Insider Info: 2022 USA Spirit Nationals

Posted January 7, 2022

After a year away, teams from all over the country will return to Anaheim, California, to take over the Anaheim Convention Center for the 2022 USA Spirit Nationals.

Cheerleaders, songleaders, pep flag teams, and mascots will take over the Anaheim Convention Center for their chance at a national title. This is a weekend that all Spirit fans don’t want to miss!

Who: Cheerleaders, Songleaders, Pep Flag Teams, & Mascots

When: February 25-27, 2022

Where: Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV

Venue Insider

Home to Disneyland and the USA Spirit Nationals and the USA Collegiate Championships, Anaheim is the place to be for the best in spirit leading.

 It's all taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center starting bright and early Friday, February 25th, as the first team takes the stage.

Click here to view 2022 USA Spirit Nationals Event Information

  If you're in search of a great food spot or need to take a break from the competition, check out these places to eat within walking distance. Need to celebrate your championship win or just looking for a day of fun? Then head over to the Disneyland Resort or Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park!

The Most Spirited Weekend Is Here!

USA Spirit Nationals began in 1984, bringing together competitors from the cheerleading, song/pom, mascot, and pep flag activities. This competition is unique for the variety of teams it brings together, unifying all types of spirit teams under one roof.

One of the must-watch divisions of the weekend is USA’s trademark “Crowdleader® Team” division.

The Crowdleader® Team division focuses on UNITING a school's spirit squad into one high-energy performance! In true “United” Spirit Association fashion, teams have the option of having their whole program on the floor together for a dynamic performance showcasing both Varsity and Junior Varsity, the cheerleaders, song/pom, dance, pep flags as well as mascots and drum majors.

In 2020, Skyridge High School took the coveted title in the Crowdleader® Team division!

WATCH: Skyridge High School

View 2021 USA Virtual Spirit Nationals Results

View 2020 USA Spirit Nationals Results

View 2019 USA Spirit Nationals Results

If you can't make it to Anaheim, you can watch your favorite spirit teams perform at USA Spirit Nationals LIVE right here on Varsity TV!

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2022 USA Spirit Nationals

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