After kicking off their inaugural year in 2015, the team is looking to expand their roster by signing several enthusiastic, outgoing and dedicated girls. If you are looking for something inspirational to be a part of while seeking a degree worth earning at Davenport University, this is your chance! Davenport Pompon is a fully-funded program that also offers athletic scholarships. Take part of DU's impressive athletics program with 13 National Championships across the board. Become a Panther Pommer! All information can be found in the links below.
 
Where: Davenport University Student center, Main Arena
When: Saturday, April 17^th 2016 9am – 1pm (ARRIVAL TIME 8:30am)
How to sign up: Click the link below or contact one of our coaching staff.
http://www.dupanthers.com/sb_output.aspx?frform=24&path=pompon&  (Please mention in the comment section whether or not you will be attending April 17^th tryout.)

• Head Coach: Kelly Reed kreed26@davenport.edu
• Assistant Coach: Mckenzie Laursen Mlaursen@davenport.edu
• Assistant Coach: Erin Engeseth Eengeseth@davenport.edu

Try out information and criteria:  For other rules and regulations click the link below.
Tryouts will start at 9am and go until 1pm. Participants should arrive by 8:30 am to the Main gym. Please wear a White tee-shirt, tennis shoes and black shorts or pants. Hair must be pulled back and off the face. All offers for spots will be made same day by 1 pm.  
Must come with a 45 second -1 minute personal routine. It must contain the following:

• Four 8 counts of kick line
• One toe touch
• Use of Poms

Below you will find the tentative schedule for the day.
9:00 am- Welcome
9:15am- Itinerary
9:30am- Personal Routine
10pm-Teaching of Speed routine
10:45pm- 15 minute Break
11:00pm- Review of speed routine
11:15pm- Tryout with speed routing
12:00pm- one on one interviews with coaches
1:00pm- Tryout results and offers

FAQ:
What do I wear to tryouts?: All participants are to wear a white t-shirt, black pants or shorts, tennis shoes and hair pulled back and off the face.
What is Davenport University's Pompon style?: Panther Pom performs in the style of traditional pompon incorporating kicklines, use of poms with strong precision and transitions.
Do I have to be accepted into Davenport University already to tryout?: No, you do not need to be accepted to try out but we strongly suggest that you apply. There is no application fee and this allows us to expedite your application process should you be chosen for the team. Click the link to apply: http://www.davenport.edu/office-admissions/apply-now. Please be sure to list that you're interest in joining the Pom team on your application,
Are spectators aloud at the tryouts: No, should you be traveling with family members there is a small lounge area off of the main arena where they will be encouraged to wait during your tryout.
If chosen for the team, what cost I am responsible for?: Davenport Pompon is a fully funded program. This includes, travel, uniform, shoes, warm up and practice gear on top of possible athletic scholarships and academic aid.
If Chosen for the team when does the season officially start?: The 2016-2017 season will officially start August 1^st, 2016. However there will be optional spring and summer training and conditioning.
I'm not ready to tryout, but I'm still interested in the program: Contact the coaching staff for additional options and fill out the Recruiting questionnaire by clicking the link: http://www.dupanthers.com/sb_output.aspx?frform=24&path=pompon&
How do I get to Davenport University Student center?: Please click the link for directions: http://www.dupanthers.com/sports/2013/5/8/GEN_0508133551.aspx# 
 
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