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.

UCA College Nationals Cheerleading Finalist 2020. Visit the photos below to see our Spirit Squads at Nationals.

Spirit Squad in Florida 2020 — 1 3

University of Mount Union Spirit Squad at UCA and UDA College Nationals. Congratulations to our UMU cheer team as they were a finalist for the 2020 UCA College Nationals!

Dance in Florida 2020 — 2 3

University of Mount Union dance team at UDA College Nationals

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University of Mount Union Fall 2019 Spirit Squad

Cheerleading and Mascot

The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2020-2021 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 25 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.

VIRTUAL TRYOUTS

Wednesday, April 28
Registration must be completed by Sunday, April 25.

Dance

The University of Mount Union welcomes those who will be full-time students to UMU during the 2021-2022 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.

VIRTUAL TRYOUTS

Wednesday, April 28
Registration must be completed by Sunday, April 25.

Clinics and Competitions

CLINICs

Stunt Clinic - All High School and current UMU students
Date TBA

Information:

Stunt Clinic will run from 9 a.m. - noon in the MAAC Fieldhouse. Please wear a t-shirt, shorts, and cheer shoes. Please make checks payable to the University of Mount Union or UMU. Mail to the University of Mount Union Attn Spirit Squad. 1972 Clark Ave Alliance Ohio 44601. The deadline for registration is March 9.

Cost per participant $45.00 (includes t-shirt)

Dance Clinic - Ages 13 - 19 and current UMU students
Date TBA

Information:

Dance Clinic will run from 9 a.m. - noon in the MAAC Auxiliary Gym. Please wear a t-shirt, shorts, jazz shoes and bring tennis shoes. Please make checks payable to the University of Mount Union or UMU. Mail to the University of Mount Union Attn Spirit Squad. 1972 Clark Ave Alliance Ohio 44601. The deadline for registration is March 9.

Cost per participant $45.00 (includes t-shirt)

COMPETITIONS

TBA