Our Competition Brands

Universal Cheerleaders Association

• Founded in 1974 by Jeff Webb, UCA created the first actual national competition for cheerleaders, the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC), in 1980. Today, UCA holds over 50 Regional Qualifier events leading up to the National High School Cheerleading Championship, making it the most prestigious National Championship in the country. There are over 640 teams from 38 states who compete at the event.
• UCA also administers the College Cheerleading National Championship (est. 1983) and the International All Star Championship (est. 1996) at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
• Championships are broadcast worldwide on ESPN and ESPN2.
• Based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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National Cheerleaders Association

• Founded in 1948 by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer, NCA was the first organization to host a competition for All-Star teams in 1987. Today, the NCA All-Star National Championship is the largest and most prestigious of its kind with more than 36,000 participants vying for a title.
• NCA hosts the NCA Senior & Junior High School National Championship (est. 1981) in Dallas, Texas.
• NCA also hosts the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship (est. 1981) in Daytona Beach, an event that is the largest of its kind, attracting more than 200 teams from 35 states.
• The All-Star National Championship and the Collegiate National Championship are broadcast nationwide on CBS Sports Network.
• The NCA Corporate Office is based in Dallas, Texas.

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United Spirit Association

• USA was founded in 1950 by Robert Olmstead.
• USA administers five different major competition events catering to all age groups, experience and ability levels. These events include: USA Junior Nationals (est. 1997), the only Varsity event strictly for junior high, middle schools and youth groups; USA All Star Super Nationals (est. 1995), the largest All Star only event in the western United States; USA High School Dance Nationals (est. 1986); USA High School Spirit Nationals (est. 1986); and USA Collegiate Championships (est. 1994). USA’s Nationals and Championships events take place on the west coast in Anaheim, California.
• At USA, each competition season is preceded with a judges’ training to ensure that each team receives valuable and constructive comments, both written and via audio critique.
• USA is based in Cypress, California.

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Universal Dance Association

• Founded in 1980 by Jeff Webb and Kris Shepherd, UDA offers the widest variety of competition dates and locations throughout the United States. UDA Competitions provide Dance Teams a positive atmosphere to perform and compete in while getting feedback on their performance from a professional panel of UDA judges.
• Dance teams can compete in up to two categories for one registration fee. Teams can compete in the Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop or High Kick category. They may also participate in the School Spirit Championship, by showcasing the elements they use at school and in the community all year long.
• UDA created the National Dance Team Championships (NDTC) in 1985. The NDTC is the largest dance team event of its kind. The NDTC takes place in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
• UDA also administers the College Dance Team National Championships for the top collegiate dance teams in the country. College Dance Teams can compete in the Pom, Jazz or Hip Hop categories. Teams may also participate in the Game Day category, sharing their traditions and techniques at their school and in their community.
• The College Dance Team National Championships and the National Dance Team Championships are both broadcast worldwide on ESPN and ESPN2.

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National Dance Alliance

• Founded in 1976 by Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer, the NDA National Championship was first held in 1985 as the NCA Superstar Pom Pon/Songleaders National Championship. Today, the NDA National Championship for school dance teams is held at Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida. The NDA All-Star National Championship is held in Dallas, Texas.
• NDA offers a variety of divisions and styles such as; pom, jazz, hip hop, team dance and kick.
• Hosts the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship (est. 1981) in Daytona Beach, an event that attracts more than 200 teams from 35 states and is televised on CBS Sports Network.
• Based in Dallas, Texas, NDA is the sister company of NCA.

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The Summit Championships

• Founded by Varsity All Star & its collaboration of Brands, in 2013, The Summit was originally created solely for the best cheer teams from across the country. The Summit provides a unique experience for youth, junior, and senior levels in non-Worlds divisions to face-off in a live competition hosted at the Walt Disney Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
• In 2015, The Dance Summit was developed to create an exclusive end-of-the-year championship for dance teams across multiple categories.
• In 2016, the D2 Summit, for gyms with 125 athletes or less, was produced for our small gym programs to reach their peak across youth, junior and senior divisions.
• Our Summit Championships continue to grow offering multiple paths for teams to have a competitive, prestigious and celebratory end to their season. Teams who wish to compete at these events must vie for a bid at select Varsity All Star events.
• Based in Memphis, TN.

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The Regional Summit

• In 2022, The Regional Summit was developed for teams to make the climb a little closer to home.
• Our Summit Championships continue to grow offering multiple paths for teams to have a competitive, prestigious and celebratory end to their season. Teams who wish to compete at these events must compete for a bid at select Varsity All Star events.
• Regional Summits located in all 5 regions: West, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast and Midwest.

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The Recreational Summit

• In 2023, The Recreational Summit was developed to create an exclusive end-of-the-year championship for rec teams across multiple categories.
• Our Summit Championships continue to grow offering multiple paths for teams to have a competitive, prestigious and celebratory end to their season. Teams who wish to compete at these events must compete for a bid at select Varsity All Star events.
• Based in Memphis, TN.

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The Youth Summit

• The Youth Summit is a premier End-of-Season competition, specifically celebrating the accomplishments of youth teams hosted in Tampa, Florida.
• Founded in 2023

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The CELEBRATION – Powered by The Summit

• The CELEBRATION – Powered by The Summit is a brand-new event from Varsity All Star. This event welcomes all star elite, all star prep and rec cheer teams of all ages and levels to Tampa, Florida where they will compete and celebrate at the beautiful Tampa Convention Center. Bids are not awarded or required for this event, and the focus is on fun and celebrating the end of the season.
• Youth teams who earn a bid and compete at Youth Summit can also compete at The CELEBRATION.
• Founded in 2023.

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The Quest

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The U.S. Finals

• The U.S. Finals is a spectacular way to celebrate the accomplishments of your program and end your season together!
• Uniquely, The U.S. Finals gives you the opportunity to end your season as a program with teams of all levels. With multiple locations across the country, your program is able to pick the event that works best for you!
• Level champions will be judged again in our Champions Challenge round to find out who the best in the U.S. truly is.

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American Cheerleaders Association

• Founded in 1997, ACA’s mission is to provide a premier All Star Championship that is safe, fun, competitive, and challenging. We focus on making a positive impact on each person as we strive to foster an environment where everyone feels encouraged.

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ACDA Spirit

• Since our inception in 1991, we have been devoted to bringing you excellence in cheer and dance competitions. We are committed to fair, well-orchestrated events that are fun for the participants, coaches, and fans. We believe that participation in athletics is a tremendous opportunity for young people to learn the value of teamwork, goal setting, and dedication to excellence.
• Our state of the art judging system, competition management, and incredible production and staging makes our events among the best in our industry.
• Throughout our growth, we have maintained our commitment to personalized customer service and will continue this for you.

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All Star Challenge

• Where sports collides with theater… athlete meets actor… coach becomes director… For it is our belief that All Star Cheerleading and Dance, perhaps more than any other sport, is judged not solely upon the sum of its parts, but on the overall entertainment value of superior technical athleticism combined with creative presentations.
• Achieving this balance is the . . . ALL STAR CHALLENGE.

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Aloha Spirit Championships

• Founded in 2001, Aloha Spirit is the ultimate destination event holding the Aloha Grand Nationals Worlds Bid event in Phoenix, AZ.
• Teams from around the globe enjoy top-tier competition and events that many cheerleaders and dancers will remember for a lifetime.
• Additional cities were added to the Aloha menu to offer the Spirit of the Islands on the mainland in 2009. Teams and spectators show their Aloha Spirit at these events often dressing in Luau themed attire and enjoying games and promotions that are Hawaiian themed.
• Aloha Spirit extends above industry-standard customer service with many programs leaving feeling like part of the Ohana.

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America's Best

• Founded in 1994, America’s Best Championships places emphasis on recognition. From fans to athletes, we love to recognize the BEST in class when it comes to skills, excellent grades in school, and even community service.
• Our Grand Nationals in Kansas City  is one of the BEST kept secrets in the industry!

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All Star Championships

• All Star Championships is proud to provide incredible production and an unbeatable experience for all star athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Come join us at an All Star Championship event this season!

