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Illini Pride Structure

Illini Pride consists of four branches: Block I, Communications, Olympic, and Orange Krush. They each have their special roles as described under the “Sections” tab, but they all work together to create the best gameday experiences for everyone involved. Each branch consists of several chairs that serve on our Illini Pride Executive Board and help carry out that experience. Descriptions about each chair position can be found below. Please follow our social media accounts (@Illinipride, @illinoisblockI, @illini_okrush, and @illiniprideolympic) for the most up to date info when applications are live!

IP Exec Information Session

Block I

Block I is the mastermind behind our Football Student Section in the North End Zone. It specializes in Card Stunts and works with many Blockheads to get the job done!

Events Chair: Events chairs lead the planning and coordinating of sideline sessions with other sports, away-game watch parties, and special events such as Hype Night and the Spring Game. Events chairs will be at the forefront of packing the North End Zone every weekend.

Game-day Chair: Game-day chairs are responsible for planning tailgates, coordinating pre-game setup, as well as overseeing game-day promotions.

Media Chair: Media chairs will work with members of the Illini Pride Communications branch to document and promote Block I events throughout the season.

In-Game Chair: The In-game chairs are responsible for creating the in-game hype atmosphere and spearheads the formation and design of our famous card stunts.

Blockhead Chair: The Blockhead chair will oversee the coordination of blockheads on game-days as well as create a welcoming and cohesive Block I FamILLy.

Communications

Communications manages the “Illini Pride Brand”. They are responsible for Illini Pride social media accounts as well as outreach, and are a huge part of overseeing the growth of Illini Pride as a whole!

Communications Chairs: Communications chairs will work with the other branches of Illini Pride to manage the Illini Pride Social media accounts and sends out our weekly newsletters. They will attend branch meetings to remain up to date on the ongoings of each branch!

Photography Chair: The photography chair is tasked with taking pictures of students at various Illini Pride sports games and events.

Olympic

The Olympic Branch creates a unique experience at the student sections for the majority of our athletic teams!

Olympic Chairs- Olympic Chairs lead the student sections, create hype, and promote attendance at the sports below.

  • Ballers (softball)

  • Flip Crew (men’s and women’s gymnastics)

  • Grounds Crew (baseball)

  • Hot Shots (women’s soccer)

  • Net Nuts (men’s and women’s tennis)

  • Pool Sharks (women’s swimming and diving)

  • Spike Squad (volleyball)

  • Wrestleheads (wrestling)

Orange Krush

Orange Krush forms an electrifying atmosphere for both our men’s and women’s basketball teams! In addition to that, they lead the Orange Krush Foundation that raises money in support of local charities and organizations.

Media/Promotions Chair: Media chairs will work with members of the Illini Pride Communications branch to document and promote Orange Krush events throughout the season.

Philanthropy Chair: The philanthropy chair is responsible for the Orange Krush philanthropy events as well as find innovative ways to help people in need within our community.

Pre-game Chair: The pre-game chairs oversee pre-game promotions and make sure our student section at State Farm center is physically ready for gamedays.

In-game Chair: In-game chairs create the hype, cheers, and traditions that get implemented during the game to make Orange Krush one of the most feared student sections in the country.

Please reach out to Simon Crane (sacrane2@illinois.edu) if you have any question. We look forward to having you on our team next year!