CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Competitive Cheer and Dance Championship will take place Sunday, February 16 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Buena Vista will host the third conference championship event inside Siebens Fieldhouse with competition beginning at 11:00a.
This year’s event will feature six divisions: Dance (three categories: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pom) and Cheer (three categories: 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 in addition to the overall A-R-C 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 (five), the competitive cheerleading event will be held as an invitational again 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.
At last year’s dance championship, the Central Dutch left Waverly with a sweep in all three categories to earn the Dance Championship trophy. At the cheer invitational, Wartburg College came away with first place in the 2.5-minute routine.
Streaming:
There will be a live stream available through the American Rivers Sports Network.
Apparel:
Northwest Designs Ink, Inc. will be on-site to provide customizable championship apparel.
Admission:
Buena Vista will charge admission to the championship. Ticket prices will be $8.00 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.
BUENA VISTA IS A CASH ONLY FOR ADMISSION!
| 2025 A-R-C Competitive Cheer & Dance Championships - Performance Order |
| Division |
School |
Performance Time |
| Dance - Pom |
Simpson College |
11:00: AM |
| Dance - Pom |
Wartburg College |
11:08: AM |
| Dance - Pom |
Central College |
11:16: AM |
| Dance - Pom |
Coe College |
11:24: AM |
| Dance - Pom |
Buena Vista University |
11:32: AM |
| Dance - Pom |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
11:40: AM |
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| 2.5 Minute Competitive Cheer |
University of Dubuque |
11:50: AM |
| 2.5 Minute Competitive Cheer |
Wartburg College |
11:58: AM |
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| Dance - Hip Hop |
Central College |
12:08: PM |
| Dance - Hip Hop |
Simpson College |
12:16: PM |
| Dance - Hip Hop |
Wartburg College |
12:24: PM |
| Dance - Hip Hop |
Coe College |
12:32: PM |
| Dance - Hip Hop |
Buena Vista University |
12:40: PM |
| Dance - Hip Hop |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
12:48: PM |
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| Game Day |
Luther College (Exhibition) |
12:58: PM |
| Game Day |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
1:06: PM |
| Game Day |
Simpson College |
1:14: PM |
| Game Day |
Central College |
1:22: PM |
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| Dance - Jazz |
Buena Vista University |
1:32: PM |
| Dance - Jazz |
Nebraska Wesleyan University |
1:40: PM |
| Dance - Jazz |
Simpson College |
1:48: PM |
| Dance - Jazz |
Central College |
1:56: PM |
| Dance - Jazz |
Wartburg College |
2:04: PM |
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| 5-Person Group Stunt |
University of Dubuque |
2:14: PM |
| 5-Person Group Stunt |
Wartburg College (1) |
2:22: PM |
| 5-Person Group Stunt |
Wartburg College (2) |
2:30: PM |
| 5-Person Group Stunt |
Buena Vista University |
2:38: PM |
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| Cheer - All-Conference |
Charli Burton, Simpson College |
2:50: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Hannah Barker, Buena Vista University |
2:55: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Monica Nickels, University of Dubuque |
3:00: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Alicia Mutasingwa, Wartburg College |
3:05: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Jacob Haynes, University of Dubuque |
3:10: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Adam Marshall, University of Dubuque |
3:15: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Maya Cable, Wartburg College |
3:20: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Halee Peters, University of Dubuque |
3:25: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Emma Graap, University of Dubuque |
3:30: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Dayana Bueso, Buena Vista University |
3:35: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Katy Hess, University of Dubuque |
3:40: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Selma Kleinsmith, Wartburg College |
3:45: PM |
| Cheer - All-Conference |
Olivia Roth, University of Dubuque |
3:50: PM |
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| Dance - All-Conference |
Caroline Kinkead, Simpson College |
4:00: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Keilie Martens, Buena Vista University |
4:05: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Sarah Ashing, Simpson College |
4:10: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Ashley Westering, Buena Vista University |
4:15: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Lexi Erickson, Wartburg College |
4:20: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Lauren Long, Simpson College |
4:25: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Lilly Timm, Luther College (Exhibition) |
4:30: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Isabelle Lowey, Wartburg College |
4:35: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Brianna Aspleaf, Buena Vista University |
4:40: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Reagan Brooks, Wartburg College |
4:45: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Kenna Kasel, Buena Vista University |
4:50: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Jessie Pospisil, Central College |
4:55: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Mika Anderson, Simpson College |
5:00: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Libby Birdsell, Buena Vista University |
5:05: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Chayse Gilchrist, Central College |
5:10: PM |
| Dance - All-Conference |
Maegan Schoppe, Wartburg College |
5:15: PM |
| AWARDS - Approximately 5:45 p.m. |
About the American Rivers Conference
The Conference dates back to December 8, 1922, when representatives from 12 colleges got together and formed the "Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association." Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand was established on August 9, 2018, to build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The A-R-C has nine full-time members: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
