Spirit Squad Recruitment

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Recruitment Information

Members of the UND Spirit Squad programs are representatives of the University, Athletic Department, the Spirit Squad program, their individual teams [dance, cheer, hockey cheer and mascot] and the athletic teams they support. As highly visible ambassadors, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times including, but not limited to athletic events, campus events, community events, on social media and in the classroom.

All Squad Information
Fundraising: All spirit squad members will participate in various fundraisers to benefit the Spirit Squad program.
All Team Dues: Due August 30; new team members: $150, returning team members: $100. All fees and payments are non-refundable.
Expectations of Spirit Squad: Prior to each season, every team member will attend a Spirit Squad meeting to review all rules and expectations in team handbook.
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2025-26 Team Recruitment Information
Prospective skaters/dancers/cheerleaders for the UND Hockey Cheer Team/Dance Team/Cheer Team should follow all requirements in the respective recruitment links below.
Please provide clear video footage filmed horizontally with the performer facing the camera. Guidelines for the video are listed in the official recruitment packet below.


HC Recruitment Info Recruitment Application Application Fee *Please note: For the 2025-26 season level requirements will be Silver Skating Skills andPre-Bronze Singles.	Dance Recruitment Packet
Questions? Email Head Coach Laurel Sanderson at laurpeabody@gmail.com	Questions? Email Head Coach Katelin Madsen at madsenkatelin@gmail.com


Cheer Recruitment Packet	More Information
Questions? Email Head Coach Dani Thompson at danielle.thompson@und.edu	Questions About Mascot? Email Advisor Nicole Letofsky at nicole.letofsky@und.edu

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Paperwork Required
Waiver (Required for Tryout Prep & Tryouts): Click for Under-18 Waiver | Click for 18+ Waiver
Medical Release (Required prior to Tryouts): Click for Release Form
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Questions
General or Mascot Questions? Please email Advisor, Nicole Letofsky at nicole.letofsky@und.edu
Hockey Cheer Questions? Please email Head Coach, Laurel Sanderson at laurpeabody@gmail.com
Cheer Questions? Please email Head Coach, Dani Thompson, danielle.thompson@und.edu
Dance Questions? Email Head Dance Coach, Katelin Madsen, madsenkatelin@gmail.com