Clubs & Societies

Welcome to Cheerleading

Leeds Celtics is one of the most successful university cheer teams in the UK. We have six teams across the society: co-ed and all-girl competitive squads, competitive pom dance squad and two match performance teams - who are all about fun, determination, and sportsmanship.

Leeds Celtics have had over 10 award-winning seasons, gaining and retaining many national and grand national titles. We train weekly, and sessions are run by creative and highly experienced coaches who are also Celtics and University of Leeds Alumni.

Many say that joining Celtics improved their university experience massively, and we welcome all newcomers to the university to have the same amazing experiences: making friends for life while working hard at a sport we all love!!

Meet the teams

Gryphons

What they do: Gryphons is our Level 3 competitive tumbling cheerleading team, which is one of the most successful teams in the country. Level three cheerleading incorporates higher-level stunts, tumbling (including standing flicks, jump-to-flicks, roundoff tucks, roundoff flick tucks, etc.), jumps, and dance.

Who we’re looking for: Experienced cheerleaders and gymnasts looking to transfer to cheerleading.

Training sessions

When? Mondays & Tuesdays

What Time? 9:00– 11:00pm (Mon) 9:30 - 11:00pm (Tues)

Where? White Rose Cheer

Eagles

What they do: Eagles are our highly successful, national, and grand-national-winning Coed level 2 non-tumbling team. Eagles allows those who are new to competitive cheer to experience competitions and learn cheerleading in a fast-paced environment. Level two non-tumble cheerleading incorporates stunts, jumps, and dance.

Who we’re looking for: Cheerleaders, gymnasts and those who have never done cheer but are athletic, dedicated and driven to learn and compete with a successful sports team.

Training sessions

When? Tuesdays & Fridays

What Time? 8:30-10:00pm (Tues) & 8:30-10:30pm (Fri)

Where? White Rose Cheer

Clovers

What they do: Clovers were a new team for the 23/24 season and secured top 2 placement in both the competitions they attended! Clovers are a Level 1 team aimed at those who have previously been a part of our match teams wanting to transition into a competition team or newcomers who are completely new to cheer with a passion to learn. Level 1 consists of stunts, jumps and beginner-level tumbles such as cartwheels and forward/backward walkovers.

Who are we looking for: Ex gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders, or anyone who wants to commit to learning something new. Level 1 involves lots of stretches for flyers in the air, so flexibility is a must if you want this position.

Training sessions

When? Thursdays

What time? 8-10pm

Where? The Edge

Phoenix

What they do: Phoenix is our three-time Grand Champion-winning pom team. Pom is a fast-paced dance style with pom poms that incorporates jumps, kicks, and advanced dance skills such as leaps, pirouettes, and free cartwheels.

Who we’re looking for: Dancers and those who want to be involved in dance-based cheer rather than stunt.

Training sessions

When? Tuesdays and Fridays

What Time? 6:30-8:00pm (Tues) 9 - 11pm (Fri)

Where? Jade Studio – Campus (Tues) White Rose Cheer (Fri)

Lions

What they do: Lions is our Coed non-competitive performance team. They perform at halftime of sports matches for teams such as American Football and Rugby (men's and women's). They also perform at exciting events, including Fight Night and Leeds Rhinos! We have two match teams: Red and Green. Lions allows people the chance to perform outside of a competition setting, learning the basics of stunting and cheerleading.

Who we’re looking for: Anyone who is committed and wants to learn new things or perform at matches.

Training session

When? Tuesdays

What Time? 7-8:30pm or 8:30-10:00pm (depending on team placement)

Where? The Edge

Please note that all Lions members must be available for every match, which are held on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays, or Sundays. Matches are held either every week or every other week, depending on fixtures. Matches are compulsory, just like training.

For more information on our teams, please visit the following pages or send us an email!

Email: leedscelticscheerleaders@gmail.com

Our Instagram: @uniofleedscheer

Our TikTok: @Leedscelticscheerleaders

Our Facebook: Leeds Celtics Cheerleaders

Our YouTube: Leeds Celtics

Contacts:

Message our President or coaches on Facebook for specific questions

President: Imogen Harrison

Head coach: Katie Wood

Gryphons Coaches: Tabytha Shapps & Lauren Hunt

Eagles Coaches: Katie Liddle & Caitlin Barker