http://king.prestosports.com en-us en-us http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University is pleased to announce that Debbie Neilson has been hired as King’s cheerleading head coach. Neilson has extensive experience coaching high school and college cheerleaders in the Bristol area for nearly 20 years. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130423t76nn9 BRISTOL, Tenn. – New King University cheerleading coach Debbie Neilson has announced the date for tryouts for the 2013-14 squad. The tryouts will take place on May 26 in Kline Gym on the King University campus. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130423t76nn9 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130222t3uavf This past weekend King Cheer hit the road to Nationals at Cheersport held in Atlanta, GA. The Lady Tornado competed two days in the College Level 4 division against Widener University, University of North Carolina, University of Georgia, Brenau University, Polk State College, Savannah State University, and East TN State University. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130222t3uavf 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201302134bjnu8 After months of preparation, Coach Amber King and the KU cheer team will compete at the 2013 Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta, Ga. this weekend. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201302134bjnu8 2013-02-13T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201209067blfdo All King students interested in being King’s mascot, Twister the Lion, are encouraged to complete the application process and try out on Sept. 13. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201209067blfdo 2012-09-06T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release Beginning in the 2012-13 athletic season King and Lees-McRae College will deepen their rivalry with an annual competition for the Blue Ridge Cup. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release 2012-09-05T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice Tornado Athletic is introducing a new way to keep up-to-date on your favorite King sport team with its text message update service. The service is open to all and free of charge. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice 2012-08-20T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120817q8iy7k To help kick off the 2012-13 season, Cheer Head Coach Amber King welcomed the Oregon Acrobatics & Tumbling staff to join the team for their opening camp. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120817q8iy7k 2012-08-17T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/video/081712TornadoWatch_E6 First-year Head Coach Amber King walks us through her team's exciting start to cheer season after welcoming the Oregon Acro & Tumbling staff to team camp! Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/video/081712TornadoWatch_E6 2012-08-17T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120803ddn1by First-year head coach Amber King will host a team stunt clinic for area teams at Kline Gymnasium on October 6. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120803ddn1by 2012-08-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN Read the KTN's recent front page article highlighting the triumphs of King College student-athletes. (Credit: Pat Kenney, Kingsport Times-News) Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN 2012-07-26T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20120517tyr56t King College alum Amber Morrell '08 has been named the Tornado's new head cheer coach, effective June 1, 2012. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20120517tyr56t 2012-05-17T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/2012051136z2zj The King Cheer Camp scheduled for July has been canceled. No make up date has been planned. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/2012051136z2zj 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/042512_AwardsBanquet The King College Athletic Department hosted an end-of-the-year awards banquet for the student-athletes of its 24 varsity sports, faculty, and staff on Tuesday night. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/042512_AwardsBanquet 2012-04-25T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/041612_Dogwood2012 Alumni and friends of King College are invited to join in the upcoming 86th celebration of Dogwood Weekend on April 20-23. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/041612_Dogwood2012 2012-04-16T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/021012_StormChaser King student-athletes continue to impact the lives of Bristol elementary school children through Storm Chaser Mentor Program Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/021012_StormChaser 2012-02-10T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/011712TACkickoff King College will introduce a new way to spread generosity toward Athletics when it introduces the Tornado Athletic Club this Saturday, Jan. 21 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/011712TACkickoff 2012-01-17T05:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/CCDirections Ever wonder where each of our new conference member schools are located or how to get there? Wonder no more! More details inside... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/CCDirections 2011-10-27T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20110927s9bf2q Information for those interested in joining Tornado Cheerleading for the 2012-13 season is now available! Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20110927s9bf2q 2011-09-27T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/NikeFundraiser For a limited time only, you can purchase stylish, King Tornado Nike gear and support your student-athletes at the same time! More details inside... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/NikeFundraiser 2011-09-22T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/New_King_Arrives_on_Campus-_Twister_Welcomed_as_New_Mascot_release There is a new king in town as King College unveils their first ever mascot, "Twister", at an on-campus event earlier today. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2011-12/New_King_Arrives_on_Campus-_Twister_Welcomed_as_New_Mascot_release 2011-09-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/MascotTryout_release Interested in rallying the masses around Tornado Athletics or touching the lives of those in the community? Try out to be the King College mascot! Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/MascotTryout_release 2011-08-18T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/Cheer_Team_Places_for_First_Time_in_Program_History The King College Cheer team accomplished a first in its program history last week while participating in their annual preseason camp held at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The Cheer team placed in three events, including one first place event finish. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT http://king.prestosports.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/Cheer_Team_Places_for_First_Time_in_Program_History 2011-08-03T04:00:00Z http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link Students, faculty, and staff: Come celebrate the return of Midnight Madness recognizing all 24 varsity teams heading into the winter season! http://king.prestosports.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link