ECU SPIRIT PROGRAM
2023-24 Spirit Roster
Spirit Program Philosophy
East Central University Spirit Teams are dedicated to increasing the overall spirit of the campus community by performing at ECU sporting events, serving as ambassadors for the university, and being a role model of leadership and scholarship.
The Spirit Program is a student activity, which means the program's first and foremost responsibility to the student-athlete is to support and not to compromise the student's academic career. Secondly, the program should aid in developing the student participant into a responsible, mature, and independent adult. Specifically, the program is a means of improving the student's mental and physical well being.
ECU Spirit Team
Members
Ideally the ECU Cheer Team will consist of 15-25 members and the ECU Pom Team will consist of 10-14 members.
Purpose
The purpose of the ECU Spirit Team is to support and promote the spirit of ECU Athletics. The ECU Spirit Team will perform at all home football and basketball games, pep rallies, other select home games, select away games, and various community activities.
Tryouts
Tryouts are normally held in late April/early May. Participants will be judged by the coach and by a panel of judges.Â
Season
The ECU Spirit Team season begins in May after the new team has been selected. Practices are held throughout the summer to prepare for camp. Regular practices begin in August and continue until the following March. Practices are held twice a week and strength and conditioning training twice a week for an hour. Additional practices are scheduled as necessary.
Scholarships
Members of the ECU Spirit Team receive $250 tuition waiver for both the fall and spring semesters. Additional scholarships are awarded each season at the annual ECU Football Homecoming game.
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