NCA & NDA COLLEGIATE CHEER AND DANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CROWNS CHAMPIONS FOR 2025

By PR Newswire On Apr 18, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and yearbook – is pleased to announce that the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship, produced by the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance, took place on April 10-12 for the 29^th year in Daytona Beach, Florida and crowned new champions for 2025.

Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete beside the ocean at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell in hopes of winning a national title. More than 10,000 participants from over 470 college teams across the country competed for the National Champion title. Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance teams are judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect. One of the most exciting evolutions of the championship has been the continued growth of the College Game Day divisions, which allow cheer and dance teams to compete alongside their school’s band. Since its debut in 2017, this division has become a fan favorite and is a powerful showcase of collegiate pride and school spirit.

“The NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship continues to be a defining moment for collegiate athletes nationwide,” said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. “Every year, thousands of athletes from across the country bring their energy, passion, and school pride to this historic event. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, resilience, and the powerful sense of community that makes this championship so special.”

Select Division Champions Included:

Adv. Large Coed DIA: Texas Tech University

Adv. All-Girl DIA: University of Louisville

Game Day DIA: Brigham Young University

Jazz DIA: Syracuse University

Hip Hop DIA: University of Colorado Boulder

Pom DIA: Iowa State University

Advanced All-Girl DI: University of New Hampshire

Adv. Large Coed DI: Weber State University

Game Day DI: Utah Valley University

Jazz DI: Weber State University

Hip Hop DI: Weber State University

Pom DI: Stephen F Austin State University

Adv. All-Girl DII: Oklahoma Baptist University

Adv. Small Coed DII: Lindenwood University

Game Day DII: Dallas Baptist University

Jazz DII: Davenport University

Hip Hop DII: Valdosta State University

Pom DII: Northwest Missouri State University

Adv. All-Girl DIII: Alma College

Adv. Small Coed DIII: Elmira College

Jazz DIII: Central College

Hip Hop DIII: Elmira College

Pom DIII: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Adv. Large Coed Junior College: Navarro College

Adv. Small Coed Junior College: Trinity Valley Community College

Adv. All Girl Junior College: Blinn College

Jazz Junior College: McLennan Community College

Hip Hop Junior College: Odessa College

Pom Junior College: Blinn College

Mascot: Liberty University

Partner Stunt: Weber State University

Group Stunt: University of West Georgia

Large Coed Grand Champion: Weber State University

Small Coed Grand Champion: Weber State University

All Girl Grand Champion: Oklahoma Baptist University

Hip Hop Grand Champion: Alma College

Jazz Grand Champion: Weber State University

Pom Grand Champion: Iowa State University

For a full list of results, visit Varsity TV or for more information on the NCA & NDA College Nationals, please visit Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit live streamed the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions.

About Varsity Spirit

Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.

About Varsity Brands

With a mission to inspire success and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands partners with schools to elevate the student experience through sports and spirit. The company’s unique but interrelated businesses—BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit—promote youth participation and celebrate accomplishments. Varsity Brands provides customizable offerings to a wide range of institutions, including educational, religious, sports, and corporate organizations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps, and product offerings. To learn more, visit varsitybrands.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Kelly Greene

Varsity Spirit

kgreene@varsity.com