Pom Tryouts - Oklahoma State University Athletics

Oklahoma State University Pom Squad
Round one - Tryout 2026

Overview of tryout procedures:

ROUND ONE: Application, Proof of Acceptance, Head shot, Full body shot,
$20 Fee through PayPal to OSU Spirit Group (can use this email address to search: cwbyath@gmail.com)

Semi-Finals: In-Person, no virtual option, May 1-3, 2026. Begins May 1 at 4:00 PM in Stillwater.
Details for these dates will be emailed to semi-final participants.

Finals: In-Person, no virtual option, May 3, 2026. Details given to finalists.

Skill Requirements
Here are the basic requirements of the OSU Pom Squad:

Triple and Quad Pirouette
Fouette Turn Combination
Left and Right Split
Leaps Left and Right
Center Leaps
Spinning Disc
Dance training in different genres

Prep Clinics
Pom Prep Clinics will be held in the Spring of 2026. Registration link in the "clinic" section of the website. Registration links will be live one month prior to the clinic date.

Pom Clinic #1
Clinic Date: To Be Announced
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Pom Clinic #2
Clinic Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Financial Assistance
At OSU, we do not have a scholarship program in place for pom/cheerleading. However, there are several options that can serve as aid for qualified applicants through the university. For more information on available assistance, visit:

https://go.okstate.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-and-grants/freshman-scholarships/

Benefits
As a Spirit Group member you have no financial obligations.

Uniforms, camp, camp clothes, footwear and ALL travel expenses are covered (including meal money).
Additionally, there are many opportunities provided to help you raise funds for yourself such as judging tryouts, and giving private lessons.
Full access to a team doctor, athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning coach. All spirit group members participate in a complete strength and conditioning program in Gallagher-Iba's outstanding strength and conditioning facility.
You have wonderful travel opportunities!
Community service events are a large part of your experience here. From visiting hospitals, engaging in Special Olympics events, to reading in elementary classrooms, there are many opportunities to represent OSU and give back.

Being a part of the Spirit Group can give you the opportunity to travel all over the country. There have been basketball and football games in Hawaii, snow skiing in Colorado, and football games in Florida.

Requirements
High School Seniors planning to attend OSU as well as current OSU students may try out for the Coed Varsity Cheer Squad and the Varsity Pom Squad.

Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (this is parallel with the athletic department standard).
Must complete tryout application and waiver.
Must submit evidence of having been accepted to OSU or NOC-Stillwater
Must verify Health Insurance at registration.

These obligations are strictly enforced by the Athletic Department representative who sponsors the Spirit Group. Cases may be regulated according to individual situations. Spirit Group members are seen as cheerleaders, dancers, entertainers, and most importantly, as Ambassadors for the university. Public relations is a common part of the Spirit Group's role at OSU.

Sporting Events
Part of being the best means effective sideline cheering and crowd leadership! Each squad member is required to attend all athletic events, understand the role of the Spirit Group at these events, and lead and entertain the crowd in order to support Oklahoma State as ambassadors! Performances and competition are only part of the commitment. Our priority is to support our athletic teams! OSU athletes have won 52 NCAA National Championships and with a winning tradition like this, cheering is fun, challenging and exciting! As a squad member you can count on several things:

Coach-to-athlete relationship.
Working with talented, self-motivated, goal-oriented athletes.
Guidance and support in achieving your academic goals.
Training in an organized, established and fair program where there is a strong emphasis on striving for excellence in all areas.
Hard work, friends, and success.