University of Louisville

Ladybirds Dance Team

2009-2010 Tryout Information

Tentative tryout dates are May 7-9, 2009. Times and locations are as follows:

Thursday, May 7th:

3:30-7:30 p.m.

@ Cardinal Arena

Floyd Street

University of Louisville Belknap Campus

(Cardinal Arena is connected to the Swain Student Activity Center which is often referred to as the “SAC.”

Friday, May 8th:

3:30-7:30 p.m.

@ Cardinal Arena

Saturday, May 9th:

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

@ Cardinal Arena

This final tryout is “open” to family and all other spectators with a $5.00 donation to the Ladybirds Dance Team.

Tryout sessions on Thursday and Friday are closed without exception.

Contact Information for Coaching Staff:

Todd Sharp, Spirit Coordinator/Coach(502) 494-5693

Sheryl Knight, Coach(502) 608-6437

You may also email questions to Todd Sharp at: dazzcoach@aol.com

General Tryout Information:

All candidates must bring a copy of their insurance information/card to the first day of tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS. The University of Louisville and the Coaching Staff are not responsible for injury or illness that may occur as a result of participation. All participants must have their own insurance. All candidates must be accepted to the University of Louisville to be selected as a team member. If you have applied and have not been accepted by the tryout dates you must provide verification that you have applied. You must present a “clean-cut” image to be selected as a University of Louisville Ladybird. Body piercings, tattoos, extreme hair styles/color are not acceptable at tryouts or in uniform if selected as a team member. Remove all piercings and cover all tattoos prior to arrival at tryouts. All tryout sessions are closed to family and other spectators with the exception of the final tryout on Saturday in Cardinal Arena. The final tryout will be open to all spectators that make a minimum donation of $5.00 to the Ladybird Dance Team. Clothing should be form fitting during that entire tryout process. NO BAGGY SHORTS, TOPS, ETC. Leotards and tights as well as sports bras/tanks and boy-cut shorts are ideal. For the final tryout on Sunday feel free to be creative. Look your best! Shoes must be worn for the entire process. You may wear “Foot Undies” or sandal soles if desired. Hair should be out of the face at all times. When you arrive at Cardinal Arena on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. you will be required to turn in a letter of recommendation from a former teacher or coach and a letter of introduction from yourself that states why you would like to be a “Ladybird.” You must also attach a photo of yourself to the letter. These letters are due immediately upon your arrival on the first day of tryouts. No exceptions.