Browse Sport Active 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. OUR ETHOS A NATIONWIDE REPUTATION Our Match Team Cheerleaders perform at AU Club fixtures throughout the year, including the annual Varsity event in front of 15,000 spectators. If you’re looking for something with a more competitive edge why not try out for our competition team. We have a nationwide reputation in University Cheerleading for being the team to watch in our division. We have a close partnership with the all-star programme Aviators Cheer (based at Level-Up Academy) who compete at the Cheerleading World Championships in Florida each year. JOIN THE ATHLETIC UNION Everything you need to know What to expect Scholarships How to join 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. Training takes places twice a week at Level Up Academy, 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: Tuesdays: 6pm-8pm – Gym 2 (HC) Thursdays: 6pm-8pm – Gym 2 (HC) The both teams have been awarded the Gold Club Mark TV DID YOU KNOW? We have performed on TV for a professional Basketball Team. 6 DID YOU KNOW? Carnegie Cheerleading are five times National Champions. Gold DID YOU KNOW? Our Match Team currently hold a Gold Club Mark. ATHLETIC UNION KIT Sweatshirt £30 Personalise with your team logo. Leisurewear Full-Zip Hoodie £36 Personalise with your team logo. Leisurewear Women's Full-Zip Hoodie £36 Personalise with your team logo. OUR 'CLEAN SPORT' COMMITMENT All sporting participants have the right to compete in drug-free sport (Clean Sport). Leeds Beckett University adopts the UK Anti-Doping and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact it can have on society. MORE ON OUR COMMITMENT SPORTS TREATMENT CENTRE Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.) Located at The Trackside Pavilion (Upstairs), Headingley Campus Free treatment clinic when you have a sports membership Injury treatment Sports massage SPORTS TREATMENT CENTRE TEAM BECKETT BE PART OF THE WINNING TEAM Whether you're an elite athlete or just looking to get active or have some fun, we have something for everyone. Our Athletic Union has 38 sports clubs, and over 80 teams - regardless of your sports interest, the Athletic Union is here to help you have the best student sport experience during your time at Leeds Beckett. We also have affordable gym memberships available, packed with fitness and other great activities you can get involved with. ATHLETIC UNION MEMBERSHIPS GET IN TOUCH WITH THE CARNEGIE SPORT TEAM 0113 812 3160 Email Us See our Privacy policy. MANAGE ACCEPT ALL +44 113 812 0000 FIND US Accessibility Disclaimer Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Contact Us A member of University Alliance © 2021 Leeds Beckett University