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About Notre Dame Cheerleading

MISSION STATEMENT

We as the Notre Dame Cheerleading Family strive to uphold the tradition of academic, athletic, and spiritual excellence of the University. Together we commit ourselves to engage and inspire all we reach by embodying the spirit of Notre Dame. G’Irish.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Notre Dame cheerleading program is a co-ed athletic program supporting all athletics and realms of the University of Notre Dame. As a program, it is of utmost importance to support and foster educational success for each athlete. The program should aid in the making of a responsible, mature, and well-rounded adult; physically, mentally, and spiritually. Through the cheerleading program members will develop: (1) leadership skills; (2) communication and teamwork; (3) time management; (4) the ability to adapt to new and evolving situations; all of which will foster personal growth.

As a cheerleader at the University of Notre Dame, athletes are expected to enhance and/or create spirit among fans, students, the general public, the team, and all people they should encounter. Representing the University in an honorable manner is expected at all times; on campus, during games, at practice, while visiting communities whether locally or while traveling, and as an individual in all walks of life. This should be done by not only performing all cheerleading-related activities but through graciously partaking in public service and interacting with fans and the public in a professional and welcoming manner.

SQUAD DESCRIPTIONS

The Notre Dame cheerleading team historically consists of 30-38 team members. The program is split into two teams, Gold Squad and Blue Squad, each consisting of 12-20 members (6-10 co-ed couples each). Responsibilities will be distributed among both squads equally and travel will be decided upon by the coaches.

OPPORTUNITIES

The opportunities and responsibilities of the Notre Dame Cheerleading Program are as follows; home and away football games, home volleyball games, home (and post-season travel) men’s and women’s basketball games, and competing at UCA College Nationals in addition to various campus and community appearances and events throughout the academic year.

RESOURCES

Resources provided by the program are athletic training, strength, and conditioning, sports nutrition, sports psychology, academic student-athlete services such as tutors, approved class miss for travel, and priority scheduling.

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