University of Central Arkansas

Everything you need to know about the University of Central Arkansas Bears!

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

Conway, AR 

COACHING STAFF

Head Cheerleading Coach: Kortlind Johnson

Coach's Contact Info: 

201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035

Office: (501) 450-3150

Cell : (501) 450-3150

E-mail: spiritsquads@uca.edu 

Head Dance Coach: Morgan Gray

Coach's Contact Info: 

201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035

Office: (479) 857-3451

Cell : (479) 857-3451

E-mail: spiritsquads@uca.edu 

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: ucasports.com 

Team Colors: Purple, Gray

Team Mascot: Bears

Sports Conference: Southland

Programs Offered: Small Coed Cheer, All-Girl Cheer, Dance Team, Mascot.

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @ucabearscheer

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Yes

Cheer Scholarship Details: Cheer scholarships vary and can go up to $4,000.

Dance & Mascot Scholarship Details: Dance and mascot scholarships vary and can go up to 3,000.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

CHEER:

Clinic & Tryout Dates: Clinics are in October. Email spiritsquads@uca.edu for tryout dates.

Tryout Requirements:

• Tumbling – Minimum requirements are a standing tuck and running full.
• Stunting – Must be able to do a double down from two different body positions.

DANCE:

Email spiritsquads@uca.edu for tryouts details. 

MASCOT:

Email spiritsquads@uca.edu for tryouts details. 

Competition Involvement: Coed and All Girl squads compete at the NCA & NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Daytona, FL.

Program National Championship Titles:

Division ll Large Coed: 2000, 2002

Division l Small Coed: 2012, 2013

Division l Large Coed: 2014