University of Iowa

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Iowa City, IA 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Gregg Niemiec

Coach's Contact Info: 

Phone: (319) 335-9251

E-mail: gregg-niemiec@hawkeyesports.com

Head Dance Coach: Jenny Eustice

Coach's Contact Info: 

Phone: (612) 290-5488

E-mail: jennifer-eustice@hawkeyesports.com

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: hawkeyesports.com

Team Colors: Black and Gold

Team Mascot: Herky the Hawk

Sports Conference: Big Ten

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

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @universityofiowacheerleading

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Yes

Cheer Scholarship Details: Contact head cheer coach Gregg Niemiec for more inforamtion.

Dance Scholarship Details: Scholarships are available to 3rd and 4th year members through the Mary Lee Duda Hawkeye Spirit Fund.

CHEER DETAILS:

The Iowa dance team is made up of the best overall dancers at the University of Iowa. This team performs at football, volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, wrestling and other athletic department events. As an Iowa Dance Team member, you are a representative not only of the athletic teams you support at this University, but also the entire state of Iowa. You are the most visible ambassadors of the athletic department and you are expected to conduct yourself accordingly, on and off the playing field.
The proud tradition of the Iowa Spirit Squad is carried on by over 50 dedicated student-athletes who devote 15-20 hours every week to practices, games, special appearances, camps and competitions. Like all student – athletes at the University of Iowa, Iowa Dance Team members must maintain high academic standards and carry a full credit load to participate.

Because of these responsibilities, we are looking for skilled and talented athletes and well-rounded students who embrace the ability to be coached. Our team members come from all over the nation and have very diverse dance backgrounds. We perform pom, jazz and hip hop routines throughout the year. Imagine performing in front of 70,000 people inside Kinnick Stadium, or breaking attendance records at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the nation's top wrestling program! The goal each season for the Iowa dance team is to compete against some of the top dance programs in the nation with the opportunity to be showcased on ESPN!

TRYOUT INFORMATION

DANCE:

Audition Dates: May 2-4, 2019

Clinic Dates: 7/28/18 and 11/17/18

Audition Requirements:

Tryout qualification videos due April 1, 2019.
Tryout packet on website includes audition requirements and video qualification procedures.