Providence College Athletics

26-27 Tryout Information

26-27 Tryout Information

About Providence College Cheerleading                                                                                    
Providence College Cheerleading is a Division I Cheerleading Program that supports athletics in the BIG EAST Conference. The team is comprised of male and female athletes, with both partner stunt and group stunts.
The Cheerleading program supports Providence College Athletics and is primarily present at Men's and Women's home basketball games. Men's basketball games are held at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in downtown Providence. Women's basketball games are held on campus in the Joe Mullaney Gymnasium in Alumni Hall. In addition to home games, the team also travels to select local away games during the season. After the regular season, the cheerleaders and the rest of the spirit program travel to New York City to cheer on the Men's Basketball team at the BIG EAST Tournament, which has been held at Madison Square Garden since 1983. The cheer team continues to travel with the men's basketball team through the duration of the postseason. 
To help prepare for the season, the cheerleading team attends UCA College Camp held at Temple University in August each year. The team also has the opportunity to compete at the UCA College Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Fla. Under the leadership of Head Coach Melissa Scungio DiMicco, the team competed at the 2019 UCA Championships for the first time in school history. In 2023 the team advanced to Finals for the first time in school history, finishing 6th in the nation, and in 2024 advanced to Finals and finished with a 5th place title, the highest placement the team has ever received. Our Friars have since advanced to finals in 2025 and 2026, continuing to make history, and are moving on up, little by little!


2026-2027 Cheerleading Team Tryouts

Athletes who have been accepted to Providence College and have submitted their deposit will have an in-person tryout.

Please reach out to Coach Steph, sderavel.ga@providence.edu, with any specific questions.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Location: Mullaney Gym in Alumni Hall 

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm 

What to Bring:

  • Tryout Fee: $50 (check made payable to: Providence College Cheerleading or cash)

  • Waiver

  • Copy of insurance card magnified 150% (front and back)

  • Completed Tryout Application - LINK!!

All tryout participants will have a virtual interview on Thursday April 23 or Friday April 24th. Will be scheduled individually. 

Tryout Schedule:

9:00 Check In

9:15 Welcome & Warm Up

9:30 Learn Sideline & Fight Song

10:00 Tumble

10:15 Stunt 

12:00 Sideline Evaluation 

12:30 Fitness Test

  • 30 Push Ups
  • 3 Minute Plank
  • 9 Minute Mile

1:15 Sideline & Fight Song Review

1:30 Break

2:15 Return to Warm Up Stunts & Tumbling

2:30 Formal Tryout 

4:00 Team Announcement & Team Meeting

5:00 Break
 

General Attire Information​

  • Black shirt tucked in, white shorts, white crew socks and cheer/athletic sneakers

  • Hair pulled back mid pony, bow facing back

  • Game Day Makeup: natural look with bold lashes and bold lip color

  • Facial Hair: Manicured and clean cut

Potential Interview Questions

  • How would you describe yourself as a teammate?

  • How would your previous coach describe your commitment level?

  • How would your previous teammates describe your leadership style?

  • What is one thing you will bring to the Providence College Cheer Program?

  • What are you looking for in a Coach?

  • Explain a time you did not live up to your team's expectations or program standards and how did you handle the situation?

  • Explain a time you struggled as an athlete, how did you persevere, what was the outcome?

  • What is an area you would like to develop as an athlete?

  • What type of coaching style motivates you the most? 

Eligibility

All admitted incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well as current Providence College Students. Current and transfer students MUST have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Skill Recommendations: 

Tumbling: 

  • Standing back handspring or standing tuck, round off back-handspring tuck or layout. Tumbling is important for competition, but it is just one aspect of a well-rounded cheerleader. If you do not have tumbling, however excel in other areas, you may still qualify as a candidate to tryout

Stunting: 

  • We judge on technique and proficiency OR potential to obtain these skills quickly 

    • Tops- Straight up body positions, full ups, inversion potential, basket potential

    • Group Stunt Bases/Backs - Releases, full ups, inversions 

    • Partner Stunt Bases - Shoulder stands, walk in hands, toss hands press extension 

Are you a good candidate? 

  • Males without cheer experience who demonstrate strength and athleticism 

  • Females who have cheer experience and former gymnasts 

  • Strong commitment to Providence College Athletics 

  • Full-time student (12+ credits/semester) 

Benefits of being a Providence College Cheerleader

Experience: 

  • Front row seats for the Men's & Women's Basketball games 

  • Competing at the National level 

Travel Opportunities: 

  • UCA College Camp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • UCA College National Championships in Orlando, Florida 

  • Basketball Tournaments: Holiday Classics, BIG EAST, NCAA 

    • Basketball tournaments are fully paid for & include per diem. 

Gear: 

  • Team issued Nike gear 

    • Practice wear 

    • Warm-ups

    • Backpacks 

    • Other accessories 

Support:

  • Head Coach and Assistant Coach/full time Graduate Assistant 

  • Athletic Trainer 

  • Sports Medicine for pre & post practice treatment 

  • Innovation Lab for post practice treatment 

    • Massage chairs, recovery pants, cryotherapy, sleep pods 

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach 

  • Fueling Station 

    • Protein bars, nutritional supplements, etc. 

  • SAAC 

    • Student Athlete Advisory Committee Representation 

  • A family to have here at Providence before the school year even begins! 

If you are currently in high school and interested in cheering at Providence or would like to receive updates about our future events, please fill out the Prospective Student Athlete Form

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