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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 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: Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Tryouts are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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

    Register

  • 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 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: Friday, May 16th. Tryouts Begin at 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

    Where: The Timken Gymnasium of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex

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

    Register

  • Clinics and Competitions

    High School Cheerleading Competition

    Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at 9 a.m. in the Timken Gymansium of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC).

    High school cheer and dance teams are invited to the CheerTime Athletics Northeast Ohio Cheer Championships!

    Register

      

    High School Stunt and Dance Clinics

    Saturday, March 29th, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

    High school cheerleaders and dancers are invited to the Mount Union clinics for separate cheer and dance clinics! Learn stunts, routines, and more from our staff and team. Official registration is closed. Walk-ups on March 29th are accepted, but will not receive a t-shirt. 

      

    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 walkand cheer in the Alliance Carnation Parade on August 9th with the UMU teams! Cost is $20.00 (includes 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