Tara Radcliffe, an Engineering junior and a captain of the dance team, said she has been repeatedly brushed off by University officials. The 17-member dance team performs routines at various games and events, and Radcliffe has tried all season to arrange a football game appearance. The majority of Big Ten schools let dancers perform on the football field, she said. She plans to send videotapes and petitions to the department and appeal to alumni for support. Many club athletes wouldn't mind more attention from the student body, either.
People have no idea.
People don't know that we exist. For many clubs, their individual allotment covers only a small portion of expenses. But almost half the money from club sports, she said, will be returned to the program for dues. The team members hold bake sales, sell programs and clean up at Yost to raise money. The ice arena is rented to clubs at a discounted rate, Ahrens said.