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Cheer Events

Cheer Team Recruitment Clinics

Are you interested in joining the LU Cheer Team? Join us at our 2025 Cheer Team Recruitment Clinics! You'll learn what it takes to be an LU Cheerleader, meet the coach, practice with the team, and more. These clinics are open to all high school and college students interested in becoming a cheerleader at the collegiate level.

Participants are welcome to attend one, two, or all three clinics! After registration, you will have the option to select how many clinics you'd like to attend.

Clinics are closed to the public. Parents, families, and spectators will not be allowed in the gym during class.

Clinic 1
Sunday, February 16
3 pm - 5 pm
Check-In Starts at 2:45 pm
Clinic 2
Saturday, March 22
10 am - 12 pm
Check-In Starts at 9:45 am
Clinic 3
Friday, April 25
4 pm - 6 pm
Check-In Starts at 3:45 pm

Attire: Athletic wear, shorts, and cheer or tennis shoes. No loose clothing. Bring your own water bottle.
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center
Registration Fee: $30
Age: High School and College Students

During Recruitment Clinics, cheerleaders will focus on:

  • Stunting
  • Tumbling (based on ability)
  • Tips and techniques for tryouts
  • Ask questions to our coaching staff and current team members during our Q & A portion at the end of the clinic

2025-2026 Cheer Team Tryouts

Dates: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 9 am - 9 pm (may end earlier, depending on number of applicants)
Location: Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, 4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Fee: $40

Tryout Schedule

9:00 am: Group Stunt
10:00 am: Group Tumble/Fight Song
11:00 am: Learn a short cheer
12:30 pm: Lunch Break
1:00 pm: Individual Tryouts
Roster Announcement: The team will be posted by Monday, May 19 at the latest. Athletes are expected to check their emails for the list.
Monday, May 19: Mandatory meeting only for those who have made the team. At this meeting, we’ll sign contracts and get fitted for uniforms.

Try Out Attire for Females

  • Solid Black, White, or Red Sports Bra
  • Solid Black Spandex Shorts
  • Hair Out of Face
  • Bow is optional
  • Cheer Shoes or Athletic Shoes
  • "Gameday" Makeup, Red Lipstick is preferred

Try Out Attire for Males

  • Solid Red, White, or Black T-shirt
  • Solid Black or Red Shorts
  • Cheer Shoes or Athletic Shoes

Contact LU Cheer Team

Megan Thompson
Cheer Coordinator
409-880-8277
Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center
4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77705
Mailing Address
PO Box 10038
Beaumont, TX 77710