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Cheer Team Requirements/Expectations

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Requirements

  • High School Seniors planning to attend WMU will be eligible to tryout for the Bronco Varsity Cheer Team
  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. This requirement is parallel with the Athletic department standard.
  • Must complete tryout application form. This form is given out at the clinic.
  • Must submit evidence of having been accepted to WMU and an up-to-date transcript either high school or college and currently enrolled at WMU.
  • Must verify Health Insurance on application. 

These obligations are strictly enforced by the Athletic Department representative who sponsors both spirit groups at WMU. Cases may be regulated according to individual situations. Dance team and cheer squad members are seen as cheerleaders, entertainers, and most importantly, as Ambassadors for the university.

Expectations
Performance Sporting Events

   Volleyball
1. Alternate evey other match with Dance Team.
2. Season begins in September and runs through November. 

   Football
1. Every home game and selected away games.
2. Season begins in September and runs through November.
3. Perform pre-game shows with WMU marching band. 

   Men's Basketball
1. Every home game.
2. Help with promotional activities during time outs and half times.
3. Season begins in November and runs through March. 

   Women's Basketball
1. Every home game.
2. Help with promotional activities during time outs and half times.
3. Season begins in November and runs through March. 

Practices

  •    Practices begin in June for UCA camp which is held in August. 
  •    During the athletic seasons, practices are held three nights a week for approximately 2-3 hours per practice. 
  •    Due to the athletic schedules, Dance Team and Cheer Team members are required to perform on Christmas break and Spring Break. No Christmas Break or Spring Break plans are allowed. 
  •    Along with practices, each Cheer Team member is required to work out with the Strength and Conditioning Staff during each semester. 

Any questions can be referred to:
Courtney Michalka, Cheerleading Coach
(269) 387-3615
wmu-cheer@wmich.edu