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Everything you need to know about the James Madison University Dukes!

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Harrisonburg, VA 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Amanda Hoppert

Coach's Contact Info: 

800 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 


Cell : (540) 476-0189

E-mail: hopperaj@jme.edu

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: jmusports.com

Team Colors: Purple, Gold

Team Mascot: Dukes

Sports Conference: Colonial Athletic Association

Programs Offered: Small Coed Cheer, All Girl Cheer & Mascot

Social Media Handles: 

  • Instagram:@jmucheerleading
  • Twitter: @jmucheerleading

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Yes

Cheer Scholarship Details: All 3rd and 4th years on the team receive a scholarship.

Mascot Scholarship Details: All 3rd and 4th years receive a scholarship.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER:

Clinic & Tryout Dates: Clinics are in the spring. Tryouts are in April each year.

All Girl and Coed Tryout Requirements:

  • Tumbling – Minimum requirements are a standing tuck and running tuck.
  • Stunting – Minimum requirement is a toss extension with a full down or double down and a stunt sequence. 

On Friday all tumbling and toss extensions will be judged. On Saturday, the dance, chant, full down stunt and the optional stunt combo are judged. The team is posted 30 minutes after the final day and will attend a meeting shortly after. 

Program National Championship Titles:

Large Coed Intermediate: 2012; NCA Nationals in Daytona, FL

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