Everything you need to know about the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels!
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Richmond, KY
COACHING STAFF
Head Cheerleading Coach: Tristan Hawk
Coach's Contact Info:
E-mail: Tristan.Hawk@eku.edu
Head Dance Coach: Bettina Rogers
Coach's Contact Info:
Phone : (606) 682-3241
E-mail: bettina.rogers@eku.edu
SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS
Website: EKUSPORTS.com
Team Colors: Maroon and White
Team Mascot: The Colonels
Sports Conference: Ohio Valley Conference
Programs Offered: Large Coed Cheer, All Girl Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot
Social Media Handles:
- Instagram: @eku_cheerleading
- Instagram: @ekudanceteam
- Twitter: @EKUCheer
- Twitter: @EKUDanceTeam
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Cheer Scholarship Details: All EKU cheer members receive scholarship money.
Dance Scholarship Details: All EKU dancers receive scholarship money.
Mascot Scholarship Details: The EKU mascot receives scholarship money.
TRYOUT INFORMATION
CHEER:
Tryout Dates: Tryouts are held in May.
Tryout Requirements:
- Tumbling - Standing back tuck required for females (preferred for males).
- Stunting - Toss Extension for Coed. Full Up for All Girl.
DANCE:
Clinic & Tryout Dates: Clinics are held in March. Tryouts are held in mid-March and at the end of May.
Tryout Requirements:
- Double Turn/Triple Turn
- Turns a la seconde (3 into double)
- Toe Touch/Herkie/Hurdler
- Headspring/Kip Up
- Calypso/Turning Disk/Switch Open Leaps
- Flexibility (extensions/splits)
- Leap Combos and Turn Combos/Dancer Creativity
- Acro Tricks/Hip Hop Skills are welcomed but not required to make team
MASCOT:
EKU currently has one person as their mascot.
Email head coach Tristan Hawk or Bettina Rogers for details.
Competition Involvement: Eastern Kentucky University competes both a Large Coed team and an All Girl team at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. Both of these teams have finished as high as third in the nation.
The EKU dance team competes at the NCA & NDA College National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida. The dance team has finished as high as second in the nation.