Do you have what it takes to become a Swashbuckler Firstmate? Well then, here is your chance!

The Louisiana Swashbucklers will conduct tryouts for the 2012 Firstmates Team on Saturday, September 10th beginning at 11 a.m.

The tryouts will be preceded by two clinics scheduled for Thursday, September 8th, and Friday September 9th, from 8-10 p.m. The clinics and tryouts will be held at Guzzy’s gymnastics, located at 3402 5th Avenue in Lake Charles.

The tryouts will consist of a cheer, dance, and jumps. Firstmates perform at all Swashbuckler home games and Playoff home games. They also participate in appearances throughout the season as well as photo sessions.

Applicants are open to all ladies 21 years or older. Applications can be picked up at Huddle Up Sports Bar & Grill in Lake Charles or at our office located on the 2nd floor of the Lake Charles Civic Center. You may also download a copy of the application from our website (click here). The application is an Adobe PDF format.

Applications should be brought with you on the night of the first clinic along with a headshot photograph. For more information you can contact Diana Doucet, Firstmates Coordinator @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our Facebook page. 

Good Luck!!!