Tryout Information

Thank you for your interest in Arkansas Tech University's Spirit Squads! Please checkout the information below regarding the ATU Cheer and Dance tryout process for the 2026-2027 teams. 

You will find any updates regarding tryouts and requirements here as well as on our social media. Should you have any questions, please contact:

Coach Krystal Shipp by phone 479-264-2927 or by email kshipp1@atu.edu

ATU Cheer

  • Round 1: Video Submissions due by March 20, 2026 *EMAIL to kshipp1@atu.edu
  • Round 2: Live Tryout April 4, 2026 *Applicants will be notified via email after Round 1 if they have been invited to participate in Round 2 of the tryout process. Details for the final round of tryouts will only be sent to those receiving a callback email.

Click to submit a tryout application: www.atucheer.com

ATU Dance

  • Round 1: Video Submissions due by March 20, 2026 *EMAIL to kshipp1@atu.edu
  • Round 2: Live Tryout April 4, 2026 *Applicants will be notified via email after Round 1 if they have been invited to participate in Round 2 of the tryout process. Details for the final round of tryouts will only be sent to those receiving a callback email.

Click below to submit the tryout application form: www.arkansastechspiritsquads.com

Important CHeer Tryout information

Tech Cheer Fight Song Video (female)

Tech Cheer Fight Song- MALE Stunting (male)

Tech Cheer Chant (1) Video (female &male)

Chant (2) Females Only

Chant (3) Females