The George Mason University Cheerleading program is a spirit squad that supports the George Mason University Athletic Department. Team members have the opportunity to cheer at home basketball games, travel to the A10 conference tournament with the basketball teams, and support various events across the university throughout the academic year. Our season runs from late July-April. The structure of the team varies year to year and is determined by the coach following tryouts. The team participates in local and national competitions when possible. Selected members are required to participate in all games, fundraisers, appearances, etc. as applicable.
Mason Cheer Appearances
For information on booking The Mason Cheer Team please fill out a request form by clicking here. Please include as much information as possible about your event.
Practice Schedule
The practice schedule ranges from 2-4 nights per week during the academic year.
Mason Cheerleading Tryouts for 2024-2025
Tryouts for the 2024-2025 cheerleading program will take place in person on May 5, 2023 from 9am-2pm at the George Mason University Field House. Registration will begin at 8:15am. We understand that some All Star athletes may have end of season competition and there are candidates from out of state. Contact Holly Jones with any out of state or competition conflicts for additional information.
All tryout paperwork must be submitted by April 21, 2024 to Holly Jones, hgoochjo@gmu.edu and our athletic trainer, Linda Pullen, lpullen@gmu.edu.
Tryout Packet
A virtual zoom meeting will take place on April 15 from 6:30-7:00pm EST. Email Holly Jones for the link at hgoochjo@gmu.edu
In order to try out you must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have applied to, and been accepted by, George Mason University. You will need to submit your letter of acceptance to Holly Jones via email by May 1, 2024. You will not be able to try out without an acceptance letter to George Mason University.
2. Must be an incoming Freshman, College Transfer Student, or Graduate Student.
Tryout Schedule: All athletes must attend the whole day of events in order to be considered for a team placement unless other arrangements were made with Holly Jones prior to the tryout. Team selection is based on skills performed and team/position needs.
9-11am Open Gym: Athletes will review the fight song sent via email and learn additional tryout material. Interviews will be conducted simultaneously with the open gym portion of the tryout
11:00-11:30 break/review session if needed
11:30-2:00pm Stunting/tumbling and assessment portion of the tryout
3:00pm Team selection announced and first team meeting/uniform fitting
Tryout Attire:
*Female candidates should wear a tank top or fitted crop top, tennis skirt/spandex, cheer shoes/athletic shoes, hair in a low ponytail with a bow, and game day ready make-up to include a maroon lip.
*Male candidates should wear a t-shirt, athletic shorts, cheer shoes/athletic shoes, any long hair should be pulled away from the face.
Stunting Requirement:
*Straight up one leg/body positions
*Full up to extended level
*Full down/360 down to load/360 pop off
*Release skill: Switch up/low-high/high-high
Encouraged Stunt Skills:
*Invert to extended level
*2-man skills
Tumbling:
*Back handspring or better is strongly encouraged.
Additional Information:
1. Must be able to practice with the team Monday-Thursday between 7-10pm. Accommodations are only made for upperclassmen with required classes and approval from the Head Coach and Athletic Academic Coordinator.
2. Must be able to attend all scheduled George Mason University Basketball Games.
3. Must be able to attend games scheduled over Winter Break.
4. Athletes are expected to maintain a 2.6 or above GPA and attend study hall hours outside of practice.
5. Must be able to attend tournaments and other special events as scheduled.
6. Must be willing to attend NCA camp. NCA Camp is scheduled to take place July 27-29.
7. Must be able to attend the in-house camp to prep for camp to be held July 23-26 (tentative).
*Work commitments are not considered a reason for excused absences
Head Coach: Holly Jones
E-Mail: hgoochjo@gmu.edu
Address: 4400 University Drive
MS 3A5
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
