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Illini Pride Structure
Illini Pride consists of three branches: Block I, Orange Krush, and Olympic. 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 who serve on our Illini Pride Executive Board and help carry out those experiences for students. Descriptions of 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!
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!
Gameday Chair: Game-day chairs are responsible for planning tailgates, coordinating pre-game setup, and overseeing game-day promotions.
Communications Chair: Communications chairs will work with the Vice President of Communications to document and promote Block I events throughout the season.
In-Game Chair(s): The In-game chairs are responsible for creating the in-game hype atmosphere and spearheading the formation and design of our famous card stunts.
Blockhead Chair: The Blockhead chair will oversee coordination of blockheads on game days and create a welcoming, cohesive Block I FamILLy.
Outreach Chair: The Outreach chair oversees events and philanthropy projects, as well as planning sideline sessions with Olympic. They will also reach out to other campus organizations to set up community service opportunities and plan the annual Block I road trip.
Blockheads:
Applications to be a Blockhead for the 2026 football season are live! Apply at the link below if you are interested in free merch, the best seats in the student section, and leadership experience!
Please reach out to Emma Preston (emmacp4@illinois.edu) with any questions!
Orange Krush
Orange Krush forms an electrifying atmosphere for both our men’s and women’s basketball teams! In addition, they lead the Orange Krush Foundation, which raises funds for local charities and organizations.
Pre-Game Chair(s): Behind the scenes before game day and tip-off. This means creating polls, handling excuses within the Google Form, and deciding jobs while creating spreadsheets. This person needs to be well organized.
In-Game Chair(s): The HYPE man. Must be loud and trying to get everyone around them loud. Also deals with krush kurtain and cheer sheets.
Promotions Chair: Creates ideas and ways to get people at all games. Handles and documents who gets wristbands to what games. Also handles checking in people at the game, as well as fast passes.
Philanthropy Chair: This chair takes a lot of organization and time commitment. This means getting out into our community and planning events that benefit the Orange Krush Foundation.
Communications Chair: Run and manage all of Orange Krush social media. This includes posting any updates, game day posts, and keeping the cohesiveness of the Instagram. Also working with VP on the email, which includes sending out updates and game day emails.
Secretary Chair: This includes making room reservations, reserving spots on the quad to table, assisting the philanthropy chair, and making the seat savers for the kaptains.
Please reach out to Madison McCammond (mmm23@illinois.edu) with any questions!
Olympic
The Olympic Branch creates a unique experience at the student sections for the majority of our athletic teams!
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)
Please reach out to our two co-vice presidents, Cameron Allender (ca41@illinois.edu) and Samaya McDonald (samayam3@illinois.edu), with any questions!