US National Team Location Selections & Tryouts
In 2026, USA Cheer brought 20 US National Teams to the ICU World Championships to represent the United States in cheer and performance cheer (dance team) divisions. Some teams may compete at additional international events throughout the season. Each team has a different selection process, athlete requirements, and varying locations. To learn more about the US National Teams, please visit the US National Team Hub.
US National Teams: Cheer
USA All Girl Premier
Location: Nationwide
Tryout Requirements: Ages 18+, Athletes must try out for USA All Girl as a group (4), Active USA Cheer Membership
2027 Tryout Locations:
• Texas: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
• Utah: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
• Georgia: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Tryout Registration Opening Soon.
Learn more about the USA All Girl Premier National Team Selection Process Here.
USA All Girl Premier Individual Tryouts
USA Coed Premier
Location: Nationwide
Tryout Requirements: Ages 18+, Active USA Cheer Membership
2027 Tryout Locations:
• Texas: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
• Utah: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
• Georgia: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Tryout Registration Opening Soon.
Learn more about the USA Coed Premier National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Coed Premier Individual Tryouts
USA Junior All Girl (JAG)
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by August 10th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not being accepted at this time.
Learn More about the Junior All Girl National Team Selection Process Here.
USA JAG Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Junior Coed (JUCO)
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by August 10th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not being accepted at this time.
Learn More about the Junior Coed National Team Selection Process Here.
USA JUCO Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Youth All Girl (YAG)
2027 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky
Athlete Ages: 12-14
Individual tryouts/inquiries: Please fill out THIS FORM by October 1st, 2026
Learn More about the Youth All Girl National Team Selection Process Here.
USA YAG Individual Athlete Application/Inquiry
USA Youth Coed (YUCO)
2027 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Athlete Ages: 12-14
Individual tryouts/inquiries: Please fill out THIS FORM by September 17th, 2026
Learn More about the Youth Coed National Team Selection Process Here.
USA YUCO Individual Athlete Application/Inquiry
US National Teams: Performance Cheer (Dance Teams)
USA Hip Hop
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by February 1st, 2027.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 16+
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Hip Hop National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Hip Hop Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Jazz
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by February 1st, 2027.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 16+
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Jazz National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Jazz Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Pom
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by February 1st, 2027.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 16+
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Pom National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Pom Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Hip Hop Doubles
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 16+
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Hip Hop Doubles National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Hip Hop Doubles Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Pom Doubles
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 16+
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Pom Doubles National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Pom Doubles Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Junior Hip Hop
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Junior Hip Hop National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Junior Hip Hop Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Junior Pom
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Junior Pom National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Junior Pom Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Youth Hip Hop
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 12-14
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Youth Hip Hop National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Youth Hip Hop Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Youth Pom
Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026.
Athlete Requirements: Ages 12-14
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer teams.
Learn more about the USA Youth Pom National Team Selection Process Here.
US National Teams: Special Olympics, Special Abilities, Adaptive Abilities for Cheer or Performance Cheer (Dance: Hip Hop or Pom)
USA Special Abilities & USA Special Olympics Traditional or Unified Cheer
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 12 and older
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not being accepted at this time.
Learn More about the Special Abilities & Special Olympics National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Special Abilities/Olympics Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Adaptive Abilities Unified Cheer
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 12 and older
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not being accepted at this time.
Learn More about the Adaptive Abilities National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Adaptive Abilities Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Special Abilities & USA Special Olympics Traditional or Unified Hip Hop/Pom
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 12 and older
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer (dance) teams.
Learn More about the Special Abilities & Special Olympics National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Special Abilities/Olympics Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
USA Adaptive Abilities Unified Hip Hop and Pom
2027 Location: Open for Selection – Head Coaches Click HERE to Apply by October 9th, 2026
Athlete Ages: 12 and older
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not accepted for performance cheer (dance) teams.
Learn More about the Adaptive Abilities National Team Selection Process Here.
USA Adaptive Abilities Location Application (Head Coaches Only)
