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Cheer & Dance Championships will Return to Daytona Beach!

Cheer & Dance Championships will Return to Daytona Beach

By Steve Pawlyk

Published July 3, 2023

Calling all cheerleaders, dance teams, and coaches! It’s time to pack your pom-poms and prepare your routines as Daytona Beach, the World’s Most Famous Beach, will once again host the prestigious National Cheerleaders Association & National Dance Association Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. Thanks to a renewed three-year agreement with the county-run Ocean Center, this major cheer and dance competition is set to continue creating memorable moments against the beautiful backdrop of Daytona Beach.

Since its inaugural year in 1996, this competition has become an end-of-season highlight for cheer and dance teams nationwide. The 2023 edition saw an unprecedented turnout with over 10,000 participants from 450 teams and roughly 20,000 spectators, all contributing to the vibrant, cheer-infused atmosphere of Daytona Beach.

However, the journey to the championship hasn’t always been smooth. With the past year’s tropical storms, Ian and Nicole, event accommodation faced some challenges. Two major hotels were temporarily closed for repairs and renovations, causing room availability to become a pressing issue.

Despite these obstacles, the event organizers and city officials have expressed optimism for the upcoming championships. Bill Boggs, the senior vice president of the National Cheerleaders Association, stated, “We feel good about where we are going into next year and beyond with the availability of rooms that we will need.”

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Cheer and dance teams, coaches, and spectators alike can look forward to the 2024 championship scheduled for April 8-14. Preparations are underway at Daytona Beach and the Ocean Center to welcome you with open arms.

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Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry and Lori Campbell Baker, executive director of the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, have both voiced their excitement for the continued relationship with the cheer and dance championship. It’s not just about the exhilarating performances; it’s also about the positive impact you all bring to the local economy and community.

Bob Davis, president and CEO of the Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County, couldn’t agree more. He praised the championship participants, saying, “It’s a wonderful, well-behaved group that does a great job and they fill the hotels.”

So, cheerleaders, dancers, and coaches, gear up! Your performances, energy, and passion for the sport don’t just electrify the stage but also light up the spirit of the city, its residents, and visitors. Get ready to rock the sands of Daytona Beach with your cheers, flips, and dance moves! See you at the Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship 2024.

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NCA 2023 Results & Recap – Searchable

2023 nca cheer results

By Brianna Lohr

Published April 17, 2023

NCA College Nationals was one for the books; with teams in new divisions such as Weber State dominating Advanced IA, new winners, and the addition of the Grand National Championship Title!!

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NCA has added an additional day of competition to its event! After two days of competing for the top spot all the Advanced Winners compete an additional day, Saturday, to secure the Grand National Championship Title; Advanced All Girl. Advanced Small Coed, and Advanced Large Coed.

University of New Hampshire not only won one championship in Intermediate All Girl Division IA, but TWO in Advanced All Girl Division l  and the GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Advanced All Girl. Both routines were packed with difficulty and showed impeccable technique throughout their routines!

We also saw the long awaited return of Hawaii Pacific University to Daytona who happened to win the Advanced Small Coed II division. This is HPU’s eighth NCA National Championship Title.

NC State Cheerleading is back on top in the Advanced Small Coed Division IA. Their elite stunt section was impressive and loaded with difficulty and creativity. With their stellar routine, they ended NCA College Nationals with a 96.4885

The countdown is on for NCA College Nationals 2024. We cannot wait to see the teams and programs outdo themselves next year!

