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Cal State Bakersfield Athletics • Cheer Team

Lead the Energy

The Cal State Bakersfield Cheer Team represents Roadrunner pride through game day performance, crowd leadership, campus traditions, community appearances, and competitive growth.

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012026-2027 Cheer RosterMeet the current Roadrunners 02Cheer StoriesNews, clinics and competition 03Where We PerformGames, campus, and community 04Meet our Head CoachLearn more about Head Coach Smith
About Cal State Bakersfield Cheer Team

A program built on Roadrunner pride.

Cal State Bakersfield Cheer is one of the most visible groups in Roadrunner Athletics. The team leads the crowd, supports home events, represents the university across Bakersfield, and helps create the energy fans feel inside the Icardo Center and throughout campus.

  • Perform at home athletic events with sideline material, fight song moments, stunts, crowd engagement, and timeout energy.
  • Represent Cal State Bakersfield Athletics at campus traditions, community appearances, youth clinics, alumni events, and special ceremonies.
  • Build student-athletes through commitment, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and pride in wearing the blue and gold.
  • Continue growing the program through recruiting, skill development, game day excellence, and competitive opportunities.
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Roadrunner Pride.

Representing Cal State Bakersfield on game day, across campus, and throughout the community.

Where Cal State Bakersfield Cheer Shows Up

More than a sideline. A year-round presence.

Cal State Bakersfield Cheer supports the full Roadrunner experience through athletics, campus life, community engagement, and signature moments.

Game Day

Basketball & Volleyball

Fight song, sideline chants, stunts, crowd prompts, timeout features, spirit tunnels, and energy that keeps the Icardo Center loud.

Athletics

Soccer, Special Events & More

Cheer supports Roadrunner teams across the department when called upon for high-impact events, rivalry moments, and fan engagement opportunities.

Campus

Orientation & Student Life

Cheer helps welcome new students, energize campus programming, support traditions, and create photo-worthy Cal State Bakersfield moments.

Community

Clinics & Outreach

The team connects with youth, schools, community groups, and fans through clinics, service, sponsor events, and appearances around Bakersfield.

Tradition

Homecoming & Alumni Moments

From alumni recognition to signature game days, Cheer helps make Cal State Bakersfield traditions feel bigger, louder, and more memorable.

Competition

Performance Growth

Cheer continues to develop skills, routines, performance quality, and competitive opportunities that showcase the program beyond game day.

Program Leadership

Meet Head Coach Arthur Smith

Get to know the leader of Cal State Bakersfield Cheer, the vision for the program, and the standard expected of Roadrunners who represent the university on game days, around campus, and in the community.

View Coach Bio
Cheer News

Roadrunner moments.

Read the latest cheer-related stories from www.gorunners.com quickly including but not limited to team updates, clinics, competition results, and program milestones.

Apr. 11, 2026

Cheer Closes Season with Strong Showing at PPAACC Finals

Highlight the competitive growth and end-of-season performance of the Cal State Bakersfield Cheer Team.

Read Story
Nov. 16, 2025

Cheer Team Hosts Kids Clinic

Showcase how Cal State Bakersfield Cheer connects with young fans through motions, jumps, stunts, dance, and one-on-one instruction.

Read Story
Jul. 20, 2025

Cal State Bakersfield makes PPAACC return for 2026 Season

Feature the program’s return to performance and competition opportunities while building toward the next season.

Read Story
Join Cal State Bakersfield Cheer

Ready to wear the blue and gold?

Cal State Bakersfield Cheer is always looking for committed student-athletes who bring energy, coachability, leadership, athleticism, and pride in representing the Roadrunners.

Step 1

Explore the Team

Review the official roster, athlete bios, and program stories to learn what Cal State Bakersfield Cheer looks like in action.

Roster
Step 2

Review Tryout Information

Learn about tryout dates, required documents, evaluation areas, video submission options, and program expectations.

Tryout Info
Step 3

Connect with the Staff

Submit interest information, ask questions, and start the process of becoming part of the Roadrunner Cheer family.

Recruit Questionnaire
Bring Cheer to Your Event

Request Cal State Bakersfield Cheer.

Looking to add Roadrunner energy to a campus event, school visit, youth clinic, sponsor activation, community celebration, or special appearance? Submit a request and help bring Cal State Bakersfield Cheer into the community.

Request Appearance Contact Cheer Staff
Cal State Bakersfield cheer FAQ

Common questions

What does Cal State Bakersfield Cheer do?

The team supports athletic events, performs on game day, represents the university at campus and community events, and helps lead Roadrunner spirit.

Where can I find the roster?

The official Spirit Squad roster page includes current team members and individual athlete bios.

How do I learn about tryouts?

Use the tryout information link above for official dates, requirements, forms, and evaluation details when posted by Cal State Bakersfield Athletics.

Can Cheer attend my event?

Approved appearances are based on availability, event type, university policies, and program schedule.

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Cal State Bakersfield Cheer Team

Questions about the roster, recruiting, tryouts, clinics, appearances, or program support? Connect with Cal State Bakersfield Cheer.

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