Team Registration – Now Open
2025 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships – February 20-22 at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island.
Varsity Spirit – UCA/NCA/UDA/NCA will continue to teach and educate coaches and teams regarding skills that are allowed by the NFHS at team camps and events in Nebraska.
Varsity Spirit will continue to assist the Nebraska Coaches Association in the operation of the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships in February.
The Nebraska Coaches Association endorses and encourages coach and team education at Varsity Spirit UCA/NCA/UDA/NDA summer camps and at the Nebraska Coaches Association Multi-Sports Clinic July 23-24 in Lincoln.
There will be no additions or changes to skill restrictions for the 2025 state championships per the Nebraska Coaches Association.
- Tier 2 and Tier 1 remain in place, with Tier 2 being the highest allowable levels in stunts and lifts.
- No in-person training is required moving forward, but head coaches must complete the online NFHS Cheer and Dance Safety Certification Course. (see below)
- This course is $85 and must be completed every four years by all head coaches at Tier 1, Tier 2 or not stunting or lifting at all.
- Tier 2 is the highest possible stunts or lifts allowed at the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships.
- Tier 1 is the highest possible stunts and lifts at NSAA Sub-District, District and State events.
Head coaches should consult with their local school administrators to ensure coaches, parents, athletes, and school officials are all in agreement regarding what restrictions will be followed outside of the Nebraska Coaches Association administered Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships and the Nebraska School Activities Association Sub-District, District and State events.
The Nebraska Coaches Association has no authority to regulate stunts or lifts outside of the annual Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships.
Class A & B Dance – Thursday, February 20
Class C1, C2 & D Dance – Session 1, Friday, February 21
Class C2 & D Cheerleading – Session 2, Friday, February 21
Class A, B Cheerleading & Unified Cheerleading – Session 1, Saturday, February 22
Class C1 Cheerleading – Session 2, Saturday, February 22
Championship information:
- Registration – October 15 to December 13
- 2025 Cheer Handbook
- 2025 Dance Handbook
- NFHS Online Cheer and Dance Safety Course – $85 – good for 4 years (required for all head coaches)
- NFHS Online Coaching Unified Sports – FREE – good for 4 years (required for head coaches of Unified team entries)
- Educational Library of Skills that are Legal for the New Nebraska HS Cheerleading and Dance Team Rules
- Varsity Spirit Music Guidelines to be followed at Nebraska High School Championship
- NCA Cheer & Dance State Championship Weather Policy
- Heartland Events Center Clear Bag Policy (General Public)
- Preferred Performance Seating For Fans & Families to Watch Their Team Up Close & Return to General Admission Seats
2025 Judging Score Sheets:
Cheerleading
- Game Day Score Sheet
- Game Day Time & Safety Sheet
- Game Day Ques
- Non-Tumbling Score Sheet
- Traditional Performance Score Sheet
- Tumbling Score Sheet
- Unified Sideline Score Sheet
- Cheerleading Point Deduction Explanation – All Categories
- Rules Violation Sheets
Dance
PLEASE NOTE: The Liability Release and Waiver Form must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian of each student on your roster.
