High School Nationals

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.

Championship Information

Required Championship Forms

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 show proof at registration in Orlando:

Must be turned in at registration in Orlando:

Release and Waiver Form (Participants and Coaches)
For the following forms, please print and turn in on site at the time of registration
- Eligibility Roster
  - *Disclaimer: This form will be the only Eligibility Form accepted on-site. We cannot accept any other documentation of Eligibility.
- Game Day Routine Outline
- Team Performance Outline

How To Qualify for 2026 Nationals

All teams attending the 2026 NDA High School National Championship must receive 1) Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) NDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.

1) CAMP QUALIFICATION (Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing & Nationals Bid)

75% of the team competing at NDA Nationals must complete Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing. The best way to get credentialed is at a Varsity Spirit Summer Camp.

Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing and have a chance to earn an NDA Nationals bid by participating in the Home Routine and/or Team Dance Evaluation (taught at camp) at a 2025 NDA Summer Camp. Click here to start your journey to nationals at an NDA Camp or contact your State Director to set up a Home Camp.

NOTE: Only 2+ day NDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for NDA Nationals.

Attending an NDA Summer Camp allows you to receive special benefits at the NDA National Championship! These include:

GOLD TIER
NDA Overnight, Day & PYP Camp Customers

Registration Priority
Hotel Priority
Practice Time Priority

SILVER TIER
NDA Home Camp Customers (2+ day)

Registration opens after Gold Tier
Hotel Priority
Practice Time Priority

BRONZE TIER
NDA Regional Championship (Virtual or In-Person)

Registration opens after Silver Tier
Practice Time if space warrants

*NOTE: Each team will need to complete the steps above to earn qualification tier status. Clarification: JV and Varsity teams are considered two separate teams.

2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing ONLY)

To learn more about this program, please contact your State Director.

3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OR CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nationals Bid ONLY)

Teams may qualify for the 2026 NDA National Championship at an NDA Championship by January 24, 2025, by placing in the top three in their division or scoring a 70 or above. Note: No prior qualification is required to compete in NDA Classic and Regional Championships. Click here to learn more about NDA Competitions!

Teams that wish to receive a bid at an NDA Regional/Championship must also complete the Varsity Spirit/NFHS Credentialing program.

USA Cheer and Dance Coach Membership Requirements

USA Cheer has developed a comprehensive Membership Program, which includes a background check, athlete protection training, acknowledgement of concussion training with return to participation guidance, a member code of conduct, and safety training courses on risk management and safety rules.

USA Cheer membership- All Coaches, Choreographers, and others who wish to access the warmup, backstage and coach’s areas will need to present their USA Cheer Membership card and photo ID at registration to receive a lanyard. AT LEAST ONE coach should have a “coach’s” membership, and all others can have a “professional” membership.
Confirm that the coaches who are attending the competition with your team are listed on your registration and invoice. If they are not registered, they will not receive a lanyard or access to the coach’s areas.

NFHS Endorsement

NFHS endorses and supports the NDA High School National Championship! This endorsement is exclusive in the cheerleading and dance team categories and will include actively encouraging states, through reasonable methods, to allow their member schools to participate in the NDA High School National Championship.

Schedules

Purchase Venue Tickets

TICKET SALES BEGIN DECEMBER 20, 2024

Tickets will be General Admission. NDA will offer daily passes or a weekend pass which will be for Friday-Sunday. Each spectator MUST prepurchase ticket via link below. Once on-site they will visit our Admissions Booth to scan & redeem their online tickets in exchange for a wristband. Purchase tickets HERE.

- - https://www.showclix.com/tickets/nda-high-school-national-championship-21nuz7d

TICKET PRICES

- - 1-Day Admission – $34
  - 1-Day Discounted Admission (Military ID, Senior 65+, Child 6-17) – $30
  - Weekend Pass – $84
  - Weekend Discounted Pass – $74
  - Children 5 & under – FREE

Transportation

Transportation is for the hotel package only!

Event Shuttles

Cabana Bay & Dockside to the Hilton Orlando from – provided by NDA through Total Transportation Solutions, Inc. Will run every 20-30 Friday to Sunday. MUST have wristband to board – will receive wristbands when checking in at Registration.

Universal Shuttles

Hilton Orlando to Universal Parks – provided by NDA through Total Transportation Solutions, Inc. CLICK HERE FOR PARK TRANSFER SCHEDULE

*Must schedule via email with information provided in link

Cabana Bay & Dockside to Universal – provided by Hotel/Universal shuttles. Contact hotel for more information

*For any assistance or questions contact Total Transportation Solutions directly: mstephenson@ttsorlando.com – (407) 844-8451

Meal Details

MEAL VOUCHER DETAILS

The $20 Meal Vouchers will be valid at the below locations! Conveniently click each location to view their customized menu.

NEW THIS YEAR! We have a Box Lunch option! Please fill out the linked form & submit to the listed email at least 48 hours prior to the event. YES your Meal Voucher is valid for this box lunch option! CLICK HERE