{"id":324,"date":"2018-09-19T20:32:27","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/?page_id=324"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T11:44:38","slug":"competitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\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.full-width-hero {\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\t                    @media (max-width: 767px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\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  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.full-width-hero {\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\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-full-width-hero 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='' ><div class='full-width-hero wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy  '  data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NCA_HSN_2026_Saturday-544-1440x740.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>NCA School Competitions<\/h1><\/div><div class='wpb_wrapper wpb_wrapper-content'><p>The Work Is Worth It.<\/p>\n<p><strong>View 2026-2027 Dates &amp; Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=' wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;teamType=School&#038;brand=NCA&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=nca-nyrcompetition-24_25' rel='' target='_blank' title='View 26-27 Event Dates'>View 26-27 Event Dates<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#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: center center;\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   blue-fill ' 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\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NCA_HSN_2026_Saturday-544-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1 class=\"text-white\">NCA School<br \/>\nCompetitions<\/h1>\n<p>The Work Is Worth It.<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;teamType=School&#038;brand=NCA&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=nca-nyrcompetition-24_25&#038;searchRadius=*%20mi' rel='' target='_blank' title='SET YOUR SEASON!'>SET YOUR SEASON!<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='#quick-links' rel=''  target='_self' title='Latest News'>Latest News <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?MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;teamType=School&#038;brand=NCA&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=nca-nyrcompetition-23_24&#038;searchRadius=*%20mi' title='Search For Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/background-1-330x220.png)''><span>Search For Competitions<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='https:\/\/varsity.tfaforms.net\/185?tfa_8=website&#038;tfa_11=NCA&#038;tfa_92=1200000' title='Contact my State Director' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/background-1-330x220.png)''><span>Contact my State Director<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-29-1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-29-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-29-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-29-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-left-lg\">NCA Regionals &amp; Classics<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"447\">Compete at one of our Regional or Classic competitions and experience the energy, professionalism, and championship-level production that define NCA events. These events provide the perfect opportunity to showcase your routines, gain valuable feedback, and prepare for the road to Nationals.<\/p>\n<p><p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/regionals\/' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/regionals\/' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Untitled-4-2.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4 class=\"\">NCA High School Nationals<\/h4>\n<p>Teams from across the country will head to Fort Worth to compete on the national stage for the coveted Golden Megaphone trophy. This premier championship brings together the best of the best for an unforgettable weekend of elite performances, school spirit, and national recognition.<\/p>\n<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-9&#8243; el_class=&#8221;margin-top-0&#8243;]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/files.varsity.com\/catalog\/index.html?utm_source=web&#038;utm_medium=ncahomepagesubheader&#038;utm_campaign=dcat&#038;Dcat_Source_ID__c=1200000' style='max-width:920px; max-height:110px' title='' target='_blank ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-920x110.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-1024x122.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-1536x184.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-1000x120.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-280x33.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-220x26.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-100x12.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1.jpg 1840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/00093-LY25_VSS_VSF_FSHN_CatalogWebAds_1840x220_v1-920x110.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-30-1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-30-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-30-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-30-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h4>Required Forms &amp; FAQs<\/h4>\n<p>Access all necessary documents and find out what to expect at competitions<\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-sm margin-0\"><a class=\"btn btn-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/required-forms-faq\/\">learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-md-lg\"><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-ruby\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/school\/competitions\/required-forms-faq\/\">Learn More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720.jpg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/competitonspage_rulesandscoring_1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Rules &amp; 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