Houston Texans Cheerleader Tryouts Approaching

HOUSTON, TX — It's not a full-time job, but being a Houston Texans cheerleader can certainly be an adventure. The Texans will hold cheerleaders tryouts for the upcoming year on April 14, 2018 at Houston methodist Training Center.

Tryouts are free and online registration can be found here.

Though it's not a full-time job, it's definitely a paying job. There are several benefits that go with the gig — like dancing and cheering at all Texans home games. But there are also requirements and commitments that go along with being a Texans cheerleader.

So instead of scouring websites to find them, here's what you (or someone you know) need to know heading into tryouts, which are just more than two months away.

Audition Details

• Check-In 3 - 4 p.m.
• Round 1 — 4:30 - 7 p.m.
• Round 2 — 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Round 3 — 9 - 10:30 p.m. (Finalists interviews to be held April 15)

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older by April 15, 2018 (No maximum age limit)
• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have (at the minimum) a part-time job or be a part-time student or full-time mom
• No height or weight requirement, but must be in good shape

What to wear

• Dance-friendly shoes (tennis shoes recommended)
• Dance hot pants or briefs (no thongs!)
• Midriff top
• Hair and makeup need to be performance quality (no ponytails)

What to bring

• One current photo (any size, it won't be returned)
• Completed waiver (you'll receive it closer to the tryout)
• Valid photo ID
• Water, dry snacks, mirrors, blankets

Prohibited items

• Messy food, sunflower seeds or gum
• Bobby pins or safety pins
• Glue guns

Commitments

• Rehearsals are typically 9 hours/week, typically Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (7-10 p.m.)
• During the season, time commitment usually about 16 hours/week, including games
• Cheerleaders required to do 50 appearances per year

Additionally

• Perform in front of 70,000-plus Texans fans
• See the world on military tours and special appearances
• National TV exposure
• Make lifelong friends

Image: Houston Texans cheerleaders perform during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)