Cheer/Dance/ Mascot Spring Tryouts 2026

Before You Get Started

Thank you for your interest in the University of Connecticut Spirit, Pride, & Tradition Program. Spring Tryouts will take place April 24-April 26 2026 with additional time details for each team tryouts below. Check in begins 45 mins prior to each session and runs to 10 minutes after the start time of tryouts. Please note arriving after the start time of tryouts will have a negative impact on your overall tryout score.

Mascot: Friday April 24th 5:30p-8:30p

 

Cheer: Friday April 24th 5:30p-8:30p Optional Material Review and Stunt Group Makeup

              Saturday April 25th 9a-1p and 3p-5p

              Sunday April 26th 9a-1p * There is a potential that time may run over

 

Dance: Saturday April 25th 1p-5p

                Sunday April 26th 1p-5p * There is a potential that time may run over

 

Location: UConn Volleyball Center (509 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs CT)

To register for the 2026-2027 Spring Tryouts, please complete the following form in its entirety and check the email addresses you provide for confirmation of this registration and important additional information. Tryout registration will close Thursday, April 23rd at 11 pm. No late registrations or walk-ins will be accepted.

The following registration form will require you to provide us with pertinent information about you, your interest in the program, any experience you might have, important contact information, and a photograph of yourself, etc.

Some of the information you will need before completing this form include:

  • *Your UConn Student ID (PeopleSoftID/Number) – PeopleSoft ID Number can be located here http://peoplesoftnumber.uconn.edu/.
  • *Personal insurance information
  • *Emergency contact information (e.g. name, phone, email)
  • *Contact information for 2 references (e.g. name, email)
  • *Photograph of your self (uploaded – Photo requirements are as follows:
  • *The photo should be a full-length body photo

*Acceptable formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, or BMP image file

*Maximum file size: 5MB

*Scan photos must print as a 2″ x 2″ image or larger

*Photo must be at least 640 x 480 pixels.

Please make sure you have all of the above information readily available before completing this form

All tryout requirements are listed under the teams respective tab on the spirit website. www.spirit.uconn.edu They will also be automatically sent via email upon successful completion of tryout registration. If you have questions or concerns prior to completing this form, please reach out to spirit@uconn.edu