Competitive Cheerleading

University of Montevallo Athletics

Mission/Philosophy

The purpose of a UM Cheerleader is:

To be a leader in the community, on campus and in the classroom.
To support intercollegiate athletics by leading cheers, entertaining and raising fan support/involvement.
To participate and be competitive in the athletic activity known as cheerleading by performing motions, partner stunts, pyramids, tumbling, dance, jumps, and any other activities defined by the head coach.
To serve as public relations ambassadors of the University of Montevallo—to uphold, reflect and project the goals and ideals of the university, as well as promote the University of Montevallo and its Athletics Department.

Cheerleading Organizational Structure

The University of Montevallo cheerleading program is a DII Small Coed team. We are one team that is consisted of coed and all-girl positions. The cheerleading team cheers for all home basketball games (men’s and women’s), selected volleyball and soccer games (men’s and women’s), and selected members cheer conference championship and post-season basketball games. Although we are one team, members are divided into two game day groups to reduce rigorous scheduling.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Montevallo and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
Must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA while attending the University of Montevallo.
Must pass a student-athlete physical mandated by NCAA standards prior to participating at practices and games.

Scholarship Information

The University of Montevallo has a scholarship program for the members of the cheerleading team ranging from $500 to $2,000 for the academic year. The head coach will determine the amount of scholarship each member will receive based on the following: seniority on team, academic standing, conduct, and athletic ability. Cheerleaders must commit to cheering both semesters, except when graduation occurs between the two semesters.

Practice Schedule

The University of Montevallo cheerleading team usually practices 3 days a week and attends team workouts 2 days a week during the fall and spring semesters. Additional practices will be added as nationals approaches.

Additional appearances will be scheduled throughout the year as requested and must be fulfilled by all team members. Each member is responsible for obtaining 10 volunteer hours each semester.

Contact Information

Head Coach - Jill Honeycutt
205-665-6609
Jhoneyc1@montevallo.edu

University Admissions

Palmer Hall, Station 6030
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6030 or (800) 292-4349
admissions@montevallo.edu

University Financial Aid

Palmer Hall, Station 6050
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6050
finaid@montevallo.edu

University Housing

Main Hall
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6235
jdenson1@montevallo.edu

Links

Cheerleading FAQs

Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire

Cheerleading Alumni Questionnaire