PELLA, Iowa - The 2026 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Competitive Cheer & Dance Championship will take place Sunday, February 15 in Pella, Iowa. Central College will host the championship with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m. inside P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. 

This year's event will feature six divisions: Dance (Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pom), Cheer (5-person Group Stunt, Game Day, 2.5 Minute). 

The A-R-C Competitive Dance Conference Champion will be decided by an average score from the Pom and Jazz routines. A divisional winner will be crowned in each of the three Dance categories (Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Pom) in addition to the overall A-R-C Competitive Dance champion. 

The A-R-C Competitive Cheer Champion will be decided by the score of the 2.5 Minute routine; with less than the required minimum number of teams competing (5), the competitive cheerleading event will be held as an invitational this year. A divisional winner will be crowned in the 5-person Group Stunt and Game Day categories, with the A-R-C Competitive Cheer Invitational Champion being named from the 2.5-minute routine. 

The All-Conference competition for cheer and dance will take place at the conclusion of all divisions.

Admission: 
Central will charge admission to the championship. Ticket prices will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for students without a valid A-R-C ID and seniors (60 and older). Children 5 and under, and all current students with valid A-R-C ID shall be admitted free. 

Concessions: 
Concessions will be provided by Central College.

Live Stream:
A live stream will be provided through the American Rivers Sports Network.