ACC Hosts Riverbat Mascot Tryouts April 20, New Scholarship Available

The Riverbat poses with runners at the St. James Missions 5k.

ACC is looking for students to fill the green and yellow high-tops of the Riverbat mascot. The college will host tryouts Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at Northridge Campus (11928 Stonehollow Dr., Building 4000, First Floor Lecture Hall).

Not only is the mascot a paid position, but those offered a position are also eligible to apply for the new Riverbat Scholarship.

Mascot candidates must be in good standing at the college and registered for classes in the current semester. As part of the audition, candidates will perform a prepared 2-minute routine in a generic mascot costume (provided at tryouts) as well as an improvised skit; there will be an interview as well. Winning candidates will perform as the college’s official mascot at events throughout the 2013-14 academic year.

R.B. helped pump up the crowd at the 2013 MDA Muscle Walk with some mascot friends.

Learn more about tryouts by visiting the Riverbat webpage. Students can also get more information by visiting an information table at the following campuses:

• Thursday, April 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd., Building G)
• Thursday, April 4, 3 – 5 p.m. at Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd., Student Lounge)
• Monday, April 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pinnacle Campus (7748 Highway 290 West, Lobby)
• Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Round Rock Campus (4400 College Park Dr., Student Lounge)
• Wednesday, April 10, 2 – 4 p.m. at Northridge Campus (11928 Stonehollow Dr., in front of Building 1000)
• Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cypress Creek Campus (1555 Cypress Creek Rd., Student Lounge)

Since making his debut in fall 2010, the Riverbat has represented ACC at a variety of college and community events, including pro sports games with the Texas Stars and Austin Toros, Student Life events, and ACC special events such as Carnival ah!, Dia de la Familia, and the ACC Car Show.

For more information on the mascot, including upcoming appearances, check out R.B.’s Facebook page or visit austincc.edu/riverbat.