Future Dates

March 20th - 22nd, 2026

March 19th - 21st, 2027 OR

April 2nd - 4th, 2027

March 24th - 26th, 2028 OR

March 31st - April 2nd, 2028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEEREXPO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

 

Key Features:

 

  • Two-Day National Championship...all teams perform twice. Note: Novice, Prep, and NEW Dance divisions compete Saturday only.
  • Multiple judging panels with double-check review jugdes. Utilizing Cheer Canada / Cheer Nova Scotia divisions, rules and scoring with score check and challenge process for deductions/legalities
  • On-time scheduling and Full-production set-up with professional lighting, LED screens, sound, spring floor and stadium seating with separate warm-up room
  • SHOPPING! Large vendor area with everything cheer
  • The GOLDEN BUZZER for immediate feedback when a performance hits AND rocks the house with epic heart-pounding energy! Golden Buzzer Pins to commemorate the achievement
  • Awards: ALL competing teams receive banners and athletes receive individual awards. Judges Choice Level champions by session receive team banner and mini banners, Allstar MAXOUT Champions receive 6ft trophy and custom Championship rings, Hit Zero pins and Hit Zero banners for a double Hit Zero, School Grand Champions and Collegiate Grand Champions both receive 6 ft trophy and custom Championship Rings, Coach of the Year, Best Fan in the Stands, MB Thompson Heart and Soul awards (1 per program) and other specialty awards for best choreo, jumps, stunts, tumbling, etc.
  • Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds 2026: Up to 2 Partial Paid (up to 5K USD each) and 4 At Large Bids. For more information and bid declaration visit: http://www.cheerexpo.com/Worlds.htm
  • Varsity Summit Bids: Three (3) At-Large bids to The Summit and Two (2) At-Large bids to The Youth Summit. See Info and Declaration here
  • AIA Qualifing Event Partner: Up to 12 Qualifying Invitations to the AIA Tournament (4 Traditional, 4 Non-Tumbling and 4 Dance)
  • Global Games (Honolulu, Hawaii): 1 Paid Bid of 10,000 CAD and up to 5 Partial Paid Bids of $7,000 CAD each. Bids Available for both Cheer or Dance. See bid details here.
  • Super Bids: Multiple deferrable Paid Bids to any BCA Cheer & Dance competition in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland). Bids cover athlete registration fee for any BCA event. Also awarding 1 Super Bid+  with an additonal $2,500 CAD allocated to the MAXOUT team (non-deferrable). The number of bids available will be determined by division registration. Bids will be awarded to 1st place teams in applicable divisions (divisions offered by BCA) with at least 3 teams in the division. Available for Cheer or Dance. No Opt-in Required. Visit the BCA website here to see divisions offered, event locations, and dates.
  • Athlete gifts, coaches room with snacks, multiple backdrops for team and individual photo ops to capture the perfect memento for your socials
  • Annual MB Thompson Heart & Soul Awards - An opportunity for YOU to honour someone who gives their Heart & Soul to YOUR program!
  • FREE CheerExpo Junior Judges Program for ages 17+ athletes. Is judging your next cheer passion? More info and application here
  • Easy and cost effective hotel blocks set up by Away 2 Play
  • Sanctioned by SSNS and Cheer Nova Scotia. Hosted in partnership with CNS
  • Completely non-biased event. Organizers are not coaches/owners of any competing teams

 

 

  
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CheerExpo is a division of CheerExpo Cheerleading and Dance Events, Inc. Financial Assistance Provided by HRM