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Members of the Iowa Spirit Squads
Spirit Squads On The Rise
Members of the Iowa Spirit Squads are ambassadors for the university — electrifying crowds, providing Black & Gold spirit in the community, cheering on fellow student-athletes during competition, excelling at national competitions, and much more
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Performances by the Dance Team at 2023 Nationals
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Events performed at each year
Despite the pride and energy the Spirit Squads bring to hundreds of Hawkeye events every year, our cheerleaders, dance team, and Herky the Hawk lack a permanent training facility on campus. Currently members of the Spirit Squads practice in various locations around campus — ranging from the Field House to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to Halsey Hall.
We aspire to provide the spirit squads with an on-campus home. This new space in a facility designed for gymnastics and the spirit squads will provide the spirit squads with everything needed under one roof:
- A dedicated 5,500 sq. ft. practice area
- A new Marley dance floor
- A new set of cheer mats
- Changing room
- Coaches offices
- Team meeting room
“Iowa Spirit Squads do so much on behalf of the University of Iowa — whether it’s bringing unsurpassed energy and spirit on gameday or representing the Hawkeye State at national competitions. This new space will give us a permanent home and help us train, compete, and perform at the highest level.”
– Head Cheerleading Coach and Spirit Coordinator Gregg Niemiec