Cheer Canada is looking for Canada’s best athletes to represent our country as part of Team Canada Premier (TCP) and the National Team Training Program (NTTP).

Athletes may get rostered on TCP or NTTP from the video application, with some spots to remain on TCP for selection during the training camps. Athletes from NTTP will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and will be considered to fill remaining spots on TCP.  Athletes on NTTP will be considered to fill any vacancy for TCP and should be ready to be on Premier within the season or two. 

Athletes applying must be current members of Cheer Canada and must register to be members in the 2026-2027 season when their provincial platform opens. Please contact your PTSO regarding membership questions. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Athletes must be born in 2010 or earlier to be selected for TCP (2011 for NTTP). 
• Athletes are required to be a minimum of six (6) months consecutive permanent resident in Canada as of April 1, 2027.
• Athletes must be eligible to travel internationally with a passport valid for a minimum of six (6) months past the date of return from the competition.
• All TCP athletes will become registered athletes in the National Athlete Pool as per the requirements of Sport Integrity Canada and must meet anti-doping requirements year-round. Further information is available here.

APPLICATION PROCESS  

It is highly recommended that athletes try out as a full stunt group of four for AG and pair for Coed. It is possible that not all members of a group will be selected OR work together all season as the coaches MAY mix athletes from different groups to maximize the potential of the team. 

1. Submit a video (“Unlisted” YouTube Video link) by June 30, 2026*
2. Complete this application form: https://form.jotform.com/CheerCanada/NTP-2026 & application fee

*Athletes who were on TCP 2026 at ICU do not need to submit a new video providing their group/pair is fully intact with all athletes returning. Coaching staff may have other assignments as a replacement to the video application process.

VIDEOS

• SUBMIT one video per group/pair including videos taken within the past month (if not able to provide explanation on why)
• Follow skills in the order of the skill list. Any skill you cannot perform, skip it 
• Tumbling should be on non-sprung floor where possible. Please show the floor surface (ie sprung or non sprung in EVERY tumbling clip)
• Please do not include any sound (background noise, music, counting, etc. after the introduction)

2026-2027 Team Canada Premier and National Team Training Program Information (EN / FR)

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