2023 NCA College Nationals Results

wdt_ID Division School
1 Game Day Open Navarro College
2 East Texas Baptist
3 North Carolina Wesleyan College
4 Game Day Division II Tarleton State University
5 Lenoir-Rhyne University
6 Gannon University
7 Game Day Division IA Utah Valley University
8 University of Michigan
9 Bryant University
10 Intermediate Small Coed Division II Lindenwood University
11 University of Arkansas Fort Smith
12 Grand Valley State University
13 Intermediate All Girl Division II Dallas Baptist University
14 Davenport University
15 Lindenwood University
16 Intermediate Small Coed NAIA Roosevelt University
17 Aquinas College
18 St. Thomas University
19 Intermediate Small Coed Junior College Dodge City Community College
20 Connors State College
21 Neosho County Community College
22 Intermediate Small Coed Division III Bridgewater State University
23 New York University
24 University of Texas at Dallas
25 Intermediate Small Coed Division I Kennesaw State University Athletics Association
26 College of Charleston
27 Southern University
28 Intermediate All Girl Division I University of New Hampshire
29 North Carolina A&T State University
30 Florida A&M University
31 Intermediate All Girl Division IA Texas A&M Cheer Squad
32 NC State All Girl Competitive Team
33 Florida St Univ Garnet Girls
34 Intermediate Small Coed Division IA Florida Atlantic University
35 Southern Methodist University
36 University of North Texas
37 Intermediate All Girl Division III Salisbury University
38 University of Massachusetts-Boston
39 Piedmont College
40 Intermediate All Girl NAIA Southwestern Christian University
41 Texas Wesleyan University
42 Spring Arbor University
43 Intermediate Large Coed Division IA University of Missouri - Columbia
44 East Carolina University
45 University of Michigan
46 Intermediate Large Coed Open Tyler Junior College
47 Pratt Community College
48 Riverside City College
49 Intermediate All Girl Junior College Riverside City College
50 Iowa Central Community College
51 Eastern Florida State College
52 Advanced All-Girl Division III Alma College
53 Brenau University
54 SUNY Cortland
55 Advanced Large Coed NAIA Westcliff University
56 Southwestern Christian University
57 Advanced Large Coed Junior College Navarro College
58 Trinity Valley Community College
59 Iowa Central Community College
60 Advanced Large Coed Division II Lindenwood University
61 Columbus State University
62 Advanced All-Girl Division II Davenport University
63 Oklahoma Baptist University
64 Southern New Hampshire University
65 Advanced Large Coed Division IA Weber State University
66 University of Louisville
67 Texas Tech University
68 Advanced All-Girl Division I University of New Hampshire
69 Utah Valley University
70 Kennesaw St Univ Athletic Assoc
71 Advanced All-Girl Division IA University of Louisville
72 Oklahoma State University
73 Clemson University
74 Advanced Small Coed NAIA Missouri Baptist University
75 Ottawa University Arizona
76 Ottawa University
77 Advanced Small Coed Division II Hawaii Pacific University
78 Limestone University
79 Shorter University
80 Advanced Small Coed Division I Sam Houston State University
81 Weber State University
82 Stephen F Austin State University
83 Advanced Small Coed Division IA North Carolina State University
84 University of Louisville
85 Arkansas State University
86 Advanced Small Coed Division III Montclair State University
87 Elmira College
88 Nichols College
89 Advanced Small Coed Junior College Trinity Valley Community College
90 Blinn College
91 Dodge City Community College
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2023 NCA College Nationals Results

