Mascot Try-Outs

[LeeLeeMarie]

I'm trying out for my school's mascot position. We are the bobcats. I'm really goofy and creative, but I'm so swamped with everything else going on I have little time to work out a full skit. It's a 3 minute skit and I can use props and (I think) people. I can't talk but I can use a cd player and music.

Here's my proposal:

I need a 3 minute skit with no talking (I can hold up signs like Wylie Coyote) and usage of props. If you suggest and idea and it's in my top 5 favorites, you recieve 200 blessings. The creator or the idea I choose for try-outs will recieve 1,000 blessings. You can use just any idea you want. As long as it has something to do with school spirit or team unity...things to that matter. (Our biggest opponents are the tigers and the wildcats...original, right? haha)

Thanks!

[Tank]

 

[LeeLeeMarie]

Try-outs are

March 10

Mock Try-outs are

March 8

I need an idea by

March 1

I'll also announce the top five and my favorite idea by then. (My favorite idea's creator will recieve 1,200 blessings; 1,000 for winning and 200 for being in top five.)

This 'contest' will be through with

Feb. 28.

Begin!

[Tank]

 

[LeeLeeMarie]

OK, thanks to JJay, if you simply post an idea at all you earn yourself 100 blessings! But you can only recieve this one time. If you post another idea it enters in you for the top five and my favorite, but you do not recieve another 100 blessings. Thanks!

[Tank]

 

[LeeLeeMarie]

I really need help on this, guys. I know we have some creative members! If you don't have any ideas, pass this thread on to a friend...

[Tank]

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.mascot.net/skits.html

hopefully this will help you!!

best of luck~

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://dancecheer.net/interact/spiritstuff/messages/131.html

here is another web page you may find helpful

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.americancheerleader.com/backissues/aug99/mascots.php

hope these websites are helping you friend

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.promascot.com/krazy_karacters.php

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.varsity.com/printpage.asp?article=842

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/8339/spirit2.html

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.accesscom.com/~daveh/sean/song/songskit.html


http://cheerleading.about.com/od/cheerschantsyells/a/hellocheers.htm

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://cheerleading.about.com/od/cheerschantsyells/a/cheers11.htm

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://cheerleading.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=cheerleading&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.promascot.com%2F

 

[newyorknewyork]

Skits

Coming up with a new skit for every game and rally can be difficult. So, help out your fellow mascots by sending me your ideas for skits. I will post them up for everyone to enjoy. Remember that using props can really enhance a skit. It could be as simple as wearing a football jersey for the Homecoming rally. Also, music is important. Most radio stations will put together a mix of music for a reasonable price. Ask them to include some fun sound bytes!


For my 8th grade tryout I did a cute little skit. I came out to the "Dating Game" theme song and kind of danced around, making it fun. I had one of my friends dress as a rival mascot. The coach sat across from us. An anouncer asked us questions like, "If your team was in the dumps how would you pump them up?" The other mascot took out a dumb-bell and acted like she was pumping weights. I got up and pushed her aside and did a little 10-15 second dance. After a few more questions, the announcer asked for the coaches decision and he said he wanted the Panther(me). The dating game theme song came back on and we walked off together.
-Panther Pete of ACS

Indiana Jones Last Crusade
Music: The theme song from Indiana Jones.
Props: Whip (use a belt or real whip), brown hat, biege shirt, big beach ball, something valuable like cellphone, trophy or spirit can.
Chronology of events: Reinact the scene where Jones is in the cave looking for the valuable item that is placed on a stand. He has to make a switch for the valuable with something else to be place on the stand. If not then the big huge rock comes rolling down (use a cheerleader to roll the beach ball at you). Start running with the valuable item. Make sure when you make the switch that you exaggerate it being nerve wrecking. Rent the movie to get the idea.
-UTSA Rowdy the Roadrunner

