Registration Timeline

• Tier 1 (Gold Bid): January 20
• Tier 2 (Silver Bid): January 22
• Tier 3 (Bronze Bid – Overnight/Commuter Camp): January 26
• Tier 4 (Bronze Bid – Home Camp): January 28
• Tier 5 (Video Qualifier): January 30

CAMP QUALIFICATION

• Squads may qualify for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship at NCA & NDA Collegiate Resident Camps, Day Camps or
  Elite Home Camps. NCA & NDA will award Bids to Nationals based on the team’s successful completion of specific requirements in the areas of
  participation, conduct, and camp achievements.
• Teams must have a minimum of eight (8) participating team members attending the same NCA & NDA Collegiate Summer Camp to be considered
  for a Bid.

VIDEO QUALIFICATION

• All Qualification Videos (including Cheer and Dance teams, Partner Stunt, All Girl Group Stunt and Mascot) must be RECEIVED no later than
  January 26, 2026. Results of team video entries will be available 2-3 weeks after they are received. Coaches will be notified via email.

Videos will be uploaded to:
https://varsity.tfaforms.net/f/nca_nda_college_nationals_qualification_form

NOTE: Teams may still register for the event prior to receiving their video qualification status.
Results of the Partner Stunt, Group Stunt and Mascot video entries will be posted at nca.varsity.com/college by February 2, 2026, 5:00pm CST.

NOTE: No qualification is needed for the Game Day and Spirit Rally Divisions.

Click HERE for the video qualification requirements on Pages 5-7 in the College Rule Book.

2026 Coming Soon!

2026 Coming Soon!

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

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View past championship coverage – including results, routine videos, and articles!

• 2023 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2022 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2021 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2020 NCA & NDA College Nationals Showcase Coverage
• 2019 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2018 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2017 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage
• 2016 NCA & NDA College Nationals Coverage