wdt_ID Division School
1 Game Day Open Navarro College
2 East Texas Baptist
3 North Carolina Wesleyan College
4 Game Day Division II Tarleton State University
5 Lenoir-Rhyne University
6 Gannon University
7 Game Day Division IA Utah Valley University
8 University of Michigan
9 Bryant University
10 Intermediate Small Coed Division II Lindenwood University
11 University of Arkansas Fort Smith
12 Grand Valley State University
13 Intermediate All Girl Division II Dallas Baptist University
14 Davenport University
15 Lindenwood University
16 Intermediate Small Coed NAIA Roosevelt University
17 Aquinas College
18 St. Thomas University
19 Intermediate Small Coed Junior College Dodge City Community College
20 Connors State College
21 Neosho County Community College
22 Intermediate Small Coed Division III Bridgewater State University
23 New York University
24 University of Texas at Dallas
25 Intermediate Small Coed Division I Kennesaw State University Athletics Association
26 College of Charleston
27 Southern University
28 Intermediate All Girl Division I University of New Hampshire
29 North Carolina A&T State University
30 Florida A&M University
31 Intermediate All Girl Division IA Texas A&M Cheer Squad
32 NC State All Girl Competitive Team
33 Florida St Univ Garnet Girls
34 Intermediate Small Coed Division IA Florida Atlantic University
35 Southern Methodist University
36 University of North Texas
37 Intermediate All Girl Division III Salisbury University
38 University of Massachusetts-Boston
39 Piedmont College
40 Intermediate All Girl NAIA Southwestern Christian University
41 Texas Wesleyan University
42 Spring Arbor University
43 Intermediate Large Coed Division IA University of Missouri - Columbia
44 East Carolina University
45 University of Michigan
46 Intermediate Large Coed Open Tyler Junior College
47 Pratt Community College
48 Riverside City College
49 Intermediate All Girl Junior College Riverside City College
50 Iowa Central Community College
51 Eastern Florida State College
52 Advanced All-Girl Division III Alma College
53 Brenau University
54 SUNY Cortland
55 Advanced Large Coed NAIA Westcliff University
56 Southwestern Christian University
57 Advanced Large Coed Junior College Navarro College
58 Trinity Valley Community College
59 Iowa Central Community College
60 Advanced Large Coed Division II Lindenwood University
61 Columbus State University
62 Advanced All-Girl Division II Davenport University
63 Oklahoma Baptist University
64 Southern New Hampshire University
65 Advanced Large Coed Division IA Weber State University
66 University of Louisville
67 Texas Tech University
68 Advanced All-Girl Division I University of New Hampshire
69 Utah Valley University
70 Kennesaw St Univ Athletic Assoc
71 Advanced All-Girl Division IA University of Louisville
72 Oklahoma State University
73 Clemson University
74 Advanced Small Coed NAIA Missouri Baptist University
75 Ottawa University Arizona
76 Ottawa University
77 Advanced Small Coed Division II Hawaii Pacific University
78 Limestone University
79 Shorter University
80 Advanced Small Coed Division I Sam Houston State University
81 Weber State University
82 Stephen F Austin State University
83 Advanced Small Coed Division IA North Carolina State University
84 University of Louisville
85 Arkansas State University
86 Advanced Small Coed Division III Montclair State University
87 Elmira College
88 Nichols College
89 Advanced Small Coed Junior College Trinity Valley Community College
90 Blinn College
91 Dodge City Community College
Division School

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Home Quarantine Workouts by Jess Forte of Cheer Intensity (with videos)

Home Quarantine Workouts for Cheerleading

By Jess Forte

Published March 20, 2020

This is our world...

I often liken the anticipation, the adrenaline we experience to climbing that first major drop of the highest roller coaster in the amusement park. It’s “Scary” in a sense, but also exhilarating!  This sense of “fear” has ironically preceded almost anything and everything great in my life. Or is it not irony? 


One of my Level 5 athletes was walking to perform in A Hall at NCA Nationals a few weeks ago and asked me “why do I keep doing this, even though I feel like I am about to vomit? But I continue to want to cheer, to put myself back on that stage?”

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The butterflies
The jittery hands
The lights blinding
The roar of the crowd
The smell of sweat
The 9 panels
The music starts
A snap, a wink, a smile
Let’s go
The point stunt
The last pass
Your coaches’ eyes scream “you’ve got this!”
The final structure
The last pose
The embraces
The tears

I recently read a book entitled “Fearvana” by Akshay Nanavati. He firmly believes that fear is an essential element to unlocking our potential, our success, and our passion. That finding and enduring a worthy struggle can open doors that we didn’t know existed and allow us the ultimate amount of  bliss and fulfillment. So basically, All-Star Cheerleaders are onto something! Akshay defines fearvana as “the bliss that results from engaging our fears to pursue our own worthy struggle.” We experience our own version of “Fearvana” when we stand in the corner to throw a new pass, or when we set for our routine at Nationals. 



Home Quarantine Workouts by Jess Forte of Cheer Intensity why keep doing this

So now on May 20, 2020 we find ourselves in a very odd situation. Our season, as we had envisioned it, was stripped from us by the Coronavirus. And there are so many unknowns. As an adult, I am having to draw on all I have known in my life to come to a logical conclusion that “this too shall pass;” that difficult situations come upon us and we are equipped as humans to work through them and overcome obstacles. Our athletes may not have this frame of reference. For them, their world is potentially about to be turned upside down. What I want to tell them is that you are right where you are supposed to be. If that is in a state of FEAR, that’s ok. 

