Saints Cheerleading

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• Training

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

  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 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.

  As well as competitive team, the club also offers options to those who have less interest in competing, 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, for instance BCA University Nationals and Future Cheer. We compete at Level 2 and often enter Level 3 group stunts. Some previous successes include our Level 2 Group stunt achieving the National Champions for the second year running in the 2019-2020 season.

• 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, 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: cheerleading@st-andrews.ac.uk

  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.