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Everything you need to know about the Iowa State University Cyclones!

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Ames, IA

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Kendra Simpson

Coach’s Contact Info: 

Cell : 515-294-4805

E-mail: krsmith@iastate.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

CHEER DETAILS

  • 2 Squads (All Girl & Co Ed) 50 members
  • Cheer at home football (some away football)
  • Cheer at home men’s & women’s basketball (travel to Big 12 tournament & post season play)
  • Cheer at home volleyball matches  (travel to NCAA tournament)
  • Cheer at home gymnastics & wrestling meets
  • Compete at National Competition

Auditions: Usually take place at the end of April or 1st week in May

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships Offered: Yes (Both)

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 & 2022

Program World Championship Titles:

Dance Team: ICU World Pom Champions 2022

 

 

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