UW-Stevens Point Athletic Entertainment
UWSP Athletic Entertainment is made up of the following teams: basketball cheerleading, dance team, football cheerleading, hockey cheerleading and mascots. The dance team is a student organization, while the cheerleading teams and mascots are affiliated with the athletic department.
The teams provide spirit and excitement at UW-Stevens Point's home events, creating a dynamic home game atmosphere. Students are invited to become a part of any of the teams and cheer on the Pointers.
Please check back for next year's tryout information.
Cheerleading Teams
The cheerleading teams perform at UW-Stevens Point home sporting events and take part in competitions when there are no conflict with sporting events. Tryouts are held in the fall of each year for each of the teams. Each squad consists of about 10-14 members.
Captains:
Lori Winiecki: lwini887@uwsp.edu
Stephanie Iossi: sioss838@uwsp.edu
Dance Team
The dance team performs at home football, men's basketball games and various other sporting events. The dance team consists of 10-18 team members and performs pom and jazz routines throughout the season. The team not only performs at UW-Stevens Point events, but also in State and National competitions. UW-Stevens Point has won the UPA AmeriCup Pom Division Collegiate National Championship seven consecutive seasons.
Tryouts will be held the first week of school on Tuesday September 1 through Thursday September 3rd from 6pm to 9pm. It will be held in Studio 110 down from the Berg Gym.
Contact Information:
Captain Aimee Westerbeke - email: awest497@uwsp.edu
Captain Sam Jonen - email: sjone820@uwsp.edu
Mascots
Two of the most recognizable faces at every UW-Stevens Point athletics event are Stevie and Stephanie Pointer. Students have the opportunity to serve as the mascot through a tryout session. Individuals wishing to be a mascot should contact Frank O'Brien at fobrien@uwsp.edu.
Stevie and Stephanie Pointer are also available for community appearances for a small fee. Individuals or companies wishing to invite Stevie and/or Stephanie for an event should contact the athletics department.