The Psychological Mindset of a Ravens Mascot Tryouts Judge

The Baltimore Ravens, a professional American football team, recently held mascot tryouts to find their next energetic and charismatic representative. The judging process for these tryouts consisted of several key factors that were taken into consideration in order to ensure the best mascot was chosen. First and foremost, the judges evaluated the candidates based on their overall enthusiasm and ability to engage with the fans. It was important for the mascot to be able to bring excitement and energy to the games and events, creating a positive and enjoyable experience for the fans. Additionally, the judges looked for candidates who showed creativity and originality in their performances. The mascot needed to have unique and memorable interactions with the fans, leaving a lasting impression.

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If she had chosen a cheerleader that had higher scores then she would have never known that a mistake was made because the school doesn t provide the natural break score. If you want to really learn what it takes to be an NFL pro cheerleader, we suggest that you join clinics of other NFL pro cheer quads or buy the book at the bottom of this announcement.

The mascot needed to have unique and memorable interactions with the fans, leaving a lasting impression. This included the mascot's ability to come up with entertaining skits, dances, or other routines that would captivate and entertain the crowd. Physicality was also an important factor in the judging process.

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cheer coach k

i bring in outside judges, but ultimately, i pick my team. i have the outside judges there more to cover my butt in case a parent comes to me asking why their suzy isnt on varsity, or didnt make a team. i have had parents in the past accuse me of not liking their cp, thus not putting them on the better team. this way, i can show score sheets, and that they were judged by a completely unbiased person. at the old school i was at, cheer was not that big of a sport, and i always judged my own try outs.

TinyBlondie15

The way my coach did it, which I really liked, was you were judged on two parts:
1. Clinic (coaches observe work ethic, attitude, ability to learn quickly, etc.)
2. Tryouts (outside judges come in and judge typically)

Our judges were usually UCA Staff or college cheerleaders. I think the clinic part counted like 60% and the actual tryouts 40%. I thought it was a good balance, so the coaches could also get an outside opinion.

That's what our school does! The first three days are a clinic where the coaches judge us on how well we work with others, our stunting, how well we pick up the material, and how much we're dedicated to this. The tryouts for this past year all incoming Juniors had to sign a sheet saying whether or not they would quit if they made the JV squad. The last day the judges see your tumbling, jumps, the dance, a cheer we make up, and how well we execute them and of course, our spirit!

gymcatmomx2

My daughter's school cheer squad has a fantastic reputation. They have brought in outside judges the last 5 years. There are 3 judges on the panel (selected from NCA, UCA, ACA, etc) and they judge 6 categories with the point scale being 1-5 (except for tumbing which can be a zero if they don't tumble). At the clinics the girls learn 5 chants, one dance, and one cheer.
They are randomly divided into groups of 3 by grade and the tryout procedures are as follows:
1. Group Dance
2. Group Chant (they learned 5 chants during clinics and the varsity coach will randomly call out one of those chants)
3. The group exits the gym and then they individually spirit onto the mat (no other cheerleader is in the gym from this point forward).
4. They have to perform a toe touch (mandatory) and 2 other jumps of their choice.
5. Individual Cheer that they learned at the clinics
6. Tumbling (both standing and running) and then they exit the gym.

The judges score sheet categories are:
1. Memory and Ability to Perform with a Group
2. Dance
3. Voice and Enthusiasm
4. Jumps
5. Tumbling
6. Motion Technique
The judges scores are worth 80% and the remaining 20% is the Assistant Principals recommendation (there is a maximum score of 20 points. For each tardy, grades less than 75, unverified absence, suspension, etc there is one point taken away).
The top scores are used to determine squad selection using the natural break. The coaches do not see the scores until they are posted by one of the school administrators that is present at the tryouts. Freshman can only be on the freshman squad, sophomores can only be on JV, juniors can be on JV or Varsity (depending on their scores) and seniors can only be on Varsity. This year there were 17 freshman, 13 JV and 20 Varsity. It's the largest squad they've ever had.

I think that hiring outside judges eliminates the "political" complaints to the coaches, principal and school board. We all know how passionate cheerleaders and their parents can be.

Addendum:
I just found out that one of the girls that tried out for JV that didn't make it compared her scores with a girl that did make it and her score was actually higher!! It just so happens that she compared her scores with a girl that had lower scores. If she had chosen a cheerleader that had higher scores then she would have never known that a mistake was made because the school doesn't provide the natural break score. The school is putting new verification steps in place for next year so that this mistake doesn't happen again.

The judges looked for candidates who were physically fit and capable of performing the required tasks of a mascot, which often included running, jumping, and engaging in physical activities with fans. Stamina and endurance were key qualities that the judges were looking for in this aspect. The ability to communicate and connect with fans was another important factor that the judges evaluated. The mascot needed to be able to interact with fans of all ages, from young children to adult spectators. This involved being approachable, friendly, and having good communication skills. Lastly, the judges considered the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the team's history and culture. Being a mascot for a sports team meant representing the organization and its values, so it was important for the chosen mascot to have an understanding of the team's traditions, fan base, and overall spirit. Overall, the judging process for the Ravens mascot tryouts focused on selecting a candidate who displayed enthusiasm, creativity, physicality, communication skills, and a knowledge and understanding of the team's culture. These qualities were essential in order to find a mascot who could effectively represent the Baltimore Ravens and connect with fans at games and events..

Reviews for "Revealing the Secret Language of Ravens Mascot Tryouts Judges"

1. John Doe - 1 out of 5 stars - The judging at the Ravens mascot tryouts was an absolute joke. It was clear that they had already preselected their preferred candidates and the whole process seemed rigged. Some of the judges didn't even seem qualified to be making these decisions. It was a complete waste of time for those of us who had actually prepared and put effort into our auditions. I was extremely disappointed and frustrated with the lack of fairness in the judging panel.

2. Sarah Thompson - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really excited for the Ravens mascot tryouts but left feeling incredibly let down. The judging criteria seemed arbitrary and inconsistent. Some candidates with less enthusiasm and creativity were chosen over more talented individuals. It felt like the judges were merely picking their favorites instead of objectively evaluating the contestants' skills. I was disappointed and I hope they improve the judging process for future tryouts.

3. Michael Johnson - 1 out of 5 stars - The Ravens mascot tryouts judging was a complete disaster. It seemed like the judges had already made up their minds before the auditions even began. Additionally, the feedback provided to the contestants was minimal and unhelpful. It's a shame that such an important and exciting event was tarnished by such a poorly executed judging process. Overall, it was a huge letdown.

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