THE SQUAD is an important part of the school's spirit department.
The cheerleaders show their support for the various University of Connecticut sports teams.
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Who are the UConn cheerleaders?
The squad's website states: "The UConn Cheerleaders are visible representatives of UConn as well as the state of Connecticut."
They attend all home football games, some away football games, and men's and women's basketball games.
Every March, they travel to the Big East and NCAA Tournaments. They also participate in the Game Day Division at UCA Nationals each January in Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
At the beginning of the season, the squad goes to UCA Camp.
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The team also attends "many events on and off campus in the community throughout the semester."
The 2022-2023 UConn cheer roster includes:
- Abbie R.
- Alex D.
- Alexa B.
- Ashley G.
- Ashley R.
- Briana M.
- Callia D.
- Daniella S.
- Elissa P.
- Erin S.
- Eshona V.
- Grace K.
- Hanna M.
- Heather A.
- Jenny A.
- Kailey S.
- Kayla G.
- Laura V.
- Lauren M.
- Logan S.
- McKenna N.
- Meg L.
- Megan P.
- Mirra F.
- Olivia H.
- Olivia R.
- Paige G.
- Patricia B.
- Reagan W.
- Sarah M.
- Sydni S.
- Taylor E.
- Trinity L.
The squad is coached by Charmaine Lane, who has two decades of experience in the cheerleading industry.
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Are the UConn cheerleaders active on social media?
The UConn cheerleaders are active on multiple social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
The team's Instagram page, @uconncheerteam, has over 5K followers.
On Facebook, the squad has 1.3K followers under the username, @UConnCheerleading.
The squad often shows support for the members of UConn cheer and the UConn Huskies through various social media posts.
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On March 20, 2023, the team's Instagram account shared a post about the then-upcoming basketball game against the Baylor Bears.
It said: "🚨Round of ③②
"Tonight. 9pm.
"#beatbaylor #madeformarch."
On February 27, the page shared a sweet tribute for the squad's seniors, along with the caption: "The last time cheering in Gampel for our 7 Seniors, you’ll be so missed 🥹."
When is UConn's Cheer Clinic?
On Sunday, April 16, 2023, UConn is holding a Cheer College Prep Clinic for high school juniors and seniors, college students, and transfer students.
Each participant must pay $45 and complete the pre-registration, as well as a waiver.
The pre-registration took place on March 1.
According to UConn Cheer's February 28 Instagram post, the clinic will take place from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Guyer Gymnasium at UConn Storrs Campus.
