Pearl River announces dates for cheer tryouts

POPLARVILLE, Miss.— Tryout dates for Pearl River’s 2019-20 cheer squad have been set.

The squad will host three clinic dates April 1-3 from 5-7 p.m. at Shivers Gym to learn the tryout material before holding the actual tryout at 4 p.m. April 4 in Shivers Gym.

Required skills include standing back handspring (although a standing tuck is strongly encouraged), round-off back handspring, toe touch, shoulder stand, quick toss, extension, and liberty.

Participants are asked to wear appropriate, form fitting athletic clothing with cheer shoes. Hair should be pulled back and off the shoulders.

Interested parties should fill out the tryout packet (Click here to download)

The form includes eligibility requirements. Packets should be submitted to Carla Crider in