Event Guidelines
Ohio State Cheer: Event Information Guide
Coach Siobhan is in charge of the events for the program
- She will give you an event sheet prior to the event, which will tell you:
- Team contact (“Point Person”)
- Event contact
- What you’ll be doing (mingling, dances, pictures, cheers, etc.)
- What to wear/bring
Event Protocol
- Point person will call event contact prior to the event start to communicate what is needed at event.
- If event coordinator asks you to stay longer, contact Coach Siobhan ASAP, if she does not answer contact Coach Ray (Mascot Coach)
- Typical sidelines: Let’s Go Bucks, Here We Go Buckeyes, Hey Fans
- If performing, all walk off the same way so it shows we’re done performing.
- No stunting or tumbling unless a program coach is at event
- BE EARLY! DO NOT BE LATE!
- If you are running late call team contact immediately as well as Coach Siobhan to let them know
- If you don’t know what is going on, communicate with the event contact
- If you still are not getting direction don’t let them know you don’t know!
- “Fake it until you make it” and call Siobhan
Event Appearance
- Game Day Ready - Presentable!!
- Males - clean shaven
- Females - hair and makeup done well
- Always be smiling! You don’t know who’s watching!
- Siobhan will let you know prior to event if you are able to bring bags; however, try to keep most in your car and only bring in keys.
- When mingling or talking to people, partner up as 1 guy and 1 girl
- Guys - acting as if a “bodyguard” to the ladies as well as Brutus (if no handler)
- When asked, there is ONLY ONE BRUTUS
Talking Points
- It is not about you, so interact with people at the event
- Ask them questions (“What is your favorite memory as a Buckeye?”).
- Network, talk about what you are studying and interested in
- Talk about money lightly and carefully
- If asked about scholarships - “I’m not on full ride, we receive small scholarships
- If they want to donate - osucheerleading@osu.edu
- Be aware of what you’re talking about
- No swearing
- No talking about drinking/partying/etc.
- Always talk about things in a positive light (dorms, classes, etc.)
Pictures
- WATCH FOR ALCOHOL - always kindly ask for them to set it down
- Males always put the logo side of the meg in front of all photos possible
- “Family friendly”
- If people ask you to hold a sign, kindly say we are not allowed to advertise
- No sitting on laps or any uncomfortable photo position
- If becomes out of hand, leave as soon as possible and contact Siobhan
Food
- Do your job first
- “Thank you for the offer, and maybe we’ll grab a bite on our way out.”
- Keep Coach Siobhan updated on events if she is not there
- If an event is really good, let her know so that she can keep an eye out for that event in the future
- If an event goes very poorly, let her know so she can avoid in the future
- If something bad happens, let her know so she can take action if necessary
- Make the most out of every event
- There will be awkward events, be the outgoing one!
- Don’t stand around and talk to each other
FOR EVERY EVENT
- Always have high energy - regardless of size or atmosphere
- Always have high respect for who you’re talking too - better to “overdo” treatment than undergo it
- Always on your best and most fun behavior - remember who you represent
- Point Person must contact Siobhan when event is over
General Information
- 2nd and 7 - Up to 2 appearances can "count" as events
- Career Fairs will NOT count as events