THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA SPIRIT SQUADS
Squad Information
The TU Athletic Department is the sole director and sponsor of the TU Spirit Squads.
The TU Spirit Squad consists of:
- Coed-Cheerleading Team
- Dance Team
- All-Girls Cheerleading Team
- Captain Cane (Mascot)
- Scholarships
- Travel opportunities
- Leadership development opportunities
- Equipment and Clothing
The TU Spirit Squad attends all home football games, women's home basketball games and men's home basketball games, as well as selected out-of-state football games, basketball games, and post-season tournament games. In addition to this, they attend various other athletic and TU related events. The Spirit Squads perform at a variety of events, such as corporate and charity events. Spirit Squad members are cheerleaders, dancers, entertainers, and most importantly, ambassadors for the University!
The TU Spirit Squad trains a minimum of twice weekly. In addition to on-campus training facilities, the TU Spirit Squad also trains at Cheers To You. Fitness training facilities are available on campus at the newly opened Fulton and Susie Collins Fitness Center.
The University of Tulsa Athletic Department supports and directs the spirit squads and Mascot. As student support programs in the athletic department the squads adhere to the role and mission of The University of Tulsa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
The TU Spirit Squad Members are considered part of the Athletic Department family and follow NCAA rules for eligibility to participate in collegiate sports. All members must maintain a 2.0 or above and carry a minimum of (12) credits.
Team Benefits
The University of Tulsa is committed to assist spirit squad members in their academic and personal growth and in achieving their highest potential as individuals. Other significant benefits include:
History of Captain Cane (Mascot)
In the early 1900s, no official mascot existed, but during games a dog would run up and down the sidelines. For a long time, however, there simply was not a mascot.
Then, in 1978, the University decided to allow a commercial art class to work on developing a mascot for TU. What resulted was Huffy the Hurricane. Huffy was 9 feet tall and furry. He began making appearances at Tulsa sporting events, and was accepted by the campus community.
In the mid-90s though, Huffy would be retired. Instead, the mascot was shortened, given athletic shorts, a jersey and a cape. The new mascot was Captain Cane.
2008-09 SPIRIT SQUAD TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the 2008-2009 academic year will be held on the weekend of April 4-6, 2008. The tryout material will be taught on Friday from 4-9 pm in the Mabee Gym and on Saturday from 9-5 pm in the Mabee Gym. Individual tryouts will begin Sunday morning at 9 am and are closed to the public. Please bring a copy of your acceptance letter from the university or a copy of your enrollment for the 2008 fall semester. You will also need to bring a copy of your insurance card; and, if you have recently had a physical, a copy of the form signed by your doctor.
Contact Information
Alecia Siegfried, Head Coach
The University of Tulsa Spirit Squads
600 S. College Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: 918-631-5496
Cell Phone: 918-691-3199
Fax: 918-631-3670
E-mail: aleciasiegfried@cox.net.
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