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introducing press pass academy

Exclusive to Varsity Yearbook and Varsity Spirit customers, your yearbook adviser and up to three staffers can travel with your school’s cheer or dance team for a hands-on journalism experience at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) or UDA National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) in winter 2025.

These two nationally broadcast events are Varsity Spirit’s most prestigious high school national championships.

introducing press pass academy

Exclusive to Varsity Yearbook and Varsity Spirit customers, your yearbook adviser and up to three staffers can travel with your school’s cheer or dance team for a hands-on journalism experience at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) or UDA National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) in winter 2025.

These two nationally broadcast events are Varsity Spirit’s most prestigious high school national championships.

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become a real-life journalist

Your staff will have a front-row seat (literally) to document your school’s cheer or dance team as they compete on the national stage. They’ll have resume-worthy opportunities to practice interviewing, capture action photos and hone journalism skills in real life.

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National Dance Team Championship: Jan. 31 – Feb 2, 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort

National High School Cheerleading Championship: Feb. 7-10, 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort

become a real-life journalist

Your staff will have a front-row seat (literally) to document your school’s cheer or dance team as they compete on the national stage. They’ll have resume-worthy opportunities to practice interviewing, capture action photos and hone journalism skills in real life.

save the date

National Dance Team Championship: Jan. 31 – Feb 2, 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort

National High School Cheerleading Championship: Feb. 7-10, 2025 at Walt Disney World Resort

Capture Your School’s Experience

Over three days, students will capture the excitement of the competition while building valuable skills for both their yearbooks and future careers.

  • Interviews: Conduct and document interviews with top athletes and coaches.
  • Video Production: Shadow professional video production teams.
  • Meet ESPN Talent: Interact with ESPN personalities and learn on-camera reporting.
  • ESPN Media Tour: Get an insider’s look at ESPN’s operations.
  • Fireside Chats: Engage in career discussions with leaders from Varsity Spirit and Varsity Yearbook.

Capture Your School’s Experience

Over three days, students will capture the excitement of the competition while building valuable skills for both their yearbooks and future careers.

  • Interviews: Conduct and document interviews with top athletes and coaches.
  • Video Production: Shadow professional video production teams.
  • Meet ESPN Talent: Interact with ESPN personalities and learn on-camera reporting.
  • ESPN Media Tour: Get an insider’s look at ESPN’s operations.
  • Fireside Chats: Engage in career discussions with leaders from Varsity Spirit and Varsity Yearbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for this opportunity?

This exclusive opportunity is for schools that are current customers of Varsity Spirit (cheer or dance) and Varsity Yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year.

When can my school (cheer/dance/yearbook) register?

Registration for the 2025 event will open in the fall of 2024.

How do Varsity Yearbook advisers and students register?

Registrations for both cheer/dance and yearbook must be completed together on the same form. Please coordinate with your school’s cheer and dance coach(es) to ensure all information is ready for registration.

How much will it cost to attend?

2025 Event Pricing – COMING SOON!

Reach out to your school’s cheer/dance coach to plan for registration opening. Find the most up-to-date information at the following links below.

Learn more about NHSCC.
Learn more about NDTC. 

How many students can attend?

At this time, we can accommodate one yearbook adviser and three students per school. The yearbook adviser will act as main chaperone.

My yearbook staff would like to attend, but my school’s cheer or dance team will not be competing. Can we still attend?

Upon launch, this exclusive opportunity is for schools that are current customers of both Varsity Spirit (cheer or dance) and Varsity Yearbook. If space permits, other considerations may be addressed.

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