Philadelphia Soul Squad Open Tryouts to be Held Sunday, March 6

The Philadelphia Soul will have an open tryout for the 2011 Soul Squad to be held on Sunday, March 6 at the Montgomery County Sports Performance Center, located at 110 Christopher Lane, Harleysville, PA 19438, starting at 1 p.m. Pre-registration can be done by going to http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/home.cfm’go=team&show=soulsquad. The fee will be $10 if done in advance and $20 for registration on the day of the event.

The open tryout registration will take place between 1-1:30 p.m. with the audition beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. Participants must be a high school graduate, at least 18 years of age by March 6, 2011 with a valid photo ID. Girls should wear a form-fitting midriff top, lycra shorts and appropriate footwear. Men should wear a tight fitting t-shirt and appropriate footwear. Tryouts will be judged on stunting and tumbling ability, personality, and appearance.

The Soul Squad is a unique and exciting co-ed stunt/promotions team that executes all on-field promotions. The Squad performs college cheerleading style stunts designed to fire up the best fans for the most exciting team in the Arena Football League. A cheerleading or gymnastic background is preferred but is not required.

The Soul Squad has practice one day a week and performs at every home game.

Those seeking additional information about the auditions or pre-registration should visit the official team website at www.philadelphiasoul.com.