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.

Upcoming Events

GSSA - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

Bakersfield, CA, 1/9/2026 - 1/11/2026

Location

Dignity Health Arena
1001 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
US

Dates

1/9/2026 - 1/11/2026
Friday Doors Open - 2:00 PM
Saturday Doors Open - 7:00 AM
Sunday Doors Open - 7:00 AM

Housing Designation

Housing Required

Points

The Varsity Cheer League

400 Point Event

Bids

The Cheerleading Worlds

2 Full Paid Bids & 4 At-Large Bids

The Dance Worlds

1 Partial-Paid Bid & 2 At-Large Bids

The Summit

3 Paid Bids & 12 At-Large Bids

The Dance Summit

1 Paid Bid, 4 At-Large Bids & Base Camp Bids

The D2 Summit

3 Paid Bids & 8 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit

1 Paid Bid & 5 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit

2 Paid Bids & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The Recreational Summit

5 At-Large Bids

The Quest

1 Silver Bid & Top 3 Teams in eligible divisions qualify

The U.S. Finals

Golden Tickets

Additional Information

Performance Order

LOCATION
Dignity Health Arena
1001 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Doors will open one (1) hour prior to the first performance: 2:00pm Friday, 7:00am Saturday/Sunday
Coaches’ Check In: 1:30pm Friday for Dance, 6:30am Saturday/Sunday for Cheer in the Potato Room (East side of the building)

SPECTATOR DETAILS
Doors Open: Friday 1/9/26 2:00pm – Saturday 1/10/26 Sunday 1/11/26 7:00am
Competition Start Time: Friday 1/9/26 3:00pm – Saturday 1/10/26 Sunday 1/11/26 8:00am
Spectator Entrance: Celebrity Hall Lobby

Here is the link to purchase spectator tickets! Please share with your programs’ families & fans!

Multiple Days (2-3)

1/9 Single Day

1/10 Single Day

1/11 Single Day

🅿️ PARKING DETAILS
$10 Parking Fee per day *with in and out privileges*
You can Pre-pay for parking when purchasing tickets and also pay when arriving to the lot.
The link for pre-pay is found in the ticket links above!

Have fans that won’t be able to join you this weekend? View the event LIVE on Varsity TV!