Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. The purpose of a tryout is to find the individuals that will make the strongest team. These aren t necessarily the most physically talented cheerleaders, but those with great attitudes and work ethics.
Some schools have individuals who no nothing about cheerleading be the judges to keep it fair.
I think this is one of the most unfair things you can do for a team. Cheerleading is just like any other sport or activity, and should be treated as such. In order to form a successful squad, you must have knowledgeable judges who can spot budding talent. Cheerleading is not fair because not every girl has the right skills to become successful, just like not every girl is good at basketball. I think having a no tryout rule is great for younger cheerleaders, up to 8th grade.