STUNT Advances to NCAA Championship Status in DI

The full NCAA Division I membership voted Wednesday to advance STUNT to NCAA Championship Status with the first NCAA Championship to be held Spring 2027. Divisions II and III voted two days later to advance STUNT to NCAA Championship Status in their divisions. USA Cheer will host the championships through the transition.

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