06/13/2026
There will be no wild card competition at nationals this year.
🇺🇸🏔️ The Road to Hickory Has Begun 🏔️🇺🇸
In just 125 days, dancers from across the east coast will gather in Hickory, North Carolina, to celebrate excellence, tradition, and America's original percussive dance tradition at the 2026 ACHF National Championships.
As we continue honoring the rich heritage of clogging, we're excited to welcome all qualifiers for an unforgettable championship weekend.
📍 Hickory, North Carolina
📅 October 16–17, 2026
⭐ Important Reminder ⭐
With our return to a single-stage format this year, there will be no Wild Card Competition at Nationals. All routines must qualify through the established ACHF qualification process in order to compete at the 2026 National Championships.
We can't wait to see who earns their spot on the Nationals stage!