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All Things Cheer

• All Things Cheer (ATC) is a Varsity brand that focuses on offering high quality cheerleading competitions.
• ATC is a brand created and run by people who love this sport!
• ATC is dedicated to the development of athletes and is committed to inspiring excellence to continue raising industry standards!

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Athletic Championships

• Athletic Championships National Competitions are 2-day events with prestigious titles, upscale production, prizes, and awards. Teams from all over the region and beyond come to compete for their chance to earn top placements and bids to our End-of-Season Championships.
• Athletic Championships values high quality customer service and sportsmanship. We are dedicated to providing a competition experience that will help athletes achieve their goals, enrich the lives of families and have a positive effect on your program.
• You will quickly see that our focus is to make sure everyone who comes to our events not only leave with memories that last a lifetime, but friendships that continue to grow from year to year.

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American Cheer Power

• Founded in 1985, American Cheer Power has been bringing amazing championships to talented athletes, dedicated coaches and supportive parents for over 35 years.
• Put a Cheer Power Championship on your calendar this year and join the Cheer Power Family!

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Champion Cheer & Dance

• Champion Cheer & Dance was founded in 1979.
• Champion Cheer & Dance is a Legacy within the cheerleading and dance community, being passed down from coach to coach.
• The legacy continues to be shared and passed on with each competition and of course through Champion’s very own Champion Cup.

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Champion Spirit Group

• Champion Spirit Group was founded in 2005.
• CSG events feature a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. You can expect an event that runs on-time and knowledgeable staff who promote fairness and sportsmanship. We always recognize every team, give parents a front-row view of their kids, and allow coaches the time and space necessary to get their athletes ready for the best performance ever.
• Home to the “Green Hoodie”, one of the most coveted National Champion prizes.

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Cheer Ltd

• Founded in 1988, Cheer Ltd, has been pioneers and leaders in the cheerleading industry. They have introduced many innovative programs and events developed to meet the unique demands of those who are passionate about cheerleading.
• Every year in March, Cheer Ltd. hosts the prestigious Cheer Ltd. Nationals at CANAM in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina hosting high school, college and All Star teams. During the fall and winter, Cheer Ltd holds regional events, which allow competitors to qualify for CANAM.
• What helps set Cheer Ltd apart is the personalized attention, exceptional organization and extremely high degree of professionalism you find in every event and every program offered by Cheer Ltd.

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CHEERSPORT

• CHEERSPORT was founded in 1993 by all star coaches who loved competitive cheerleading and who believed they could conduct competitions that would be better for the athletes, coaches and spectators.
• CHEERSPORT’s passion for the sport of All Star Cheerleading allows us to provide an unparalleled positive performance atmosphere, top notch judges and a staff dedicated to the sport! It is our underlying philosophy that we are here to serve you!
• Whether you are an athlete, coach or spectator, our success will be dependent upon and measured by our ability to exceed your expectations of a competition company.

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COA Cheer & Dance

• As one of the oldest and most trusted competition companies in the world, COA Cheer and Dance provides the ULTIMATE experience. From beautiful, superstar production to innovative awards that highlight athletes’ skills, COA Cheer and Dance is truly one of the nation’s best!
• With over 30 years of experience, the experts at COA will always deliver the ULTIMATE championship event for your team.
• COA Cheer & Dance has a long-standing history within the industry and it is not uncommon for coaches to bring their teams to events that they used to compete at when they were athletes!

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Coastal Cheer & Dance

• Founded in 1999, Coastal is an east coast event producer that gives athletes the ultimate battlefield to showcase their talents.
• Coastal remains a regional event producer in order to provide events specific to programs’ needs.

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DanceFest

• DanceFest is dedicated to the development of our dancers, coaches and teams. We commit ourselves to inspiring excellence in current and future generations.
• We always recognize every team, give parents a front-row view of their kids, and allow coaches the time and rehearsal space necessary to prepare their dancers for the best performance ever.
• Marley Dance Floor (in rehearsal and performance area), awards for EVERY team, Grand Champion Prize & a Commemorative Athlete Award for EVERY athlete!

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Double Down Championships

• At Varsity’s Double Down Championship we are giving you the opportunity to celebrate your best performance! A one-of-a-kind National Championship that doubles the opportunity to reach your highest score in one weekend.

