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Seattle U Spirit

Get loud, get proud and bring the energy to Redhawk sports. If you are musical or like to dance and pump up a crowd, consider helping to rally our teams to victory.

Bring the Energy to Redhawk Sports

Amp up the crowd and show your spirit by joining a bold Redhawk tradition where music and dance meet spirit and sparks campus pride.

Are you musical? Consider joining the Pep Band.

Do you like to dance and cheer on your team? Our Dance and Cheer Squad may be perfect for you.

Do you like to pump up a party? Consider being Seattle U's mascot Rudy Redhawk. 

Show Your School Spirit

Students playing in a band

Join the Pep Band

As a pep band member, you'll be vital in lifting up the crowd and rallying our teams to victory. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking for a fun way to stay connected to your musical roots, the Seattle U Pep Band is your stage to shine. From energizing the crowd at basketball games to bringing the beat to local events, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.

We welcome musicians who play any of the following instruments: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, Sousaphone (or Bass Guitar) and Drum Kit. Seattle University can provide piccolos, mellophones and baritones if you don't have your own.

Cheerleaders with pom poms

Cheer on the Team

Do you like to dance and cheer on the home team? Take part in either our Cheer or Dance team or both. These are Co-ed teams that perform at all men’s and women’s basketball home games, select additional athletic events, campus events and also make local community appearances.

Why join?

  • Be a part of a team
  • Be leaders and ambassadors of Seattle U school spirit
  • Travel to one national cheer and dance competition per year
  • Spring tryouts open to all SU students (including incoming)

Interested in joining? Email [TBD] to learn about auditions and video submissions.

Rudy Redhawk at a game

Entertain the Crowds

Are you a party pumper who loves to entertain? Audition to be our official university mascot Rudy Redhawk. You will perform and appear at select athletics events in conjunction with the cheer and dance teams. You may also make appearances at community events by request.

Interested in being Rudy? Contact Andres Gonzalez, Assistant AD for Marketing & Fan Experience.

More Reasons To Join

Perform Live at Major Events

Perform at Men's and Women's home games at the Redhawk Center and Seattle's iconic Climate Pledge Arena.

Pep Band performing

Rock the Swag. Hit the Road.

Receive official Seattle U swag and travel to the WCC Tournament in Las Vegas: all expenses paid.

Cheerleaders at a game in Las Vegas