"Cheer with the Cougars" clinic slated Feb. 25

Future Cougar cheerleaders who take part in a three-hour cheer clinic Feb. 25 can put their new skills to work later that same afternoon during the last home game of the season for Mountain State University's men's basketball team.

The MSU "Cheer with the Cougars" clinic takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MSU's Van Meter Gymnasium, located at 350 South Kanawha St. on the Beckley campus. Lunch is provided, and those who register by Feb. 17 also will receive a cheer t-shirt.

This clinic will focus on the cheer skill motions, and all participants will learn sideline cheers as well as a halftime performance routine. Then at 4 p.m., participants will cheer with the MSU Cougar Cheer Team as the Cougars take on Allen University of Columbia, S.C., at the Beckley–Raleigh County Convention Center.

Little General Stores, Inc., will cover the cost of game admission for those who bring non-perishable food items to the game. 

Cheer clinic participation is $40 per person. Participants must be between 7 and 13 years of age. Parents or guardians are responsible for all transportation to and from the cheer clinic and game. Proceeds will benefit the MSU Cheer Team for uniforms, training and travel.

To obtain a registration and waiver form, or for more information, contact Claytina Shepherd, MSU cheer coach, at (304) 253-6657.