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Encore Championships

• Now that’s entertainment!
• Encore Championships is one of Varsity All Star’s competitive cheerleading and dance brands offering both 1 Day and 2 Day competitions throughout the country.
• Encore Championships has been named one of Varsity’s most entertaining brands paired with superior quality, top notch production, and customer service. Every team takes the stage by walking the red carpet that spans the entire center panel of the performance floor.
• Not only does Encore Championships host head to head competition, but they produce an Award Ceremony that consistently delivers beyond expectations.

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Feel The Power

• FTP was founded in 2012, to host affordable events over the nation of Canada.
• FTP is proud to host an event that offers Bids to The Summit Championships and The Cheerleading Worlds.

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GLCC Events

• Get ready for a rockin’ good time at our rock-n-roll themed events! Costumes are encouraged and make for a wildly entertaining day.
• Our events have a concert-like feel, cool champion awards and amazing production. Our GLCC events will rock your world!
• From fierce competition to heart-pumping production and awards, your athletes will feel like they are taking the concert stage.

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The Groove Experience

• The Groove Experience was founded in 2009 specifically for All Star Dancers.
• These events were designed so that All Star dancers had a high-quality event to attend that includes guaranteed Marley competition floor, dance-only judges, and master classes from the top dancers in the country!
• The Groove Experience hosts high-quality production events all of which are Worlds Bid and Dance Summit bid giving events.
• EXPERIENCE our events, learn how to improve, compete with the BEST, and to let your dancers GROOVE in our electrifying master classes!

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Golden State Spirit Association

• Founded in 1999, GSSA started as the Coaches Association for California providing scholarship and performance opportunities for cheerleaders and dancers.
• The GSSA Championships was the sixth company to give bids to the USASF World Championships by meeting the mission statement to provide performance opportunities to teams from California.
• The annual GSSA Coaches Conference was the model the USASF used to start the annual conference and now regional meetings.
• GSSA has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to cheerleaders and dancers.
• GSSA hosts events in the western region and prides itself in offering above industry-standard customer service.

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JAMfest Events

• Founded in 1995, JAMfest is an international event producer hosting events in the United States, England, Sweden, and Japan.
• At the heart of it all, JAMfest is committed to a fun competition experience for athletes.
• Perhaps the best known mascot in the industry, JAMMY makes an appearance at all events and is always excited to handout the JAMfest Spirit Award at all events.

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Just Dance

• Born in 2013, Just Dance provides a studio-like dance experience for all dancers!
• Just Dance is proud to provide appropriate flooring, dance specific judges, and a dance centric score sheet so that dancers have the best experience possible.
• Just Dance events lead up to The Finale in Indianapolis with catwalk entrances, the Red Carpet Interview room, and our finalist show at the end of the competition.

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Mid Atlantic Championships

• Acquired in 2016, the MAC features a west coast flare on the Atlantic seaboard.
• Teams compete for various Worlds, U.S. Finals and Summit bids during this action-packed weekend.
• MAC is positioned to be a beach-front favorite among participants and spectators alike.

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Mardi Gras Spirit Events

• Founded in 1998 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras Spirit Events truly is a competition experience like no other!
• Our event krewe lets the good times roll by infusing the sights, sounds, & interactive style of their hometown New Orleans Mardi Gras culture into every cheer & dance competition held nationwide. Can’t get to NOLA? No worries because we bring Mardi Gras to you nationwide through music, décor, wacky games, costume contests & bead blasts where everyone is actively involved!
• Gym families have the opportunity to build lasting camaraderie in our competitive yet stress free environment.
• Coaches have the opportunity to learn and improve from each event through our experienced judges and our innovative 4 point video playback system.
• Known for our exceptional customer service, on time organized events, and consistent 5 star rating of being fun, fair, friendly, affordable, & unforgettable!

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Nation’s Choice

• Nation’s Choice was created in 2009.
• Nation’s Choice events provides you with the opportunity to customize your event experience by allowing you to choose your team award, individual athlete award, as well as your athlete gift.
• Teams are also allowed to forego their team and individual awards and make a donation to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital instead.  The choice is always yours at Nation’s Choice!!

