SEWARD, Neb. – The Concordia University Cheer & Dance programs have announced their competition schedules for the 2022 season (as released on June 29). Both Bulldog squads will open their new campaigns by hosting Morningside for a dual on Jan. 19, 2022. The slate features six regular season events for both cheer and dance.
Head Coach Mandi Maser will enter her sixth season leading both programs. Concordia made significant strides last season while improving their scores across the board. The Bulldogs placed fourth in the GPAC in both cheer and dance. One of the highlights of the 2021 season came at the Concordia Cheer & Dance Invitational when both teams turned in second place finishes.
After a year hiatus, the Concordia Invitational Tournament returns this winter. The event will be staged in Seward. The cheer & dance portion of CIT will get underway at 9 a.m. CT from Friedrich Arena on Jan. 29. The schedule includes four home dates. The format for Concordia’s annual invite has been changed to a dual setup and will be held Feb. 19. As for championship events, Doane will host the GPAC Championship/Regional Dance Qualifier Feb. 25-26. National qualifying teams will head to Concordia University, Ann Arbor for the national championship on March 11-12.
The Bulldog Cheer & Dance teams can also be seen performing regularly at other sporting events such as basketball, football, volleyball and wrestling contests. The first home football game of the fall is set for Sept. 11.