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The cheerleading program at The University of Dayton guided by coach Christina Moore is one synonymous with the words integrity and excellence. It also accentuates the striving for and maintaining a high level of performance and image. These characteristics are expected at all times by all UD Flyer cheerleaders. Members of the UD Flyer cheer squad also serve as ambassadors for the university. They help to promote school pride, display school spirit, enhance morale, and encourage school participation at all levels. The cheer preparation, training, pep rallies and game duties can be demanding. Members are expected to not only attend regular scheduled practices and games, but summer camp and all other scheduled activities as well. While the majority of the time is spent developing and learning new skills, a proportionate amount is spent in workshops focused on etiquette, public speaking, proper grooming and personal hygene, and learning about the history of UD to include the Alma Mata, fight song, and who's who within the administration to name a few.
Practice is not to be taken lightly. Members of the squad start their day at 6:00 am and end around 11:00 pm daily during the summer. When classes resume, practice is held at least three days each week both in the mornings and evenings.
UD has two cheer squads and Rudy, the Dayton Flyer mascots. One squad is the Red Squad (Co-Ed) and the other is the Blue Squad (Small Co-Ed/All-Girl). Red Squad cheers for all home football games and Men’s basketball home games and post season tournament play, and the Blue Squad cheers for all home football games and Women’s basketball home games and post season tournament play. Football and basketball are not the only sports who receive the support of the UD cheer squads, UD cheerleaders cheer for volleyball and soccer as well. Members of the UD cheer squad are well rounded and have, or make time for outside interest. Some members have jobs and others are active in sorority and fraternity or other organizations on campus. Community involvement and volunteer services are expected of all members in order to help build their character, broaden their knowledge and instill the importance of giving to others. Regardless of the demand called for by being a member of the squad and other campus involvement, all members of the UD cheer squad must maintain a 2.5 or better cumulative average. UD cheer squad works with and is proud to have one of the most active youth squads among its peers. The Little Flyer cheerleaders are already developing fundamentals and performance skills to prepare them to become future Flyer squad members. The Little Flyers cheer at select home football games and perform at 1 half-time for a Men’s and Women’s basketball game. They may also be asked to participate in parades and other special appearances along side the UD Cheerleaders.
