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(41,780 posts) Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:26 PM Apr 2016

Cheerleader tryout poster offers appearance advice, school pressured to pull [View all]

Source: USA Today College

The University of Washington’s cheer and dance team is under fire for an infographic that breaks down what women should — and should not — wear to its upcoming tryouts.

While a “bronze, beachy glow,” “false lashes” and “girl about town lipstick” get the green light, the poster implies that women who are unwilling to wear midriff-bearing tops or lack a “physically fit, athletic physique” need not try out.

Women interested in trying out must strike a careful balance when it comes to their appearances, the poster indicates. They should wear makeup, but not too much and be sure to do their hair, but not in a ponytail. Thinking about wearing that lucky red sports bra for the tryout? Nope. Black ones only.

The team posted the picture on Facebook Monday night — four days before tryouts were slated to start — but pulled it down amid public backlash before 9 a.m. Tuesday, The Seattle Times reports.

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Read more: http://college.usatoday.com/2016/04/28/cheerleader-tryout-poster-offers-appearance-advice-school-pressured-to-pull/

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Cheerleader tryout poster offers appearance advice, school pressured to pull [View all] jpak Apr 2016 OP

But it's for a specific job. It's not like they're telling women how to dress in general Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #1

Are the male members of the cheer team held to the same standards? n/t OnlinePoker Apr 2016 #3

Probably Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #4

Are the male cheerleaders expected to have a bare midriff? TexasBushwhacker Apr 2016 #43

I love pony tails Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #44

false fucking lashes?!!! wtf? elehhhhna Apr 2016 #54

I have to call BS on the false eyelashes and no nude lips Kittycat Apr 2016 #57

One of my college acquaintances was a male cheerleader at Oregon State. Maedhros Apr 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #6

Don't forget OnlinePoker Apr 2016 #8

They didn't always. That, we know. forest444 Apr 2016 #38

Agreed. Shadowflash Apr 2016 #53

Dos and Don'ts are misspelled LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2016 #2

Thanks so much for the chuckle at the end of this work day! woodsprite Apr 2016 #9

Heh. +1 n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #17

There are certain requirements for cheer. puffy socks Apr 2016 #25

I gotta say that first video is pretty impressive PersonNumber503602 Apr 2016 #34

What? you weren't impressed puffy socks Apr 2016 #36

I think the "basket toss" is as close to flying someone without an airplane can get LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2016 #42

Yeah, jumping up and down in that shirt. NOT a good idea! nt puffy socks Apr 2016 #62

A lot of DU'ers appear not to know that cheerleading is a sport. Like gymnastics. KittyWampus Apr 2016 #61

I think most people still think of the days when cheer was waving pom pons around and looking like puffy socks Apr 2016 #63

It is actually the one with the highest rate of serious injuries-- tblue37 May 2016 #74

For those of you that prefer rock Apr 2016 #33

I think you were the first to notice Reter Apr 2016 #40

Journalism major... LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2016 #41

This doesn't belong in LBN. PSPS Apr 2016 #7

That would never happen at gopiscrap Apr 2016 #10

Ha - the poster was also used at WSU maxsolomon Apr 2016 #12

I was being a smart ass gopiscrap Apr 2016 #13

the story i heard is that the graphic came from LSU maxsolomon Apr 2016 #14

I'm perfectly willing to end cheerleading in all levels of Football and Basketball maxsolomon Apr 2016 #11

I played high school football and would frequently help the girls with their cheer leading braddy Apr 2016 #20

tee hee maxsolomon Apr 2016 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #51

What comment? I did give my time to help aspiring cheerleaders, I still help people. braddy Apr 2016 #64

I think if people want to do it they should be allowed Travis_0004 Apr 2016 #27

You'd have to ask Mrs. Solomon, but maxsolomon Apr 2016 #30

Who are you to determine what is sexist? Travis_0004 Apr 2016 #32

who am i? maxsolomon May 2016 #75

This is SOP for collegiate cheer. Allstar cheer is very different from college cheer in appearance, GreenPartyVoter Apr 2016 #15

Cheerleading is objectifying?? Who knew? n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2016 #16

Cheerleaders are very important for colleges! displacedtexan Apr 2016 #24

As an older brother of a cheerleader I find your post highly offensive GummyBearz Apr 2016 #29

In LBN you're to post a link to the article - you didn't left-of-center2012 Apr 2016 #18

fixed jpak Apr 2016 #21

So tryout in a black bra and panties and rather than look like a high class lexington filly Apr 2016 #19

Wouldn't the question be about the male cheerleaders? braddy Apr 2016 #22

A couple points. Is it different than a leotard? Kittycat Apr 2016 #58

This is women we're talking about, right? Women who... TreasonousBastard Apr 2016 #23

Soooo... SoapBox Apr 2016 #26

WTF they don't like pony tails? GummyBearz Apr 2016 #28

I also find it weird that the suggested uniform TexasBushwhacker Apr 2016 #45

yeah thats potentially dangerous advice elehhhhna Apr 2016 #55

These standards make it sound like they expect all the cheerleaders ... surrealAmerican Apr 2016 #35

Where are you getting this from? n/t EL34x4 Apr 2016 #48

hair "volume" ... surrealAmerican Apr 2016 #49

I suppose it excludes fair-skinned Irish girls EL34x4 Apr 2016 #50

If you can't find a reason to be offended by something, you're not looking hard enough. hughee99 May 2016 #77

at least they don't care if the tan is LiberalElite Apr 2016 #37

I'm sure that I read that cheerleaders is one of the most leftyladyfrommo Apr 2016 #39

"Girl About Town" is the name of a particular shade of lipstick jmowreader Apr 2016 #46

The tryout poster is right on the money if ManiacJoe Apr 2016 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #52

Your reading comprehension is a little disappointing, but ManiacJoe Apr 2016 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #66

I am glad we got that settled! ManiacJoe May 2016 #68

Apparently one of Cali's requirements is breast binding, or... Atman Apr 2016 #56

As a woman with friends who are top-heavy. It can be painful to engage in some activities KittyWampus Apr 2016 #60

What or who is Cali? Nt PasadenaTrudy May 2016 #70

The school name on the uniforms. Atman May 2016 #71

Ah. Got it n/t PasadenaTrudy May 2016 #72

the makeup requirements boil down to- natural looking and not too much... KittyWampus Apr 2016 #59

I like the TRYOUT LOOK! GOLGO 13 Apr 2016 #67

The person in the article claiming this ad contains "overt racism" is a white guy oberliner May 2016 #69

Some folks have too much time on their hands... TipTok May 2016 #73

The yell leaders at my school are all male. Uncomplicates things. Buzz Clik May 2016 #76

I find this very disturbing � snot May 2016 #78