Requesting the Spirit Squad

No more than six spirit squad members can be requested per event. Due to on-going COVID-19 concerns, spirit squad members will only be attending some internal Virginia Tech events as well as some charitable non-profit events. These requests will be complementary. Event details and attendance numbers will be taken into consideration for these events.

Requests for Virtual Appearances will be available to anyone. For any virtual requests, there will be an appearance fee of $25 per 15 minutes. Any custom signage or props needed must be provided by the requestor or be added to the cost of the request fee. Spirit squad appearances may not be used to promote businesses nor should they imply a partnership with Virginia Tech, unless specifically provided written permission. Requests for spirit squad members must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Confirmation of a request will take place two weeks prior to the date of the event.

Requesting the HokieBird

There is no guarantee that the HokieBird will be available on a given date or time. The completion of this form is merely a request and you can check back on the status of your request by entering your confirmation number at the top of this page. Due to on-going COVID-19 concerns, the HokieBird will not be making any appearances on football and basketball game dates. The HokieBird does not make appearances on holidays. Event details and attendance numbers will be taken into consideration for all requests. The HokieBird has a 2-hour time limit on appearances. For external events, a HokieBird appearance is $200 per hour plus travel expenses. ($0.50 per mile if appearance is outside of Blacksburg) Depending on location, some external events may require lodging be provided. For internal Virginia Tech events as well as charitable non-profit events, HokieBird appearances are $50 per hour. For virtual events, a HokieBird appearance is $25 per 15 minutes. Any custom signage or props needed for the event must be provided by the requestor or be added to the cost of the request fee. HokieBird appearances may not be used to promote businesses nor should they imply a partnership with Virginia Tech, unless specifically provided written permission. Requests for the HokieBird must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the event. Confirmation of a request will take place 2 weeks prior to the date of the event.

Requests for the HokieBird must be made at least 3 weeks prior to the event.

Request Lookup

Already submitted a request? You can look up the status of your request.

Appearance Request Form

Please note: If the appearance runs long you will be charged additional fees. Fees will vary based on length of time kept over the allotted request. The HokieBird often has back-to-back appearances and in order to stay on schedule and accommodate as many appearances as possible, we request your attention to the clock if the bird is at your event.

VT Organization

VT Department

Non-Profit

Please select the date at which you prefer to know whether the HokieBird can fulfill your appearance request. Note: a best practice is to allow approximately 2 weeks prior to the event date, however knowing each event has different logistics, we ask that you select your preferred deadline. Should a bird indicate they are available to fulfill the appearance prior to your deadline date, you may potentially be notified earlier.
Requests on Game Days: Due to the many obligations of the HokieBird on game days, we will not be able to notify you until the week of the game.

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