Team rules and expectations

Practice Schedule:

All athletes MUST plan academic class schedule around practice times.

During the fall semester NIU Cheerleading practices two to three times a week in the evening with additional commitments on the weekend.

During the spring semester we begin practicing three to four times a week in the evening as well as additional commitments on the weekends.

*Athletes WILL practice during academic/holiday breaks during the school year.

Expectations and Requirements:

-To be eligible to be a NIU Cheerleader all athletes must maintain a 2.5 GPA. If at any time you fall below, you will be placed on academic probation and will not be allowed to participate.

-Full team will participate in philanthropic events monthly set up by the coach.

-Upon making the team athletes will sign a contract with all team expectations and if at any time you violate those rules you can be cut from the team by coaches discretion.