Tryout by Video

Welcome to the CEA Family,

ATTENTION WORLDS ATHLETES!
Send in a skills video (please include name and birthdate including the year)  any time between now and Monday May 5th to [email protected] and we will respond within a week to let you know if we forecast you making one of our worlds teams for Season 20.   No registration required for this process; however, in order to continue with the tryout process – you will need to register on our website by searching for VIDEO TRYOUTS HERE by Friday May 16th at midnight to be placed on a roster.
SSX – Small Senior 6
Code Black – INTLNTCOED6
Smoex – Senior Coed 6
Cougars – U18NT
XSS – Extra Small Senior
Cobra Coed – U18CoedNT
Exorcis7 – INTLNTCOED7
All Girl INTL NT 7
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR VIDEO SUBMISSION:
We prefer YouTube links for your videos as they are easiest to view.  Sending individual videos of each skill takes a lot of time to upload and view.
Jumps:  Right Hurdler – Toe Touch Connected and a single Toe Touch
Tumbling:  Standing Pass (in order of preference, Toe Full, Standing Full, 1 to full or 2 to full)Standing Pass 2 (Standing to Whip Double, 2 to double, 3 to double, 1 to full, 2 to full)**To be considered for a tumbling only position on a worlds team, you must have a standing full & standing to double.

Stunting: Flyers will need to show all body postitions (Right & Left heel stretch/Both Front Stretches/Arabesque/Scale/Needle) and BASKETS (Examples: kick double, hitch kick double, switch kick double, specialty)Bases/Backspots/Flyers will need to show 4-5 elite elements from the United Scoring System including but not limited to Full Up Switch Up to Body Position, Spinning Tick Tock, Double up, 1 1/2 up to stretch, Inversion (preferably hand to hand), Rewind catching 1-leg or 2 legs extended, and dismounts (drop kick double, stretch double down, etc.)You may also include videos of your routine from THIS SEASON ONLY. They must be able to still currently do all skills shown. If you choose to also attach a TEAM video, you must specify WHERE you start in the routine (middle panel/far right panel in the back) and which stunt group they are in for elite stunt and in what stunt position** (center group – backspot)

OPTIONAL HOUSING INFORMATION:

If you are under 18 and placed on a Worlds Team at CEA Raleigh, we have limited housing options available for elite athletes.Please let us know if this is something you will require.If approved, you will follow these steps:

  • Complete the interest form we email you.
  • Please submit an athlete introduction video via email to [email protected]
    •  (click here to see a sample video to help guide you)
  • Click here to review the Hosted Athlete Contract that will be required once your athlete is assigned to a host family.

Reminder!  You must submit your video no later than midnight on Friday May 16th and you must be registered through our website in order for our staff to view your video submission on tryout day.  Please join the class in our portal labeled “Video Tryout”. Registration link  

As we go through submissions, we will reach out to the contact provided from registration if we need more information. You can check the website on Sunday May 18th by midnight to find your team evaluation day and time for the following week.  If you are not able to make your practice, email us and let us know when you are available to come to the gym.  Coaches must see you practice with your projected team before Teal Reveal in order to receive an envelope.  If you are unable to attend Teal Reveal on Friday, June 13th in person, results will also be posted on the website on Friday June 13th by midnight.   We will keep your envelope for you until you can pick it up.

Non Worlds Teams SKILLS (check out the tumble information on page 4 of the Tryout Packet):

  • Jumps:
    • Level 1 Prep: 1 single toe touch
    • Level 1-3:  Toe Touch/Pike
    • Level 4-6 Hurdler/Toe Touch
  • Stunts – as many elite elements as possible for your level – please refer to United Scoring System
  • https://www.unitedscoringpartners.com
  • Flyers need to basket and also show body positions on the floor
    • Right & Left heel stretch/Both Front Stretches/Arabesque/Scale/Needle
  • Bases and Backspots will be asked what positions they prefer. The more positions mastered, the more chances they have to make a desired team.
  • Hardest running pass, followed by a second pass if it shows variety or a new skill they may land.
  • Hardest standing tumbling skill, followed by a second standing tumbling skill connected to jumps (if applicable in the level).
  • Please be sure to show the required skill for each level listed below.   (BWO: backwalkover, BHS: Back Handspring)

      • Level 1 prep: Cartwheel BWO
      • Level 1: Cartwheel BWO & 2 BWO connected 
      • Level 2 prep: RO BHS & BWO BHS
      • Level 2: RO 2 BHS & BWO BHS Stepout BWO
      • Level 3: RO BHS TUCK & BWO 2 BHS
      • Level 4: RO BHS LAYOUT & Standing BHS Tuck
      • Level 5: RO BHS FULL & 2 to layout
      • Level 6:RO BHS FULL/DOUBLE & St. Full or 1 or 2 to full (or st. to double)
Cheers!
CEA Raleigh Staff
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