UCA/UDA COLLEGE NATIONALS

• Partner Stunt – Registration and Video Entry Due – Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00pm CST
• Mascots – Registration and Video Entry Due – Monday, November 10, 2025, by 5:00pm CST

Spirit Videos are due Monday, December 15th, 2025. 

Highlights of these videos will be shown at the National Championship. All cheer and dance teams competing in the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship will be required to submit a Spirit Video.  This portion of your entry will be due by 5:00pm CST December 15, 2025. The time limit is a minimum of 30 seconds with a maximum of 45 seconds with a minimum of five (5) different examples. You may edit this portion of your entry.

1. The Spirit Video no longer counts for 5 points in the total routine score. Failure to submit a Spirit Video that follows the outlined requirements will result in a ONE-POINT deduction. The deduction will apply to each performance.
2. Film the team so you can see them interacting with the fans. Side angles are also good. Make sure you can see both the cheerleaders/dancers and the audience.
3. Show your team using a variety of material (signs, flags or traditional chants or band cheers/dances) to get the crowd motivated.
4. All video footage must be the current team from the 2025-2026 school year. The video must be recorded video footage- no still shots/pictures.
5. College/University with multiple teams:
   • Teams in different divisions, i.e. Small Coed and All Girl must submit a separate video for each group competing.  The primary focus of the video should be the athletes in each specific division.
   • College/University that has one team competing in different divisions/categories – only one video is required for that team.
   • All Cheer and Dance teams must submit videos separately and must be labeled appropriately.  Exception: Teams competing only in the Spirit Program can submit one combined video including all athletes competing in the Spirit Program division.
6. Completion of the spirit video is based upon the methods and materials being presented by the cheerleaders/dancers. Cheer teams should avoid doing basket tosses and/or elite stunts that are not being used to effectively “lead the crowd”.
7. Do not label each section.  Viewers should be able to differentiate the performance opportunity and does not need to be labeled on the video.
8. Music Guidelines for Spirit Video
   • Only music captured incidentally (i.e., in the background of the video) will be permitted.
   • No music can be edited into the video.
   • All music captured from half-times, games, etc. highlighted in the video will need to follow the music guidelines.

Videos must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV files. Please label the file being uploaded with your College / University name. For questions, please contact College@varsity.com

Upload your Spirit Video: LINK COMING SOON!

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

Required forms:

• Release Waiver
• Proof of Music Licensing – Bring proof to the registration check-in desk.
• Proof of USA Cheer or Dance Coach Membership

Proof for College Eligibility should be uploaded prior to January 6, 2026, but not before December 1, 2025.

• College Eligibility

University World Cup Required Forms:

• UWCC Information Guide
• International Safeguarding
• International Music Guidelines
• International Coach Roster
• International Release Waiver

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:

• • College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship Terms and Conditions
  • UCA/UDA College Competition Rules and Regulations

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.

2026 Event Pricing Information – AVAILABLE NOW!

• CLICK HERE for Event Pricing.
• CLICK HERE for Terms & Conditions.

For those purchasing a hotel travel package, you have the option to upgrade your tickets. Upgrade pricing can be found below!

Walt Disney World requires “Park Reservations” made in advance to attend the theme parks.  We strongly recommend that all friends and family (spectators) register on a separate invoice from the team.

• Anyone included on your invoice will be part of your “ticket order”. Ticket orders will be placed when your invoice is paid in full.
• Once the order is placed, you will receive a ticket confirmation number for each person depending on their package or upgrade.  Ticket confirmations will start going out mid-October 2025.
• Information on how to obtain your park reservations will be sent with your ticket confirmation email.

If changes are made to number of ticket days after ticket confirmations have been distributed, a $25 fee per ticket will be charged.  Each person should have a ticket assigned to their name; it is important that each person receives their assigned ticket confirmation.

Each team will need to designate one person (other than the head coach) to be your Safety Champion. This person will need to be confirmed upon registration, over 18 years of age and willing to participate in additional safety training prior to Championship.

• Each team/squad needs a separate Safety Champion (ex: If you bring a cheer and dance team, you need two different individuals.)

Additional theme park tickets are available for purchase through January 14, 2026. They will not be sold on-site at the event. CLICK HERE to purchase additional theme park tickets. 

We are excited to offer discounted Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets! These are available for family or friends not purchasing one of the hotel travel packages. This theme park ticket includes access to all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks in addition to 5 days of admission to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

• 2 Day: $469 ($603 value)
• 3 Day: $549 ($760 value)
• 4 Day: $699 ($905 value)
• 5 Day: $759 ($972 value)

Event Extras:

• Celebration Party: $60 per person
• Meal Vouchers: $20 per meal voucher

CLICK HERE to begin your event registration.

Event Registration Specialist:

• Cheer/Band Registration Specialist
• Dance Registration Specialist

General Rules and Information
1. The University World Cup Cheerleading Championships (UWCC) is held in conjunction with the
College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships. All U.S. Cheer and Dance teams
must follow all Rules and Regulations and Event Guidelines of the College Championship.
2. All teams attending the College Championship are eligible to compete in the divisions offered.
3. The College Championship will attempt to ensure teams will not have overlapping performance /
warm up with UWCC. However, we cannot guarantee that a performance overlap will not occur
during the final schedule.
4. Teams must be registered participants of the College Cheerleading and Dance Team National
Championships to be eligible.

Schedule of Events

• Friday – College Game Day Semi-Final and select Game Day Final rounds of competitions, visit parks.
  Open rehearsals and international team exhibitions. *Exhibitions based on division
• Saturday – College Semi-Final and select Final rounds of competition, visit parks. International team
  exhibitions. *Exhibitions based on division
• Sunday – College Final rounds of competition along with the University World Cup Cheerleading
  Championships (UWCC) Final competition.

Awards
1. Teams will be awarded placement trophies.
2. Nation’s rankings will be awarded to the top countries competing across all divisions.

Divisions Offered

Cheer Divisions Offered

• Premier All Girl
• Premier Small Coed
• Premier Large Coed
• Elite All Girl
• Elite Small Coed
• Elite Large Coed
• All Girl Game Day
• Small Coed Game Day
• Large Coed Game Day

Dance Divisions Offered 

• Team Pom
• Team Hip Hop
• Team Jazz
• Pom Doubles
• Hip Hop Doubles
• Dance Game Day

Travel Tips – Be prepared for your trip to the magical Walt Disney World Resort: 

• Disney Travel Tips
• Disney Housekeeping Information

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

Mears Connect – CLICK HERE to book.

One-Way (w/ 10% discount)

From Orlando International Airport to Hotel:

Adult (Ages 10 & up) = $16.00

Child (Ages 3 – 9) = $13.00

From Hotel to Orlando International Airport:

Adult From Hotel to OIA = $14.40

Child (Ages 3 – 9) From Hotel to OIA =$11.70

Round-Trip (w/ 10% discount)

Adult = $30.40

Child (Ages 3 – 9) =$24.70

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