UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU-CLAIRE
Cheer & Stunt Team
Hello! We are so happy that you are inquiring about the team. Below are some common questions. We would love for you to come and visit a practice or competition.
Please reach out to us if you would like to figure something out! We look forward to meeting you, and are excited about you potentially becoming a part of our Blugold family!
How do I tryout for the team?
We have both spring and fall tryouts/evaluations either in person or submitted by video. During the spring, we allow athletes to submit a tryout video. Due date is April 25th, 2026. this includes a jump sequence, tumbling, stunting, a cheer, and any other skills you would like to include. This makes you eligible to attend our summer bootcamp which gives athletes a chance to get to know the team early. We then do fall tryouts open to any UWEC student to tryout for the team.
What is the tryout process? Spring/Winter:
We have spring/winter clinics/tryouts.
If interesed in trying out please fill out Interest Form
Clinics- September and April
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During the clinic a tryout evaluation for next school year can be assessed either during the clinic or by a video submission sent to our Blugold Email or Facebook account.
What if I only would like to do sideline?
Depending on the year, we may have both a competition team and a sideline team. The competition team also cheers at all football games and some basketball games. We determine after tryouts how many teams we would like to make.
What are the required skills for the team?
Tumbling and stunting experience is strongly encouraged but not required. We have had numerous people with gymnastics or dance experience that were new to cheer on the team. It's always encouraged to have a background in cheer but we accept strong athletes that are eager to lear also.
When are practices?
We practice every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30-10:30pm.
Where do you compete?
We compete mostly in Wisconsin or Minnesota, with our nationals competition teams will compete at NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the time commitment?
Practices are mandatory along with any team bonding event, competition. Fundraisers and other events are opitional a detail packet with all dates is available prior to the start of each season.
How Often do you compete?
We perform and compete roughly 3-4 times through out the competition season and then travel to NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach in April.
What is the cost?
We work hard to keep costs as low as possible for our athletes. Each season’s final expenses depend on fundraising efforts and program needs throughout the year. Our season packet outlines all anticipated costs so families can plan ahead. We also spread payments across the year and offer several fundraising opportunities to help offset expenses.
What sports do you cheer for?
We have cheered for football, rugby, volleyball, basketball and other UWEC events