UCLA's cheerleaders are members of an elite group of college students who make up part of the university's spirit squad.
The spirit squad comprises the UCLA cheerleaders, the dance team, and the school's mascot.
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Who are the UCLA cheerleaders?
The University of California in Los Angeles has a Nike-sponsored cheerleading squad.
This group includes both men and women from the university.
They can be found at half court during commercial breaks, timeouts, and halftime of all home and away games that UCLA competes in.
They are required to make time for all of the games and public events, where they serve as public ambassadors for the school.
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What skills are required of UCLA cheerleaders?
UCLA cheerleaders must learn a routine to perform at the auditions.
They must also be able to tumble and complete stunts.
These athletic skills include:
- Standing back tuck
- Standing back handspring
- A standing back handspring series
- Flying or base skills
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While every effort should be made for potential cheerleaders to make it to the auditions in person, video submissions are allowed.
All potential cheerleaders must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and not be on probation with the school.
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What are the benefits of joining the UCLA cheer squad?
The UCLA cheer squad enjoys a bundle of benefits.
These include help in their future fields, including valuable skills like marketing, nutrition, media relations, resume development, public speaking, and more.
They also receive Nike products, including uniforms, shoes, and bags.
Finally, UCLA cheerleaders get to travel to all the away games and get complimentary tickets to the events held at the school's stadiums.
