Northumbria University's Cheerleading Club, Northumbria Northstars, have developed a national reputation after sucessfully competing at cheerleading national championships up and down the country. We pride oursevles on being inclusive and offer a hardworking, dedicated and fun envirionment for all our athletes to enjoy. Whether you come from a cheerleading, dance or gymnastics background, cheerleading is a sport which will allow you to develop skills that you love and learn a competitive routine that you are proud of.
On top of getting the oppertunity to compete up and down the country, training alongside your best friends and learning new skills. Northstars also fundraise throughout the year for charities such as Macmillian, YoungMinds UK, and more. You will also be able to enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club, making it an ideal oppertunity to train. You will compete in a sport that you love, whilst allowing you to bond with your team mates outside of training and make new friends.
Cheerleading memberships on offer in 2025/26:
Please note: Students can buy multiple memberships in Cheerleading, depending on how much access they would like.
TRAIN Cheerleading Beginner - £80 per person
Capacity - 40 members
Training time: Thursdays 16:00-18:00 (Sport Central Upper Hall)
TRAIN Cheerleading Level 1 - £80 per person
Capacity - 25 members
Training time: Thursdays 18:00-20:00 (Sport Central Upper Hall)
TRAIN Cheerleading Level 2 - £80 per person
Capacity - 25 members
Training time: Thursdays 20:00-22:00 (Sport Central Upper Hall)
TRAIN Cheerleading Stunt - £80 per person
Capacity - 20 members
Training time: Sundays 17:30-19:30 (Sport Central Upper Hall)
TRAIN Cheerleading Dance Group 1 - HIP HOP - £25 per person
Capacity - 20 members
Training time: Sundays 17:30-18:30 (Sport Central Studio)
TRAIN Cheerleading Dance Group 2 - LYRICAL - £25 per person
Capacity - 16 members
Training time: Sundays 18:30-19:30 (Sport Central Studio)
TRAIN Cheerleading Dance Group 3 - POM - £25 per person
Capacity - 16 members
Training time: Sundays 19:30-20:30 (Sport Central Studio)
TRAIN Cheerleading Dance Group 4 - Jazz - £25 per person
Capacity - 16 members
Training time: Sundays 20:30-21:30 (Sport Central Studio)
2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the taster event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25th September – 5th October 2025. All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October. During BWOS, Cheerleading will have the following Squad Selection Sessions:
Sunday 28th September 17:30-21:30 Sport Central Studio
Sunday 28th September 18:00-20:00 Sport Central Upper Hall
Thursday 2nd October 16:00-22:00 Sport Central Upper Hall
Sunday 5th October 18:00-20:00 Sport Central Upper Hall
Sunday 5th October 17:30-21:30 Sport Central Studio
Students can buy multiple memberships in Cheerleading, depending on how much access they would like.
Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
Club President: Holly Kirkland
Engagement Officers: Joshua Milne Millie Bolam Emma Dickson
The Cheerleading club is supported by Northumbria Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone
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