GSSA Grand Nationals

January 10-12, 2025
Sacramento, CA

Cheerleader poses at beginning of routine

About GSSA Grand Nationals

Founded in 1999, GSSA started as the Coaches Association for California providing scholarship and performance opportunities for cheerleaders and dancers.
The GSSA Championships was the sixth company to give bids to the USASF World Championships by meeting the mission statement to provide performance opportunities to teams from California.
GSSA has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to cheerleaders and dancers.
GSSA hosts events in the western region and prides itself in offering above industry-standard customer service.

GSSA Grand Nationals

Welcome to Bakersfield with the Golden State Spirit Association! Experience the lights, sounds & excitement from the 2023 GSSA Grand Nationals & join us again this season!

The League by Varsity All Star

The League by Varsity All Star is the official points system for the sport of all star cheerleading. Teams are separated by D1 & D2 and placed by their age group, based on the points they earn throughout the regular season. Winners are named bother regionally and nationally and receive their share of $500k in cash and prizes. This event is worth 500 points.

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2025 Championship Information

General Information

GSSA Grand Nationals

January 10-12, 2025

Sacramento Convention Center
1401 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Friday: Dance Only

Saturday/Sunday: Cheer Only

Schedules

2025 Information Coming Soon!

Housing Information

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Bid Information

2024-2025 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

2 Full Paid Bids
4 At-Large Bids
View 2024-2025 Worlds Bid Declaration

The Dance Worlds

1 Partial Paid Bid
2 At-Large Bids
View 2024-2025 Worlds Bid Declaration

The Summit Championships

View 2024-2025 Summit Championships Bid Guide (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)
View 2024-2025 Dance Summit Championship Bid Guide

The Quest Recreational Championship

View 2024-2024 Quest Bid Guide

The U.S. Finals
Golden Tickets

Coaches' Corner

2025 Information Coming Soon!

Varsity Spirit Rules & Regulations

Spectator Information

2025 Information Coming Soon!

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Varsity Spirit Rules & Regulations