Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Cheerleading
Once more
With Energy
Cheerleading is a fast growing sport in the UK, and Leeds Beckett boasts two clubs for new students to choose from.
Everything you need to know
Competition team
We will encourage you to push yourself to achieve the most you can in the sport and allow you to learn, develop and perfect new skills. Alongside the training and competition element of cheerleading, you will be involved in one of the biggest social sports at the university. This means you can be involved in fun socials, tour and making friendships that will last a lifetime. To Training takes places twice a week at Unity Allstars gym, with a full sprung floor, tumbling tracks and pits.
Match team
Leeds Beckett Match Team Cheerleaders perform at AU club fixtures throughout the year including Varsity in front of 15,000 people. They train twice weekly, getting involved in all sorts of other events socially.
Match Team is all about fun, we are a close-knit group with friendship and inclusivity at our core, welcoming anyone and everyone, with no prior experience needed. Semester one will be dedicated to learning our routine and then performances will begin in semester two.
Training
Training takes place off campus and on campus at the time below:
- Monday: 6pm-8pm – Gym 2 (HC)
- Tuesdays: 6pm-8pm – Gym 2 (HC)
The Cheerleading Competition team has been awarded the Silver Club Mark for 2025/26
The Cheerleading Match team have been awarded the Gold Club Mark for 2025/26
We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.
Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.
Equipment
For both teams, successful athletes will need to purchase their own uniform and there will also be an opportunity to purchase an optional training kit.
Pre-requisites
- Competition Cheerleading:
No previous cheerleading experience is required, however those trialling for places on the competition team will need to perform a short routine which may include tumbling. - Match Cheerleading:
No prior cheerleading experience is required, however new members will be lead through a piece of choreography by our coaches at trials, so a basic dance level is beneficial.
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