Iona University Cheerleading

The Iona University Cheerleading team cultivates powerful, passionate, and talented athletes who embody and uphold Iona’s spirit and traditions. Through unwavering support for Iona's teams both on and off campus, we unify the Iona community and ignite Gael pride with exceptional leadership, steadfast perseverance, and unmatched sportsmanship. 

Join Iona Cheer if you are looking to:

• Be a part of a growing and ambitious team;
• Develop your skills in dance, cheer, stunts and tumbling;
• Play a leading and supporting role in multiple on and off campus activities;
• Learn leadership and perseverance through hard work and dedication!

What to Expect 

Performances: 

• The Cheer Team performs on campus including Iona Men's and Women's Basketball games (approximatly 30 games) and at various campus and local events.  
• We compete at UCA College Nationals in Orlando, FL in January.  
• We travel to the MAAC Tournament in March in Atlntic City, NJ. 

Responsibilities: 

Iona Cheerleaders should attain the necessary athletic skills, be team orientedand have school spirit. Members must be dedicated to representing the school and their team in a professional manner. Being a part of the Cheer Team is a rewarding  and fun experience, but also comes with commitment to ALL practices, games and performances. Each Cheerleader is required to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Cheerleaders are also responsible for covering all expenses related to uniforms, travel, and other team-related costs throughout the season. 

Time Commitment

• Full year commitment
• 3 practices a week (3 hours each), held in the late afternoon/evening.
• 2-3 summer practices
• Weekly running and conditioning (all year)
• Attendance at weekly games ,which include home Men and Women's Basketball games, monthly team bonding, and other community based events. 

Team bonding, community service, workouts and study hours will be shared when you make the team. 

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS

Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schoenfeld Gym - Bronxville Campus 

Complete the registration form  

 

TRYOUT FAQ’S 

Material 

This playlist contains five videos which will help you learn the Fight Song Cheer:

1. Fight Song with Music
2. Fight Song (Music Only)
3. Fight Song BACK with counts
4. Fight Song FRONT with counts
5. Full Cheer – FRONT and BACK

TRYOUT REQUIREMENTS 

Coed Skills

Please email mvlad@iona.edu for tryout requirements. Stunting expectations for Coed tryouts are Toss hands pop off or step to hands pop off.  

Please note that other complimentary/equal skills will also be taken into consideration in addition to overall sense of enthusiasm, contribution and spirit. We expect proper technique to be used for all skills. Changes to tryout material are at the discretion of the Head Coach. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

We practice three days per week.  Team bonding, community service, workouts and study hours will be shared when you make the team. 

Contact

Meaghan Vlad, Head Coach