Iowa State University

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Ames, IA 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Kelli Baker

Coach's Contact Info: 

Cell : (515) 294-4657

E-mail: bakerkn@iastat.edu

Head Dance Coach: Jill Peterson

Coach's Contact Info: 

Cell : (515) 963-9733

E-mail: jpetersen@varsity.com

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: cyclones.com

Team Colors: Cardinal and Gold

Team Mascot: Cyclone

Sports Conference: Big 12

Programs Offered: Large Coed Cheer, All Girl Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot.

Social Media Handles: 

DANCE DETAILS

  • 2 Squads (Cardinal & Gold) 40 members
  • Perform at home football (some away football)
  • Perform at home men's & women's basketball (travel to Big 12 tournament & post season play)
  • Compete at State Competition
  • Compete at National Competition

Auditions: Usually take place the 3rd weekend in April

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Scholarships Offered: Yes (Dance)

Competition Involvement: Iowa State University competes at the NCA and NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. 

Program National Championship Titles:

Division lA Pom: 2016-2017

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