{"id":320798,"date":"2024-01-18T23:24:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/?page_id=320798"},"modified":"2025-09-11T22:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T22:22:15","slug":"high-school-nationals-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 High School Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#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    ' 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\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ASD04365.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/h1>\n<h4><i>\u00a0A part of the National School Spirit Championships\u00a0<\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/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.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/' title='DI Event Information' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/UCA_VGDKO_Hero-330x220.jpg)''><span>DI Event Information<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/' title='DII Event Information' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hxTlZk0E-330x220.jpeg)''><span>DII Event Information<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><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=\"667\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ASD02004.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>National High School Cheerleading Championship, a National School Spirit Championship Event at <em>Walt Disney World Resort<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For more than 40 years, the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship has been the culmination of the season for cheerleaders across the nation. It&#8217;s the most prestigious high school national championship in the country and the perfect opportunity for cheerleading teams to get together and celebrate each other at the Most Magical Place on Earth, the <em>Walt Disney World Resort.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The UCA NHSCC is the only high school cheerleading championship endorsed by the NFHS, reflecting the values we share and the high standards we have developed for our camp curriculum, regional qualifiers and the NHSCC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>2026 NHSCC<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556ef8a6_01268170' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udcc6Mark Your Calendars<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>DII National School Spirit Championships:<\/strong>\u00a0January 30 \u2013 February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200cDI National School Spirit Championships:\u00a0<\/strong>February 6 \u2013 8, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556efbb1_58441633' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6What to Expect at NHSCC in 2026<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>For NEW information about the NHSCC <strong>Game Day Divisions <\/strong>&amp; <strong>Performance Divisions <\/strong>please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/school\/competitions\/rules-scoring\/\">click here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more specific event information, please view the<strong> NSSC DI <\/strong>&amp;<strong> DII <\/strong>pages below<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">DI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">DII<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>History of The National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556f16f6_18579337' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50 The Legacy of NHSCC<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Since 1980, The National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) stands as a cornerstone of cheerleading history and tradition. For decades, it has been the ultimate proving ground where the best teams from across the country gather to showcase their skills, spirit, and dedication. NHSCC\u2019s legacy is built not only on the level of talent it attracts but also on its reputation for shaping the sport itself\u2014setting standards of excellence, innovation, and performance that influence cheer programs nationwide. Generations of athletes, coaches, and fans regard NHSCC as the moment where tradition meets greatness, cementing its place as the crown jewel of high school cheerleading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556f1929_69591895' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6 The Ultimate Stage for Cheer<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>From its electrifying atmosphere to its world-class production, NHSCC provides the kind of stage every cheerleader dreams of performing on. It is broadcast on EPSN post event to a global audience, giving athletes unparalleled exposure and recognition for their hard work. The competition brings together the most elite teams in the nation, ensuring that every performance is met with fierce competition and energy. NHSCC isn\u2019t just a competition\u2014it\u2019s an unforgettable experience that combines passion, and precision, making it the ultimate stage to celebrate the athleticism of cheer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556f1b56_39726082' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc5 Unmatched Opportunities for Preparation and Performance<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>What sets NHSCC apart is the preparation and performance opportunities it provides both before and during the championship. Teams spend months practicing every motion, stunt, and transition to meet the prestigious standards of the event, instilling discipline and teamwork that extend far beyond the mat. Once at NHSCC, athletes perform on a world-class stage with professional-level production, lighting, and judging, creating a once-in-a-lifetime environment that pushes them to their peak. The experience refines their skills, elevates their confidence, and gives them memories that last forever. It\u2019s more than just competition\u2014it\u2019s preparation for excellence in every sense.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights from the 2025 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/SITALb9onyY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>Experience the WHY behind the magic!<\/h4><p>Interested in joining us at #UCAnationals? Get an inside look on what the <em>best weekend of your life<\/em> looks like.<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/' rel='' title='View the NSSC Event Page Here!' target='_self' class='btn btn-full'>View the NSSC Event Page Here!<\/a><\/p>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Divisions, Rules and Scoring<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556f8801_33532471' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50NEW in 2026: Spirit Program Game Day Division<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>The <strong>Spirit Program Game Day Division<\/strong> emphasizes the collaboration and cohesion of your school\u2019s spirit programs, cheer, dance and band, in an exciting new Game Day format that fosters school pride, emphasizes your school\u2019s traditions in an entertaining and crowd effective performance. Teams will showcase <em>The Sights &amp; Sounds<\/em> of their unique game day traditions while emphasizing the unification of their spirit program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fight Song <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The section should reflect your school\u2019s traditional Fight Song that your team performs at games, pep rallies, etc. Teams should incorporate crowd effective elements and choreography that enhances the overall effect.<\/li>\n<li>For teams that do not have an official Fight Song, it is recommended to use a second selection of band chant music. Music guidelines are available at varsity.com\/music. <em>(update for cheer too)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crowd Leading (Sideline or Chant)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This section should showcase any home\/traditional sideline with words that are repetitive, easy to follow along that incite crowd engagement and involvement. The crowd leading portion should be easy for the crowd to follow along and engage.<\/li>\n<li>Examples:\n<ul>\n<li>Defense XX, Defense XX\u2026<\/li>\n<li>L-I-O-N-S, Let\u2019s Go Lions, L-I-O-N-S, Let\u2019s Go Lions<\/li>\n<li>Blue X Gold, Let\u2019s Go Lions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The pep band should provide a cadence that the cheer\/dance team and crowd back home could easily yell along with, eliciting crowd interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeout\/Tradition <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The timeout\/tradition should reflect a similar crowd interactive and entertaining performance that your team performs during halftimes, extended timeouts or pep rallies. This is the best time to showcase spirit program cohesiveness and unison while demonstrating energy, leadership, visual appeal and connection to the crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Divisions <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two of the three groups must combine to compete in the school spirit game day division<\/li>\n<li>Overall minimum of 10 athletes\/performers<\/li>\n<li>Maximum of 90 athletes\/performers allowed to represent the entire spirit program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Any combination of a Spirit Program (Cheer, Dance, Band and Mascot\/s)\n<ul>\n<li>No Matter the combination of athletes on the floor teams will be in the same division and scored on the same score sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once a division exceeds 10+ teams, divisions will split.\n<ul>\n<li>In the Spirit Program Game Day divisions will be split geographically\n<ul>\n<li>Starting with East and West<\/li>\n<li>Then moving into SE, NE, Central, SW, W<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69f46a556f8e57_31455275' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6Championship Divisions, Rules and Scoring<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/school\/competitions\/rules-scoring\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to view 2026 Championship Divisions, Rules and Scoring Information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-tcm-slide'><div class='wrap-tcm-slide-title'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase'>Photo Gallery<\/h4><\/div><div class='tcm-slider slick-slider   middle-arrows-position' id='' data-slides='4' ><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a 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