Why Cheer Expo

CHEEREXPO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2027

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 judges. 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 a 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 choreography, jumps, stunts, tumbling, etc.

• Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds 2027: Up to 2 Partial Paid and 4 At Large Bids. See Info and Bid Declaration Here

• 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 Qualifying 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, media room with multiple backdrops for team and individual photo ops to capture the perfect memento for your socials

• Coach of the Year! Nominate your coach prior to Feb 3rd, 2027

• Annual MB Thompson Heart & Soul Awards - An opportunity for YOU to honour someone who gives their Heart & Soul to YOUR program!

• Easy and cost-effective hotel blocks

• Sanctioned by SSNS (School Sport Nova Scotia) and CNS (Cheer Nova Scotia). Hosted in partnership with CNS