Baker Set to Host NAIA Cheer/Dance Qualifier

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Baker University was selected by the NAIA as one of four host sites for the 2018 Competitive Cheer and Dance Group Qualifier competitions the weekend of February 23-24.

Baker will host the Southeast Qualifier inside the Collins Center on Friday, February 23. This will be the Wildcats' first time hosting the Southeast Qualifier after hosting the Northwest Qualifier last year. The remaining site hosts will be Morningside (Iowa) for the Northwest, Lindenwood-Belleville (Ill.) for the Southwest, and Siena Heights (Mich.) for the Northeast.

The top scoring team out of each qualifying group tournament, along with the eight teams with the highest year-end scores that did not receive an automatic bid, will advance to the 2018 NAIA National Championships, to be held March 9-10. In total, 12 teams will compete in the National Championship Cheer category and 12 teams will compete in the National Championship Dance category. The 2018 season marks the second year that the sport will conduct an NAIA National Championship. The NAIA is the only collegiate athletics association to offer a national championship in these sports.

For the qualification plan and list of competitive cheer and dance institutions, click here.

For more information on Competitive Cheer and Dance, click here.