Appearances & Visiting Spirit Squads
Bring Texas Tech spirit to your event or coordinate a visit to campus by your institution's spirit program. Use the information below to request an appearance by Texas Tech Cheer, Pom or Raider Red or to submit information for a visiting collegiate spirit squad.
Request a Spirit Squad Appearance
Texas Tech Spirit Squads are available for select university, community, school, nonprofit, business and personal events. Depending on availability and the request, an appearance may include Texas Tech Cheer, Pom, Raider Red or a combination of spirit groups.
Approved Cheer or Pom appearances generally include two to four team members and may include chants, cheers and photo opportunities. Raider Red may also be requested for eligible events.
Submit your appearance request at least three weeks before your event. Requests submitted with less notice may not be granted and may be subject to a $100 late fee.
Submitting a request does not guarantee an appearance. Requests are reviewed based on team schedules, academic commitments, athletic events and member availability. An appearance is not fully confirmed until the request has been approved and required payment has been received.
Appearance Fees
Appearance fees are assessed for each spirit group requested and approved. For example, a request for Cheer or Pom is assessed one appearance fee. If Cheer or Pom and Raider Red are both requested and approved, separate fees apply to each group.
| Appearance Type | Appearance Fee |
|---|---|
| Corporate or Business Events | $750 per hour |
| Personal Events | $500 per hour |
| Nonprofit Organizations and TTU Registered Student Organizations | $250 per hour |
| TTU Departments | $300 per hour |
| Preschool and K-12 Schools | $200 per hour |
Appearance fees directly support the Texas Tech Spirit Program.
If an approved appearance is more than 20 miles from campus, using the Texas Tech Student Union Building as the departure point, a mileage charge of $0.50 per mile for the entire round trip will be added to the invoice. Applicable parking expenses must also be covered by the event or complimentary parking must be provided.
Appearance Policies
Please review the following requirements before submitting an appearance request.
Requests & Scheduling
- Submit the online request form a minimum of three weeks before your event.
- Requests submitted fewer than three weeks before the event may not be granted and may be assessed a $100 late fee.
- Requests submitted more than three months before an event may not be granted.
- All appearance requests must be submitted through the form below. Requests are not accepted by phone, email or personal request.
- Preference is given to home athletic events. Availability may be limited while Spirit Squads are in competition season.
- Events requested on home football game days must be on campus. Appearances will not be scheduled within two hours of the official kickoff time.
- Appearances will not be scheduled during final exams.
- Requests during major holidays or periods when the university is not in session may not be granted.
- Weekday availability may be limited because of students' academic schedules. Spirit Squad members will not be asked to miss class for an appearance.
Confirmation, Payment & Cancellations
- If an appearance is approved, an invoice and payment instructions will be provided.
- Payment must be received in full at least one week before the confirmed appearance.
- An appearance is not fully confirmed until required payment has been received.
- Campus organizations may use applicable internal university payment processes.
- No refund will be provided for cancellations made with fewer than 48 hours' notice.
- The Spirit Program reserves the right not to provide refunds for events that must be canceled.
Event Requirements
- Provide clear and complete information about the role you expect Spirit Squad members to have at your event.
- If Cheer or Pom is requested, events can generally expect two to four team members. Special consideration may be possible for larger events.
- If alcohol is served, Spirit Squad members must be stationed away from the area where alcohol is being served.
- If guests become rowdy, inappropriate or create an unsafe environment, Spirit Squad members are instructed to leave immediately and no refund will be provided.
- Event organizers must ensure that neither the Texas Tech Spirit Program nor Texas Tech University appears to directly support, endorse or sponsor the event organizer or its sponsors.
Raider Red Requirements
- Raider Red must have access to a private changing area away from guests and a secure place to store personal belongings.
- Raider Red will arrive approximately 15 minutes before the appearance start time to change into costume.
- Outdoor appearances may require a 10-minute break every 30 minutes.
Appearance Request Form
Complete all requested information below. The Spirit Program will review your request and provide confirmation and payment information if the appearance is approved.
Visiting Spirit Squads
Spirit coaches and administrators traveling to Texas Tech with another institution's spirit program should complete the visiting spirit squad form before arriving on campus.
Please complete the form at least two weeks before the game date. Submit the information for your institution's spirit program so Texas Tech can prepare for your visit and coordinate applicable game-day information.
Student Life
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