Try-Out Information

* FINAL UPDATE* Sept. 9 &10 Thurs. 3-5 p.m. CLINIC (ocation meet at the Holmdene field/touchdown Mary- if it is raining we will move to an indoor site) Fri. 3-6 p.m. TRY-OUT (location Grand Rapids Catholic Central Athletic Facility)

Requirements Material to be taught 10 count drill Chant	Jumps Toe Touch Jump of Choice	Stunting Tumbling (minimum back handspring- spot at coaches discretion)	Minimum Athletic Standard Timed MAXIMUM 10 minute mile run
Contact: Head Coach, Emma Powell at powelemm@aquinas.edu for more information, have questions or are unable to attend try-out dates due to class scheduling and are still interested in being considered for the team. Individual or make-up try-out dates can be considered.

Roster

Photos	Name	Yr.	Hometown/High School (College)
	Hayley Michling	SO	Woodstock, Ill. /Woodstock HS
	Michele Sharkey	SO	Dewitt, Mich./ Dewitt HS
	Audrey Clark	SO	Kentwood, Mich./ East Kentwood HS
	Amy Stover	FR	Three Rivers, Mich./Three Rivers HS
	Brittney Hoisington	FR	Howard City, Mich./Tri County HS
	Alex Herb	FR	Lowell, Mich./Lowell HS
	Amelia Brancheau	FR	Mancelona, Mich./Mancelona HS
	Megan Whitney	FR	Caledonia, Mich./Caledonia HS
	Rachel Copeyon	FR	Lowell, Mich./Lowell HS
	Kylee Karas	FR	Lowell, Mich./LowellHS
	Lisa Nugent	JR	Lowell, Mich./Lowell HS
	Candice Walsh	FR	Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston HS
	Brianna Davis	FR	Tri County, Mich./Tri County HS

Coaches

EMMA POWELL Head Coach -- Coach Powell begins her eighth year as the head women's cheerleading coach after assisting the program for one year. Coach Powell is looking forward to building a strong competitive cheer program at Aquinas. Emma, a graduate of DeWitt High School, has been coaching cheerleading for 13 years in many different realms. Emma's experience includes stints as the head cheer coach at East Grand Rapids High School and head cheer coach at Forest Hills Northern High School. As well as coaching, Emma spent many years learning her craft as a cheerleader as a member of the cheerleading teams at DeWitt High School and Aquinas College. Emma graduated from Aquinas in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration. Coach Powell is currently employed with the American Heart Association in the West Micigan area. Coach Powell, along with her husband Rob, are parents of five year old Sammy and one year old Marilyn.

JUSTINE GINTER Assistant Coach -- This is Coach Ginter’s second year as the assistant coach for women’s cheerleading. She graduated from Portage Central High school where she was chosen for the all-region and all-conference teams. Justine also cheered 4 years at Grand Valley State University, 1 year on the co-ed team and the other 3 on the all-girl team. She is currently finishing her teaching certificate to become a special education teacher and will have her Masters Degree in December of 2010 in Early Childhood Education. Justine was married to Cody Ginter in July of 2009.

Season Outlook

The Aquinas College Cheer Team will be a part of the largest Cheer Championship in the world. Last year over 200 teams competed in 15 divisions. Aquinas will be competing in All Girl Intermediate II Division. The Challenge Cup ensures that all teams perform at least twice with two chances to make finals. Intermediate All Girl II is a perfect place for the Saints to experience competing for the first time. As the season comes to an end, Aquinas will put all their hard work and commitment to the test with this opportunity to compete for their own national title.

BRING IT HOME SAINTS!!!

Check the below link for more information:

http://www.nationalspirit.com/College.aspx#collegenationals

Stunts



Amy Stover in heel stretch with bases Megan Whitney and Michele Sharkey and Back Spot Alex Herb	Backtuck Basket toss: Amy Stover, tuck and go	Amelia Bracheau in liberty

	Kylee Karas in liberty with bases Lisa Nugent, Rachel Copeyon and Back Spot Candice Walsh