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Siena adds acrobatics and tumbling as new sport for 2027-28

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Siena adds acrobatics and tumbling as new sport for 2027-28

Summary

Siena University will introduce women's acrobatics and tumbling as a Division I varsity sport beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. The school aims to enhance student enrollment, which fell by over 9% last year. Athletic director John D'Argenio is actively searching for a coach to begin recruiting. The NCAA championships for acrobatics and tumbling are set to take place from April 22 to 25, 2027. Siena joins 54 other institutions sponsoring this sport, with competitions scheduled to be held at UHY Center.

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By the Numbers

•Siena becomes the 54th school to sponsor acrobatics and tumbling.
•The team will compete in six to 12 meets each season.
•Scholarships will be offered; specifics to be determined.
•UHY Center will host home competitions for the new team.
•D'Argenio expects to hire a head coach soon.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Siena athletics to add a new sport in 2027-28

What they're saying

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Acrobatic and tumbling programs typically carry 35 to 45 student-athletes, according to Siena, one of many schools grappling with enrollment issues. Siena's enrollment dropped more than 9% last year.
— Yahoo Sports

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