Siena Adds Acrobatics & Tumbling in 2027

Siena University will introduce acrobatics and tumbling as its 22nd NCAA Division I sport, beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. Athletic Director John D'Argenio is spearheading the search for a new coach, with applications already received and interviews planned. The goal is to secure a coach within the next couple of months to facilitate early recruitment for the inaugural season.

Acrobatics and tumbling is a growing sport that involves synchronized skills in various events. Siena's team will compete in the spring, holding home contests at UHY Center. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance student enrollment, which has seen a notable decrease, and to enrich the overall student athletic experience.

The NCAA is scheduled to host its first championship for acrobatics and tumbling in April 2027. Siena aims to offer partial athletic scholarships for this new program, with scholarship amounts to be determined by comparing with peer institutions. The sport's increasing popularity and its emerging status within the NCAA make it an attractive addition for recruitment and national competition.