{"id":6942,"date":"2021-07-24T18:12:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T18:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/?page_id=6942"},"modified":"2026-09-16T16:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:07:20","slug":"grand-nationals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/grand-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Encore 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\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/All-Star-Revolution-LIBERTY_L3-Junior-Medium-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>Encore Grand<br \/>\nNationals<\/h1>\n<p>December 12-13, 2026<br \/>\nHouston, Texas<\/p>\n<p>Registration is NOW OPEN!<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;eventId=7159&#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><\/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;teamType=All+Star&#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&#038;teamType=all-star-youth-rec' title='Search & Register for Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Encore-Top-CTA-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competitions<\/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\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Encore-Bottom-CTA-330x220.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/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_content6ad656030e9332_06564453' 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><em>Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6ad656030e9693_03031236' 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'><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">PERFORMANCE ORDER:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prep\/Novice\/Rec: Friday only<\/p>\n<p>Elite: Saturday\/Sunday<\/p>\n<p><em>More information coming soon!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6ad656030e9969_37572336' 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><em>Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6ad656030e9b72_33516718' 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<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\">The Cheerleading Worlds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Full Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li>8 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-VAS-WorldsBidDeclaration\">View 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\"><strong>The Summit Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;indent&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;bulleted&quot;}&#093;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-SummitChamps-BidGuide\">View 2026-2027 Summit Championships Bid Guide<\/a> (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/youth-rec\/competitions\/the-quest\/\">The Quest Recreational Championship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-Quest-Bid-Distribution\">View 2026-2027 Quest Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>2026-2027 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thedanceworlds.net\/\">The Dance Worlds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Partial-Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li>8 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-VAS-Dance-WorldsBidDec\">View 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\">The Dance Summit Championship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-DanceSummit-Bid-List\">View 2026-2027 Dance Summit Bid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-DanceSummit-Bid-Dec\">View 2026-2027 Dance Summit Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6ad656030ea2b1_63940628' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Event Contacts<\/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><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Event Contacts: <\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Event Coordinator:\u00a0<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200bCarlie Ann Weber &#8211; cweber@varsity.com<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CHEER &#8211; Registration Specialist:<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brooke McClary &#8211; BMcmclary@varsity.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">DANCE &#8211; Registration Specialist:<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Katie Davis &#8211; KDavis@varsity.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sales &amp; Experience Advisor:\u00a0<\/span><\/b> <span aria-label=\"Drop-down list content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leah Rauch &#8211; LRauch@varsity.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scoring Experience Manager:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Matt Skorcz &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:MSkorcz@varsity.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MSkorcz@varsity.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1.png'><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\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-500x360.png 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-280x202.png 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-125x90.png 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1-100x72.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-1080-x-1350-px-1000-x-720-px-1.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><\/p>\n<h3>Powered by The Groove Experience!<\/h3>\n<p>The Dance segment of the Encore Championships Grand Nationals is Powered by The Groove Experience! Groove powers dance halls at Varsity All Star Grand National events across the country to guarantee high-quality events designed specifically for All Star Dancers.<\/p>\n<p>Our events cater specifically to the dancer, coaches, and parents with enhanced production, a marley competition floor and dance-only judges. All Groove events, including those powered by The Groove Experience, award bids to The Dance Summit and The USASF Dance Worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact Hayley Reyes at <a href=\"mailto:hreyes@varsity.com\">hreyes@varsity.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/varsityallstar_dance\/\">Follow Varsity All Star Dance on Instagram<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Encore Grand Nationals 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/cn9zFXWEm1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>Encore Grand Nationals 2023<\/h4><p>Lights, camera, ACTION! Take a look back at Encore Grand Nationals 2023! Visit the event hub below for exclusive event coverage including full routine video replays, interviews, highlights, results and more!<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-14-1000x720.png'><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\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-14-1000x720.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-14-500x360.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-14-1000x720.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">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. 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