Cheerleading

About the Team

The Fairmont State Cheerleaders stand as prominent ambassadors not only for Fairmont State University but also for the vibrant Fairmont, West Virginia Community. These exceptional athletes proudly grace the sidelines at every home football game and select away games, light up the atmosphere at both men's and women's basketball home games. They Enthusiastically participate in other on-campus and off-campus events, leaving an unforgettable mark wherever they go.

How To Join

We will be holding recruiting clinics throughout the year, keep an eye on our social media pages for those announcements
Tryouts will be held in the winter (January) and Spring (April) – will be posted on our social media
We will also accept video tryouts (email coach for information)
Email our Head Coach Becky Wilson: wilson@fairmontstate.edu with any questions regarding the recruitment process

Team Requirements:

Overall, Team Requirements/Expectations:

Positive, high-energy athletes
Understands the importance of hard work and team commitment
Gets along well with others

Skill Requirements

Tumbling Skill Requirements:
- Standing Back Handspring Series
- Cartwheel Tuck
- Running Handspring Series
Tumbling Skills Preferred:
- Standing Tuck
- Running Handspring Tuck
- Running Handspring Layout
- Whip Pass
Stunting Skill Requirements
- One strong stunt position experience (Main Base, Side Base, Back Spot, Flyer)
- Two Feet Extensions
- Single Leg Extensions
- Switch Up to Extension Lib
- Full Ups to Prep and Extension
- Tik Toks (Low to High/High to Low/High to High)
- Flyer Body Positions – Heel Stretch, Arabesque, Scale
Jumps
- Hurdler
- Toe Touch
- Pike

Standard Practice Schedule is 3 days a week throughout the season, with fluctuations at times due to special events, and beginning of the season readiness.

Our Coaches

Becky Wilson

Head Cheer Coach

ReEnna Heltzel

Assistant Cheer Coach