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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 2025-2026 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 Friday, May 9th 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: Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Tryouts are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Then, at 2 p.m. there will be a uniform fitting and team meeting for those who have made the 2025-2026 roster.

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

    What to Wear: Black shorts, plain white t-shirt, and cheer shoes. Hair must be worn in a pony tail. Long, sharp, or artificial nails, and jewelry are prohibited. Bows are optional.

    For recruitment information and learn about out pre-tryout process, please email groveji@mountunion.edu

    Register

       

    MASCOT INTERVIEWS/COSTUME TRYON

    When: Saturday May 17th  at 1:00pm in the Timken Gymnasium

  • Dance

    Dance 

    The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2025-2026 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 Friday, May 9th 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: Friday, May 16th. Tryouts Begin at 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. There will be a uniform fitting and team meeting for those  who have made the 2025/2026 roster on Saturday, May 17th  at 2:00 p.m. 

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

    What to Wear: Fitted plain white t-shirt, black shorts or Leggins, Tennis shoes, bring jazz shoes or turning shoes. Hair in a pony tail or bun, No jewelry- single stud earrings are acceptable.

    For recruitment information and learn about out pre-tryout process, please email groveji@mountunion.edu

    Register

  • Clinics and Competitions

    High School Overnight Clinic

    Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Friday, July 10th, 2025

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

    Register

      

    Youth Cheer Clinic

    August 8, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m. 

    K-5th graders can step into the shoes of the Mount Union Cheer and Dance teams! All youth clinic participants are then invited to walk and cheer in the Alliance Carnation Parade on August 9th with the UMU teams! Cost is $20.00 (includes a t-shirt). In order to receive a t-shirt, particpants must be registered by July 27th, 2025.  Registrations and walk-ups will still be accepted, but will not receive a t-shirt. 

    Register


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

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