Cheer Squad

SEARCH:

FUTURE STUDENTS

PARENTS

CURRENT STUDENTS

ALUMNI & FRIENDS

Coaching Staff

Photo Gallery

Tryout Info

Recruiting Form

Roster

07-08 Recruits

History/Alumni

News/Accomplishments

ATHLETICS

Cheer Squad

Cheerleaders 2006

About the Program The Bethany Cheer Squad’s goal is to create and promote school support and interest in athletics, increase enrollment in Bethany College, develop high team standards, and provide quality family entertainment. Cheer squad members strive to uplift all those they come in contact with. We actively seek quality individuals who exibit positive personal character and outstanding work ethic to utilize their talents while pursuing an excellent academic education at Bethany College. Bethany’s Cheer Squad is composed of 10-20 men and women athletes. The team cheers at all home football and basketball games, and most away games including post-season games. In addition, the squad makes special appearances at alumni, athletic, charitable and community activities as scheduled.

Practices and Appearances
Practices are 2-4 days per week for 1 1/2 to 3 hrs. Practices consist of conditioning, learning and perfecting cheer technique and stunt skills. All members are expected to weight train and practice on their own in addition to their weekly practice schedule in order to maintain optimal physical condition. Bethany’s Cheer program has cheerleading mats, spring tumbling floor strip, and a tumbling barrel etc. to aid in skills training and perfecting. Athletes have access to an athletic trainer at all times as well as a personal physical trainer when necessary.

The Bethany Cheer Squad is always looking to improve their program by attending camps and competitions. However, the squad is focused on promotion of school spirit rather than competition. Each year the cheer coach hires private instructors to come work with the team on perfecting skills and choreography.

Financial Assistance and Scholarship
There is no cost to be a member of the Bethany Cheer Squad. All uniforms, bags, camp fees, travel expenses, etc. are paid for by Bethany College. The Bethany Cheer Squad holds one fundraiser per year to add funds to the program. Currently, All members of the cheer squad receive scholarship starting at $1,000 per year as an Athletic Performance Award, with more possible based on need and talent. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to recieve their initial athletic scholarship and maintain at least a 2.0 after each academic year to keep the scholarship. Dual Athletic Award Scholarships starting at $1,500 are available to those students who maintain at least a 3.0 and are selected to be on the cheer squad and another athletic team after thier first year of participation. You will find the Bethany College Cheer Squad and their scholarship opportunities featured in American Cheerleader Magazine and at Varsity.com. For more financial aid information contact the Financial Aid Office.

Benefits of being a BC Cheerleader/Yell Leader

-         Scholarship starting at $1,000 with more depending on need and talent

-         Excellent education programs at one of the best private liberal arts college in the country by Us News and World Report

-         Full participation at NO cost, all fees paid

-         No need to pay out of pocket or fundraise throughout the year

-         Competition opportunities; state, regional, and national

-         Guest coaching, choreography, and tumbling instruction by well known, high quality professionals who have top 10 finishes

-         Opportunities to judge and coach high school tryouts and camps

-         Attend all regular and post season games at no cost

-         Represent The Best squad in the KCAC

-         Academic support and tutoring as needed

-         Private college allowing for more one on one genuine attention from professors

-         Access to athletic trainer/exercise/kinesiology certified staff

-         Access to mental and medical health professionals as needed

-         Attend summer camp at no cost

-         Conditioning, strength and weight training during reserved team practices in weight room

-         Cheer team equipment includes: spring floor, barrel mats, foam cheer mats (incline and air mats to come!)

-         Team members from all over the country; Program that recruits

-         All girl/Co-Ed opportunities

-         Community service projects/mentoring children in area

-         Housing and meals provided to recruits during tryouts at no charge

-         Opportunity for private and video tape auditions

-         AACCA Safety and Liability certified coaching

-         Head coach has judged for WSF High School & All Star Competitions

-         Monthly Open Gyms FREE of charge

-         Cheer programs/scholarships featured in Varsity.com and American Cheerleader Magazine

Community Events

Each year the Cheer Squad holds a "Lil' Swedes" Junior Cheerleading camp. This camp is for girls ages 5-14 years. The camp focuses on teaching of cheerleading skills, building self-esteem, and promoting teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. Campers also attend a picnic with the Bethany Cheer Squad and participate in a game day performance on the sidelines at Bethany’s Annual Alumni and Family Day football game! This FREE event includes a T-shirt, picnic with the cheerleaders, paid entrance to the game, big sis cheerleader assignment and support of the Bethany College Athletic program.

Every two years the cheerleaders participate in the Hyllningsfest festivities held in Lindsborg, Ks. The cheer squad also performs at Kansas Spirit Spreader day clinic for Kansas middle and high school cheer and dance teams. Homecoming and Midnight Madness pep rally’s are organized and lead by the Bethany Cheer Squad. The squad also performs a Combo Routine with the Blue and Gold Dance Team during football and basketball season. The Cheer Squad also performs a fall performance routine for football homecoming and exibits their annual competition routine at one of the basketball games.

Judgings/Camps:
Bethany College Cheer Squad members and coach are available to judge your team’s tryouts or conduct private camps tailored to your team’s specific needs. See Coaching Staff for contact information.