WHY CHOOSE UW SPIRIT
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
UW Spirit Squad members gain the advantages of DI athletics with the community atmosphere and student/faculty ration of a small school (14:1). Through the Athletics Department Office of Academic Support, members of the Spirit Program are assigned an Athletic Academic Advisor that assists in each individual's progress towards a degree. The Advisor provides support to all cheerleaders and mascots regarding academic issues, priority registration and tutors/mentors, as well as serves as a link between the student, coaches and faculty. In addition to academic support for all team members, all incoming freshmen are required to attend weekly study hours in the Office of Academic Support. Click here to learn more about the Office of Academic Support.
SCHOLARSHIPS
All full members* of the Cheer Teams receive a $1000 scholarship and all full members of the Mascot Team receive a $500 scholarship at the end of the season in April. Cheer captains receive an additional $500. *Alternates do not receive scholarships.
LARGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT & FAN BASE
Being the only 4 year, NCAA Division I University in the state of Wyoming has its advantages! People come from all across the state of Wyoming to support UW Athletics. There is nothing quite like the game-day experience in the Arena Auditorium or at War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming fans are known to be some of the most dedicated fans in the country! Cowboy Joe, Pistol Pete and the Brown & Gold all symbolize the "Excellence, Pride, and Tradition" that UW Athletics are known for. Click here to learn more about the traditions and mascots of UW athletics.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SUPPORT & BENEFITS
As a result of being governed by the Athletic Department, members of the UW Spirit Program are seen as student-athletes and receive many of the same benefits. Some of these benefits include sideline action for all home UW athletic contests, 2 tickets to all home football, volleyball, basketball, & wrestling contests, yearly athletic awards including letter jackets and senior rings, and uniforms, practice clothes, shoes, poms, megaphones, warm ups, and any other required equipment or gear is provided through the UW Athletic Department at no cost to members of the Spirit Program.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT SQUAD
Two times per week the cheerleaders and mascots follow a sport specific, scientifically grounded training program developed by our strength and conditioning coach. The strength and conditioning coach also interacts and collaborates with the sports medicine trainer and coaches to ensure the individuals' and team's ability to perform and compete at the highest level. Click here to learn more about strength and conditioning at the University of Wyoming.
SPORTS MEDICINE TRAINER & TRAINING ROOM ACCESS
The UW Spirit Program is assigned an athletic trainer that helps to prevent injury, recognize injuries, and provide treatment, rehabilitation and education. In addition to the athletic trainer, the cheerleaders and mascots have access to the entire sports medicine staff including team physicians, orthopedic surgeons, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, a nutritionist, and other medical specialists. Click here to learn more about sports medicine at the University of Wyoming.
STATE OF THE ART PRACTICE & GAME FACILITIES
With the fan support, elevation, outstanding Cowboy and Cowgirl athletic teams, and state of the art facilities, the University of Wyoming athletic venues rival those of any other university in the country. Click here to learn more about the Athletic Facilities at UW.
CERTIFIED COACHES
All of the Spirit Coaches at UW are certified through the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA). Certified coaches ensure that we follow all guidelines in games, practices and competition so that our athletes stay safe and injury free.
