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2025-2026 NDCCA Cheer Competitions

NDCCA is now hosting 3 competitions during 2025-2026 cheer season!

Battle in the Valley | West Fargo Sheyenne, ND | November 15, 2025

Battle in the Badlands | Dickinson, ND - DSU | December 06, 2025

NDCCA State Competition | Bismarck Event Center | January 31, 2026

Welcome to the NDCCA Cheerleading Competition. This competition was started by the NDCCA with the hope of giving North Dakota cheerleaders a place to showcase their abilities and to perform in front of a crowd assembled specifically for them. Cheerleaders give so much of themselves to their school, team, and community that the NDCCA wanted to provide a forum where CHEERLEADERS would be the focus of the attention and appreciated for all the hard work they have done throughout their cheering season.

Part of the NDCCA’s philosophy is to provide support and education for high school cheerleaders. The competition is meant to serve as a “classroom”, where cheerleaders and coaches can watch other teams from North Dakota to grow and learn. The competition has definitely reached its goal and has seen dramatic growth and evolvement since its formation. Congratulations to all the competitors at the competition, for a job well done. NDCCA is excited to watch and learn from your team at this competition. Good luck!

NDCCA Cheer Competition Divisions:

Performance Routine
Time Out Cheer
Game Day
Stunt Group
All Around/Top Sideline Cheerleader
Jump Off

Spectator information:

Ticket Costs for Battle Competitions: $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased online (including online ticket fess) or onsite using either cash or credit card.

Ticket Costs for State Competition: $25 for adults and $17 for students. Tickets may be purchased online (including online ticket fess) or onsite using either cash or credit card.

NO flash photography at any time during competition.

No spectator(s) shall be on the floor during routine, in the practice area or in any team rooms or hallways. Only permitted personnel are allowed in these areas.

Spectators will not be allowed to enter or exit the gym during a performance.

Competition clothing will be available onsite for purchase.

You can find the NDCCA Competition Rules on the Competition Rules webpage.

Check out the past NDCCA Competition Results on the Competition Results webpage.

Competition Registration

BATTLE IN THE VALLEY COMPETITION

Deadline to register for Battle in the Valley Competition is October 31, 2025. Late registrations will be accepted through November 7, 2025, with a $50 late fee. Registrations received November 8, 2025, and after, WILL NOT be accepted.

1. Complete the 2025 NDCCA Battle in the Valley Competition Form

2. You will receive an email with your invoice- you may pay online via credit card or send in a check with the invoice. The invoice may also be forwarded to your school bookkeeper to make the payment. (please allow at least 2 days from submitting your registration to receiving your invoice, as our treasurer will be manually creating invoices.)

3. You will receive an email from our Competition Director stating any important information along with the following:

A. Smart Waiver Link- Please make sure all athletes have the medical waiver submitted

-The Smart Waiver (link will be available 3 weeks prior to the competition)

4. Make sure you are added to the band app for this fall comp!

5. Important Dates:

A. All paperwork is due 1 week prior to competition (November 7, 2025). This includes a Payment or Purchase Order.

B. November 7, 2025, will be the last day to switch divisions (due to injury/eligibility/other issues). Please reach out to StaceyAnn Ziemann ASAP with any changes.

**Please note your team will NOT be able to compete unless payment or purchase order has been received, all medical waivers have been submitted and all music licenses are received.**

BATTLE IN THE BADLANDS COMPETITION

Deadline to register for Battle in the Badlands Competition is November 21, 2025. Late registrations will be accepted through November 28, 2025, with a $50 late fee. Registrations received November 28, 2025, and after, WILL NOT be accepted.

1. Complete the 2025 NDCCA Battle in the Badlands Competition Form

2. You will receive an email with your invoice- you may pay online via credit card or send in a check with the invoice. The invoice may also be forwarded to your school bookkeeper to make the payment. (please allow at least 2 days from submitting your registration to receiving your invoice, as our treasurer will be manually creating invoices.)

3. You will receive an email from our Competition Director stating any important information along with the following:

A. Smart Waiver Link- Please make sure all athletes have the medical waiver submitted

-The Smart Waiver (link will be available 3 weeks prior to the competition)

4. Make sure you are added to the band app for this fall comp!

5. Important Dates:

A. All paperwork is due 1 week prior to competition (November 28, 2025). This includes a Payment or Purchase Order.

B. November 28, 2025, will be the last day to switch divisions (due to injury/eligibility/other issues). Please reach out to StaceyAnn Ziemann ASAP with any changes.

**Please note your team will NOT be able to compete unless payment or purchase order has been received, all medical waivers have been submitted and all music licenses are received.**

NDCCA 2025-2026 STATE COMPETITION

Deadline to register for State Competition is January 16, 2026. Late registrations will be accepted through January 23, 2026, with a $50 late fee. Registrations received January 23, 2026, and after, WILL NOT be accepted.

1. Complete the 2025-2026 NDCCA State Competition Form

2. You will receive an email with your invoice- you may pay online via credit card or send in a check with the invoice. The invoice may also be forwarded to your school bookkeeper to make the payment. (please allow at least 2 days from submitting your registration to receiving your invoice, as our treasurer will be manually creating invoices.)

3. You will receive an email from our Competition Director stating any important information along with the following:

A. Smart Waiver Link- Please make sure all athletes have the medical waiver submitted

-The Smart Waiver (link will be available 3 weeks prior to the competition)

4. Make sure you are added to the band app for state competition information!

5. Important Dates:

A. All paperwork is due 1 week prior to competition January 23, 2026. This includes a Payment or Purchase Order.

B. January 23, 2026, will be the last day to switch divisions (due to injury/eligibility/other issues). Please reach out to StaceyAnn Ziemann ASAP with any changes.

**Please note your team will NOT be able to compete unless payment or purchase order has been received, all medical waivers have been submitted and all music licenses are received.**