New York Jets Cheerleader Tryouts 2008-2009

Do you want to join the New York Jets Flight Crew? If so, you need to apply by May 9th and be prepared to compete for a position by May 17th. Here are some more details on what the application process includes. To join the New York Jets Flight Crew, there are requirements on age and education, appearance is a consideration but other factors will be considered as well.

How old do I have to be? According to the New York Jets Flight Crew Website, you must be 18 years old. The New York Jets Flight Crew is the cheerleading squad for the NFL's New York Jets.

What is the educational requirement mentioned?: According to the New York Jets Flight Crew Website you must be at least 18 years old, and you must have graduated high school before June.

Where are the tryouts held?: The tryouts begin at Hofstra University on May 17th. Hofstra University is located at 1000 Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

How many positions are open?: The New York Jets Flight Crew will be hiring 22 new cheerleaders. 21 of these cheerleaders will be chosen by the judges and the final one will be voted in by online voting done by Jets fans the first week of June.

What is the process to apply?: First you must visit the New York Jets official website and download an application. That application and a $25 application fee must be submitted by May 9th.

After applying, you will be informed what time to report for tryouts at Hofstra University on May 17th. If you make it through the first round of tryouts, you will then be invited back on May 18th for the second rounds of the tryouts.

After these tryouts, the next step is the personal interview portion of the tryouts. During this segment you will be interviewed by a panel of judges. If this panel decides you are acceptable, you will advance to the finals.

At the finals you will do more routines to show the judges that you are the type of person they want to be part of the New York Jets Flight Crew as a Cheerleader. Keep in mind it is not all about looks and athletic ability. The judges are also looking for individuals that can relate to the fans and represent the New York Jets and the Cheerleaders for the New York Jets, known as the Flight Crew, in a positive light.

If you are not selected by the judges at the finals, you will still have an opportunity to make the Flight Crew for the New York Jets if you are chosen by the fans during online voting the first week of June.

So, don't hesitate to get started. Visit the New York Jets official website today and download your application and send it in to be part of the New York Jets Flight Crew.

SOURCES:

Newyorkjets.com. "Expanded Flight Crew Announces Open Auditions".
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