The NCL is a virtual platform for students to develop and showcase their cybersecurity skills through practical exercises and labs. It also connects students with employers and educators across the country. NCL Spring 2026 Season Schedule - Registration is open Jan. 26 - March 27 and costs $45 to participate. Late registration is March 28 - 31 with a cost increase to $55. To register for the NCL season, you must be at least 13 years old and a student enrolled in a high school, collegiate institution, apprenticeship, or academic boot camp. NCL is currently only available to residents in the United States and Canada and their territories.