Vandal Gems Recruitment
Recruitment Process:
Step 1:
Due March 1, 2024
- Make a tryout payment of $50
- Complete Vandal Gems Recruitment Form
- Submit videos via YouTube link
Step 2:
- Come visit us. This can include a Campus Tour or a Clinic/Recruiting Event
Step 3:
- Follow us on social media to stay up to date with our programs:
Instagram: @Idaho_Spirit
Facebook: @VandalSpiritSquad
Timeline:
Sophomore/Junior Year of high school:
Potential candidates reach out to coaching staff expressing interest in the Vandal Spirit Squad. Attending recruitment clinics is strongly recommended.
Summer-Fall of Senior Year:
Complete the Recruitment Form and secure requirements. Attending the recruitment clinic is strongly advised as all material needed for recruitment videos will be taught.
Fall-winter of Senior Year:
Apply to University of Idaho. March 1 recruitment form and videos are due. Participants will receive an email on status of moving to final round in April.
Video Requirements
Introduction
- Brief introduction about yourself
- Why do you want to attend University of Idaho?
- What is your intended major(s)?
- Why do you want to be a part of our program?
Skill Requirements
- Right and Left Double Pirouette
- Right and Left Triple Pirouette
- A La Seconde Sequences
- Right and Left Kicks
- Right and Left Leaps
- Right and Left Splits
- Calypsos
- Preferred skills — aerial, headspring, acro skills
Band Dance:
Jungle Boogie
Chant:
Brave and Bold
Solo of choice:
Limit to 60 seconds
General Video Notes:
- Videos do not need to be professionally edited.
- Consider lighting and angles so you are easily evaluated.
Attire:
- Black spandex and black sports bra
- Hair down for introductions
- Hair pulled back for technique evaluations
- Full game day make-up