Illinois State University Cheerleading

Who we are:
The Illinois State cheerleading team is comprised of male and female students spilt into two squads. The red squad is all-girl and the white squad is coed.

RED SQUAD ROSTER
WHITE SQUAD ROSTER

What we do:
All members will cheer all home football games. Cheerleaders will be assigned to cheer at home Volleyball, Men's and Women's basketball games. In addition to cheering games, the team does numerous public appearances, performances, fundraisers, and philanthropy events throughout the year.

Our Purpose and Who We Are Looking For:
Our primary purpose is to support Redbird Athletics. We serve as ambassadors of the university and strive to represent, at all times, the ideals of Illinois State University.

Illinois State cheerleaders are passionate about sports and cheering at games. We have the best seats in the house and work to get the crowd yelling in support of our teams. Creating a fun, positive, and energetic environment at games is our goal.

We are looking for people who are dedicated to improving themselves as well as the people around them. Cheering at Illinois State is a big commitment, but can provide rewarding memories that will last a lifetime to those who have what it takes. ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!

Competition is not our priority, it is a goal that we will work towards after the team has achieved excellence on the sideline and in the classroom. Each year the squads will prepare routines to perform at halftimes, exhibitions, and clinics. Ability level and funding will determine if we compete in a collegiate competition.

Information for 2012-13 tryouts coming soon.

Where:
Tryouts will be held in the South gym of Horton fieldhouse both days.

What to wear:
Come dressed to workout. Please wear Illinois State colors (red, white, black and gray are acceptable). Do not wear clothes representing Universities other than Illinois State!

Requirements:
The tryouts will consist of performance of tumbling and stunting skills, an informal interview, performance of sidelines and the Illinois State Fight Song. Those trying out for the coed team must be able to demonstrate coed stunting. All females trying out for either squad must at least have a standing back handspring. All participants must bring a signed medical release form in order to tryout.

Important Forms

• Cheer Information Form
• Parental Consent Form

Please Email the following information if you would like to be contacted about tryout clinics and updated information regarding Illinois State Cheerleading:

Full Name:
Gender:
High school or college that you are currently attending:
Year in school:
Cheerleading Experience:
Squad Preference:
Any Additional Questions:
Send to sechorb@ilstu.edu