February 22, 2026 | Anaheim, CA
Since 1990, this unique event has celebrated the spirit of recreation/youth and junior high teams in both cheer and song/pom. We’re thrilled to be back in Anaheim, CA for the 2026 USA Jr. National Championship and we look forward to seeing you and your teams there!
All Divisions, including Game Day – Prior qualification through a USA Regional competition or other sanctioned event/process is required in order to attend Jr. Nationals in any division. Bids to Nationals are awarded to teams receiving 80% of total possible points for all recreation (youth) cheer and school-based cheer, group stunt and game day cheer divisions and 75% of total possible points for all song and game day song divisions, regardless of any penalties received.
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
2025 USA Junior Nationals Guidelines
2025 USA Junior Nationals Eligibility Roster– Due in the USA Office on or before December 20, 2024.
2026 Information Coming Soon!
Varsity TV is your destination for the very best in school and all star cheer and dance coverage. Click here to join Varsity TV and watch this event live.
The United Spirit Association is partnered with Team Travel Source – the official hotel partner of USA Jr. Nationals.
Please visit our event housing homepage HERE to book or hold hotel rooms over the USA Nationals Weekend.
Please visit our Divisions, Rules & Scoring page to view competition information.
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