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Saint Mary's College Athletics Gaels

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ABOUT US
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors and supports three Gael Spirit Groups. The groups are Saint Mary's Spirit Team, Pep Band, Gael Force and our lovable mascot, Gideon. The Spirit Groups spend many dedicated hours perfecting their skills for the love of their College. The Gael Spirit groups are responsible for promoting all spirit related activities at the Saint Mary's College of California. Their main purpose is to promote and uphold the Gael Spirit and Traditions. You can find them at all athletic events such as men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and other Intercollegiate Sports. In addition they act as ambassadors of the College by assisting with alumni functions, fundraising events and other formal occasions promoting Gael spirit.

GAEL FORCE
Gael Force is the oldest student group on campus and serves the student body by upholding spirit and tradition at Saint Mary's. Fans are key to Saint Mary's athletic teams' success because cheering crowds inspire teams to win. And the more noise, the more Gael Pride! The Gael Force is the easiest and best way for students to support Saint Mary's athletics. And, by joining this group, students participate in the largest spirit organization on campus. Beginning in fall of 2025, Gael Force membership will be free to all students enrolled at Saint Mary's College.  

DANCE TEAM & CHEER SQUAD
The Saint Mary's Dance Team consists of women who dance to traditional Saint Mary's fight songs and Sports Band rock songs. During basketball season, the team dances on the sidelines and on the basketball court during time-outs and performs entertaining half-time productions. The Dance Team travels with the basketball teams to the West Coast Conference and NCAA (when applicable) postseason tournaments.  New in the Fall of 2025 will be the SMC Cheer Squad. Present at all basketball home games as well as post season tournaments, the Cheer Squad will be taking the lead on pumping up the crowd in UCU.  Outside of athletic events, the Dance and Cheer Teams perform at various alumni and community events including alumni pre-game parties and local festivals. To indicate interest, click HERE

PEP BAND
The Saint Mary's Pep Band is a volunteer ensemble of musicians that perform at all men's and women's soccer games, volleyball matches, and men's and women's basketball games. The band travels with the basketball teams to the West Coast Conference and NCAA (when applicable) postseason tournaments. Outside of athletic events, the Pep Band performs at various alumni and community events including alumni pre-game parties and local festivals. To indicate interest, click HERE

GIDEON THE GAEL
Gideon the Gael is our lovable mascot. You can find Gideon at all athletic events, university and alumni gatherings creating mischief and bringing joy and smiles to kids and adults alike.
 
CONTACT US (top)

GAEL FORCE
Contact: Email (gaelforce@stmarys-ca.edu)
SPIRIT TEAM
Contact: Email: spiritteam@stmarys-ca.edu
PEP BAND
Pep Band Emai: smcpepband@stmarys-ca.edu