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Join the Spirit

Interested in becoming part of the Cal State Bakersfield Spirit Squads? Learn more about Cheer, Dance, Mascot, expectations, preparation, and how to connect with the staff before the next tryout cycle.

Start the Process View Roster How to Prepare

 
01Choose Your TeamCheer, Dance, or Mascot 02Program ExpectationsCommitment, events, and standards 03Prepare for TryoutsSkills, documents, and readiness 04Connect with StaffAsk questions and get information
Tryout & Recruitment Hub

Your first step toward representing the Roadrunners.

This page is designed for prospective CSUB Spirit Squad members who want to learn more about the program before the next official tryout or audition period is announced.

  • Learn what each Spirit Squad team does throughout the year.
  • Understand the time commitment, game day expectations, and campus involvement.
  • Prepare required materials before tryout dates are officially released.
  • Connect with the Spirit staff to ask questions and express interest.
Spirit Squad 2025-2026

Represent the Roadrunners.

Game day. Campus traditions. Community appearances. Blue and gold pride.

Choose Your Team

Three ways to join the Roadrunner family. 

Cal State Bakersfield Spirit Squad opportunities include Cheer, Dance, and Mascot. Each group plays a unique role in creating the Roadrunner game day experience.

Cheer

Cal State Bakersfield Cheer

Leads crowd engagement, performs sideline material, supports game day traditions, and represents Cal State Bakersfield at campus and community events.

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Dance

Cal State Bakersfield Dance

Brings energy through performance routines, timeout features, campus events, community appearances, and Roadrunner traditions.

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Mascot

Rowdy the Mascot 

Creates memorable fan moments, appears at games and special events, and serves as one of the most recognizable symbols of Cal State Bakersfieldpride.

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Program Expectations

What it means to be part of Cal State Bakersfield Spirit.

Spirit Squad members are student leaders, performers, ambassadors, and representatives of Cal State Bakersfield Athletics.

Game Day

Athletic Events

Members support home athletic events including volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and select additional Cal State Bakersfield Athletics events.

Campus

Traditions & Student Life

Spirit Squad members help energize campus programming, orientation events, student engagement moments, and signature university traditions.

Community

Appearances & Outreach

The program represents Cal State Bakersfield throughout Bakersfield through appearances, clinics, community events, sponsor activations, and service opportunities.

How to Prepare

Be ready before dates are announced.

Official tryout and audition dates will be shared by Cal State Bakersfield Athletics when available. In the meantime, prospective members can begin preparing now.

Step 1

Review the Program

Explore the Spirit Squad roster, team pages, coach bios, and program expectations to understand the commitment.

Roster
Step 2

Prepare Your Materials

Prospective members should be ready to provide admissions/class information, recommendations if requested, a headshot, and any required tryout registration materials.

Requirements
Step 3

Train for Your Area

Cheer candidates should prepare fight song material, jumps, stunting, tumbling, and crowd leadership. Dance candidates should prepare technique, performance quality, style retention, and game day presence. Mascot candidates should prepare character work, creativity, and crowd interaction.

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Step 4

Watch for Official Updates

Once future tryout dates, audition details, or registration forms are finalized, CSUB Athletics will post official information on GoRunners.com and Spirit Squad channels.

Spirit Page
Candidate Checklist

What prospective members should have ready.

Academic

Cal State Bakersfield Status

Prospective members should be admitted, enrolled, or actively pursuing enrollment at Cal State Bakersfield before joining the program.

Documents

Required Materials

Be prepared with a headshot, class schedule or admissions information, and any forms or recommendations requested during the official tryout process.

Commitment

Season Availability

Members should expect practices, games, campus events, community appearances, and additional program responsibilities throughout the academic year.

Get Connected

Interested in Cal State Bakersfield Spirit?

Future tryout dates will be posted once finalized. Until then, prospective student-athletes are encouraged to review the program, prepare materials, and connect with Spirit Squad staff for more information.

Submit Interest / Recruit Questionnaire View Current Roster
FAQ

Common questions

Are tryout dates currently listed?

No. This page is designed to stay active between tryout cycles. Official dates will be added when finalized.

Can I still express interest?

Yes. Prospective members can still review the program, prepare materials, and contact the Spirit Squad staff.

Do Cheer, Dance, and Mascot have different evaluations?

Yes. Each group has different performance expectations and evaluation areas based on the role.

Where will official updates be posted?

Official Spirit Squad updates should be posted through GoRunners.com and CSUB Athletics communication channels.

Contact

Cal State Bakersfield Spirit Squad

Questions about Cheer, Dance, Mascot, tryouts, auditions, appearances, or program expectations? Connect with the Spirit Squad staff.

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