Acrobatics and Tumbling Achieves NCAA Championship Status: A Milestone for Oregon and the Sport
Acrobatics and tumbling has achieved a significant milestone as it has been officially recognized as an NCAA Championship sport. The University of Oregon played a pivotal role in this achievement, with the approval coming after a consensus vote at the NCAA Convention in Maryland. Currently, 47 universities support the sport, with over 1,300 student-athletes participating.
Oregon has been a trailblazer in acrobatics and tumbling since 2011, winning the inaugural NCATA championship and securing four consecutive national titles. Head coach Taylor Susnara, with 12 years of experience in the sport, expressed pride in the significant growth of the sport, expanding from 14 to nearly 50 schools.
The NCAA's approval of acrobatics and tumbling as a championship sport signifies a remarkable step forward for the sport's growth and momentum. Oregon's athletic director, Rob Mullens, emphasized the importance of this milestone and the support it provides to the sport.
Following the approval, a NCAA Women’s Acrobatics and Tumbling Committee will be established to prepare for the first national championship scheduled for the spring of 2027. This vote not only marks a historic moment but also showcases the power, belief, and support for acrobatics and tumbling as a collegiate championship sport.