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 - San Mateo - Challenge - DI/DII

San Mateo, CA, 11/21/2026 - 11/21/2026

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Location
San Mateo County Event Center
Dates
11/21/2026 - 11/21/2026
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Housing Offered
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The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

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GSSA - Ontario - Challenge - DI/DII

Ontario, CA, 11/22/2026 - 11/22/2026

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Location
Ontario Convention Center
Dates
11/22/2026 - 11/22/2026
Housing Designation
Housing Offered
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

300 Point Event

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GSSA - Grand Nationals - DI/DII

Bakersfield, CA, 1/8/2027 - 1/10/2027

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Location
Dignity Health Arena
Dates
1/8/2027 - 1/10/2027
Housing Designation
Housing Required
Points

The Varsity Cheer League

500 Point Event

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PAST EVENTS

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GSSA - Grand Nationals - DI/DII
Bakersfield, CA, 1/9/2026 - 1/11/2026
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GSSA - San Mateo - Challenge - DI/DII
San Mateo, CA, 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
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GSSA - Ontario - Challenge - DI/DII
Ontario, CA, 11/22/2025 - 11/22/2025
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GSSA Grand Nationals

Bakersfield, CA
January 8-10, 2027

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