Important: Please read through all dropdowns before clicking on  the link to register. When registering, by accepting the “Terms and Conditions” for the event, you are agreeing to adhere to the competition rules. Please see the “Championship Forms” tab to view a copy of the rules.

Registration Information

Required Championship Forms

Championship Forms: All physical forms must be brought to the registration desk in Daytona when you arrive at the championship.

Required physical forms:

  • Digital Waiver – Please read instructions on how to obtain and sign waivers for all registered athletes and coaches.
  • Proof of USA Cheer or Dance Coach Membership
  • Proof of Music Licensing
  • College Eligibility Roster

Please read the below terms and conditions, you will have to agree to these terms during the registration process.  By accepting these terms, you are agreeing to the Competition Rules and Regulations:

NCA & NDA College Nationals Terms and Conditions
NCA & NDA College Event Guidelines
2024-2025 Legality Verification
Varsity Spirit Rules and Regulations
USA Cheer College Safety Rules

USA Cheer and Dance Coach Membership Requirements

Important Reminder: Anyone associated with a team (coach, choreographer, support personnel, etc.) wishing to obtain access to the warmup area, backstage area or coaches box must show proof of USA Cheer Membership at event check in.

  • To complete the USA Cheer Membership please CLICK HERE.

Event Pricing and Package Information

CLICK HERE to view 2025 Championship Pricing Information.

Hotel Information

Tier 1 

Details for Hotel Package Tier 1 Options 

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Tier 2 

Details for Hotel Package Tier 2 Options 

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Tier 3 

Details for Hotel Package Tier 3 Options 

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Tier 4 

Details for Hotel Package Tier 4 Options 

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Premium

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Travel Discounts

CLICK HERE for full list of travel discounts for Varsity Spirit attendees!

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Scoring and Division Information

Bid Information

Camp is a great way to start preparing your team for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. Find out how camp can be your first step towards a championship and benefits for your team.

  • Get the inside scoop on Nationals from NCA & NDA’s College Program Directors
  • Get a complete breakdown of the Bid Process, rule changes and scoring. Learn how to earn a Paid Bid and compete at Nationals and save thousands.
  • No video entry necessary for nationals.
  • Easier to plan your trip and to register early for nationals.
  • More time to prepare and fundraise.
  • Receive a price discount over the video qualifier rate to attend Nationals, Resident packages ONLY. Discount applies only to the number of people attending camp.
    • TIER 1 – Silver and Gold Paid Bid winners in order of registrations and deposits received prior to the video entry deadline.
    • TIER 2 – Bronze Paid Bid winners in order of registrations and deposits received by the video entry deadline date.
    • TIER 3 – Video qualifiers in order of registrations and deposits received.
  • Hotel Priority – NCA & NDA room blocks in Daytona are limited, and teams are placed in hotels by the tiers above. Once hotel rooms are filled, teams are turned over to the housing company to book their own accommodations.
  • Performance Order Placement – Day 1 performance order is sorted first by tier and then by REGISTRATION DATE. Teams with the highest tier and earliest registration go later in their divisions on Day 1.
  • Arrival Day Practice Time Sign Up – There are limited practice spots in the event practice rooms for the arrival day, and the ability to sign up for these times will be done in the tiers above.
  • Priority Check-in and Registration at Nationals.

Bid Distribution Process – COMING SOON 

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIONALS

How to Qualify

(1) CAMP QUALIFICATION
Squads may qualify for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship at NCA & NDA Collegiate Resident Camps, Day Camps or Elite Home Camps. NCA & NDA will award Bids to Nationals based on the team’s successful completion of specific requirements in the areas of participation, conduct, and camp achievements. Teams must have a minimum of eight (8) participating team members attending the same NCA & NDA Collegiate Summer Camp to be considered for a Bid.

(2) VIDEO QUALIFICATION
All Qualification Videos (including Cheer and Dance teams, Partner Stunt, All Girl Group Stunt and Mascot) must be RECEIVED no later than January 24, 2025. You can submit your entries HERE.

