Iowa to Host Spirit Squad Day in September

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Thursday that the opening football game of the season (Sept. 1 versus Northern Illinois) will serve as Spirit Squad Day at Kinnick Stadium.

Seventh through 12th grade dancers and cheerleaders are invited to Spirit Day at Kinnick Stadium, where they will perform at halftime with Iowa spirit squads and the Hawkeye Marching Band.

The cost is $60 for spirit squad members, which includes game ticket, shirt, Iowa Spirit Squad Calendar, meal, and photo opportunities, along with performing in Kinnick Stadium.  Family and friends may purchase discounted tickets for $25 when registering participants.  Coaches who bring 10 or more participants will be provided a free game ticket.

The registration deadline is Friday, June 1. Further information, including performance routine video, game day attire, and game day schedule, will be shared later this summer.

Questions concerning Iowa’s Spirit Squad Day should be directed to Iowaspirit@hawkeyesports.com.  Ticket questions can be directed to Group-Sales@hawkeyesports.com.

Questions concerning the purchase of 2018 football tickets, including general public, UI faculty/staff and UI student seasons tickets by current UI students, should be directed to the UI Athletics Ticket Office.  The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The office telephone number is 1-800-IA-HAWKS.  Information is also available at hawkeyesports.com/SpiritSquadDay.