Spirit Squad
Join us for the 2026-2027 Brutus’s Spirit Squad! Spirit Squad will be a fun way for kids to get involved and bring the SPIRIT to home NI Bulls games. Spirit Squad participants will lead cheers & chants, team up with Brutus, help facilitate raffle & chuck-a-puck sales, assist during intermissions, and, most of all, bring the SPIRIT! This is NOT a commitment to all home games. Participants will be able to sign up to attend select home NI Bulls games.
This program is brought to you in partnership with the North Iowa Figure Skating Club and North Iowa Bulls Hockey. NO skating experience is necessary to participate.
Friday Game Day Schedule (typical):
6:15pm – Spirit Squad Check-In (proceed through the south entrance to the arena (main entrance) and bring your child down to the ice level. NIFSC volunteers will be in the public skate prep area to check-in participants.
7:10pm – Puck Drop & Game
8:30pm – Participants dismissed after the second intermission ends. Parents can sign out their children at the Chuck-A-Puck table.
Saturday Game Day Schedule (typical):
5:30pm – Spirit Squad Check-In (proceed through the south entrance to the arena (main entrance) and bring your child down to the ice level. NIFSC volunteers will be in the public skate prep area to check-in participants.
6:30pm – Puck Drop & Game
7:45pm – Participants dismissed after the second intermission ends. Parents can sign out their children at the Chuck-A-Puck table.
Weather Cancellations – we want everyone to be as safe as possible. We will follow these guidelines for weather-related cancellations. We will do our best to offer other game times as they are available to us.
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- For winter weather advisories & watches, we will monitor the forecast and make a decision by 2 pm on game day and send that communication via email.
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- If there is a winter weather warning for the area that overlaps the game time, we will NOT have Spirit Squad.
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- For Friday games, if MC public cancels school for that day or lets out early due to weather, we will NOT have Spirit Squad.
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- Saturday games will follow the above guidelines.
We are still accepting registrations/participants! Be sure to share!! Let’s GO BULLS!
Saturday, October 24 – KICK OFF DAY! Come at 5:00pm!
Friday, November 20 – Follow Friday Game Day schedule
Friday, December 11 – Follow Friday Game Day schedule
Friday, January 22 – Follow Friday Game Day schedule
Saturday, February 13 – Follow Saturday Game Day schedule
**Please check back as new dates may be added**
What is the cost? And what does it cover?
The cost for the 26-27 Season is $50 and includes an official Spirit Squad Shirt, a personalized hair bow (to keep), and admission to Spirit Squad games for the participant. We will be providing cheer poms for use at the games, coaching, and supervision at games for the participants. This is a one-time cost for the full season! Attend one game, two games, or many games. It’s up to you!
Who can participate?
ALL youth grades K-5th! We welcome everyone who has hockey spirit to join the FUN! If you have a child older than 5th grade who would like to participate, please reach out to us. We are happy to work with you!
Figure skaters who are at FreeSkate 1 level (or equivalent) may choose to participate as an on ice participant. No NIFSC affiliation required, but must complete all participation waivers & spirit squad registration/fees.
I can’t skate or don’t want to skate.
That’s okay, we won’t be skating this season. This is a cheer type squad for the NI Bulls games. NIFSC & NI Bulls organizations are coming together to bring a FUN program that is inclusive of all, regardless of skating skills.
What do you need to bring?
Wear black leggings or a black skort. We’ll provide a shirt at the first practice that participants will wear at all games. Hair should be pulled back into a ponytail; a personalized hair bow will also be provided. Participants might want to bring a water bottle. A great attitude and lots of SPIRIT!
When are practices?
The first practice will be on Saturday October 24, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. For this first practice, we will have check-in starting at 5:00 pm to ensure there is time for parents to sign waivers and help their participant change into their shirts prior to starting. A full practice schedule will be handed out at this first practice and then posted on our website. Practices will typically be the hour prior to game start on select days.
Where are practices?
Practices will take place in the Atrium (East Lobby in front of the NI Bulls Office). We will still have check-in via the arena’s south lobby entrance and escort the kids to this area after check-in.
Is this a drop off event?
I can’t attend all the games, can my child still participate?
Yes! There is approximately one NI Bulls game designated as a Spirit Squad game per month during the regular season. A full schedule of these games will be handed out at the first practice and then posted to our website. Participants can choose what works for them to come to! This program is flexible!