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Eligibility
Any current OU student or incoming/transfer student interested in being part of the OU Spirit Squad as the Grizz mascot is eligible to tryout. If named to the mascot team, the team member must maintain a 2.25 GPA and be making progress towards a degree.
Tryouts
The tryout will consist of the following:
- Crowd Yell: The material will be taught. This will be done with those trying out for cheerleading, which makes for a game like setting. You will be judged on how well you can lead the crowd. The Grizz costume will be used for this part of the tryout.
- Skit: The skit should be no more than 1 minute long and should be to music. Props, costume changes (remember you are in the Grizz costume), and creativity are all necessary for success. Remember, keep it entertaining, but crowd friendly. The skit should have a theme and be well thought through. The Skit Layout sheet will also be required to be turned in on Thursday.
| 5:00 pm: |
Registration |
| 5:30 pm: |
Learn "The Grizz" |
| 6:15 pm: |
Learn the crowd yell |
| 6:30 pm: |
Practice the crowd yell in costume |
| 7:00 pm: |
Review of Skit Layout sheet |
| 7:30 pm: |
Crowd Yell Tryout |
| 5:00 pm: |
Learn mascot game |
| 5:45 pm: |
Perform mascot game |
| 6:00 pm: |
Skit prep |
| 6:30 pm: |
Skit Tryout |
| 7:00pm: |
Mascot Selection Committee Review |
Judging
You will be judged on how well you move in the costume and how well you give it a character. Creativity, skit material, props, and how well you work with your surroundings will all be judged.
Summer Obligations
The Grizz will be needed at summer appearances (1-2 weeks notice given) as well as summer work week practices. These are June 16-20 and July 14-18. It is mandatory that those who make the mascot team attend UCA Mascot Camp in Milwaukee, WI from August 2-6. A full schedule will be given at tryouts.
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Boylan via email at burke23@oakland.edu.
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