Leicester Panthers is one of the largest and most successful clubs on campus, with over 100 members and numerous Grand and National Champion Titles. We have 10 teams which include Hip Hop, Pom, Lyrical, Stunt, Full Routine and a Development Team. We pride ourselves in offering 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 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 also 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 is being rebranded this season and will be performing at BUCS games, university events and varsity! Additionally, at the end of the year we host our annual Showcase where we perform our 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, Summer Tour, Cheer Awards and MORE!
- £80 for athletes on one team* (includes a season t-shirt and competition fees)
- £90 for athletes on more than one team* (includes a season t-shirt and competition fees)
- £15 for social members
*(plus the compulsory Team Leicester membership fee shown below)
Members are also required to purchase a uniform, competition bow, and cheer shoes (range in price but the club will recommend options).
Ruby - Level 2 Full Routine
Emerald - Level 1 Full Routine
Topaz - Gameday and Performance Team
Sapphire - Development Team
Jet - Level 3 Stunt
Ammolite - Level 2 Stunt
Opal - Level 1 Stunt
Crystal - Pom Team
Onyx - Hip-Hop Team
Pearl - Lyrical Team
2025/26 - Emerald became Varsity Champions
2025/26 - Ruby awarded the Innovative Choreography Award
2025/26 - Emerald became back-to-back National Champions
2024/25 - Emerald became Varsity Champions
2024/25 - Onyx became National Champions
2024/25 - Emerald became National Champions
2024/25 - Opal became National Champions
2022/23 - Ruby became National Champions
2022/23 - Obsidian became National Champions
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 & Ruby all became Division Champions
2020/21 - Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience
2020/21 - Sports Club of the Year
(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)
Committee:
President - Jasmine Birch
Vice President - Erin McSharry
Treasurer - Kaaliyah Browne
Events Coordinator - Michelle Agyemang
Publicity Coordinator - Eva Narewska
Socials Coordinator - Kiera Latham and Salma Azid
Fundraising Coordinator - Alanna Lemming
Coaches:
Ruby - Megan Shea
Emerald - Scarlett Martin-Whilby
Topaz - tbc...
Sapphire - Emma Thewlis and Abisola Oyedele
Opal - Abigail Kulimushi
Ammolite - Nifemi Akande
Jet - Megan Shea
Crystal - Georgia Reid
Onyx - Abigail Morrison and Tracey Gichangi
Pearl - Isla McDaid and Annabel Cook
Tumble & Flexibility - Jess Farrow
Please contact our President Jasmine Birch (jb989@student.le.ac.uk) for more information!
