Belmont University Cheer and Bruiser represent on campus and local community events each year around Nashville Tennessee. Fees are required for each appearance and benefit the Belmont Student Athletes and cover cost for wear and tear to Mascot suit. Fees may be waived for a limited number of non-profit and campus organization events depending on availability and the event's nature. To request an appearance, read each section below and complete the official appearance request form below by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
Appearance Policy and Procedure
Time Restrictions:
All appearances are suggested to last around thirty minutes. You can request additional time at an additional cost. Please note that outdoor events may require that Bruiser take a ten-minute break every thirty minutes.
Changing Room:
Bruiser will need a secure location to change. This location needs to be away from guests, a secure area where their belongings can be stored. Restrooms should be a last resort.
Parking:
If applicable, all parking fees must be covered for the event or free parking spots provided.
Appearance Set Up:
To avoid with existing University contracts and commitments, you must agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Belmont cheer and mascot team members nor the University appear to directly support, endorse, or sponsor the event organizer or any of its direct sponsors, unless prior approval have been granted by the Belmont Athletic Department.
Please note that if guests become rowdy or inappropriate, these students are instructed to leave immediately, and no refund will be provided.
Appearance Type
Belmont cheer and mascot team members will be prepared for your event based upon the details provided on the online request form. Typical requests are for pictures, meet and greet, or a pep rally with music. Please be very clear about your expectations of the spirit member’s role at your event.
Appearance Request Process
- Please complete and submit the request form online a minimum of 2 weeks, but no more than 3 months in advance.
- All events must be requested via the online request form. No requests will be accepted by phone, email, personal request or otherwise – no exceptions.
- Once the appearance request form has been submitted, the request will be reviewed by the Belmont Cheer Office. You will be sent via email confirmation that your request has been received and we may request additional information about your event at this time.
- You will be notified approximately 1 – 2 weeks prior to your event if your event has been approved or cannot be accommodated. The availability of athletic events and student schedules could cause a delay in confirmation.
- If your request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email verifying appearance details and charges. Campus organizations will be invoiced internally. Outside organizations will receive an email with instructions on the payment process.
Scheduling
- Due to time restraints and availability, not all requests can be fulfilled. Preference is given first and foremost to athletic events and availability will be strictly limited during those times. Please keep this in mind when requesting an appearance.
- Events requested during weekdays while our student athletes are in class are likely to not be granted due to limited availability and their priority as a student first. Our student athletes will not be asked to skip class for an appearance.
- Events requested during home athletic events must be on campus.
- Events requested during final exams or holiday breaks will not be offered – no exceptions.
- Events requested during summer recess will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as we do not mandate cheer and mascot team members to remain on campus for appearances.
Fees
Belmont Department/Organization/ Non-Profit
$50/ 30 minutes
Bruiser or 4-6 Cheerleaders
$75/ 30 minutes
2-4 Cheerleaders and Bruiser
Corporate/Business/Personal
$100/ 30 minutes
Bruiser or 4-6 Cheerleaders
$125/ 30 minutes
Bruiser and 2-4 Cheerleaders
*If the appearance is approved and is more than 20 miles from campus the Tennessee State Mileage Rate will be added to the appearance fee.