OWU Cheer Team Hosts New Athlete Tryouts

The OWU Cheer team is preparing for the new seasons ahead, and wants YOU to join their team!

Photo Credits: Kelly M. Pettigrew-Garret

Are you interested in finding a great way to make new friends, stay in shape, and support your Ohio Wesleyan football and basketball teams? The Ohio Wesleyan University cheerleading team is an amazing organization for all skill levels; all experience levels are welcome to try out for the team.

Not only does the team cheer at all home games, but they also attend the Otterbein University away game, attend school events like Admitted Students Days, and host fundraising events that involve the local community. There are also opportunities to become a member of the executive board and develop great leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

There will be an informational meeting held on April 9, 2026. To be distributed meeting information, please use the link in the team’s Instagram bio: @owu_cheerleading. Tryouts will be hosted on April 21 and 23, with more information being sent out following the informational meeting.

Required materials will be several cheers that the team performs, our fight song routine, jumps, and any tumbling that you may have. The specific components will be sent out and discussed before your tryout date.

The cheer team moves in early in the Fall, hosting a camp to encourage a better relationship amongst team members, a better understanding of the content, and to assess experience levels. This camp is a fun way to get to know those around you, all while participating in fun spirit days.

The cheer team also has lifts in the strength and conditioning weight room throughout the week, ensuring that the team stays in shape and remains at a good strength level to perform new stunts at events.

Please feel free to contact the team via email: cheer@owu.edu with any questions, or private message the Instagram account. The team looks forward to seeing you at tryouts!