Cheerleading

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• Training

  Training sessions are run internally by the Club, led by our qualified captains who have completed required cheerleading coaching courses.

  Each team trains twice a week, and for our non-competitive members there are 2 sessions a week, one for pom and one for stunt. We offer a range of sessions which focus on the different aspects of cheerleading; jumps, tumbling, dance and stunting. We rotate between focusing on each of these areas to build a full routine to perform either at Competitions or at University events such as our End of Year Showcase or Rugby Sevens. We also hold a strong focus on fitness and conditioning in our sessions to help our members reach their own individual goals, as well as the collective goals of the team.

  Our development sessions are great for those who do not want to compete, but still want an opportunity to keep fit and make new friends. The development squad has a separate training session, and all members are welcome to join regardless of previous experience. These practices aim to improve everyone’s individual skills in all aspects of cheerleading, whilst simultaneously providing a fun environment to train and grow relationships. The development squad members participate in many of our performances and is thus a great foundation for those who aim to compete in the future.

• Competition

  Each year the Competition team competes at 2-3 competitions, usually 2 English and 1 Scottish. These competitions happen in February and March, and include an overnight stay. The stunt team competes at Level 2 and we often enter Level 3 group stunts.

• Additional Club Information

  The club has previously led classes through Fife Active Schools which introduce local school pupils to cheerleading. Over the last year, the St Andrews Cheerleading club has been very involved in fundraising initiatives, both within the club and through partnering with other clubs to run food drives, support local businesses, and fundraise for assorted charitable causes.

  The club also holds a weekly social as well as hosting other events such as movie nights, coffee trips and joint socials with other clubs in the University.

• How to get involved

  Whether you are new to the sport or experienced cheerleader, already attend the University or if you are thinking about attending, please get in touch to register your interest and find out more about our club.

  The University hosts a Sports Fayre at the beginning of each academic year during Orientation Week, giving prospective players the opportunity to talk to club members and sign up to ‘Give It A Go’ sessions.

  Please email the club to register your interest: [email protected]

  Club Membership

  All matriculated students at the University can join the Cheerleading Club.

  Please visit the Saints Sport website for a full list of club membership options, prices and information on how to purchase your membership.