Because fear keeps us on our toes; it elicits a heightened sense of reality that allows us to be our best selves. And who is better equipped to handle this fear than an all-star cheerleader? You all face it head on every day! And not only that, but you thrive on it! You hit that stunt, you land that pass, and you rock that dance – butterflies and all! So you have the tools to handle this, too. 

SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Every athlete is being dealt the same hand right now. But it is your choice how you decide to handle it. If you are forced to be home for an undetermined amount of time, what is going to propel you from the state of fear, disappointment, or anger into a state of being that is productive for your goals in the sport! Here is a suggested to do list:

  1. Write down 3 of your goals every morning. The same 3!

  2. Write down actions you can take NOW to take a step towards those goals (conditioning, studying technique, reading motivational books, contacting college coaches if you are an upperclassman, applying for scholarships at your dream school, e-mailing you gym owner to ask for internship hours, or your coach to help set a plan to achieve your goals when the gym opens back up.)

  3. Schedule those actions for each day. For example:

  • 9:00 am – wake up and get ready
  • 9:30 am – eat a breakfast high in protein and fats! (Think eggs, sausage, bacon)
  • 10:00 am – journal goals and current emotions (this will be cool to look back on)
  • 10:30 am – school work
  • 12:30 pm – lunch high in nutrients (think salads, fruits, veggies)
  • 1:30 pm – Conditioning workout (example below)
  • 2:30 pm – more school work
  • 3:30 pm – watch tumbling technique videos, read a motivational book, or work towards goals
  • 4:30 pm – flexibility regimen
  • 5:30 pm – Dinner high in protein and carbs (think pasta, steak, potatoes, meat)
  • 6:30 pm – Relax and connect with teammates, coaches, etc.
    Get at least 8 hours of sleep!



Adam Forte's Conditioning Workout

1. WARM UP

30 seconds each exercise X 3

  • Jog in place
  • High Knees
  • Butt Kicks
  • Mummys
  • Heisman

2. JOINT ROTATIONS

Upper Body 

    1. Finger wiggle and squeeze
    2. Motorcycles
    3. Wrist circles (both ways)
    4. Arms behind head
    5. Arms across body
    6. Hold hands behind back and pull up
    7. Look up, down
    8. Tilt head to both sides
    9. Shoulder rolls
    10. Arm circles forward and back
    11. Small arm circles forward and back
    12. Arms up tilt both ways
    13. Hips washing machine
    14. Hips figure 8
    15. Leg swings forward/back 5x each
    16. Cross leg swings (knee to front)
    17. Pony (alternating knees)
    18. Ankle circles (both ways)
    19. Sit on shins and rock back and forth
    20. Sit on heels and arms behind head turn (to both sides) and tilt 3x
    21. Hands and knees one arm behind head elbow up/elbow down 5x

Wrists 

    1. On hands and knees circle around
    2. Fingers facing you
    3. Side to side
    4. Cross hands (both ways)
    5. Back to all fours and do 5 flicks
    6. Palms up

3. JUMP FOCUS

  • 10 Double Marked Jumps
  • 10 Double T Jumps

4. JUMP Conditioning

3 Rounds

  • Fast Kicks – 20
  • Side Hurdler Lifts – 20 Right and Left
  • Hip Rolls – 20 Right and Left
  • Toe Lifts – 20
  • Floor Jumps – 20

5. TUMBLING Conditioning

3 Rounds (you can lower amount on each if you would like)

  • Plank – 1 Min
  • Side Plank – Right and Left 30 Min
  • Superman Hold – 1 min
  • Lunge Hold – 30 Sec*
  • Lever Hold – 30 Sec*
  • Heel Kicks – 30*

*Do one leg then the other

6. Stunt Focus

3 Rounds of 30 seconds each

  • Mountain Shrugs – 20
  • Lib Lifts – 10 Right and Left 10 
  • Full Up Squats – 20
  • Ext Pops – 10

7. Cool down/stretch

 



Adam Forte's Flexibility Workout

1. WARM UP

30 seconds each exercise X 3

  • Jumping Jacks – 30 Seconds
  • High Knees – 30 Seconds
  • Butt kicks – 30 Seconds
  • Mummys – 30 Seconds
  • Sprawls – 10