For my tryouts I did the Kung Fu Fighting music and it turned out really cute. I borrowed a karate uniform from one of my friends, bought a big set of plastic fake ninja knives from Wal-Mart and got a styrofoam board. During the song I "broke" the "board," threw some knives, kicked and punched some imaginary guys and danced. Of course you have to add your own touches and cute little things but it turned out that the judges really liked it. Just a tip for all those who are trying out for to be a mascot: be creative and do well in your interview. Good Luck To All!
-Amber, The Buna Cougar

For my mascot tryout skit in 10th grade I used "The Wizard of Oz." I pretended to be a cheerleader and "got knocked out." I woke up in the Land of Oz and I walked along the yellow brick road. I found the Wicked Witch of the West (a rival school) under a cardboard house (I had witch feet). I went along the path some more and found the Wicked Witch of the East which was a giant puddle with a Viking hat in the middle of it because the Vikings are another rival. I went along some more and found Oz (a HUGE cardboard box) that I walked into, turned around so that my school's name was shown on the other side, and came out like I was back at my school! I used a mix of "Wizard of Oz" music and some hits from today! The judges said it was really creative and cute!
-Sara

For my tryouts I was a Secret Agent. Well first off I "spirited" in the gym by making a big entrance by throwing candy and holding up spirit signs. Then one of the cheerleaders started my music. It was from the Pink Panther cartoon. I picked up a rather large magnifying glass (which was made with cardboard and spray paint ... very cheap for those of us on budgets)! I crept along until I "stumbled" upon a stuffed duck and a beach towel. The "splish~splash" song came on and I danced with the duck and rubbed the towel back and forth on my bottom! Then realizing that the duck was not what I was looking for, I threw it and the spy music came back on and I continued with my search. Then I came upon a bag of candy and of course the "I want Candy" song came on. I threw candy to the judges. Again I realized the candy wasn't what I was looking for, so again the spy music came back on....then out of no where I see what it is I want. A large comical can labeled "Bobcat Spirit" sat in the middle of the gym. I really hammed it up and took my time to "eat" the spirit! After I ate the food, the Popeye song came on (the one after he eats the spinach). Then I exited the gym with the same enthusiasm that I had when I came in!
-Betty Bobcat

For my try-outs I did a spy theme where I was driving in a car. I pretended I passed one of the other Junior High schools that we play. I stopped, opened up the trunk, grabbed my spy bag, and busted open the front doors. I cut the alarm system (a shoe box with a wrapping paper roll and red and blue strings inside the shoe box), rolled/crawled around to the "Hall of Fame" area (decorate to match opponent school) and stole the trophy. To make this even more interesting, pretend that the trophy can't come up and exchange it with something very heavy, or looks very heavy, and snag the trophy! Make sure you remember where you parked your car!!!
-Marisa

For my tryouts, I recorded all kinds of music on a tape. First, using a broom and wearing an apron I swept to slow, boring music. When the music changed, I used a huge remote to pretend like I was changing the radio station. Tango music came on second and I danced with the broom. Continue for a while and have the music get better and better each time you change the music. To top it off, use "I Wanna Rock & Roll" by Kiss. Fall to your knees and throw some confetti that matches your school colors (and make sure it's big). Don't forget to have fun with it! And it's also good to flirt or be sweet to the judges.

-Sara​

You lounge around in an open area reading the paper when you suddenly get a phone call on your cell phone from a distraught cheerleader saying over a microphone/cell phone "Buffy, we need you. The crowd is getting bored. We need some major school spirit!" (pause) "Good, you'll help! Hurry!!" Your character gets up excitedly and dresses to the sound of Secret Agent Man. (wearing a trench coat and hat to look like a detective). Then slyly walking/dancing to the cheerleaders, they make a huddle. There are lots of whispers and "that's great!" Then they burst out of the huddle and go into a brand new cheer or chant with a stunt (to wow the crowd). There are a lot of variations you can make but just remember it's all in fun, so don't make it too serious. Have Fun!

-Buffy the Bison​

For my try-out I mocked a beauty pageant and had the bulldog (our mascot) as the contestant. I rode out to the song "One in a Million" from "Miss Congeniality" on a pulley and was dropped off in the middle of the gym. I "strutted my stuff" while an announcer introduced me. Then I danced for my "talent competition" and even had a bathing suit contest.

