2026 Cheer & Dance College National Championships

For the past several years, the University of South Dakota (USD) Cheer & Dance Teams have proudly competed at the UCA & UDA College National Championships at Walt Disney World Resort—the pinnacle of our season and an opportunity to showcase our skills and Game Day traditions on a national stage. To return in January 2026, we are raising $10,000 toward an overall goal of $80,000, which will cover registration, lodging, meals, and transportation for all 45 student-athletes and Charlie Coyote.

 The teams practice three times a week, engage in strength training twice a week, and commit to team study sessions. Additionally, they participate in community events, such as Move-in Week, the President’s Picnic, and Dakota Days. We emphasize our four core values—community service, healthy lifestyle, campus involvement, and academic and professional development—to nurture well-rounded, engaged student-athletes.

 Your contribution to the USD 2026 Cheer & Dance College National Championships will allow our athletes to bring their dedication and passion for USD to the national spotlight. Each individual athlete and Charlie Coyote have their own donation page where you can become a member of their fan club!  For every $10 or more donation your name will be placed on their individual fan club shirt that athletes will be wearing at Nationals.  Every dollar helps towards our goal, and general donations can be made on the Cheer, Dance, Spirit Teams Page of this fundraiser too!

 For check or cash donations, please send or drop them off to the USD Foundation, with "Cheer & Dance Nationals" noted in the memo line:

USD Foundation

1110 N Dakota Street

Vermillion, SD 57069

Thank you for supporting our teams in their journey to Nationals!