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Cheer and Dance

The University of Mount Union cheerleading squad, dance team, and mascot support school spirit among athletes, students, and alumni by developing and promoting loyalty to the University of Mount Union. Cheerleaders, dancers, and the mascot interact with the community by attending fundraising events on and off-campus. It is with the expectation that this squad promotes good sportsmanlike conduct during competitive events.

It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the UMU cheerleading squad and dance team. Cheerleaders pride themselves on squad honesty, respect, support, leadership, and ambassadorship for the University of Mount Union. Members of the squad follow the athletic rules conduct code set forth by the NCAA and the University of Mount Union.

  • Cheerleading and Mascot

    Cheerleading and Mascot 

    The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2024-2025 academic year to participate in our cheer and mascot tryouts. All incoming freshmen and transfers are eligible for this tryout. This squad would include the full-year commitment of football, basketball, and competition seasons. You must show your Mount Union acceptance letter at cheerleading tryouts.

    If you have not been accepted to the University by April 10th and your tryout score qualifies your spot on the team, you will be placed on the alternate position until given proof to the coaching staff of your acceptance to Mount Union. If there are any high school conflicts, please notify Jill Grove at groveji@mountunion.edu in advance. Please pre-register online

      

    TRYOUTS

    When: Sunday, April 14th, 2024. Tryouts begin at 9 a.m.

    Where: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC), Auxiliary Gym

    Prep for tryouts- Push ups are a team requirement for football season. Please practice reps of 7-14-21-28 to show at tryout. All other material will be taught there.

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  • Dance

    Dance 

    The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2024-2025 academic year to participate in our dance tryouts. All incoming freshmen and transfers are eligible for this tryout. This squad would include the full-year commitment of football, basketball, and competition seasons. You must show your Mount Union acceptance letter at tryouts.

    If you have not been accepted to the university by April 16th and your tryout score qualifies your spot on the team, you will be placed on the alternate position until given proof to the coaching staff of your acceptance to Mount Union. If there are any high school conflicts, please notify Jill Grove at groveji@mountunion.edu in advance. Please pre-register online.

      

    TRYOUTS

    When: Sunday, April 21, 2024. Tryouts Begin at 9 a.m.

    Where: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC), Timken Gymnasium.

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  • Clinics and Competitions

    High School Dance Clinic

    Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 12 - 4 p.m. | Auxillary Gym, McPherson Athletic and Academic Complex 

    Join the Mount Union dance team and coaching staff for an afternoon of learning short routines of different styles, leaps, turns, jumps, and combinations!

    Registration must be completed by March 8th to receive a t-shirt. Walk-ins are accepted at the door but will not receive a t-shirt. Upon registration, waivers and information will be sent to the email provided. 

    **Please wear leggings/shorts, tshirt/tank, no baggy clothing. Jazz/turning shoes and tennis shoes.

    Cost per participant: $50.00

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    High School Cheerleading Stunt Clinic 

    Saturday March 30, 2024 | 12 - 4 p.m. | Peterson Field House, McPherson Athletic and Academic Complex

    High School cheerleaders are invited to the Mount Union Stunt Clinic! Learn from Mount Union cheerleaders and coaching staff on the safety of stunting and how to stunt!

    Registration must be completed by March 8th to receive a t-shirt. Walk-ins are accepted at the door but will not receive a t-shirt. Upon registration, waivers and information will be sent to the email provided. 

    **Please wear cheer shoes or tennis shoes! Shorts and a fitting t-shirt, no baggy clothing.

    Cost per participant: $50.00

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    High School Overnight Clinic

    Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - Thursday, July 11th, 2024

    High school cheer and dance teams are invited to the Mount Union Overnight Clinic! Coaches- fill out the rgistration form to receive more information on the overnight clinic. 

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    Cheer and Dance Youth Clinic

    Friday, August 9, 2024 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Timken Gymnasium, McPherson Athletic and Academic Complex

    K-5th graders are invited to join the Mount Union spirit squads for the annual cheer and dance youth clinic! Participants will learn cheers, small dance routines, and have the opportunity to participate in the Alliance Carnation parade the following day. Register by July 22, 2024 to receive a t-shirt. Walk-ins accepted at the door but will not receive a t-shirt.

    Cost per participant: $20.00

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Spirit Squads in full uniform
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University of Mount Union Spirit Squad

Spirit Squads team practice
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University of Mount Union cheerleading and dance teams hosting camp

Spirit Squad participating in the Carnation Parade through Alliance, OH
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University of Mount Union Spirit Squad at parade