-Heather​

I had a HUGE stuffed animal and I wrestled with it. It was soooooooo fun! When you try out, be sure to have a cute dance (not too long) and plenty of trips and falls. Practice getting back up with the costume on because it can be difficult!

-Puff, the DeRidder Dragon​

At the end of the game (if you win!) that mascot could try to score a goal or hit the ball with a baseball bat, etc. Also, if someone scores, the mascot could take a running jump and piggyback on the scorer's back!

-Rachael​

My skit was basically like the weightlifting one except I was trying to dunk a basketball. On the 3rd try I pulled out a stool and the crowd/judges could only see a poster board saying "Viking Spirit". Then I timed it so "I Believe I Can Fly" came on and I ran and jumped off the stool. It took lots of practice and in front of both the student body and the judges I barely missed after making it countless times at my house.

-Vinnie the Viking​

For tryouts I had 2 girls dress up like doctors. A long table was in the middle of the gym and someone on the microphone said, "Our Pirate has been attacked by the (Rival Team). The doctors are working on him now." The girls dragged the Pirate mascot into the gym while the theme from ER was playing. They put him on the table and started to throw candy like it was my insides. The narrator then said, "Its not looking good for our Pirate. But WAIT! It looks like one of the doctors found some Pirate Spirit." They gave it to the mascot and said WATCH OUT (rival team) the Pirates are stayin' alive. "Stayin' Alive" came on and the mascot danced around throwing candy.

-Vinnie​

I was at a weight lifting competition and had a huge crowd in front of me. On the first try I didn't lift the bar. So I held up a sign that said "NEED MORE SPIRIT", then I continued to do this for about 4 more times then finally I got it all the way up and the crowd was cheering for me!

-Linda​

"For try-outs and at a rally I did a skit where my goal was to kick a field goal. I ran through a sign, and then played with the crowd. I attempted to kick and missed, then did little exercises and stuff. I hammed it up well, made it cute and then I kicked the football. I made it and cheered. It turned out really cute. At try-outs, by accident, the 2nd time I kicked the ball I slipped and fell. Of course it was funny but that may be something to add to the first kick."

-Magan​

 

[newyorknewyork]

http://www.mspineapple.com/mascots.html

 

[Tipid93]

Hold up a sign that says " Go Bobcats "!

 

[newyorknewyork]

I don't have anything 2-3 minutes, but try carrying a bucket, make it look full, and throw the would-be water on your cheer section. I'm from a small school (272 kids total) everyone knows me as someone who would do that kind of thing for real.

Also, tie missletoe to a string and a stick. I'm looking forward to that this Christmas.

I found that (above) on a website..

 

[newyorknewyork]

get one of your football players to come out onto the court. you and a pretty cheerleader are talking and she gives you a kiss on the cheek! awwww... anywho, (the football player is wearing the indian colors) the football player turns to yall and says something like,"what are you doing with a looser like that when you could be with a winner like me?"
you look around like "loser? where?"
he shoves you down.
he starts walking away with your girl! (she doesnt want to go)
you crawl over to a big box that says "spirit".
you open it up and ballons pop out.
in the bottom of the box, there is a sighn that says clap!
you get the crowd to clap for you and then you run over to the guy and beat him up.

this is from the same webpage as above

 

[newyorknewyork]

my school always has a skit night before the last rival football game and this year for my freshman skit we did american idol. we had the judges sitting in the front wit a table and one of the guys was william hung. everyone in the crowd loved it

 

[newyorknewyork]

hey i recently made it for mascot...we're eagles...i got an idea..well i used this for my tryout..i made a costume resembling our mascot..i made posters that say stuff like Go "your team" and i just danced all around...be very energetic...trust me..its so much fun..good luck.


Make a run through sign, takle some cheerleaders, pick out some music (mix some music if you can), make fun of the opposing team's mascot, just be creative!!! There is also the Mascot Skit Database, you might find something there.