April 11, 2026 | Colquitt County HS, Norman Park, Georgia
On behalf of Sports Network International and the U.S. Marine Corps JROTC Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, we are honored to extend this invitation to the 2026 Marine Corps JROTC Drill Championship. As the premier and most exclusive Marine Corps JROTC competition drill event of the year, this championship brings together the finest Marine Corps JROTC programs from across the nation. We look forward to welcoming your cadets and instructors to this outstanding tradition.
Premier Marine Corps JROTC competition drill event – Most exclusive and most sought after
Sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps JROTC HQ in Quantico, Virginia
Schools earn one of 9 Armed & 9 Unarmed competition slots through online qualifying meet
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
Submit and track all paperwork & payments online via MySchool – the finest system available today
Competition rotates between eastern & western locations annually - starting in 2026 in Georgia
Ample free parking, concessions, and private classrooms assigned to schools
Modestly priced hotels available within easy driving distance of the venue
Unparalleled client support throughout the entire competition – we're here to assist!
Teams may compete in person OR via video – same judges will review both formats
USMC JROTC units earn their competition slot through highest scores in an online qualifying meet
Upon earning your slot or if you have pre-event questions, contact your Regional Director or SNI
Register at the custom MySchool website: myschool.thenationals.net
Marine Corps Nationals attendees receive an event bronze medallion on a chest ribbon, a professionally shot 8"x10" color team photo taken during the event, and a competition t-shirt ordered to size.
April 11, 2026
Armed & Unarmed Divisions
Colquitt County High School, Norman Park, Georgia
Teams may compete either in person OR via video as the same judges will review both
Should any teams submit videos instead of attending in person, Inspection will still be held and trophied but will not be included in the Overall Championship total
Nationals Overall Championship & Runner-up: Breathtaking trophies (armed & unarmed) nearly 60" tall!
All Events: 1st through 4th place trophies awarded in every event
NHSDTC Reserved Space: Overall Champions have a reserved competition space to compete in the NHSDTC in Daytona Beach in May
Live Streaming: Awards ceremony streamed via Marine Corps JROTC Facebook page
Featured Coverage: Many schools featured in DrillNATION Magazine, Service Headquarters websites, and event Facebook page
Competition Awards: The finest event trophies and cadet competition awards presented anywhere!