Mercyhurst Cheerleading
The Mercyhurst College Cheerleading Team consists of 20 female cheerleaders who went through an extensive tryout. (Males are always welcome). Cheerleading at Mercyhurst includes sidelines, floor cheers, jumps, gymnastics, and stunting at the football and basketball games.
The cheerleaders practice three times a week. One day a week is mandatory gymnastic night at the Erie Gymnastic Center. They also lift twice a week.
Tryouts for football cheerleading take place every April and basketball tryouts are every October. Minimum requirements include basing or flying or free standing liberty. Gymnastics is a plus and a bonus on your scoresheet, but not required.
