Pop! Grand Nationals will be held January 24-25, 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center located at 6000 College Blvd. in Overland Park Kansas.
Teams attending this event: Flippers, Fantastic, Flash, Foxy, Frenzy, Fuel, Fiesta
athlete information
Athlete Attire
Saturday
Red Program Bow
Sponsor Shirt and black leggings/pants when not in uniform
Sunday
Black Bow
Warm Up Jacket and black pants when not in uniform
Awards attire - Athletes MUST be in full uniform for awards, no backpacks, phones or extra stuff allowed on the awards floor.
Meeting Place
Athletes will meet their coach at the main entrance into the competition venue. Please be dressed and ready to go to the practice room when you meet your coach.
BE ON TIME
Hair & Make Up
FULL SEASON ATHLETES:
Please check the website for hair and makeup instructions. Follow the instructions in these videos for HAIR and MAKEUP
Hair in a high ponytail with a slightly teased, curled ponytail
Everything you need for the make up is in the make up kit minus mascara or false lashes and eyeliner. Makeup is a natural eye and red lips. Only use the makeup colors in the required makeup kit. No other lipstick, no extra eyeliner or eyeshadow.
Athletes do not have to wear foundation or false lashes if they do not normally wear these.
HALF SEASON ATHLETES:
Hair in a high straight ponytail. All hair MUST be fully pulled back and smoothed with gel or hair spray (no wisps of hair)
Ponytail and Bow MUST sit on the TOP of your head and be tightly secured
Hair should be worn straight (no curls) except for athletes with naturally curly or textured hair.
If wearing a hairpiece (Posh Pony) the hairpiece MUST be tightly secured to the head.
All athletes MUST wear the red competition lipstick in the shade “Dancer”
All other makeup (foundation, blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, false lashes, etc.) is optional and MUST be kept light and neutral in color.
Additional Important Details:
No Jewelry for any performance - this is a safety violation.
No fingernail polish or fake nails. Athletes with long nails will be required to promptly remove them. This is a BIG issue and has been addressed many times at practices. It’s dangerous to have long nails in this sport.
Put your name in ALL your apparel items. Everyone has the same thing!!
Saturday Schedule (updated 1/23/26)
Sunday Schedule (updated 1/23/26)
Spectator information
This event is CASH ONLY!
Spectators 5 and under are FREE.
Prices for all other spectators:
1-DAY PASS $25.00
2-DAY PASS $45.00
Doors Open on Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 a.m.