Club Sports

Blue Lightning Stomp N’ Shake Team is an African American-originated style of cheerleading. Our Stomp N’ Shake members strive to motivate the Hornet’s sports teams and raise the enthusiasm of fans during many performances. The team practices 2-3 times a week and welcomes people from different backgrounds.

Check back for try out information for fall 2023.

For information about this club, please contact R’Kaiya Bobien at rbobien19@​su.​edu or Mannie Brown at ebrown1@su.edu

LET’S GO HORNETS, LET’S GO!

The Hornet Cheerleaders represent the spirit of Shenandoah University! Cheerleaders consist of members of the student body with different majors and backgrounds, but all share the same love for Shenandoah University and the sport of cheerleading. Cheerleading at Shenandoah University is both challenging and rewarding. Each cheerleader works hard to perfect their individual skills and acquire new ones. The Hornet Cheerleaders serve as positive representatives for the University and lead the crowd in support of Shenandoah Athletics. Coaches for the Hornet Cheerleaders promote the success of each individual while emphasizing teamwork and safety. The Hornet Cheerleaders are on their way to being one of the best in their division!

The Hornet Cheerleaders sideline team cheers and performs at all home football games and men’s basketball games. Participation during games includes entertaining halftime performances with crowd cheers, stunts, and tumbling. In addition to sideline cheerleading, the Hornet Cheerleaders also participate in competitive cheerleading. The competition team attends stunt clinics, tumbling classes at a local all-star competitive gym, and choreography camp to prepare for their routine which includes elite stunts, tumbling, and pyramids. Preparation for games and competitions requires a commitment to practice 2-3 times per week. Outside of games and competitions, the Hornet Cheerleaders participate in community events such as the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade and fundraisers.

Tryout Requirements
Shenandoah University Students of all genders are encouraged to try out and become part of the Hornet Cheerleaders! Each year, try-out requirements are elevated to ensure that the Hornet Cheerleaders consist of the best and most dedicated cheerleaders on the squad. Individuals trying out will be selected for the sideline and competitive team. Attendance at tryouts, pre-season camp, and choreography camp is mandatory. Tryouts will consist of stretching and conditioning, skill assessment, and an interview. Please read through each requirement.

Tryout Information:

For information on joining the team please contact cheer@su.edu with any questions.  

SU Cheer Application 

Squad Requirements:
Stretching/Conditioning

• Remain in good physical fitness during on and off-season
• Demonstrate flexibility for performing single, double, and triple jump combinations

Skill Assessment

• Have basic knowledge of cheer and stunting techniques
• Flyers should be able to hit flexible body positions, twisting dismounts encouraged
• Bases should demonstrate proper stunting execution and controlled dismounts
• Tumbling skills are assessed independently for individuals, skills at this time are not required but encouraged.

Interview

• Review of completed cheerleading application
• Have a positive attitude and pride in Shenandoah University
• Remain in good academic standing with the University
• Have good conduct in and out of the classroom
• Have experience in sideline or competitive cheerleading

If you are interested in becoming a Hornet Cheerleader or would like more information, please contact cheer@su.edu for more information.

 

 

 

The Rock Climbing Club is a club sport available for any and all students whether they are experienced or want to try out something new!

The Climbing Club provides carpooling to the Sportrock climbing gym where students climb at a discounted rate with gear rentals included. Climbing is a great form of exercise, an effective outlet for stress, and an experience that builds trust and friendship among members.

For more information about this club, contact korr18@su.edu

Sound Ultimate is a competitive ultimate frisbee team at Shenandoah University that competes in Division III of USA Ultimate collegiate ultimate. They seek to foster a sense of camaraderie and support while practicing, playing at tournaments, or just hanging out as a team. The sport of ultimate has a broad and welcoming community of players around the world and is built on a foundation of cooperation and spirit, seeing as the sport is largely self-officiated outside of highest-level play.