During basketball season, we take great pride in cheering at home and away games, and greatly enjoy supporting the basketball team and getting the crowd involved in the games.

Our tryouts are held in the fall in the Dawson Center Arena. Though we prefer you to have been a cheerleader before and/or have taken gymnastics, it is not required. During tryouts, we will teach you a short dance and two chants along with seeing your two best jumps.

We do not offer cheerleading scholarships, but Voorhees College does provide excellent scholarships based on academics and need. Please contact our admissions office for more information.

School Mascot: Tiger
School Colors: Blue and White

Skills, Abilities and Tips on Basing

Trust - This can't be stressed enough. You must trust your squad members and them you.

Confidence - Know you can do it. Be confident and have a good attitude.

Use Your Legs and Arms - Lift with your legs, that is where the majority of your strength should come from. It should progress from your legs to your shoulders and then your arms.

Keep Your Back Straight - Bending your back or leaning will cause you to use your back to lift and may cause injuries to it.

Timing - Bases must be in time with each other, they have to know when to dip, when to step and when to lock. Practice this without a flyer actually going up to avoid injuries. Synchronize your moves and make sure everyone knows what to do and when to do it.

Foot Placement - Keep your feet shoulder-width apart to stabilize yourself and the stunt.

Placement of Bases - Bases should stand no further than the flyer's shoulder width apart from each other.

Don't talk during a stunt - Only the coach or person calling the stunt should talk.

Know how to catch your flyer - Although this is technically the spotters job, a good base should be capable of catching the flyer and assisting. The flyer should never fall and hit the ground.

Be prepared and alert at all times -  Maintain good eye contact on the stunt and don't become distracted. Stay focused regardless of what is going on around you.

Practice good safety guidelines - Safety should be your top priority.

Smile and have fun.