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The University of Leicester Panthers are one of the largest and most successful clubs on campus, with over 100 members and numerous Grand and National Champion Titles. We have 7 teams which include Hip Hop, Pom, stunt, full routine and a performance and development team; this means we can offer places to everyone regardless of ability (in fact, most of our members start with no previous cheerleading experience!).
Cheerleading has been growing rapidly in popularity in the UK over the past few years, and as a club we are so excited to be able to offer everyone the chance to fall in love with the sport at University. When you join the Panthers you are joining an inclusive and supportive family; we will support you to grow in all aspects of your life, whether that be academically, personally or as an athlete. We will equip you with transferable skills for after you graduate and beyond, and you will grow in confidence.
Our competitive teams attend national competitions during the year, and our performance team perform at local events and at varsity. We also show our support to our fellow Team Leicester sports clubs by attending their BUCS matches. Finally, at the end of the year we host the annual Showcase where we perform our perfected routines to our friends and families. Our social calendar is very vibrant and we hold a variety of events throughout the year such as: Christmas Dinner, Alumni Ball, Tour, Cheer Awards, Cheer Week and MORE!
Membership Price:
£45 for new members*
£40 for returners*
£15 for social members
* (Plus the TL membership fee)
Members are required to buy the uniform (£120), competition bow (£15) and special cheer trainers (£10-£30 depending on position).
Please find a list of our teams below:
Obsidian – Level 1 Stunt
Ammolite – Level 2 Stunt
Emerald – Large Level 1 Full Routine
Ruby – Large Level 2 Full Routine
Crystal – Pom Team
Onyx – Hip Hop Team
Sapphire - Open Level Performance and Development Full Routine
Club Achievements*:
2021/22 - Onyx became National Champions, making Panthers history
2021/22 - Obsidian became 2x National Champions
2021/22 - Crystal win Grand Champions, the Performance award and are recognised by the judges
2021/22 - Sapphire compete for the first time ever and are crowned Division Champions
2021/22 - Crystal, Onyx, Obsidian, Emerald and Ruby all became Division Champions
2020/21 - Emerald are crowned winners of UKUniCheer jumps competition
2020/21 - Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience
2020/21 - Sports Club of the Year
2019/20 - Emerald & Ruby became 2 x National Champions and Grand Champions
2019/20 - Obsidian became 2 x National Champions
2019/20 - Jet & Ammolite became National Champions
2018/19 - Most Improved Club of the Year
2018/19 - Jet, Ammolite & Obsidian became National and Grand Champions
2017/18 - Ruby became National and Grand Champions
2017/18 - Obsidian became National Champions
2016/17 - Sports Society of the Year
2016/17 - Jet became National Champions
*National Champions = Highest score in your division (e.g: Level 2, Medium/Large, Coed)
Grand Champions = Highest score in the competition (e.g: Level 2)
Our 22/23 committee and coaching team:
Committee:
Club Captain- Katie Irish
Vice Captain- Janea Parker
Treasurer- Phoebe White
Secretary- Emma Kellaghan
Well-being and Inclusion- Anouska Chatrath
Social Secs- Pooja Purushu and Ellen Mackriell
Publicity Sec- Emma Ebbesen
Transport and Fundraising - Meg Rose
Coaches:
Ruby- Alex Chubb
Emerald- Becky Philpot
Stunt- Jasmine James
Sapphire- Faye Sexton
Onyx- Faye Hailes
Crystal- Isabel Thompson
Tumble- Chloe Wilcox
Please contact our Club Captain, Katie Irish, for more information! ki46@student.le.ac.uk
