Cheer Championship
Join us for the University of Minnesota Cheer Championship! The annual competition invites cheer teams from youth-high school to compete for the title of Champion. Athletes will get the opportunity to perform in historic Maturi Pavillion. More information and registration linked below!
Homecoming
Calling all Spirit Squad Alumni! Return to your alma mater, and join us for Homecoming Weekend. Start with the Homecoming Parade down University Avenue on Friday night, then over to Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday as your Golden Gophers take on Purdue. Spirit Squad alums are invited back to the sidelines to cheer on the Gophers during the second quarter of the football game. More info in the Newsletter linked below!
Family Day
Join us for Family Day! Formerly known as “Parents Day”, we are expanding the reach of this great event to include alumni, friends, future Gophers, and of course, families! The Family Day event will start with an exclusive performance by the Cheer and Dance team, followed by Senior Spirit Squad member recognitions. After the performance, there will be an extended period of social fellowship with a DJ, yard games, and light refreshments. After the event, head to Huntington Bank Stadium to watch the Golden Gophers Football team take on Rutgers University!
Doors will open at 6:50am, and the Family Day Showcase will begin at 7:00am. The event will wrap up around 9:00am in preparation for the Football game at 11:00am.
High School Band, Cheer, Dance Day
Join us for Gopher Football's annual High School Band, Cheer, Dance Day and cheer the Gophers on to victory over Northwestern State Demons! Cheer and dance participants will have the opportunity to practice and perform with the Gopher Spirit Squad and the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band throughout the day, culminating in a halftime performance with all the participating teams, bands and University groups.
Spirit Squad Alumni Game
The Gopher Spirit Squad is excited to invite our alumni to campus on February 25th for a night of community and recognition at the Men's Basketball game as they take on the Northwestern Wildcats!
Spirit Squad alumni will be recognized during halftime for their contribution to the game day experience at athletic events across campus since 1898! We are also honored to be recognizing Sarah Kasner, Coed Cheer team alum and former coach, with her family for her contributions as a Spirit Squad alum and for her family's fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Discounted tickets for Spirit Squad alumni can be purchased via the link below for $41 - block seating is limited.
UCA Nationals Showcase
Come watch as the Minnesota Cheerleaders, Dance Team, and Goldy Gopher perform their UCA/UDA Nationals Routines! Cheer will perform both Traditional and Game Day routines. This will be the final performance in Minnesota before UCA College Nationals!
University of Minnesota Cheer Championship
Join us for the annual University of Minnesota Cheer Championship! Teams from Youth-level to High School will compete to take home the title of Champion. The event takes place in historic Williams Arena on University of Minnesota’s campus.
Homecoming
Spirit Squad Alumni, join us for 2024 Homecoming! During the Football game vs. University of Maryland, Spirit Squad alums are invited to take the field and cheer on the Gophers during the 2nd quarter.
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