2016 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 & LOCATIONOnline Application Deadline: Monday, April 4

Preliminary Open Auditions: Saturday, April 9 Mandatory check-in: 8:00 am

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

Approximate end time: 4:00 pm* Stadium parking details and a parking map will be emailed to you the week of auditions.

Semi-Finals: Sunday, April 10Mandatory check-in: 11:00 am

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

Approximate end time: 4:00 pm

Interviews: Monday, April 11 & Tuesday, April 12Finalists will sign up for their time at the conclusion of Semi-Finals.

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

Finals: April 12 – 146:30 – 9:30 pm

Cardinals Practice Facility (practice bubble) – 8701 South Hardy Drive, Tempe AZ 85284

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

APPLICATION PROCESSTo register for 2016 Cardinals Cheerleaders auditions you will need to complete the online registration at azcardinals.com/auditions. The online registration includes:

◆ Application◆ Upload a current headshot (professional headshot recommended)◆ Upload a business résumé◆ $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 9, 2016 ◆ Must be a high school graduate or have G.E.D. by June 2016◆ Must be able to attend complete audition process ◆ Must be available Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30 pm,

April 2016 – March 2017 for rehearsals◆ Must be able to attend all 2016 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-returnable headshot and résumé ◆ $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

AUDITION PROCESSPRELIMINARIES: SATURDAY, APRIL 9

◆ Check in will begin at 8:00 am at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Please bring a copy of your headshot and résumé 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.

SEMI-FINALS: SUNDAY, APRIL 10

◆ Check-in for semi-finalists will begin at 11:00 am. ◆ Candidates will review the routines taught on Saturday.◆ Semi-finalists will introduce themselves to the judges and perform the routines in front

of the judges 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: MONDAY, APRIL 11 & TUESDAY, APRIL 12

◆ Finalists are required to schedule a 15 minute interview with the Director.◆ Interviews will be held during the day at the Cardinals Practice Facility. ◆ Business Professional attire is required.

FINALS: TUESDAY, APRIL 12 – THURSDAY, APRIL 14

◆ 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 2016 ARIZONA CARDINALS CHEERLEADERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH.