Insider Info: 2022 Spirit Sports Palm Springs Grand Nationals

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The 2022 Spirit Sports Palm Springs Grand Nationals is just around the corner and Varsity TV is heading out west to bring you all of the action live!

This Grand National event will bring teams from across the country together to not only compete for first place titles but also for Bids to some of the most prestigious end-of-season events. Spirit Sports is the TOTAL experience in cheerleading from the giveaways, dance parties, sing-alongs to each team getting recognized for their outstanding effort. You are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime in Palm Springs, California.


Who: All Star Cheerleaders and Dancers

When: February 5-6, 2022

Where: Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV


Venue Insider

All the action from the 2022 Spirit Sports Palm Springs Grand Nationals will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Click here for directions, parking information, and area maps 

to start your competition weekend off right with a seamless travel experience.

If you're in search of a great food spot or need to take a break from the competition, there are so many great places to grab a bite to eat within walking distance of the convention center. Some restaurants close by are  Kalura Trattoria Italiana, Bill’s Pizza Palm Springs, Love At First Bite Catering, Cafe Palmetto, and many more!


Bids Up For Grabs At Spirit Sports Palm Springs Grand Nationals

2021-2022 Cheerleading World Bid Requirements VIEW

2021-2022 Dance World Bid Requirements VIEW

  • 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
  • 5 At-Large Bids to The Summit
  • 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
  • 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
  • 5 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
  • At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
  • Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals
  • 3 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
  • 9 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
  • 2 Partial-Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
  • 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds

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