DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Varsity Spirit has announced two of its brands, National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship–the largest collegiate cheer and dance event in the world–will call Daytona Beach home for the next three years.
The 2024 competition, which will be the 28th year held in Daytona Beach, is scheduled from April 8-14 at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and the Ocean Center. In 2023, more than 10,000 participants and 450 teams competed with approximately 20,000 spectators in attendance, all record numbers for the annual event that relocated to the city in 1996. Teams utilized 30+ hotels in the area and approximately 18 buses that provided city-wide transportation.
“We are thrilled to announce that Varsity Spirit and the destination have come to an agreement to continue hosting the event at the Ocean Center and the Daytona Beach Bandshell for the next three years—and hopefully well beyond,” says Lori Campbell Baker, executive director for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Daytona Beach provides the perfect backdrop for this world-class championship event that attracts thousands of young student-athletes and spectators from all over the country. This prestigious event brings a positive economic impact to our local economy, and our community is proud to be able to continue serving as host.”
In addition to competing, players, along with their coaching staff and family and friends, can enjoy all that the local area has to offer during their visit.
“Daytona Beach is an iconic backdrop for the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. Year after year, teams from across the country come together to showcase their skills and represent their universities,” says Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit. “It is an honor and a privilege to continue to host the largest college cheerleading and dance event in the world at one of the most recognized venues where we can celebrate student-athletes for the impact they have on America’s colleges and universities.”
The NCA/NDA Collegiate National Championship is open to the public and will be livestreamed on Varsity TV in 2024. For more information about the event, visit varsity.com.
