About Us

We are the UBC Collegiate Premier Level 7 Cheer Team! You can find us at Varsity games rallying T-Bird spirit and at competitions displaying our highest level skills. Our athletes and coaches are proud to represent the UBC Thunderbirds, and work hard to showcase the talent and athleticism it takes to be a cheerleader at the collegiate level.

Scroll down to learn about what we do, and meet our executive team!

What We Do

Stunt

Stunting is a vital component of collegiate cheerleading and one of the elements that makes our sport so unique. It demonstrates athleticism, mental resilience, and teamwork.

Tumble

The incorporation of tumbling in collegiate cheer showcases the talents of individual athletes. It is a powerful mix of flexibility, strength, and endurance.

Cheer

If you attend UBC Football and Basketball games, you will see us showing our T-Bird spirit through leading the crowd through cheers and dances! This is a large distinction between collegiate and all star cheerleading.

Our Executive Team

Gabrielle Chiu
President

Hi I’m Gabby and I’m a Nutritional Science Major! This is my 10th year cheering and my first season with UBC Cheer. After a 3 year retirement I am so excited to be back to the sport I love and work with an amazing group of athletes who are dedicated to demonstrating the T-Bird way. I’m honoured to be apart of such a fabulous program and am looking forward to the new skills, memories and connections this team will be making along the way.

Elise Domingo
Vice President

Hi my name is Elise! I am currently majoring in Psychology. It's my 12th year cheering and my 2nd season with UBC cheer. I'm most looking forward to building camaraderie with my teammates and seeing all our other amazing collegiate cheer friends at competitions. I'm very honoured to be Vice President and am excited to spread the joy of cheerleading within and outside of campus!

Olivia Iafano
Treasurer

Hi I am Olivia! I am a second year student at Sauder hoping to specialize in entrepreneurship. I started cheerleading last year as a member of the UBC game day team after participating in competitive gymnastics throughout high school. This year I am looking forward to learning new skills and bonding with the rest of the team!