Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals

Location:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202

Schedules:

• Performance Order
• Awards Schedule

This is a Housing Required Event.

For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks throughout the city with amazing rates specifically for Varsity All Star customers. Team Travel Source (TTS) has also successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your teams preparation and performance.  Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event. 

Book REQUIRED Housing 

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

2024-2025 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

• 4 Full 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)

The Quest Recreational Championship

• View 2024-2024 Quest Bid Guide

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Admissions:   

• Spectators can enter at College St. Entrance
• Doors Open:
  • Friday at 1:00pm (Admissions Only)
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM
• Spectator Ticket Link – Click Here
•  Spectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry.

Parking:   

• Parking is available around the convention center.
  • Parking Map

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. There are water filling stations available throughout the venue.  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.  

Awards Information for Spectators: Richardson Ballroom

• Important Notes: Each awards ceremony will feature loud music, flashing lights, and close contact with others.  

Concessions & Vendors:  

• Varsity Shop will be selling event merchandise.
• Concessions will be available.  
• Shrunk 3D will be on-site at this event, offering a unique opportunity for athletes, families, and attendees to create custom 3D-printed statues. Using high-definition 3D scanning technology, Shrunk 3D produces lifelike replicas in various sizes—perfect for preserving your event memories. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-up orders are also welcome!
  • Customize Your Experience: Choose from statues ranging from 3 to 9 inches, with options for single or two-person figures.
  • Pre-Registration: To secure your spot, visit shrunk3d.com, click on the “Locations” tab, find your event, and sign up today. Walk-ups will also be accepted at the event.

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!      

Important Event Reminder for Parents and Coaches:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade:
  Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
  Time: 9:30 AM
  Route: Marching down Tryon Street, from Ninth Street to Brooklyn Village Avenue.
  *Please adjust your plans accordingly.

• 2024 Spirit of Hope Results
• 2023 Spirit of Hope Results
• 2022 Spirit of Hope Results
• 2021 Spirit of Hope Results