  • NCA Team Performance Video Requirements:
    • All skills MUST follow USA Cheer College Cheerleading Safety Rules
    • No Split Screens, freeze frames, or speed altering is allowed
    • All participants must be current eligible members of the school and team they are representing.
    • All footage must be of current academic year.
    • Teams must also follow specific Division requirements as applicable (e.g. Small Coed, Intermediate, All Girl, etc.).
    • There is NO video entry fee for team videos.
  • Cheer Video Format
    • The video entry format for cheer teams submitting videos to qualify for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship will be as follows: each cheer team video must include four (4) separate segments:
      • Stunts
      • Tumbling
      • Basket/Sponge Tosses
      • Pyramids
  • NDA Team Performance Video Requirements:
    • Teams competing in the Team Performance Division must submit one video that includes a 30 second Hip Hop routine, a 30 second Jazz routine, a 30 second Pom routine as well as 30 seconds of technical skills (this may be numerous across the floor patterns or a choreographed piece).
    • Only the technical skills segment may contain numerous edits.
    • Split screens are not allowed.
    • The speed of the performance may not be altered on the video.
    • All team members do not need to be in each segment; however, at least seven (7) members must appear in the pom, jazz, and hip-hop segments of the video.
    • All members on the video must be official, eligible team members at time of filming.
    • Videos submitted must be of current year; footage from previous years is prohibited.
    • Teams that qualify for Team Performance will automatically be qualified for the Jazz, Pom, and/ or Hip-Hop Division.
    • Videos submitted for qualification will not be viewed for legalities.
    • A separate video must be sent for this purpose no later than (2) weeks prior to competition.

    Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop Video Requirements:

    • Teams competing in the Jazz, Pom and/or Hip-Hop Division must submit, on video, a performance routine of any style, one minute and forty-five seconds (1:45) minimum in length (no editing or split screens).
    • The style exhibited on the video is not required to match the division(s) in which the team registers.
    • Teams that qualify with a Jazz, Pom or Hip-Hop video are qualified to compete in those divisions ONLY.
    • Teams that qualify with a Jazz, Pom or Hip-Hop video do NOT automatically qualify for the Team Performance Division.
    • The speed of the routine may not be altered through video editing.
    • The team must be represented by AT LEAST seven (7) members.
    • All members on the video must be official, eligible team members at time of taping.
    • Videos submitted must be of current year; footage from previous years is prohibited.
    • Videos submitted for qualification will not be viewed for legalities.
    • A separate video must be sent for this purpose no later than two (2) weeks prior to competition.

Divisions, Rules and Scoring

Rules & Scoring – CLICK HERE

Partner Stunt, Group Stunt, and Mascot Information

Partner Stunt Information:

The competition is open to all coed and all girl partner stunt groups who are presently registered full-time students and members of their school’s official 2024-2025 College / University cheerleading squad. All entries must follow the eligibility guidelines in the Rules and Regulations.

VIDEO QUALIFICATION
All Qualification Videos (including Cheer and Dance teams, Partner Stunt, All Girl Group Stunt and Mascot) must be RECEIVED no later than January 24, 2025. You can submit your entries HERE.

Partner Stunt
Videos must include a 45 second maximum unedited Routine. Routine must be choreographed to music. One spotter is required. Must adhere to all uniform requirements.
All Girl Group Stunt
Video must include a 45 second maximum unedited Routine. Routine should be choreographed to music. Groups
may have up to four (4) members – all female. Must adhere to all uniform requirements.

Partner Stunt – How to Register

  • Submit a forty-five second, unedited video along with a $25 entry fee per couple/group (this payment must accompany the video in order to have the video judged).
  • Complete and return the registration form and upload your video.
  • All participants representing schools on videos must meet NCA & NDA’s current eligibility requirements, as well as the eligibility requirements of their respective school.
  • Participants must be current members of the same team (not program).
  • Segments may NOT be edited.
  • The speed of the performance may not be altered on the video.
  • The use of a tripod is highly encouraged.
  • Routine must follow USA Cheer College Cheerleading Safety Rules

Mascot Competition

  • Mascots will upload a 90 second maximum unedited skit. Routine must be performed to music. No live props are allowed. Should follow the same format and rules as stated for the actual Competition on page 52 of the rulebook.

Digital Dance Critique

Taking your routine to the next level is easy with NDA’s newest industry-leading cleaning tool!

  • Get a professional’s perspective and feedback
  • NDA will select an expert to provide objective verbal and written feedback
  • Helping your team enhance their technical skills, movement quality, uniformity, spacing, formations, staging and much more!
    • There is no better way to catch mistakes and critique a routine than seeking a fresh perspective – NDA’s Digital Dance Critique does just that!

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