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GVSU Laker Spirit Program

Spirit Youth Clinic 2026

Join us for our Spirit Youth Clinic on Saturday, September 19th at GVSU! Little Lakers will spend the afternoon learning from the Laker Dance Team and GVSU Cheer Team, participating in a fun-filled clinic featuring choreography, spirit techniques, and team-building activities. Participants will then showcase what they learned with a special halftime performance at the GVSU Football Family Day game in Lubbers Stadium! Participants will be grouped by age/skill level and work alongside designated members of the GVSU Spirit Program throughout the clinic.

WHO: K-8 Dancers/Cheerleaders (everyone is welcome!)

WHAT: Youth Dance & Cheer Clinic with Performance at Lubbers Stadium

WHERE: GVSU Kelly Family Sports Center

WHEN: Saturday, September 19th 
Clinic begins at 4:00 PM
Football Game Kickoff: 7:00 PM

COST: $65 (Includes: T-Shirt, Poms, Meal, Game Ticket for Participant & Halftime Performance Opportunity)

Please note: The clinic price reflects increased demand for tickets during the GVSU Family Day game, which often sells out.

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Registration opens May 4
• Registration closes September 1 at 8:00AM or once capacity is reached (limited spots available this year due to the high-demand football game)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• Participants must register by August 1 to receive a reserved seat ticket with their registration.

• Participants who register after August 1 will receive a standing room only ticket due to high demand for the Family Day game.

• Participants must register by September 1 to guarantee a clinic T-shirt and event entry.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

4:00-4:30pm Registration

4:30-5:45pm Clinic

5:45-6:00pm Break (Monitored by GV Spirit)

6:00pm Walk to the field with the Laker Marching Band

6:15-7:00pm Break for Meal in the stands (A parent or Guardian must be present to monitor their participant from 6:15pm-halftime of the game)

7:00 Football Game Begins

Approximately 7:45pm - Halftime Performance on the Field

WHAT TO WEAR

Participants should plan to wear all-black athletic attire/activewear they feel comfortable in, along with athletic shoes or sneakers.

PARENT INFORMATION

• Parents/families must purchase their own game tickets separately
• Parents/families will be emailed a link to purchase game tickets following registration
• Families are encouraged to sit in Section 207

Participants must be monitored by a parental guardian in Lubbers Stadium from 6:15 PM until halftime and should be picked up immediately following the halftime performance.

 

 

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Transportation (pick up and drop off)

The Authorized Adult(s) overseeing the pick-up and drop-off of Program Participants shall drop off dancers at the GVSU Kelly Family Sports Center at 4:00pm. Once the group heads to the field at 6:15pm, please aid in monitoring your participant in the stands until halftime of the football game. After their halftime performance in Lubbers Stadium, participants will be dismissed to their guardians. Estimated performance time is 7:45pm.


Media Release

I hereby authorize Grand Valley State University to: (a) Record my child's likeness and voice on a video, audio, photographic, digital, and electronic or any other medium. (b) Use, reproduce, exhibit or distribute in any medium (e.g. print publications, video tapes, Internet/WWW) these recordings for any purpose that the University, and those acting pursuant to its authority, deem appropriate, including promotional or advertising efforts. I give permission to Grand Valley State University to use, without charge and without reservation, my child's likeness in any medium and for any lawful purpose, including promoting the University, its programs and services. I waive any rights of action I may have and release Grand Valley State University and its licensees from any and all claims I may have arising from my child's likeness, including any rights to sue for defamation or violation of my rights of privacy and publicity.



Liability Waiver

As the parent/legal guardian/foster parent of the minor child above, I hereby certify that the above information is the most up-to-date and correct to the best of my knowledge that I agree to the following as a condition of my dancer's participation in Grand Valley State University (GVSU) program or visit and/or related activities. I give my permission to GVSU, St. Mary's Hospital, Spectrum Health Care System, North Ottawa Community Hospital, Metropolitan Health Care System or other health care providers to provide, seek, obtain, or approve any routine, necessary, or emergency health care during the minor child's involvement in the GVSU programs. I understand that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, or treatment or medical care being required and is to serve as specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment or hospital care which may be deemed advisable. I understand my rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and authorize GVSU to release information as necessary for managing program healthcare. I acknowledge that participation in the camp/activity/visit and/or related activities involves assumed and inherent risk of personal injury. I assume such risk on behalf of the minor child and give my permission to the minor child to participate in all program activities. I release and agree to hold harmless GVSU, its Board of Trustees, students and employees from all claims, actions, damages and liabilities for personal injury, damage or illness relating to or arising out of any activity except where the injury, damage or illness is caused by the gross negligence of the university's employees. I understand that the minor child will be subject to the rules and regulations of the GVSU camp/activity/visit and/or related activity. I understand that any person who repeatedly disobeys University policies or procedures will be immediately expelled from the program. GVSU is not responsible for lost or stolen property.


Please acknowledge that you have thoroughly read through the text above and consent to your child's participation in the GVSU Spirit Youth Clinic 2026.

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