Spirit Squads
Go TIGERS! The University of Memphis Spirit Squads welcomes you to the website for the pom pon and cheerleader squads as well as our one and only mascot - Pouncer.
Tiger Game Day
Some of the most recognizable groups on game day are the Tiger Spirit Squads who are charged with creating excitement for the fans. The pride that these groups show each game shines through from the start of the contest to the final seconds of the game clock.
The University of Memphis fields competitive cheer squads in the Coed and All-Girl Divisions as well as a competitive Dance Team. The Coed squad has ranked in the top four at the UCA National Collegiate Championships for the past three years. Our All-Girl squad, formed in 2002, recently captured the 2008 National Championship to add to their 2004 title. The squad was runner-up in 2003 and 2005, placed fourth in 2007, and third in 2006. One of the most talented dance teams in the nation, the Memphis pom squad has amassed 12 National Titles over the years, including its most recent title, which was the 2008 National Dance Team Hip-Hop Championship. (National Titles - 1986-94, 2000, 2007, & 2008)
Also part of the cheerleading squad, Pouncer can be seen energizing the crowds from the playing field/court and through the stands. Game day would not be complete without spotting Pouncer heckling the opponent's mascot, or mugging for photos with the youngest Tiger fans.
Though the presence of the various spirit groups on campus may not determine whether the Tigers win or lose a game, they are all uniquely important in creating a fan-friendly atmosphere and in representing their University and their Tigers.
Appearance Request
Would you like the Tiger cheerleaders, pom squad or Pouncer to make an appearance at your school, office, community service function or private party? Requests should be made at least four weeks prior to the event. Please fill out the form below and fax it to Frankie Conklin, UM Spirit Squads Director at 901-624-9797 or email it to fconklin@memphiselite.com in order for your request to be considered. There will be fees imposed in making the appearance, and Frankie Conklin will discuss the fee once the request has been received and approved.
