Arkansas State’s cheerleaders are part of the A-State Spirit Squads, which Arkansas State describes as A-State Cheer, the Red Wolves Dancers, and the mascots Howl and Scarlet. One thing sets A-State apart from most schools in this directory: the university lists the Spirit Squads among its Club Sports, the programs for students who want to keep competing at the college level outside NCAA sports. The squads still appear on the Red Wolves athletics site, which publishes the roster and lists a Director of Spirit Programs.
Where the cycle stands (September 30, 2026): Arkansas State doesn’t publish tryout dates, requirements or an application on its official pages right now. The 2026-27 team is already set. For the next tryout, follow the Spirit Squads’ official social accounts and contact the program directly (details below).
The Program
- Roster size. The 2026-27 Spirit Squads roster lists 45 members of the Cheer Squad, alongside 26 Red Wolves Dancers.
- Competition. In 2021 Arkansas State called its cheer and dance team “one of the university’s elite level club sports” competing nationally. That spring the cheer squad finished second in the Advanced Small Coed Division IA at NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, then its best finish.
What Arkansas State Doesn’t Publish
A-State’s official pages don’t currently list a tryout date, a skills minimum, a GPA requirement, a fee or a video option. Ask the program for the current tryout packet rather than relying on figures from other schools.
Contact
- The Arkansas State Athletics staff directory lists Ryan Salami as Director of Spirit Programs, and 870-972-2401 as the Spirit Squads line.
- For club sports questions, Arkansas State lists Campus Recreation at 870-972-3800.
- A-State Spirit is on Instagram at @astatespirit and on Facebook at A-State Spirit Squads. The university’s Club Sports page points to both.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Arkansas State cheer tryouts?
Arkansas State hasn’t published dates for the next tryout as of September 30, 2026. Follow @astatespirit and contact the Spirit Squads office.
Is Arkansas State cheer a club sport?
Arkansas State lists its Spirit Squads under Club Sports, though the squads are also featured on the Red Wolves athletics website with a Director of Spirit Programs.
Does Arkansas State cheer compete?
In 2021 Arkansas State described its cheer and dance teams as club sports that compete nationally, and the cheer squad placed second in the Advanced Small Coed Division IA at NCA College Nationals. Ask the program about its current competition plans.
Related Resources
- University of Arkansas Cheerleading Tryout Guide
- University of Louisiana Lafayette Cheerleading Tryout Guide
- Troy University Cheerleading Tryout Guide
- How to Film a Cheer Tryout Video
- College Cheerleading Tryout Guides Directory
Sources: Arkansas State University, Club Sports and “Students in A-State’s Spirit Squads Celebrate Record Top Finishes at Nationals” (2021); Arkansas State Athletics, 2026-27 Spirit Squads Roster and Staff Directory. Last checked September 30, 2026.
