The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) is the nation’s largest cheerleading competition for high school teams, drawing top athletes and teams from across the country. Known as a pinnacle event in high school cheerleading, NHSCC has been featured on ESPN for over three decades, bringing elite performances and unforgettable moments to millions of viewers.
February 7-10, 2025 | Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
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In recent years, NHSCC has grown to host over 1,100 teams and 50,000 attendees, offering high-energy competitions across multiple divisions and categories at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. NHSCC provides a stage for high school cheerleaders to showcase stunting, tumbling, crowd-leading, and team spirit in a premier environment.
Event Overview
Date: February 7-10, 2025
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
NHSCC Live Stream: Link
Live Broadcast: Airing on ESPN beginning Spring 2025
Divisions, Rules, and Scoring
In 2025, divisions are updated for high school teams based on enrollment figures, with new subdivisions in Varsity Coed:
- High School Divisions:
- Division I: Schools with 1,400+ students
- Division II: Schools with 1-1,399 students
- Coed Divisions: Varsity Coed is split into Small and Large categories based on the number of male athletes on the mat. Both Coed divisions are also separated by DI and DII enrollment.
- Non-Building and Non-Tumbling Divisions: Junior High, Junior Varsity Coed, Junior High Non-Tumbling, and Recreational divisions are not split by DI/DII enrollment.
For full details on each division, team member requirements, and scoring, refer to the NHSCC Division Guide.
Block Schedule
A tentative block schedule provides a day-by-day outline of the competition times and venues:
- Friday, February 7, 2025: Prelims and qualifying rounds across various divisions.
- Saturday, February 8, 2025: Semi-finals for multiple divisions, including Game Day performances.
- Sunday, February 9, 2025: Finals for most divisions, including Game Day Live events and concluding performances.
- Monday, February 10, 2025: Last rounds and any special competition categories, such as the World School Cheerleading Championships (WSCC).
For exact times and venue assignments, consult the Full Block Schedule PDF (Sample) closer to the event date.
How to Qualify
To compete at NHSCC, teams must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Attendance at a Varsity Spirit Camp: At least 75% of a team’s roster must attend a Varsity Spirit camp and complete the Squad Credentialing program.
- Qualification via UCA Regional Events: Teams earn bids to NHSCC through performances at 2024 UCA regional events. Scoring at least 90 guarantees a bid, while scores below 90 may still qualify based on division depth, deductions, and raw scores.
Past Results
Teams and coaches can access historical performance data and analyze trends through past results, available on the UCA website:
- View Past NHSCC Results for a comprehensive breakdown of previous years’ top-performing teams, scoring trends, and winning divisions.
Future Dates
- 2026 NHSCC: February 6-8, 2026
- 2027 NHSCC: February 5-7, 2027
- 2028 NHSCC: February 4-6, 2028
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