The University of Oklahoma’s Spirit Program includes Coed Cheer, All-Girl Cheer, Pom, the mascots Boomer and Sooner, RUF/NEKs, and the Sooner Schooner, competing in the SEC (Oklahoma moved from the Big 12 to the SEC in July 2024 — if you’ve seen “Big 12” attached to OU cheer anywhere, that’s outdated).

Official Sources — Start Here

• OU Cheer information page
• OU Spirit Squads FAQ
• 2025-26 Cheer Roster
• Official tryout information PDF
• Contact: Head Cheer Coach Miranda Noel Hubbard (Oucheercoach@ou.edu) or Director of Spirit and Community Engagement Keegan Hubbard (keegan.hubbard@ou.edu)

Note: ousooners.com is a parked/for-sale domain, not an official OU resource — don’t confuse it with soonersports.com.

Key Facts to Know

• Everyone re-tries out every year, including current squad members — there’s no automatic renewal based on prior membership.
• OU runs separate Coed and All-Girl cheer tracks under the same Spirit Program.
• For exact current-cycle GPA thresholds, physical-exam timing, and skill minimums, use the official tryout PDF linked above. These details change from year to year.

Skills to Prepare

General preparation that applies across most Division I programs, useful regardless of exact current-year specifics:

• Tumbling: work toward a clean back handspring and beyond if you’re aiming for advanced positions.
• Jumps: focus on jump height, form, and landing control.
• Stunting: review the flyer technique guide and base technique guide depending on your role.
• Conditioning: build toward tryout readiness with home conditioning workouts and a simple warm-up routine.

Gear

See our cheerleading shoes guide and Nfinity vs. Kaepa comparison if you need to prepare footwear ahead of tryouts.

Related Resources

• Cheerleading for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
• Cheerleading Tryout Tips: How to Stand Out
• Cheerleading Glossary
• SEC Cheer Tryout Guides — see how OU compares to other current SEC programs
• Other guides: Oklahoma State, Baylor, TCU, and University of Texas at Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

What conference is OU cheer in? The SEC — Oklahoma moved from the Big 12 in July 2024.

Do returning squad members automatically keep their spot? No — everyone, including current members, tries out again each year.

Who do I contact about OU cheer tryouts? OU’s Spirit Program page lists Head Cheer Coach Miranda Noel Hubbard (Oucheercoach@ou.edu) and Director of Spirit and Community Engagement Keegan Hubbard (keegan.hubbard@ou.edu).

Where’s the official tryout packet? Here — use it for exact current-cycle GPA, physical, and skill requirements rather than a generic third-party number.

Is OU cheer coed, all-girl, or both? Both — OU runs separate Coed and All-Girl cheer tracks within the same Spirit Program, alongside Pom, mascots, and RUF/NEKs.

Sources: OU Cheer, OU Spirit Squads FAQ, and the official 2025 tryout information PDF. Last checked September 26, 2026.