{"id":2,"date":"2018-10-31T14:24:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T14:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ccd\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-03-20T20:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T20:08:42","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ccd\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: 50% 25%;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ASD05238.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>Champion Cheer &amp; Dance<\/h1>\n<p class=\"h4\">Be a Champion.<br \/>\nLeave your Legacy.<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;brand=CCD&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=ccd-nyrcompetition-25_26&#038;searchRadius=*%20mi' rel='' target='_blank' title='View 25-26 Event Dates'>View 25-26 Event Dates<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='\/ccd\/#events' rel=''  target='_self' title='Events'>Events <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?brand=CCD&#038;utm_source=brand-website&#038;utm_medium=vas-brand&#038;utm_campaign=nyrevents-21-22&#038;utm_term=ccd' title='Search & Register for Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CCD_1-4BackgroundImageCTATop.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competitions<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/ccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CCD_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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Dance is a Legacy within the cheerleading and dance community, being passed down from coach to coach through the teaching of what founder Cathy Buckey originated and established over a quarter of a century ago. The legacy continues to be shared and passed on with each competition.<\/p>\n<p>Cathy Buckey, Founder of Champion Cheer &amp; Dance, started her cheerleading and dance legacy as Champion Cheerleading Camps, Inc. in 1979. After closing the camp chapter in Champions life, Champion Cheer &amp; Dance dove head first into providing the absolute best Championships and Nationals in the industry. CCD provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Best Awards, Medals &amp; Banners!<\/li>\n<li>Professional Judges<\/li>\n<li>Affordable Prices<\/li>\n<li>Seamless Events<\/li>\n<li>A Piece of History<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='wrap-special-events-accordion accordion-current-events margin-bottom-35' id='Events'><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4 class='text-uppercase'>Upcoming Events<\/h4><\/div><div class='special-events-accordion accordion-container' data-post-id='44229' id='special-event-44229'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Champion Cheer and Dance - Grand Nationals - DI\/DII<\/h4><p class='location-date'>Baltimore, MD, 12\/4\/2026 - 12\/6\/2026<\/p><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div 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On January 15, 2027, the best of the best teams in the Senior Level 6 division will take the mat in Indianapolis, Indiana to compete live at The The MAJORS 2027: Here\u2019s The Full Team Reveal List Each week, we want to give you a sneak peek at [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Sep. 21, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9554247' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'><img width=\"1080\" height=\"514\" class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1000x476.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-280x133.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-189x90.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-100x48.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'>Your Registration Guide for the 2026\u20132027 Varsity All Star Season<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026-2027 Competition Season Is Almost Here! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned program director or a first-time registrant, early preparation is the key to securing your spots and enjoying a seamless experience. 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