ACA Grand Nationals

Fort Worth Convention Center:
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Venue Map – COMING SOON!

Digital Ticketing:
Click HERE to purchase event tickets!

*We are cashless! Upon arrival, visit admissions to scan pre-purchased tickets, where you will receive designated wristband for entrance into Performance Venues.

STANDARD
Adult Standard – 1 Day	$34
Adult Weekend – 2 Day	$60
Military Child & Senior Standard – 1 Day	$29
Military Child & Senior Weekend – 2 Day	$40

Child Ages – 6 to 16 (Under 6 are free)
Adult Ages – 17 to 64
Senior Age – 65+
Military must provide ID

Parking & Entrance:

PARKING GARAGES: 

• Fort Worth’s Downtown TIF District provides free self-parking in select garages after 6 PM on weekdays and all weekend long. Click HERE for participating downtown garages.

PARKING METERS:

• Downtown parking meters are FREE every night after 6 PM and on weekends!
• If parking outside those hours, paying for parking has never been so easy with the FW Park app. With this mobile parking app, you can renew and pay for parking meters from your phone! Other features include a “Find My Car” option, parking map, and more! Download for IOS or Android.

 ENTRANCE

• Please use the Entrance doors off 12th Street to enter the building and follow the signage to the performance hall. After purchasing tickets in advance ALL spectators will check in with the Varsity All Star Staff at the Admission Booths where they will exchange their e-ticket for the appropriate wristband.

*Have your QR codes/virtual tickets ready!

SATURDAY-
6:30AM – doors to the concourse will open at the 12^th St lobby.
6:45AM – Tickets & Registration will open
7:00 AM – Arena doors open
7:15 AM – Hall doors open

SUNDAY-
7:30AM – doors to the concourse will open at the 12^th St lobby.
7:45 AM – Tickets & Registration will open
8:00 AM – Arena doors open
8:15 AM – Hall doors open

Block Schedule – HERE
Performance Order – HERE
Awards Schedule – HERE

Registration & Check-In:

• • Program check in is located in Rooms A103 and will open starting at the following times:
  • • • Friday – 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
      • Saturday – 6:45 AM
      • Sunday – 7:45 AM

• You must register a minimum of 30 minutes PRIOR to your assigned warm-up time.
• Please bring the following items to registration:
  • USASF Rosters/ ID (All Star)
  • USASF Compliance Cover Sheet (All Star) or USA Cheer Proof of Membership (Rec)
  • Proof of music license (All performances)
• At this time, you will sign all necessary Bid Intentions.

Warm-Up:

• Please check in to warm up no less than 10 mins prior to your warm-up time.
• Everyone entering the warm-up room, and not in uniform, must be wearing their USASF/USA Cheer approved wristband.
• Each team will receive the following warm up times:

ARENA

• 7 Mins on a 3 Panels 18’X42’ Foam floor
• 7 Mins on a 2 Panels 12’X60’ Spring floor
• 7 Mins on a 9 Panels 42’X54’ Spring floor

HALL

• 8 Mins on a 3 Panels 18’X42’ Foam floor
• 8 Mins on a 2 Panels 12’X60’ Spring floor
• 8 Mins on a 9 Panels 42’X54’ Spring floor

HALL

• 8 Mins on a 3 Panels 18’X42’ Foam floor
• 8 Mins on a 2 Panels 12’X60’ Spring floor
• 8 Mins on a 9 Panels 42’X54’ Foam floor

Scoring:

• Scoresheets will be sent to the email attached to the team or registration contact approximately 15-20 minutes after performance. Paper copies will also be available at the scoresheet table located by the judges stand of each hall. *The coaches attached to your teams will receive their team’s scoresheets at the event ONLY if their email AND mobile phone number is added and correct on the portal account.
• AccuScore will be located in Room 107

• • Any requests for review must be submitted within the 15 minutes after the scoresheets have been emailed.

• Results will be available for coaches in the Event BAND throughout the competition weekend!

Awards:

• Awards will take place on the performance floor of each hall following the close of each session (Saturday – PREP/Novice/Rec, Sunday – all Elite divisions). Please check the final schedule for exact division/session times.
• All athletes will receive – an athlete gift as they exit the performance floor
• ACA Elite Grand National Champions will receive a Champion Medallion, 1^st place Champion Banner & a Champion Jacket
• Elite 2^nd – 3^rd place teams will receive participant medallions & an ACA Grand Nationals placement Banner
• Elite 4^th & below placing teams will receive participant medallions & an ACA Grand Nationals Event Banner
• ACA PREP Grand National Champions will receive a Champion Medallion, a 1^st place Champion Banner & a NEW ACA Champion Hoodie!
• Prep 2^nd – 3^rd place teams will receive participant medallions & an ACA Grand Nationals placement Banner
• Prep 4^th & below placing teams will receive participant medallions & an ACA Grand Nationals Event Banner
• All Novice teams receiving a Superior rating will receive participant medallions, an ACA Grand Nationals Event Banner & NEW SUPERIOR Long Sleeve T-Shirt!
• All Novice teams receiving an Outstanding or Excellent rating will receive participant medallions & an ACA Grand Nationals Event Banner
• All teams that Hit Zero will receive a Hit Zero Button

Universal Event Photography:

More information COMING SOON!

Venue Information: Please note this facility has restrictions on the following:

• No outside food or drink is allowed though concessions may be purchased inside the venue.
• No aerosol products (hairspray, glitter, etc.) are allowed. Use of these products inside the facility will result in a fine.

Concessions & Vendors:

• Concessions will be available throughout the venue.
• Varsity Shop will be open in the Hall throughout the weekend.
• UEP will be onsite for team photos & action shots. They will have kiosks located throughout the convention center to view & purchase photos.
• Hoppenly Gifts & Toys will be open in the Hall throughout the weekend.
• Shrunk 3D will be open in the Hall throughout the weekend.

2024-2025 Bid Information:

The Cheerleading Worlds

• 3 Full Paid Bids
• 6 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

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

• Registration Specialist: Bonita Moore – bmoore@varsity.com
• Event Coordinator: Carlie-Ann Weber – cweber@varsity.com
• Customer Experience Manager: Joshua Johnson – jjohnson@varsity.com
• Scoring Experience Specialist: Matt Skorcz – Mskorcz@varsity.com

2022 ACA Grand Nationals Results:
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