YCADA GLOBALS
Learn more about Double Good scholarships to Globals!​
Please Note: The Rebel Prom will take place on Thurs, Feb 26th at Boardwalk Hall.
Tropicana Resort Casino | Atlantic City, NJ
FEBRUARY 26-28, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES
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$TBD per Athlete
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$TBD per Cross Competitors
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$0 per Special Needs Athlete
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No Qualification Required
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SPECTATOR FEES
​(5 & Under Free)
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1-Day $TBD per General Spectator
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1-Day $TBD per Child (ages 6-15)
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Spectator Tickets will be CASH ONLY.
REGISTER BY: TBD
FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY: TBD
EVENT DAYS
2026 Schedule & Division Days
Thursday, Feb 26th
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Coach Check-in from doors open until the end of the day
(Teams are required to check in before proms)​
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Divisions TBD Compete
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Rebel Prom
Friday, Feb 27th
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Divisions TBD Compete
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Coach Check-in from doors open until the end of the day
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Coach Happy Hour
Sat, Feb 28th
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Divisions TBD Compete
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Coach Check-in from doors open until the end of the day
IMPORTANT! YCADA Course Certification is Mandatory to Compete at Globals - No Exceptions
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All Affiliated Youth coaches who attend and are given coach wristbands must have completed either the YCADA Y101, 102, Y103 or Y201 Coaches Course during the 2025-2026 season prior to Globals.
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All NA (Non-Affiliated) Coaches who attend and are given coach wristbands must have completed the NA101 Coaches Training Course during the 2025-2026 season prior to Globals.​
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PERFORMANCE SURFACE
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42’D X 54’W - Spring Floor
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GIVEAWAYS
There are so many reasons to attend Globals. Here's a few more!...Backpacks for each athlete, travel bags for coaches, banners, medals, champion rings, champion jackets, Rebel Rise High Score Awards for the highest overall score in the both the affiliated and non-affiliated divisions!
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DOUBLE GOOD SCHOLARSHIP
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP FOR GLOBALS: This scholarship has been established through our partnership with Double Good, to provide scholarship funds to teams wishing to compete at YCADA Globals and who may need some financial assistance to do so. Teams who have been awarded a scholarship will be notified on January 15, 2025.
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DEADLINE TO APPLY: Jan 5, 2026 (11:59pm PST)
EVENT DETAILS
TRAVEL INFO
HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS
YCADA negotiates the BEST AVAILABLE rates for our host hotels.
More Room Blocks will be posted as soon as they are available.
Tropicana Resort Casino | Atlantic City (Host Hotel)
Room featuring awe-inspiring, unobstructed view of the ocean executed through beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Over 2300 rooms, 200 square feet of retail, dining, entertainment, and spa experience!
Book by Phone: 1-888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST, 7 days a week)
Group Code: TBD
Mention: YCADA Globals 2026
Wed: $89 | Thurs: $89 | Fri: $129 | Sat: $199 | Sun: $89
Rates are subject to increases.
Harrah's Resort Casino | Atlantic City
Room featuring a sophisticated marina setting & an infinite roster of world-class resort amenities. The Pool at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City is the most spectacular pool in Atlantic City where it's always 82 degrees.
Book by Phone: 1-888-516-2215 (8am-2pm EST)
Group Code: TBD
Mention: YCADA Globals 2026
Wed: $89 | Thurs: $89 | Fri: $199
Rates are subject to increases.
Caesars | Atlantic City
Splurge at Caesars! Newly-renovated luxurious rooms and suites right on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Roman oasis rooftop pool with ocean views.
Book by Phone: 1-888-516-2215 (8am-2am EST)
Group Code: TBD
Mention: YCADA Globals 2026
Wed: $89 | Thurs: $209 | Fri: $289 | Sat: $289 | Sun: $89
Rates are subject to increases.
Stay & Save with Competition Travel this Season.
Hotel Reservations & Travel Assistance: Competition Travel is our Official Travel Partner and has made arrangements for discounted hotel pricing at select hotels to ensure you receive the best pricing for our events! In need of a block of rooms? Email Competition Travel at info@competitiontravel.com.
VENUE INFO
Showroom
YCADA Globals Showroom will be the home to the biggest Youth and Youth NA Cheerleading and Dance event of the year. The Tropicana Showroom is a Broadway-style theatre with a capacity of 2,500.
Showroom is one of those venues that is the perfect combination of intimate and excitement, making it the perfect size for YCADA Globals that makes you feel like you're on stage with the performers. The acoustics at this venue as renowned for the sound they help create with the performers on stage, making for the perfect atmosphere for the most prestigious youth and youth NA Cheerleading and Dance competition in the Globe.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Tropicana Showroom is located in Atlantic City, NJ, which is one of the most exciting cities not just in the country but in the entire world, and it also has a world-class entertainment scene that is always filled with great options. Atlantic City has been a hub for major theater and concert options for a very long time, and you'll feel the unique history when you make the road trip to see it for yourself. Just a short trip away from a bevy of major cities on the East Coast, Atlantic City is the perfect escape.
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