Who are the UCSD Cheerleaders?
UCSD currently has an all-girl cheerleading squad. We cheer for Men’s Water polo, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball and various other school sports. We also attend many community service events and do a lot of fundraising and charity work.

Do you offer scholarships?
No scholarships are presently offered. Adidas generously sponsors some apparel and footwear associated with cheering at UC San Diego.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for charismatic individuals with a background in cheerleading, dance or gymnastics, and are interested in supporting UCSD Athletics.

Why cheer in college?
Cheerleading in college is a great way to meet new people and make life long friends. You also get access to UCSD sporting events and travel opportunities, customized workouts and nutritional plans with certified trainers, and sponsorships from Adidas.

What is the time commitment?
Mandatory summer practices will begin July 8th and will be every Tuesday and Thursday until we leave for camp. During the school year practices will be 2-3 times a week with the coach, along with strength and conditioning twice a week with training staff. Additional workouts on your own are expected. Games and appearances are 1-3 times a week. We will be competing this year in January and February, therefore, some practices will be held during Christmas break.

Can freshmen tryout?
Yes, incoming freshmen are encouraged to tryout. (Video tryouts are accepted for those out of state)

Can males tryout?
We strongly encourage all athletes to come to the tryouts. Depending on the talent, we may or may not have males on the team for the coming year.

What are the requirements?
Each person trying out is required to demonstrate the following skills:

• Jumps: Toe Touch and jump of your choice
• Gymnastics: Standing back-handspring
• Cheer: Taught at tryouts
• Dance: Taught at tryouts
• Stunts: Extension, liberty, heel stretch, arabesque, full down from all stunts. (If not a flyer, must be able to base or back all stunts listed above)

When will the tryouts be held?
Tryouts will be in the spring every year.
May 16th- Tryout Clinic 10:00AM-5:00PM (RIMAC Arena South)(Please bring application filled out) (Click here to download the PDF)
May 17th--Tryout and Final Cuts 10:00AM-3:00PM (RIMAC Arena South)
May 17th- Uniform Fitting 3:30PM-5:00PM (Uniform deposit of $100 is due at the fitting)(RIMAC Green Room)

Can I tryout by video?
If you live out of the area you may send in a video. Though video tryouts are an option, we encourage you to there in person. Videos must be in no later than April 18th. For more information please contact the cheer coach.

Coaching Staff


Lauren Powers - Head Coach
Lauren is a San Diego native and comes to UCSD from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At Cal Poly, Lauren cheered all four years and coached for two years after graduation. In her six years at Cal Poly, she doubled the size of the squad, set up athletic funding for the team, and took the squad to national competitions for the first time. Lauren hopes to improve spirit and student involvement at UCSD. Going into her second season as head coach at UCSD, Lauren is looking forward to exciting season.

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