Radford University Athletics

Radford Cheer and Dance Team

The Spirit Squad is broken down into two Varsity squads: the Radford University Cheerleaders and the Radford University Rocker Dance Team. The Highlander mascot is also an integral part of the Spirit Squad. The Spirit Squad promotes the athletic events, creates fun atmospheres and provides support for athletic events.

The Spirit Squad performs at all home men's and women's basketball games and travels with the teams to the Big South Tournament in March of each season. Outside of athletic events, the Radford Cheer and Dance Team performs throughout the New River Valley community at events such as the pumpkin patch, showcases, local Christmas parades, and at other local school events. Please see the information below for Fall tryouts.

2025-2026 Radford University Cheerleading Fall Tryouts:
 
Friday September 12th & Sunday September 14th
Registration Friday: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tryouts Friday: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
 
Tryouts will be held in the Dedmon Center (Please use the Riverside Entrance!)
  
***You must bring copy of your current class schedule, student ID, insurance card and signed medical waiver in order to participate in the tryout***
 
The following are the minimum requirements to make the squad:
Standing Back Handspring Series
Jump(s) to Standing Back Handspring
Flyers must show three body positions with technique
Bases must show strong stunting technique and are preferred to try out for two different basing positions
Strong Motion Technique
Collegiate Appearance
Tucks and layouts are not required but preferred


2025-2026 Radford University Rocker Dance Team Fall Tryouts:
 
Saturday September 13th & Sunday September 14th
 Registration Saturday from 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Tryouts Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Tryouts will be held in the Dedmon Center (Please use the Riverside Entrance!)

***You must bring copy of your insurance card and signed medical waiver in order to participate in the tryout***

The following are the minimum requirements to make the team:
Toe touch
Right, left and center leaps
Turning disk
Double and triple pirouettes
Turns in second
*Strong Jazz, Pom and Hip-Hop technique*

For more information email Shannon Woodfin (Head Spirit Coordinator) at swoodfin@radford.edu or Yasmin Turner-Ward (Assistant Director of Marketing & Sales) at yturnerward@radford.edu

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Coaching Staff

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Head Spirit Coordinator
Shannon Woodfin
swoodfin@radford.edu