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One Up

• Challenges coaches and athletes to “One Up” the competition this season

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Pac West

• Pac West is credited for pioneering All Star competitive cheer in the Pacific Northwest. They are innovators in the industry known for starting the first All Star Cheer gym and the first Cheer and Dance Worlds bids in the region.
• Originally based out of Vancouver, Washington

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Sea to Sky Cheerleading Championship

• Our event is able to provide your athletes with a unique and TRUE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE in a most beautiful scenic venue. The word on the street is that Sea to Sky is, “An event you don’t want to miss”.
• Bids to The Summit & World’s are available at our Championship Event!

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Spirit Celebration

• Spirit Celebration has been in existence since 1998.
• CGA National Championship is under the SC umbrella that started in 2001 specifically for small gyms (under 125 members). 
• We are committed to providing a professional experience through exceptional customer service with our staff, judges and vendors that promotes a friendly, safe and exciting environment.  
• Atmosphere is always friendly, competitive and topped with world class service.
• We pride ourselves on our love for creating the “Pep Rally” atmosphere for our Special Needs, Philanthropic-Projects, “Best Fans in the Stands” and our SC Spirit, an Attitude of Gratitude!

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Spirit Cheer

• Founded in 1998 by Mike Pare, Spirit Cheer began by creating “NBA Fun Days” for cheerleaders, awarding the top team at the day’s competition the honor of performing as the half time entertainment for the NBA game.
• Today Spirit Cheer is known for producing cost effective and fun cheerleading events for all ages and abilities around the country.
• Recognized for innovative event production with the “Crazy Legs” stilt performers.

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Spirit Festival

• Spirit Festival Nationals in Providence, RI is recognized industry-wide all star’s one-of-a-kind festival of fun!
• Rhode Island’s 2-Day cheer nationals that is fair, well organized & offers fun personal attention.

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Spirit Sports

• Founded by James Speed and Shannon Smith, well-known cheerleading coaches, to provide a high-quality national championship experience at a reasonable price.
• Two-day national championships across the country.

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Spirit Unlimited Cheer & Dance

• Spirit Unlimited, founded in 1999, prides itself on delivering a personal and professional touch in every aspect of the company, continuing to reach its goal of exceeding the expectations of coaches, participants, and parents.
• SU provides comprehensive instruction and a fun, competitive environment for children and young adults. We provide all of this in a professional and economic manner, while fostering the beliefs of coaches, parents, cheerleaders and dancers.

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Spirit Xpress Cheerleading

• Founded in 1992 by Don Collins and Mark Lyczkowski, Spirit Xpress Events provide one-day, regional competitions for all-stars, schools as well as dance teams across North Carolina.
• Competitions are economically priced and offer a one day, one performance format.
• Bids to The Summit, The D2 Summit and The U.S. Finals are offered at select Spirit Xpress Regionals.

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The American Championships

Events feature high energy production, first class warm-up areas with full size floors and double wide tumbling strips, elevated performance floor or elevated spectator seating at every location, state-of-the-art judging system featuring video replay, awards ceremonies with Olympic Style Awards stages, jackets for champions, and gifts for all competitors and coaches.

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Universal Spirit

• Universal Spirit’s philosophy is to provide innovative and creative competitions that promote a positive experience for everyone involved.
• One Day Events feature high energy production, first class warm-up area featuring full size floors and elevated performance floor. All winners receive a Champion Shirt and teams win Banners and Plaques or medals.
• 2-Day National Championship – Spirit of Hope Nationals is dedicated to Hope Stout, a young cheerleader that lost her life to cancer. This National Championship is more than an amazing event, it is a way for cheerleaders to get involved in a wonderful cause.

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World Spirit Federation

• Founded in 2001, WSF produces an innovative Grand Nationals event held in Louisville, KY with top-tier production and staging.
• WSF pioneered the digital scoring system that set the standard for judging in our industry. This comprehensive, computerized scoring system is now utilized at All Star, College, and School events throughout Varsity Spirit Brands.
• Atmosphere is always friendly, competitive and topped with world class service.

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