2026 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships – February 19-21 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 22-23 in Lincoln.
There will be no additions or changes to skill restrictions for the 2026 state championships per the Nebraska Coaches Association. NOTE: The Tumbling Category will no longer be offered in 2026. A new category will be discussed and designed for 2026 implementation at the summer coaches clinic July 22-23.
- 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.
2026 Daily Schedules:
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Class A & B Cheerleading & Unified Cheerleading – Thursday, February 19 (One ticket all day)
Class C1, C2 & D Cheerleading – Session 1, Friday, February 20 (One ticket all day)
Class C2 & D Dance – Session 2, Friday, February 20 (One ticket all day)
Class A, B Dance – Session 1, Saturday, February 21 (One ticket all day)
Class C1 Dance – Session 2, Saturday, February 21 (One ticket all day)
2025 Championship information:
- Online Tickets Sales Now Available via Ticketmaster – All Seats General Admission $12 + fees
- Heartland Events Center Clear Bag Policy (For General Public)
- Official State Championship Apparel Online Store by Custom Sports
- Live Event Streaming, Post Event On Demand & Videos – Presented by Mr. Video
- Event Florist Pre-Event Orders – Presented by Roses for You
- 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 Dance Results – Posted Daily
- Thursday – Class A Pom
- Thursday – Class A High Kick
- Thursday – Class A Jazz
- Thursday – Class A Hip Hop
- Thursday – Class B Pom
- Thursday – Class B High Kick
- Thursday – Class B Jazz
- Thursday – Class B Hip Hop
- Friday – Class C1 Jazz
- Friday – Class C1 High Kick
- Friday – Class C1 Hip Hop
- Friday – Class C1 Pom
- Friday – Class C2 Pom
- Friday – Class C2 Hip Hop
- Friday – Class C2/D Jazz
- Friday – Class C2/D High Kick
- Friday – Class D Hip Hop
- Friday – Class D Pom
2025 Cheer Results – Posted Daily
- Friday – Class C2 Game Day
- Friday – Class C2 Non-Tumbling
- Friday – Class C2 Traditional Performance
- Friday – Class C2/D Tumbling
- Friday – Class D Game Day
- Friday – Class D Non-Tumbling
- Friday – Class D Traditional Performance
- Saturday – Class A Game Day
- Saturday – Class A Traditional Performance
- Saturday – Class A Non-Tumbling
- Saturday – Class A/B/C Tumbling
- Saturday – Class A/B/C Unified Sideline
- Saturday – Class B Game Day
- Saturday – Class B Traditional Performance
- Saturday – Class B Non-Tumbling
- Saturday – Class C1 Game Day
- Saturday – Class C1 Traditional Performance
- Saturday – Class C1 Non-Tumbling
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.
