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.

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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*
*Participants must be either a current Professional or Cheer Coach member to be able to register for the tryout.
Learn more about the USA All Girl Premier National Team Selection Process Here.
2027 Tryout Locations:
• Texas: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
• Utah: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
• Georgia: Sunday, October 25th, 2026

USA Coed Premier
Location: Nationwide
Tryout Requirements: Ages 18+, Active USA Cheer Membership*
*Participants must be either a current Professional or Cheer Coach member to be able to register for the tryout.
Learn more about the USA Coed Premier National Team Selection Process Here.
2027 Tryout Locations:
• Texas: Sunday, October 18th, 2026
• Utah: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
• Georgia: Sunday, October 25th, 2026

USA Junior All Girl (JAG)
2027 Location: Closed for Location Application
Athlete Ages: 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries are not being accepted at this time. Once a location has been selected, individual tryouts/inquiries for the 2027 National Team season will be opened for application.
Learn More about the Junior All Girl National Team Selection Process Here.

USA Junior Coed (JUCO)
2027 Location: Hudson/Tampa, Florida
Athlete Ages: 15-17
Individual tryouts/inquiries: Please fill out THIS FORM by October 16th, 2026
Learn More about the Junior Coed National Team Selection Process Here.

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 Youth Coed (YUCO)
2027 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Athlete Ages: 12-14
Individual tryouts/inquiries: CLOSED (Sep 17th deadline).
Learn More about the Youth Coed National Team Selection Process Here.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.