Spirit Program
About
The UW-Whitewater Spirit Program is comprised of three major components: cheer, dance and Willie Warhawk. All squads in the program typically cheers and performs at home and away contests for football and basketball. The Warlettes are a new majorette dance squad that will perform at all home football and men's and women's basketball games. Details for each squad can be found via the respective tabs below.
Follow the Cheer program on Instagram: uwwcheerandstunt
Follow the Dance program on Instagram: uww_danceteam
Cheerleading has two squads: Purple Coed and White Coed
The Purple Coed Squad cheers at all home and away football and men's basketball games
The White Coed squad cheers at home football and home/away women's basketball games
Purple Coed Cheerleading Coaches: Baylie Sutton and Rylee Copenharve
White Coed Cheerleading Coach: Payton Lamers and Ally Lange
Interested in trying out for the Cheer Team? Scroll to the "Tryout Information" section for details!
The Dance Team has one squad and performs at all home contests for football along with men's and women's basketball.
Dance Team Coaches: Abby Eckman and Brynn Lehocky
Interested in trying out for the Dance Team? Scroll to the "Tryout Information" section for details!
The Warlettes are a majorette hip hop dance team who will be performing in the stands at Warhawk Football games.
Warlettes Coach: Amiracle Brazil
BrazilAM27@uww.edu
Interested in trying out for the Warlettes? Scroll to the "Tryout Information" section for details!
Willie Warhawk is the official mascot for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Willie enjoys engaging with our fantastic students, faculty and staff on campus, with community members and with fans all over the world. He enjoys listening to the music performed by our outstanding Warhawk Marching Band and other ensembles. His favorite songs include the Warhawk Strut, the Warhawk Fight Song and the UW-Whitewater Alma Mater. His favorite color is purple and he enjoys any blend of purple and white. Willie enjoys saving his money – UW-Whitewater is annually rated as the best value among the Universities of Wisconsin – so he can award it in scholarships to deserving students.
Willie Warhawk is present for all home football and basketball games. Willie also makes appearances at other athletic, campus, and community events.
Interested in becoming Willie? Scroll to the "Applications" section or submit an interest form!
Tryout Information & Practices
Additional Tryout Information available in each individual group tab.
Fall Cheerleading Tryouts:
Sunday, September 7 - Open Gym - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Content Learning
Tuesday, September 9 - 8:30 to 11:00 pm
Thursday, September 11 - 8:30 to 11:00 pm
Final Tryout
Sunday, September 14 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Attending tryouts? Please wear a black shirt, bloack shorts and cheer shoes!
Additional information can be obtained by contacting @uwwcheerandstunt on Instagram
Please contact the cheer coaches if you have any questions.
Spring Tryouts for the Dance Team:
Monday, April 28, 2025: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, April 29, 2025: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
Wednesday, April 30: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
Fall Dance Team Troyouts:
Monday, September 8: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, Spetember 9: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
Wednesday, September 10: 8:30 - 11:00 pm
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun., Sept. 8 | 6 - 9 pm | Williams Center Dance Studio |
| Thurs., Sept. 12 | 8:30 - 11 pm | Williams Center Dance Studio |
Please direct questions or concerns to Coach Amiracle Brazil: BrazilAM27@uww.edu
Applications
Spirit Program Application
Application Linked Here
Please filled out the linked application if you are interested in trying out for either the Cheerleading or Dance Team. Application is due at the time of tryouts.
Coach Application
Application Linked Here
The linked application is for those individuals interested in being the student coach for one of the following squads:
- Cheerleading - Purple Team
- Cheerleading - White Team
- Dance Team
- Spirit Program Coordinator
- Warlettes
Warlettes
Please fill out the Spirit Program Application, linked here or above.
To reserve your tryout spot, please contact Amiracle Brazil at BrazilAM27@uww.edu.
Willie Warhawk Mascot Application
Application Linked Here
What better way to cheer on the Warhawks and engage with our campus and surrounding communities than to be the lovable Willie Warhawk! Suit up on specific game days and for certain on-campus/community engagements to represent UW-Whitewater and help make memories for current, former and future Warhawks!
Rec Sports is also always seeking dedicated students to join our team in other capacities!
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