May 23, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN, May 14, 2025 – Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and yearbooks, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2025 Summit Championship and Dance Summit Championship held on May 1-4, 2025 in Orlando, FL, followed by the D2 Summit Championship held May 9-11, 2025, also in Orlando, FL. All Star cheerleading and dance teams traveled from around the globe to compete at The Summit, Dance Summit and D2 Summit Championships at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Between the three events, the championships collectively hosted over 45,000 athletes and coaches and more than 2,300 teams from 18 countries and over 78,000 spectators. “For all star cheer and dance athletes around the world, The Summit Championships are the ultimate way to close out their season,” said John Newby, Executive VP and General Manager of Varsity Spirit Events. “We are committed to providing a best-in-class experience for our customers, and this year’s events truly delivered. The talent, dedication, and passion displayed by these athletes were nothing short of inspiring.” Varsity All Star proudly continued its tradition of recognizing athletes who exemplify the #AllStarStrong values of teamwork, dedication, confidence, and leadership through The Varsity Pinnacle Award. This honor is presented to one standout athlete at each of the end-of-season events, including The Summit, The Dance Summit and The D2 Summit. This year, Varsity All Star was honored to present the 2025 Pinnacle Award to Stan Cottom, the first international and male award recipient, from Crush Cheer in Bletchley, United Kingdom at The Summit, Charlotte Schubert from Dollhouse Dance Factory in Sheboygan, Wisconsin at The Dance Summit, and Alexa Wilson from Ohio Valley All Stars in Parkersburg, West Virginia at The D2 Summit. Stan, Charlotte and Alexa have distinguished themselves as exceptional athletes, impactful leaders, and inspiring role models within their teams and gyms. Varsity All Star is proud to celebrate the example they set, both through their athletic pursuits and hometown communities. To learn more about The Varsity Pinnacle Awards and this year’s recipients, please visit the awards news page here. For more information on The Summit Championship, The Dance Summit Championship and The D2 Summit Championship, please visit Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit live-streamed all of the championships on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. Once again, The Summit and Dance Summit Championships will air on ESPN later this summer. Videos of the routines are available for fans who were otherwise unable to attend, and full results listings are available on Varsity TV.
