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 May 2nd 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 4th, 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 during the tryout process.

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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 20th 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 3rd, 2024. Tryouts Begin at 4 p.m.

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

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Clinics and Competitions

Clinics and Competitions

CLINICS

Cheer and Dance Youth Clinic

Friday, August 11, 2023, 1-3 p.m., and Saturday, August 12, 2023

Cheer and dance with the Mount Union spirit squads through instruction and learning of routines and moves! All youth clinic participants are invited to cheer in the Alliance Carnation parade on August 12 with the UMU Cheer and Dance teams! Details for the parade will be provided at the clinic on August 11.

If you would like to register, please contact Stepanie Unckrich, Cheerleading Advisor, at unckrism@mountunion.edu. Walk-ups are welcome the day of the clinic!

Cost per participant: $20.00