Nation’s Choice

Performance Order:

• Solo, Duo/Trio Performance Order – updated 11/10/26
• Dance Performance Order – updated 11/10/26
• Cheer Performance Order – updated 11/10/26
• Awards Schedule – updated 11/10/26

Performance Days:

• Friday – Solos/Duos/Trios
• Saturday – All Star Dance Teams
• Sunday – All Star Cheer Teams

Admissions:   

• We will not sell physical tickets at the door or take cash for admittance at any Varsity All Star competitions. Spectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry.
• Digital tickets can be purchased HERE!   
• Admission pickup will be located at Ticket Window C 

  Parking:   

• The Alliant Energy Center has over 5,800 paved and lit parking spots onsite for your convenience. Advance purchased parking is available HERE. The Alliant Energy Center no longer accepts cash for parking fees.

Venue Information:   

Please note the facility has restriction on the following:   

• No outside food or drink is allowed though concessions may be purchased inside the venue.  
• For the safety of participants and spectators, items such as weapons, firearms, pepper spray, air horns, and laser pointers are not permitted. The full list is available on our Safety page. 
• Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process.  Coaches, it may be helpful to bring an extra bag or tote with you into warm-ups to collect your team’s water bottles before they take the performance floor.
• Priority Viewing will be available for spectators.  
• Doors will open for spectators:
  • Friday at 2:30 PM
  • Saturday at 8 AM
  • Sunday at 8 AM

   Concessions & Vendors:  

• Concessions will be available throughout the venue.  
• The Varsity Shop will be selling event merchandise in the back of Hall D throughout the weekend.  
• Hoppenly will be selling merchandise in the back of Hall D throughout the weekend.  
• RT Productions will be providing action photography throughout the weekend. To view these photos, please visit www.rtevent.com .  

    Awards:   

• Award Ceremonies will take place in Hall D throughout the weekend. Please check the final schedule for exact division/session times.   
• All athletes receive an athlete gift.  
• All athletes receive a competition medallion.    

  Photography/Media Policy:   

• Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, ‘Event Locations’).  
• Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event? Click HERE!  

   Social Media:  

• Please share your journey to this event and pictures captured at the event with us on social media!  
• Instagram: @VarsityAllStar & @VarsityAllStar_Dance   

Watch Live  

• Join Varsity TV and tune in to watch live streaming coverage of every performance! Visit the event hub for exclusive event coverage including on-demand routine videos, interviews, highlights, results, and more! Click here for more information.  

Event Contacts: Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:

• Registration Specialist: Leah Kotarski – LKotarski@varsity.com
• Event Coordinator: Chloe Smith – chloe.smith@varsity.com
• Advisor: Leah Cunigan – Lcunigan@varsity.com