2. BRIDGES

3 Rounds

  • 3 Count Bridges – 10
  • Bridge Hold – 30 Seconds
  • 1 Leg Bridge Kick Right – 20
  • 1 Leg Bridge Kick Right – 20

3. Split Warm Up

Alternate Right and Left Leg 3x

  • Leg Lift Kicks – 12/10/8
  • Forward Lunge Twist Stretch – 30 Seconds
  • Forward lunge kick – 30/20/10

4. Right and Left Splits

1 Min hold each

  • Sit up – 30 Seconds flex foot and lock back leg
  • Chest Down
  • Head up arms back in should stretch

4. CENTER

1 Min hold each

  • Squat Stretch
  • Frog Stretch
  • Center Split

7. Cool down




College Nationals 2019 Recap

College Nationals 2019 Recap



By Steve Pawlyk

Published April 8, 2019


College nationals, that’s a wrap so it’s time for a recap!

The sun was shining and the stage was set for hundreds of the best collegiate cheer and dance teams to do battle at the beach. Spectators flooded the Ocean Center and filled the Bandshell hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite teams. And like years past, these teams did not disappoint. When the world famous clock tower struck 9am on Thursday morning we knew we were in for one of the most iconic collegiate national competitions to date!

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This year we saw teams continue their incredible wining streak – achieving 6 and even 7 titles in a row, we witnessed teams overcome unprecedented controversy only to stay on top and bring home the coveted NCA banner and we were privy to multiple zero deduction routines that took our breath away. The only downside to this spectacular event is that all these amazing teams weren’t able to take home the mesmerizing NCA trophy.

Trophy And Banner Give Credit To Bruce Bills @bbttu

After competing in Daytona for 5 years and even be crowned a Grand National Champ, I can say there is no better competition on earth. Can’t wait until next year to see who will keep their streak alive, who will overcome and who will shock the world once again! Until then, keep grinding. The work is worth it!






Here are your 2019 NCA Collegiate Champions




Daytona Results





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Dallas NCA All Star Nationals Saturday Performance Order

Dallas Nca All Star Nationals Saturday Performance Order

By Steve Pawlyk

Published February 18, 2019




Dallas NCA All Star Nationals Saturday Performance Order

Saturday, March 2, 2019. 

 

Below are the performance times, practice verify times in searchable format by Hall for Saturday, March 2. Search your team's name or city to find your time :)











NCA All Star Nationals Championship Performance Order for Saturday, March 2, 2019. 

Download the official Performance Order pdf below for team performance schedule and when practice check in times are.





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NCA All Star Nationals – Friday Performance Order

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By Steve Pawlyk

Published February 16, 2019

NCA All Star Nationals Championship Performance Order for Friday, March 1, 2019. 

 

Below are the performance times, practice verify times in searchable format by Hall for Friday, March 1. Search your team's name or city to find your time :)






NCA All Star Nationals Championship Performance Order for Friday, March 1, 2019. 

Download the official Performance Order pdf (28 pages) below.



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E-Hall (Friday)


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College Cheerleading Scholarships Are A Thing!

College Cheerleading Scholarships Are A Thing!

College Cheerleading Scholarships

By Steve Pawlyk

Published August 6, 2018

Picture this: It’s your senior year of high school...

You’ve been cheering for most of your life. You’re not ready to hang up your pom poms. You’re thinking, what’s next? Can I cheer college? Well of course you can, but...college, especially your dream school, can be so expensive.  Then it hits you like a fabulous toe touch! College Cheerleading Scholarships!  But wait...


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Do schools actually offer scholarships for cheer?

of course they do!



All full of excitement like you just received your cheer mix for the current season you run to your computer and google “college cheer scholarships”. You quickly realize that you can’t find a complete list of schools that offer some sort of scholarships. Now you feel defeated like you just dropped your group stunt and your responsible for another full out! But, hey. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered :)

Here is the 2018 list of university and college cheerleading scholarships!




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Keep in mind that scholarships can come in many forms.

Some school may offer money (full rides available), stipens for books & materials, room and board, name brand apparel, free travel and more. If you want to know more about a school's program or what they offer just contact the coach from that school and ask! :)

Not sure who that is?

Contact us and we’ll help to put you in touch!



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