Cheerleading Tryout Cheers

If you thought that your in-shape body and some sharp moves is all that will take you through the cheerleading tryout, think again! You might think of yourself as the most good-looking and flexible cheerleader, but at the tryout, you will be competing amongst the best! So what is it about you that will make you stand apart from the rest? Why would the judges notice you amongst all the other performers? If you ask my opinion, it will be both your attitude and some well-selected cheerleading tryout cheers.

Cheerleading Cheers and Chants

The first thing that most judges look for when the cheerleaders perform is the enthusiasm. So the moment you walk through the door and face the judges, through your body language, convey to them that you are very outgoing, friendly and extremely confident of yourself. During the trial, when you are performing the chants, do not just carry them on mechanically, instead let your personality shine through the act. Also, show the judges that you are a very versatile performer. Perform all kinds of moves and take various positions. Showcase the judges that you can be put in any position in the cheerleading squad. If you keep these tips in mind, your probability of being a success at the tryout will increase manifold. Of course, a lot depends on the selection of the cheers as well. So scroll down for some of the most interesting cheers and chants.

Sample # 1
Give me a B! Give me an E! Give me an S! Give me a T!
What does that spell? Best! Best! Best!
Put us to the test!
We'll beat the rest!

Sample # 2
V-is for victory
I SAID V- is for victory
Slice that V
Dot that I
Rock that C-T-O-R-Y

Sample # 3
Stand up,
it's time to shout
Come on fans,
Yell it out
Say it loud
Say it proud
Go your (School Name)
Go! Go! Go!

Sample # 4
Get down, get funky, get loose
and shake your caboose!
Now start with the feet
Go feet 2, 3, 4
Go knees 2, 3, 4
Go hips 2, 3, 4
Go shoulders 2, 3, 4
Go head 2, 3, 4
Get down, get funky, get loose
and shake your caboose!

Sample # 5
Are you ready for us?
For some (your school initials) football?
We're here!
Two teams.
One goal!
Our victory's in sight!
Good luck to you,
from the red, blue and white, (substitute your own colors.)
Go, (team name)!

Sample # 6
"Everybody up in the stands,
make some noise and clap your hands!
Get up off your seat,
stomp your feet to the beat."
Because (team name) are always hit!"

Sample # 7
Cheer with the bears (clap,clap)
Cheer with the beat (clap,clap)
Cheer with the bears (clap,clap)
And get up off your seat (Slap Butt)
Once you get that feeling and your fingers start to (Jump back slapping your thigh)
POP (snap while saying "pop")
Cheer with the bears (clap,clap)
Until you can't be (look back bring hand with you)
Stopped! (hold your hand in "Stop sign")

Sample # 8
Let's go, let's fight, let's win tonight!
Let's go! (clap,clap,clap)
Let's fight! (clap,clap,clap)
Let's win (clap,clap,clap)
Let's go, let's fight, let's win tonight
Let's go!

While preparing moves and motions with these cheers, include lots of variety such as claps, stomping, slapping on the thighs etc. In the end, if you do not get through the tryout, do not feel disheartened. Instead start preparing for the next one. And if you do get through, carry on with the same positive attitude, impress your coach with your hard work and skills so that you continue this winning streak in your next year's tryout as well. All the best!