TRYOUT APPLICATION

NAME ______

(Last)(First)(Middle)

SSN: / CWID #:
GENDER (check one) Male Female____ / DOB:
Home Address:
Email Address: (ULM email if you have one) / Cell Phone:
High School/College attended: / Classification as of Fall 2018:
Major or Intended Major: / GPA:
Emergency Contact Name: / Relationship to You:
Emergency Phone: / Emergency Cell Phone:

QUESTIONAIRE:

  1. Do you have any allergies?
  1. Do you have any illnesses?
  1. What is your injury history, please list?
  1. What surgeries have you had?
  1. Do you have any limitations?
  1. Are you currently taking any medications? If so, please list:
  1. Are you currently a member of any club or organization?
  1. List any honors you have received in school:
  1. List previous mascot training/experience:
  1. Why do you want to be Ace the Warhawk?
  1. What assets would you bring to the Spirit Groups program?
  1. What are your weaknesses?

SIZING INFORMATION:

Height
Weight
Shirt Size
Short Size
Jacket Size
Pants Size
Shoe Size

NOTES:

  • It is up to you to maintain your tryout skills. The athlete chosen at tryouts is the athlete wanted year round.
  • There will be a short meeting with the Spirit Groups Coordinator and new team shortly after tryouts.
  • The ULM Mascot serves a 1-year commitment.

For more information contact:

Sonni Bennett, Coordinator of Spirit Groups

Head ULM Hawkline Coach

(318)342-5285

Patience Talley, Assistant Coordinator of Student Life and Spirit Groups

Head ULM Cheer Coach

(318) 342-5292

SPIRIT GROUP PARTICIPATION RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

NAME ______

(Last)(First) (Middle)

SSN: / CWID #:
GENDER (check one) Male Female____ / DOB:
Home Address:
Email Address: / Cell Phone:
High School/College attended: / Classification:
Major: / GPA:
Emergency Contact Name: / Emergency Contact Number:

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that he/she understands that participation in any spirit group activity at the University of Louisiana at Monroe is purely voluntary and is not a part of the academic curriculum of the University.

In consideration of the University cooperating in making the program available and/or making any equipment or facilities available to the undersigned while participating in spirit group activity, the undersigned hereby releases ULM, its successors, assigns, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever in anyway growing out of or resulting from the undersigned student’s participation in the ULM spirit groups.

The undersigned further agrees that he/she understands that participation in a spirit group involves substantial risk of bodily injury.

It is expressly understood by the undersigned that he/she is solely responsible for all costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage sustained through participation in normal and/or unusual spirit group activities. The undersigned is encouraged to get a physical examination before participating in spirit group activities and encouraged to obtain adequate bodily injury and property damage insurance coverage.

The signature of the parent or legal guardian appearing in the space indicated below signifies acceptance by said guardian that the terms and conditions here of shall be binding upon them and shall constitute a release by them of any and all claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever which any of them may have against ULM and its employees as a result of the undersigned student’s participation in the activities described.

THIS RELEASES ULM, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY AND ALL SPIRIT GROUP TRYOUTS AND ACTIVITIES.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY AND CLEARLY THE ABOVE PROVISIONS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND THEREBY.

______

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANTAgeDate

______SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

TRYOUT CHECKLIST

In order to tryout, all participants must submit the following before or on the day of tryouts:

  • Proof of insurance
  • A current transcript
  • Head shot photo (no larger than a 5"x7") - non-returnable
  • Tryout packet
  • A $30 application fee. Check or money order made out to The ULM Cheerleading Foundation. Mail or bring in packets to the following address:

Sonni Bennett

Student Center 248

700 University Avenue

Monroe, LA 71209

______

I have read and certify that all of the above information is true and correct. I have included proof of insurance, a current transcript, a head shot photo, and a $30 application fee with my application. I give my permission to the judging panel to verify any/all of my information. I will participate in all activities and practices throughout the year and national competition. I will follow the Code of Conduct that is set by the University of Louisiana Monroe. I will also follow the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Spirit Group rules and regulations.

Signature of Applicant: ______

Parent/Guardian signature (under 18): ______

Date: ______

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