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 a 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.

Fall 2018 Cheer team photo — 1 2

University of Mount Union Cheer Squad

Dance Team Fall 2018 — 2 2

University of Mount Union Dance Team

Cheerleading and Mascot

The University of Mount Union welcomes all women and men who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2018-2019 academic year to participate in our cheerleading and mascot tryouts. All 2018 incoming freshman and transfers are eligible for this tryout. This squad tryout would include the full year commitment of football, basketball, and competition seasons.

SESSION 1

8 a.m. - Noon

Break: Noon - 1 p.m. (on your own)

SESSION 2

1 p.m. team announcement if appropriate or resume tryouts 1 -5 p.m.

Team will be announced immediately after tryouts.

ATTIRE

Black shorts, white T-shirt, tennis shoes

Ladies: bow is optional

LOCATION

Peterson Fieldhouse, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)

Saturday, April 28, 2018

*One day only tryout

Dance

The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2018-2019 academic year to participate in our dance auditions. All 2018 incoming freshman and transfers are eligible for this tryout. This squad tryout would include the full year commitment of football, basketball, and competition seasons.

Registration form (Re-Link)

AUDITION

Friday, April 27, 2018

5 - 8 p.m.

Team will be announced immediately after tryouts.

ATTIRE

Black fitted shorts, tight plain white top, jazz shoes

LOCATION

Multipurpose room, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)

Clinics and Competitions

LITTLE RAIDER CHEER CLINIC

Saturday, October 20
9 - 11 a.m.
Auxiliary Gym, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)

Welcoming all Kindergarten through 6th graders. Following the Cheerleading Clinic participants will cheer the same day with the UMU Cheerleading squad the first quarter of the 1:30 p.m. Heidelberg game. Students will receive a t-shirt and two tickets to the game. One for the child, and one for the attendee. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door $10 each. Cost per participant is $30. We will accept walk-ins on the day of for $15. Walk-ins will not include admissions to the game or a gameday t-shirt. T-shirt sizes are Youth small up to Adult small. Please wear tennis shoes to the cheer clinic and to the football game. For our raider spirit, we ask that you wear purple, white, black or raider gear to the football game. Dress for the weather.

Please make checks payable to The University of Mount Union or UMU. Mail to The University of Mount Union along with your medical release paperwork. 1972 Clark Avenue Alliance Ohio, 44601 Attn: Spirit Squad Advisor.

Deadline to register October, 6. For further questions please contact Jill Grove, spirit squad advisor at (330) 829-8743 or email groveji@mountunion.edu

LITTLE RAIDER DANCE CLINIC

Saturday, October 20
9 - 11 a.m.
Multipurpose Room, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)

Welcoming all Kindergarten through 6th graders. Following the Dance Clinic participants will dance the same day with the UMU Dance squad during the halftime show of the 1:30 p.m. Heidelberg game. Students will receive a t-shirt and two tickets to the game. One for the child, and one for the attendee. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door $10 each. Cost per participant is $30. We will accept walk-ins on the day of for $15. Walk-ins will not include admissions to the game or a gameday t-shirt. T-shirt sizes are Youth small up to Adult small. Please wear tennis shoes to the cheer clinic and to the football game. For our raider spirit, we ask that you wear purple, white, black or raider gear to the football game. Dress for the weather.

Deadline to register October, 6. For further questions please contact Jill Grove, spirit squad advisor at (330) 829-8743 or email groveji@mountunion.edu

PARENTS

Please bring medical insurance information to the clinic to assist in the completion of liability documents.
The cafeteria on campus will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Kresge Dining Commons, Hoover-Price Campus Center.

COMPETITIONS

Dates - TBA