NDA
National
Championship

All teams attending the 2026 NDA High School National Championship must receive 1) Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) NDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.

1) CAMP QUALIFICATION (Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing & Nationals Bid)

Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing and have a chance to earn an NDA Nationals bid by participating in the Home Routine and/or Team Dance Evaluation (taught at camp) at a 2025 NDA Summer Camp. Click here to start your journey to nationals at an NDA Camp or contact your State Director to set up a Home Camp.

NOTE: Only 2+ day NDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for NDA Nationals. 

Attending an NDA Summer Camp allows you to receive special benefits at the NDA National Championship! These include:

GOLD TIER
NDA Overnight, Day & PYP Camp Customers

• Registration Priority
• Hotel Priority
• Practice Time Priority

SILVER TIER
NDA Home Camp Customers (2+ day)

• Registration opens after Gold Tier
• Hotel Priority
• Practice Time Priority

BRONZE TIER
NDA Regional Championship (Virtual or In-Person)

• Registration opens after Silver Tier
• Practice Time if space warrants

*NOTE: Each team will need to complete the steps above to earn qualification tier status. Clarification: JV and Varsity teams are considered two separate teams.

2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity Sprit/NFHS Squad Credentialing ONLY)

• To learn more about this program, please contact your State Director.

3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OR CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nationals Bid ONLY)

Teams may qualify for the 2026 NDA National Championship at an NDA Championship by January 24, 2026, by placing in the top three in their division or scoring a 70 or above. Note: No prior qualification is required to compete in NDA Classic and Regional Championships. Click here to learn more about NDA Competitions!

Teams that wish to receive a bid at an NDA Regional/Championship must also complete the Varsity Spirit/NFHS Credentialing program.

Coming soon!

Event Photography will be provided by UEP, more information coming soon.

Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event?

• Check out the Varsity Spirit Event Photography Rules & Regulations
• Fill out the Event Media/Photography Pass Form

CLICK HERE for more information on Divisions, Rules and Scoring.

• Click HERE for Registration Questions
• Click HERE for Legality/Scoring Questions
• Click HERE for ALL other questions

Week of 6/30 – Coaches Meeting
Week of 8/18 – Event Updates
Week of 8/25 – Pricing
Week of 9/8 – Tips for Registration