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One Up Championships

One Up Championships offers 1-Day Challenge Events, National Events, and a season-ending, Grand National Championship in Nashville, TN! One Up competitions feature true competition, top-notch judging, and unforgettable experiences. We look forward to seeing you at one our events!

Upcoming Events

One Up - SoCal - Nationals - DI/DII

Anaheim, CA, 12/5/2026 - 12/6/2026

Location

Anaheim Convention Center

Dates

12/5/2026 - 12/6/2026

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

One Up - Phoenix - Nationals - DI/DII

Phoenix, AZ, 1/16/2027 - 1/17/2027

Location

Phoenix Convention Center

Dates

1/16/2027 - 1/17/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

One Up - Kenner - Nationals - DI/DII

Kenner, LA, 3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Location

Pontchartrain Center

Dates

3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

One Up - Nor Cal - Nationals - DI/DII

Santa Clara, CA, 3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Location

Santa Clara Convention Center

Dates

3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Rewards

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

One Up - Oklahoma City - Nationals - DI/DII

Oklahoma City, OK, 3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Location

Oklahoma City Convention Center

Dates

3/6/2027 - 3/6/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

One Up - Kansas City - Nationals

Kansas City, KS, 3/20/2027 - 3/20/2027

Location

Homefield KCK Showcase Center

Dates

3/20/2027 - 3/20/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

One Up - Bellevue - Nationals - DI/DII

Bellevue, WA, 3/20/2027 - 3/21/2027

Location

Meydenbauer Center

Dates

3/20/2027 - 3/21/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Required

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

500 Point Event

One Up - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

Nashville, TN, 4/2/2027 - 4/4/2027

Location

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Dates

4/2/2027 - 4/4/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Required

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

600 Point Event

One Up - Houston - Nationals - DI/DII

Rosenberg, TX, 4/3/2027 - 4/3/2027

Location

Fort Bend Epicenter

Dates

4/3/2027 - 4/3/2027

Housing Designation

Housing Offered

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

PAST EVENTS

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One Up - Oklahoma City - Nationals - DI/DII

Oklahoma City, OK, 3/28/2026 - 3/28/2026

One Up - Bellevue - Nationals - DI/DII

Bellevue, WA, 3/28/2026 - 3/29/2026

Results

One Up - Houston - Nationals - DI/DII

Rosenberg, TX, 3/28/2026 - 3/28/2026

One Up - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

Nashville, TN, 3/27/2026 - 3/29/2026

Results

One Up - All Star Prep Nationals - DI/DII

College Park, GA, 3/7/2026 - 3/7/2026

Results

One Up - Kansas City - Nationals

Kansas City, KS, 2/21/2026 - 2/21/2026

One Up - Arizona - Nationals - DI/DII

Glendale, AZ, 1/17/2026 - 1/18/2026

Results

One Up - SoCal - Nationals - DI/DII

Long Beach, CA, 12/6/2025 - 12/7/2025

Results

One Up Grand Nationals

Nashville, TN

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SPECIALTY AWARDS

SUPERIOR SPIRIT: Awarded to the spectators of a single program that demonstrate admirable support of their program and sportsmanlike conduct throughout the competition. Event staff will select the recipient of this award.

BACKSTAGE AWARD: Awarded to a single program that demonstrates the utmost sportsmanship, on and off the stage. Event staff will select the recipient of this award.

THE ONE UP CHAMPION: Awarded to the highest scoring teams of the competition per USASF D1/D2 program status, regardless of division splits at our event. *The One Up Champion is awarded at our Challenge Events and National Events

THE ONE UP LEVEL CHAMPION: Awarded to the highest scoring D1/D2 team of each Level at the competition. (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4/4.2, Level 5 & Level 6/7). *The One Up Level Champion is awarded at our season-ending, Grand National Championship in Nashville, TN.

THE GOLDEN BOOT: Awarded to the highest scoring team from the Worlds Bid Eligible Divisions. *The Golden Boot is awarded at our season-ending, Grand National Championship in Nashville, TN.

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