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Region 5

Our region covers Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Students prepare for competition with independent clubs, associated schools, and their own families as they gain skills that will last a lifetime.

We host tournaments in our region and some families travel around the country for national tournaments.

Clubs in Our Region Tournaments

Regional Leadership Team

Region 5: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota

Regional Director: Heather Sampson (gro.ACFCNobfsctd-25a1cb@nospmaSrehtaeH)

Additional Team Members Coming Soon!

History of Championships

See programs from our past Regional Championships

2026 Regional Championship Details

Region 5 Tournaments

Moorhead, MN Qualifier
January 28, 2027 - January 30, 2027
Salem Church
1111 30th Ave. S.
Moorhead,
MN,
56560
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Region 5
Moorhead, MN Junior Tournament
January 30, 2027 - January 30, 2027
Salem Church
1111 30th Ave. S.
Moorhead,
MN,
56560
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Region 5
Omaha, NE Qualifier
February 18, 2027 - February 20, 2027
West Hills Church
3015 S. 82nd Avenue
Omaha,
NE,
68124
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Region 5
Omaha, NE Junior Tournament
February 20, 2027 - February 20, 2027
West Hills Church
3015 S. 82nd Avenue
Omaha,
NE,
68124
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Region 5
Plymouth, MN Qualifier
March 18, 2027 - March 19, 2027
Free Lutheran Bible College
3134 E. Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth,
MN,
55441
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Region 5
Lincoln, NE Qualifier
April 8, 2027 - April 10, 2027
Capitol City Christian Church
7800 Holdrege
Lincoln,
NE,
68505
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Region 5
Lincoln, NE Junior Tournament
April 10, 2027 - April 10, 2027
Capitol City Christian Church
7800 Holdrege
Lincoln,
NE,
68505
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Region 5
Prairie Village, KS Region 5 Championship
May 18, 2027 - May 20, 2027
Nall Avenue Baptist Church
6701 Nall Avenue
Prairie Village,
KS,
66208
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Region 5
Prairie Village, KS Junior Tournament
May 20, 2027 - May 20, 2027
Nall Avenue Baptist Church
6701 Nall Avenue
Prairie Village,
KS,
66208
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Region 5

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