2017 AUDITION INFORMATION PACKET

From performing on the sidelines at all Arizona Cardinals home games to appearing at local community service and corporate events, the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders are recognized throughout the country for their talent, exciting dance routines and professionalism. The cheerleaders have performed throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At the invitation of the Pentagon, the cheerleaders also have entertained U.S. military troops in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bosnia, Egypt, Greenland, Kosovo, Bahrain and China.

Through their talent, showmanship, enthusiasm and dedication to their community and country, the cheerleaders have established themselves as an integral part of the Cardinals organization.

AUDITION DATES & LOCATIONOptional Audition Prep Classes:

Tuesday(s) — March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Cardinals Practice Facility – 8701 South Hardy Drive, Tempe AZ 85284

Online Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Preliminary Open Auditions: Saturday, April 8

Mandatory check-in: 9:00 am Event start time: 10:00 am

Approximate end time: 5:00 pm University of Phoenix Stadium – 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale AZ 85305

Semi-Finals: Sunday, April 9Mandatory check-in: 11:00 am

Event start time: 12:00 pmApproximate end time: 4:00 pm

University of Phoenix Stadium – 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale AZ 85305

Interviews: Tuesday, April 11 Finalists will sign up for their time at the conclusion of Semi-Finals. Interviews will be held during the day with the Director of Cheer.

Cardinals Practice Facility – 8701 South Hardy Drive, Tempe AZ 85284

Finals: April 11 & 12 6:30 – 9:30 pm Cardinals Practice Facility (practice bubble) – 8701 South Hardy Drive, Tempe AZ 85284

**All rounds of competition & Prep Classes are closed to the public (this includes family and friends).

APPLICATION PROCESSTo register for 2017 Cardinals Cheerleaders auditions you will need to complete the online registration at

azcardinals.com/auditions. The online registration includes:

◆ Application◆ Upload a current headshot◆ $25 registration fee via PayPal ◆ Print and complete a copy of the waiver to bring with you to check in

ELIGIBILITY:◆ Must be at least 18 years of age by April 8, 2017◆ Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D. by June 2017◆ Must be able to attend complete audition process ◆ Must be available to immediately begin practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from

6:30 – 9:30 pm, April 2017 – March 2018 ◆ Must be able to attend all 2017 Cardinals home games ◆ May not be members of another professional or college dance or cheerleading team ◆ Must have reliable means of transportation to travel to rehearsals and events◆ Must be able to show proof of health insurance, a recent physical, age verification and a diploma,

as needed◆ Must provide a recent non-refundable headshot and resume ◆ $25 application fee paid online via PayPal with registration

AUDITION ATTIRE◆ Crop/half top ◆ Shorts◆ Skin colored nylons or dance tights ◆ Dance or athletic shoes ◆ Arrive with hair and makeup complete◆ Arrive with layers/warm ups over audition attire

JUDGING CRITERIA◆ Dance Technique◆ Showmanship◆ Poise◆ Personal Appearance◆ Physical Fitness◆ Personality ◆ Energy◆ Professionalism

WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITIONS◆ Completed waiver ◆ Copy of your business resume◆ Headshot (5X7 or larger)◆ Water & Snacks

AUDITION PROCESS

PRELIMINARIES – SATURDAY, APRIL 8:◆ Check in will begin at 9:00 am at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Please bring a copy of your

headshot (5X7 or larger) and a business resume with you to check in along with the completed waiver.

◆ From check-in, candidates will be escorted to the lower level of the stadium where the remainder of events will be held.

◆ Preliminaries will consist of two rounds of competition. Candidates will be taught two dance combinations which will be performed in small groups for the judges.

◆ If you advance to semi-finals, you will learn a third routine at the end of the day Saturday. Day one events should conclude by 5:00 pm.

◆ Candidates will need to remain inside the stadium if they advance throughout the day. Food or beverages are not available so we ask each candidate to come prepared for a potentially long day. There will be breaks and downtime during the judges deliberations.

SEMI-FINALS – SUNDAY, APRIL 9:◆ Check in for semi-finalists will begin at 11:00 am – You must have advanced from preliminaries

on Saturday. ◆ Candidates will review the routines that were taught on Saturday. ◆ Semi-finalists will introduce themselves to the judges and perform the routines in small groups. ◆ Upon completion of routines, we will announce the finalists. ◆ Those selected as finalists will need to stay for a brief meeting with the Director to discuss the

final portion of auditions and sign up for an interview time.

INTERVIEWS – TUESDAY, APRIL 11◆ Finalists (who were not on the 2016 squad) are required to schedule a 15 minute interview with

the Director. ◆ Interviews will be held during the day at the Cardinals Practice Facility. These will be scheduled

on Sunday once the finalists are announced. ◆ Business Professional attire is required.

FINALS: ◆ Finals will follow the format of a Cardinals Cheerleaders rehearsal from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.◆ There will be a focus on physical fitness, technique and the audition routines.

THE 2017 ARIZONA CARDINALS CHEERLEADERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 14 AT

AZCARDINALS.COM.