• 2025-2026 Oxford Charger Cheerleading Tryout Rubrics

    Cheer Tryout Rubric (90% of Overall Score)

    The following rubric will be used to rate candidates during cheer tryouts; it will count as 90% of each candidate’s overall tryout score.

    Category Evaluated Skills Possible Score
    Individual Skills
    [20 Possible Points]    		 Spirit, Enthusiasm 5
    Tumbling Pass
    (Difficulty of skill, execution)    		 5
    Standing Tumbling
    (Difficulty of skill, execution)    		 5
    Jumps
    (Difficulty of skill, execution)
    • 2: toe touch and jump of choice
    		 5
    Individual Sideline Chant
    [10 Possible Points]    		 Crowd-leading Skills
    (Voice projection, facial expression, confidence)    		 5
    Motion Technique
    (Arm levels, motion placement, motion sharpness)    		 5
    Group Cheer
    [15 Possible Points]    		 Crowd-leading Skills
    (Voice projection, facial expression, confidence)    		 5
    Motion Technique
    (Arm levels, motion placement, motion sharpness)    		 5
    Overall Impression
    (Leadership to engage and connect with the crowd, genuine school spirit and energy)    		 5
    Group Dance
    [15 Possible Points]    		 Motion Technique
    (Arm levels, motion placement, motion sharpness)    		 5
    Dance Technique
    (Confidence, rhythm, precision)    		 5
    Overall Impression
    (Leadership to engage and connect with the crowd, genuine school spirit and energy)    		 5
    Group Stunt
    [15 Possible Points]
    • OMS: 2 stunts, 1 prep level, 1 extended
    • OHS: 3 stunts with transitions
    		 Execution, Stability 5
    Proper Form, Technique 5
    Difficulty 5
    Total Possible Score 75

    Cheer Clinic Evaluation Rubric (10% of Overall Score)

    The following rubric will be used to rate candidates during the cheer clinic; it will count as 10% of each candidate’s overall tryout score.

    Evaluated Skill Possible Score
    Clinic Attendance and Punctuality 5
    Attitude and Cooperation 5
    Ability to Work with Others 5
    Coachability and Leadership 5
    School Attendance and Discipline 5
    Total Possible Score 25
Last Modified on January 25, 2025