Nation’s Choice – Dance Grand Championship
& Cheer Showdown

November 8-10, 2024

NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Performance Days:

• Friday – Solos/Duos/Trios
• Saturday – All Star Dance Teams
• Sunday – All Star Cheer Teams

Event Contacts: Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:

• Registration Specialist: Leah Cunigan – Lcunigan@varsity.com
• Event Coordinator: Sami Davis – sdavis@varsity.com
• Advisor: Savannah London – slondon@varsity.com

• Block Schedule – last updated 10/2/24

2024-2025 Bid Information:

The Dance Worlds

• 4 Partial-Paid Bids
• 8 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 Bid Guide & View 2024-2025 Dance Summit Bid Declaration

The Quest Recreational Championship

• View 2024-2024 Quest Bid Guide

The U.S. Finals
Golden Tickets

Admissions:   

• Information coming soon! 

Parking:   

• There are 3,200 on-site parking spots at NOW Arena. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid congestion and tie ups. The lots are accessible off of Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Blvd, and Pratum Ave (see detailed map). Once inside, Prairie Stone signage and parking attendants will direct you to the closest lot.
• All parking is CASH ONLY and NOW Arena does not accept bills over $20.

Venue Information:   

Please note the facility has restriction on the following:   

• No outside food or drink is allowed though concessions may be purchased inside the venue.  
• No firearms.  
• Priority Viewing will be available for spectators.  
• Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process. Coaches, it may be helpful to bring an extra bag or tote with you into warm-ups to collect your team’s water bottles before they take the performance floor.   

Concessions & Vendors:  

• Concessions will be available throughout the venue.  
• ASO will be selling event merchandise throughout the weekend.  

Awards:   

• Award Ceremonies will take place on the main stage throughout the weekend. Please check the final schedule for exact division/session times.   
• All athletes receive an athlete gift.  
• All athletes will have the choice between a medal or mini banner.
• All teams that Hit Zero will receive a Hit Zero button.  

Event Results:  

• Event results will be uploaded throughout the weekend on Varsity TV.  

Photography/Media Policy:   

• Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, ‘Event Locations’).  
• Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event? Click HERE!  

This is a Housing Offered/Rewards Event:  

• If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.  

• 2023 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Nationals Results: View
• 2022 Nation’s Choice Dance Grand Nationals Results: View