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Best STUNT and Cheerleading Coaches Conferences for 2027
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Best STUNT and Cheerleading Coaches Conferences for 2027

Explore the top STUNT and cheerleading coaching conferences for 2027, including professional development, athlete safety, training and education.

NCAA Releases First STUNT Championship Recommendations for Spring 2027
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NCAA Releases First STUNT Championship Recommendations for Spring 2027

The NCAA Women's STUNT Committee has recommended a 12-team, single-elimination championship format for the inaugural NCAA STUNT Championship in Spring 2027.

STUNT Officially Becomes an NCAA Championship Sport
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STUNT Officially Becomes an NCAA Championship Sport

STUNT advanced toward NCAA championship status after Division I approval, with final votes from Divisions II and III expected at the NCAA Convention.

UC Davis Elevates STUNT to NCAA Varsity Status Beginning in 2026–27
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UC Davis Elevates STUNT to NCAA Varsity Status Beginning in 2026–27

UC Davis will elevate STUNT to NCAA varsity status beginning in the 2026–27 academic year, adding another Division I program to the rapidly growing collegiate STUNT landscape.

NCAA Championship Within Reach as STUNT Launches Historic 2026 Season
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NCAA Championship Within Reach as STUNT Launches Historic 2026 Season

The 2026 STUNT season opens with over 600 collegiate games and a decision pending on full NCAA Championship designation.

Everything You Need to Know About College STUNT Nationals 2026
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Everything You Need to Know About College STUNT Nationals 2026

The excitement is building as the road to the College STUNT National Championships officially begins! USA Cheer has just unveiled the much-anticipated dates and locations for all collegiate divisions, signaling the start of intense preparations for teams across the nation. In a departure from the 2025 season, the 2026 College STUNT National Championships will be […]

STUNT: The Next Big Thing in American Sports
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STUNT: The Next Big Thing in American Sports

STUNT is quickly emerging as one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, captivating athletes and spectators alike with its competitive format. As a four-quarter game version of competitive cheerleading, STUNT offers a structured platform that highlights the athleticism and teamwork inherent in cheerleading. Its unique format and growing popularity are propelling it to new heights in […]

Cal Poly Elevates STUNT to Varsity Sport Status for 2026
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Cal Poly Elevates STUNT to Varsity Sport Status for 2026

After 15 seasons in the Club Division of College STUNT, Cal Poly is officially stepping onto the NCAA mat. Starting with the 2026–2027 academic year, Cal Poly Athletics will officially transition its STUNT program from club status to a fully recognized NCAA Division I varsity sport. The university becomes one of the latest to join the […]

Want to Add STUNT? Here’s How Your Gym Can Get Started
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Want to Add STUNT? Here’s How Your Gym Can Get Started

STUNT is one of the fastest-growing sports for female athletes—and it’s creating new opportunities for gyms across the country. If you’re a gym owner or coach looking to evolve your programming, reduce choreography costs, and give athletes another competitive path, adding STUNT is a strategic move. It’s structured, scalable, and backed by USA Cheer with growing support […]

Cheer Media Launches STUNT DAILY to Spotlight the Growth of STUNT
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Cheer Media Launches STUNT DAILY to Spotlight the Growth of STUNT

Cheer Media, the creative agency and publisher behind Cheer Daily, announces the launch of Stunt Daily, a sister brand focused exclusively on covering the sport of STUNT. While coverage will initially be integrated into Cheer Daily, a standalone Stunt Daily website is planned for Q1 2026. STUNT is a head-to-head competitive team sport derived from […]

NCAA Endorses STUNT as Next Collegiate Championship Sport
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NCAA Endorses STUNT as Next Collegiate Championship Sport

STUNT, the fast-paced head-to-head sport derived from cheerleading, just scored a monumental victory. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics (CWA) has formally recommended that Divisions I, II, and III sponsor legislation to create a national collegiate STUNT championship — a pivotal step in the process of earning full NCAA championship sport status. The vote, taken during the […]

STUNT National Championship Crowns Five Division Winners
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STUNT National Championship Crowns Five Division Winners

The 2025 College STUNT National Championship wrapped in epic fashion this past weekend, as the nation’s top programs hit the mat in a championship showdown hosted by Lipscomb University and Trevecca Nazarene University. Across five divisions, the competition brought dominant dynasties, emotional comebacks, and first-time champions to center stage. Division I: California Baptist’s Legacy Continues […]

STUNT Nears Historic NCAA Championship Status
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STUNT Nears Historic NCAA Championship Status

STUNT, the cheer-based competitive sport, is gaining ground toward NCAA championship status. As part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, STUNT now has 26 college programs nationwide, with 40 schools anticipated to sponsor the sport in 2024-25. This increase brings STUNT closer to meeting the 40-school threshold required for NCAA championship recognition. Since officially […]