Virtual Tryout Protocol for BSHS Cheer

Letter from the Coach

Dear students:
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This year, due to the mandatory closure of schools by Governor Wolf, we will be holding a virtual cheer tryout. Below you will find the directions for trying out for the Shanahan Cheer program, 2020-2021 season.
1. All interested cheerleaders MUST submit their Cheer Try Out Survey (see below or click here to access the form) by June 2nd at 11:59 PM!
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2. Videos you will need to submit via email to bshscheer2020@gmail.com by June 2nd at 11:59 PM:
  • Video 1: Chant (see below)
  • Video 2: Cheer (see below)
  • Video 3: Dance (see below)
  • Video 4: Video of double toe touch jump, right high kick, and running and standing tumbling (skills cannot be performed on spring floor or with a spotter).

 3. If you are a returning Shanahan Cheerleader, we still need you to send in a video with your tumbling skills to bshscheer2020@gmail.com by June 2nd at 11:59 PM.

 4. Again, all try out videos and form must be in by June 2nd at 11:59 PM!

 5. Teams will be posted by June 8, 2020 at 9:00 PM here on this webpage (shanahan.org/cheer).

 6. Important Dates :
  • August 21, 2020 - Mandatory camp practice 9 AM to 12 PM in the BSHS Main Gym
  • August  23 to 26, 2020 - Chestnut Lake Cheer Camp

Thank you for your interest in Shanahan Cheer! Good luck to all the candidates!

Best regards,
Mrs. Riccardo, Mrs. Byron and Cassie O'Donnell (Coaching Staff)

Mandatory Google Tryout Form

All interested cheerleaders MUST submit their google tryout form by June 2, 2020 at 11:59 PM.

Tryout Videos

Below are the videos for the try out material (except for Video 4). Be sure you know this material thoroughly for virtual tryout videos. Videos must be emailed to bshscheer2020@gmail.com by June 2nd at 11:59 PM. 
VIDEO 1 - CHANT
VIDEO 2 - CHEER
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VIDEO 3 - DANCE
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2019 - 2020 Cheer News

Congrats to the seniors of the Cheer team. #2020Strong

Cheer coaches put together special signs for the seniors of the Lady Eagles to help cheer them up during this challenging time in their lives!
Congratulations to the BSHS cheer team whose varsity and junior varsity squads both placed first in the Kedron Spirit Classic! The event helps to support Philabundance and people experiencing homelessness - attendees bring non-perishable food donations as part of their admission fee!
In February, the BSHS cheer team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the National Cheer Competition! Way to go, Lady Eagles!
Congratulations to all of the seniors on the cheer team who recently celebrated Senior Night! We wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors! 
Congratulations to the BSHS cheer team who placed first in their division at Regionals this weekend! This victory earns them a bid to the National Cheer Competition in Orlando, Florida held in February! Way to go, Lady Eagles!
The BSHS cheer team participated in the West Chester Halloween Parade! Way to go, Lady Eagles!
The cheer team celebrated their "Pink Out" game on Friday, October 4th, in support of Unite for Her! Unite for HER is committed to helping women diagnosed with breast cancer or ovarian cancer navigate their way through treatment by providing complementary therapies designed to promote physical and emotional wellness. Way to go, Lady Eagles!
In late September, the BSHS cheerleaders volunteered at the Downingtown fall festival, helping Fiorenza's Food For Friends to collect 120 pounds of food donations. Way to go, Lady Eagles!
The BSHS Cheerleaders were at summer camp where they won "Top Banana," a great honor given to the team who demonstrated their hard work as well as the greatest teamwork! Way to go, Lady Eagles! 
Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: 610-518-1300
Fax: 610-343-6220