The Performance Team at the 2008 Game Opener, photo by v. paul virtucio
The Minnesota Thunder Performance Team cheers for the Twin Cities' professional men's soccer squad and entertains fans with high-quality stunts and athletic routines at the James Griffin Stadium in St. Paul, Minn.
The professional coed squad is entering its fourth year, drawing from the Twin Cities' pool of senior high school, college-level and all-star cheer squads. The season runs from April to September this year, holding weekly practices and cheering at all 15 MN Thunder home games.
The squad also makes appearances at community events to promote the soccer team and cheerleading across Minnesota.
For information on becoming a member of the MN Thunder Performance Cheerleading Team or on how to become a sponsor, please contact the team's directors -- Suzi and Stephanie at -- mnthunderperformanceteam@hotmail.com
MN Thunder Cheer members receive cheer uniforms, track suits and shoes, as well as personal services such as hair styling, tanning and makeup.
Cheers goes out to the corporate sponsors of the 2008 season: Island Nails in Maplewood
Click on the Logos to visit our sponsors' websites.
The MN Thunder Performance Team cheered on the runners and walkers at the 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Mall of America on May 11. It was the first time for the squad to participate in the Mother's Day event, which drew 50,000 participants. Chanting "Who's the cure?...We are!" and "When's the cure?...Starts now!," the cheerleaders hugged breast cancer survivors, showcased some stunts and created raucous welcomes for runners and walkers at the 3K marker of the 5K route. Click on the headline to see more photos.
The Performance Team finally put its talents to use when the cheerleaders took the field at St. Paul's Griffen Stadium to cheer on the MN Thunder to a 1-0 win over the Rochester Rhinos during the 2008 game opener. The squad greeted soccer fans in front of the stadium with 3rd Lair's skateboard and BMX riders. Afterwards, they handed out freebies to the first 1,000 of 4,000 fans. During the game, the squad spent time in the stands cheering with the crowds and performed stunts at all four corners of the field. The squad even performed a half-time routine. Check back for the game video. Click on the headline above to see new photos.
Monday, April 14
Thunder cheerleaders & YMCA host cheer workshop
The Minnesota Thunder Performance Team lead a dozen kids in a cheerleader camp hosted by the West St. Paul YMCA on April 12. Suzi, Nick, Sarah S., Aly H., Jenny F. and Tiffany B. taught the kids a chant routine and a short dance, as well as basic stunt skills. Each participant experienced how to base a stunt and how to be a flyer. To close out the session, the Thunder Performance Team and the kids performed their entire routine.
photo by v. paul virtucio
Thursday, March 6
Tryouts for the 2008 MN Thunder Performance Team
The MN Thunder Performance Team will host tryouts on Sunday, March 30 from 3:30pm-6:00pm. at 2124 University Ave. W., St. Paul MN 55114
This is an open audition for all 18+ girls and guys interested in cheering professionally for the MN Thunder! If you are a graduating senior and not yet 18, please email us for age guidelines!
This is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of a professional cheer team, meet new people and have an experience of a lifetime! If you are interested, please email us at: mnthunderperformanceteam@hotmail.com to get information in regards to location!
Preregister for the tryouts by sending an e-mail with your name, age, school and college attended, cheer/dance/gymnastics experience so that we can get you put on our tryout list!
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