US Army JROTC National Drill Championship

Friday, March 1, 2026 | Ocean Center Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service

On behalf of Sports Network International and the U.S. Army JROTC Headquarters in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, we are honored to extend this invitation to the 2026 U.S. Army JROTC National Drill Championship. As the largest single-service, single day drill event held anywhere, this championship brings together the finest Army JROTC programs from across the nation.

For 34 years the Army JROTC Nationals has been a crown jewel in the SNI ring of exceptional JROTC co-curricular competitions. We look forward to welcoming your cadets and instructors to the Ocean Center Arena for this outstanding tradition.

Largest single-service, single day drill event held anywhere – now entering the 35th year

Regulations established and event sponsored by US Army Cadet Command in Ft. Knox, Kentucky

Schools selected by Brigades reps to register and compete in Armed and/or Unarmed divisions

Produced by SNI with over 43 years of experience managing 300+ national competitions

Comprehensive judges training both in advance and on-site ensures fair, consistent judging

The Daytona Beach Ocean Center Arena is the finest drill facility anywhere

Daytona Beach is within 90 minutes of THREE international airports

Ample garage parking, extensive indoor/outdoor practice areas, and concessions

Schools can book their own reasonably priced hotels within easy driving distance

Nearby Kennedy Space Center, Daytona International Speedway, and universities offer amazing tours

Scores of vendors to visit during non-competition time

Unparalleled client support throughout the entire competition – we're here to assist!

Event Registration

When you are nominated, REGISTER to lock up your slot

School Registration Fee: $100 per school for up to two teams entered

Teams are entered into all four team events plus 1 solo & 1 dual ex entry

Schools may also enter the NHSDTC if space is available

Schools entering BOTH events will be required to stay through the NHSDTC Package Plan

Contact SNI should you have any questions

Register at the custom MySchool website: myschool.thenationals.net

Package Plan

Required for all Cadets / Optional for Instructors for Supporters

All competing cadets are required to attend through the Package Plan which provides them with cherished competition momentos.

Package Includes:

  • Event bronze medallion on chest ribbon
  • Event t-shirt (ordered to size)
  • Professionally shot 8"x10" color team photo taken during the event
  • Ability to compete in Knockout and all competition events
  • Just $15 per person

Parents, administrators & instructors may choose to receive this package, but this must be done with the submission of all the names and shirt sizes on their MySchool account.

Competition Events

Friday, May 1, 2026

Armed & Unarmed Divisions

Ocean Center Arena – 101 N. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Competition Events:

  • Inspection (12 cadets + cmdr)
  • Regulation (12 cadets + cmdr)
  • Color Guard (4 cadets)
  • Exhibition (9 cadets + cmdr, up to 20 cadets max)
  • Armed Solo Exhibition (1 entry per team)
  • Armed & Unarmed Dual Exhibition (1 entry per team)

Awards & Trophies

Army JROTC Nationals Overall Championship: Breathtaking trophies (armed/unarmed) with Armed & Unarmed Runner-up & Championship trophies displaying at roughly 60" tall!

Team Events: 1st through 5th place trophies in every team event due to the amazing depth of talent and large number of schools

Live Streaming: Awards ceremony streamed via Army JROTC Nationals Facebook page