{"id":5569,"date":"2018-10-09T19:41:09","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T19:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/?page_id=5569"},"modified":"2026-08-26T16:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T16:03:12","slug":"nationals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"COA Grand Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center top;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center top;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center top;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-hero-26.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>COA Grand Nationals<\/h1>\n<p>February 27-28, 2027<br \/>\nColumbus, OH<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;eventId=7143&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional' rel='' target='_blank' title='Register Now'>Register Now<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?brand=ATC&#038;teamType=All%20Star&#038;utm_campaign=nyrevents-18-19&#038;utm_medium=vas&#038;utm_source=varsitydotcom' rel=''  target='_blank' title='Events'>Events <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;eventId=7143&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional' title='Search & Register for Competition' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/COA-Hero-1-1-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competition<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/COA-Hero-2-330x220.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#8221;]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/coa-about-26.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>COA Grand Nationals<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>COA Grand Nationals is COA\u2019s premier national event, and we pull out ALL the stops to ensure that your experience is both stress-free and truly memorable!<\/li>\n<li>With multiple performance halls, innovative awards, and superstar production, this is a COA tradition you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/li>\n<li>Bids will be awarded, and all division winners will take home the coveted COA National Champion jacket!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dbc155_76114806' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>General Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>COA Grand Nationals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>February 27-28, 2027<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Convention Center<br \/>\n400 N High St<br \/>\nColumbus, OH, 43215<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Contacts<\/strong><br \/>\nOur team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Specialist: Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<li>Advisor: Alexyea Ward &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:award@varsity.com\">award@varsity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Event Coordinator: Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dbc494_66521940' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Schedules<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>Final Performance Order &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<li>Awards Schedule &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dbc683_94842939' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Bid Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>2026-2027 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">View the 2026-2027 Summit Championships Bid Guide <strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-SummitChamps-BidGuide\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\">The Cheerleading Worlds:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">3 Full Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">6 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">View the 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration <strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-VAS-WorldsBidDeclaration\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/us-finals\/\">The U.S. Finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dbc9e9_93213956' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Spectator Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b>Information Coming Soon!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dbcb79_27539991' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Housing Required Event<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event.\u00a0<\/strong>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.\u00a0 Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event. If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail\u00a0<strong><u><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:staysmart@varsity.com?subject=\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">staysmart@varsity.com<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/virtual-competition-series\/' style='max-width:px; max-height:px' title='' target='_blank ' rel=''><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"The League 600 point event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-10-1000x720.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-10-500x360.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-10-1000x720.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Varsity Cheer League<\/h4>\n<p>The Varsity Cheer League is the official points system for the sport of all star cheerleading. Teams are separated by D1 &amp; D2 and placed by their age group, based on the points they earn throughout the regular season. Winners are named bother regionally and nationally and receive their share of $500k in cash and prizes. <strong>This event is worth 600 points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='http:\/\/www.varsity.com\/theleague' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='http:\/\/www.varsity.com\/theleague' rel='' target='_blank' title='Learn More'>Learn More <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Previous Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6aa9e987dc6f05_10856883' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>View Previous Results<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>2026 COA Grand Nationals Results &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14479049\/results\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2025 COA Grand Nationals Results &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/12789397-2025-coa-grand-nationals\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2024 COA Grand Nationals Results &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/11267668\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-tcm-slide'><div class='wrap-tcm-slide-title'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase'>Photo Gallery<\/h4><\/div><div class='tcm-slider slick-slider   middle-arrows-position' id='' data-slides='4' ><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Stingray-Allstars-Wright-Flyers_L2-Junior-1440x813.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel6aa9e987dc77b2.01361293'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Stingray-Allstars-Wright-Flyers_L2-Junior.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Premier-Athletics-Michigan-Lady-Legacy_L5-Senior-Large-1353x813.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel6aa9e987dc77b2.01361293'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Premier-Athletics-Michigan-Lady-Legacy_L5-Senior-Large.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/World-Cup-Supermoons_L1-Mini-Small-1161x813.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel6aa9e987dc77b2.01361293'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/World-Cup-Supermoons_L1-Mini-Small.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Off-Main-All-Stars-Intensity_L5-Junior-1440x813.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel6aa9e987dc77b2.01361293'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/coa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Off-Main-All-Stars-Intensity_L5-Junior.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-articles-module js-equal-height ' id=''><h4 class='articles-module-header'>ALL STAR NEWS<\/h4><div class='row-articles'><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9554247' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'><img width=\"1080\" height=\"514\" class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1000x476.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-280x133.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-189x90.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-100x48.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'>Your Registration Guide for the 2026\u20132027 Varsity All Star Season<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026-2027 Competition Season Is Almost Here! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned program director or a first-time registrant, early preparation is the key to securing your spots and enjoying a seamless experience. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to get ahead of the game. \ud83d\udd11 Key Registration Dates Registration for Grand Nationals and Super Nationals will [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Aug. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9469163' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/meet-the-2026-varsity-all-star-pinnacle-award-winners\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/meet-the-2026-varsity-all-star-pinnacle-award-winners\/'>Meet the 2026 Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award Winners<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, Leadership \u2013 this is The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award. The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award was created to recognize athletes that exemplify exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to all star. This award is based on the four characteristics of #AllStarStrong \u2013 Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, and Leadership. 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