Apr 15, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN, April 15, 2025 – Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and yearbook – is pleased to announce that the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship, produced by the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance, took place on April 10-12 for the 29th year in Daytona Beach, Florida and crowned new champions for 2025. Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete beside the ocean at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell in hopes of winning a national title. More than 10,000 participants from over 470 college teams across the country competed for the National Champion title. Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance teams are judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect. One of the most exciting evolutions of the championship has been the continued growth of the College Game Day divisions, which allow cheer and dance teams to compete alongside their school’s band. Since its debut in 2017, this division has become a fan favorite and is a powerful showcase of collegiate pride and school spirit. “The NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship continues to be a defining moment for collegiate athletes nationwide,” said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “Every year, thousands of athletes from across the country bring their energy, passion, and school pride to this historic event. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, resilience, and the powerful sense of community that makes this championship so special.” Select Division Champions Included: Adv. Large Coed DIA: Texas Tech University Adv. All-Girl DIA: University of Louisville Game Day DIA: Brigham Young University Jazz DIA: Syracuse University Hip Hop DIA: University of Colorado Boulder Pom DIA: Iowa State University Advanced All-Girl DI: University of New Hampshire Adv. Large Coed DI: Weber State University Game Day DI: Utah Valley University Jazz DI: Weber State University Hip Hop DI: Weber State University Pom DI: Stephen F Austin State University Adv. All-Girl DII: Oklahoma Baptist University Adv. Small Coed DII: Lindenwood University Game Day DII: Dallas Baptist University Jazz DII: Davenport University Hip Hop DII: Valdosta State University Pom DII: Northwest Missouri State University Adv. All-Girl DIII: Alma College Adv. Small Coed DIII: Elmira College Jazz DIII: Central College Hip Hop DIII: Elmira College Pom DIII: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Adv. Large Coed Junior College: Navarro College Adv. Small Coed Junior College: Trinity Valley Community College Adv. All Girl Junior College: Blinn College Jazz Junior College: McLennan Community College Hip Hop Junior College: Odessa College Pom Junior College: Blinn College Mascot: Liberty University Partner Stunt: Weber State University Group Stunt: University of West Georgia Large Coed Grand Champion: Weber State University Small Coed Grand Champion: Weber State University All Girl Grand Champion: Oklahoma Baptist University Hip Hop Grand Champion: Alma College Jazz Grand Champion: Weber State University Pom Grand Champion: Iowa State University For a full list of results, visit Varsity TV or for more information on the NCA & NDA College Nationals, please visit Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit live streamed the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions.
