2024 Championship Information

General Information

2024 PacWest Dance Grand Nationals
January 19, 2024

San Jose Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA, 95113

Schedules

  • Block SchedulePosted 3 weeks prior to the Event
    • Dance Performances – Friday only
  • Performance OrderPosted Thursday evening the week of the Event
  • Awards SchedulePosted Thursday evening the week of the Event

Housing Information

2023 Housing Information:

This is a Housing Rewards event. If you have questions about Stay Smart please click HERE or e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.

Bid Information

2024 Bid Information:

Coming soon!

Coaches' Corner

Additional Coaches Information can be found in the Coaches Event BAND Group.

Registration/Check-In:  

  • You must register a minimum of 30 minutes PRIOR to your assigned warm-up time
  • Please bring the following items to registration:
    • Proof of music license (All performances)
    • USASF Rosters/ ID (All Star)
    • USASF Compliance Cover Sheet (All Star)
    • Rec Verification Form (Rec)
    • USA Cheer Proof of Membership (Rec/School)
    • Waiver Forms PER ATHLETE & PER COACH (Rec/School) 
    • Team Roster (Rec/School)
  • At this time, you will sign all necessary Bid Intentions.

Warm-Up:

  • Everyone entering the warm-up room, and not in uniform, must be wearing their USASF/USA Cheer approved wristband.

Scoring: 

  • Scoresheets will be sent to the email attached to the team or registration contact approximately 15-20 minutes after performance. Paper copies will be available upon request at the scoresheet table. *The coaches attached to your teams will receive their team’s scoresheets at the event ONLY if their email AND mobile phone number is added and correct on the portal account.

Event Contacts:

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

Spectator Information

Spectator Pricing:

Please check back for additional information coming soon.

Parking & Entrance:

Please check back for additional information coming soon.

Venue Information:

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Priority Viewing:

Please check back here for additional information coming soon.

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.

Security Screening:

The safety of the athletes and guests is our number one priority, and many of our host facilities have implemented enhanced security procedures for attendees. Some of these enhanced security measures include: All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be examined prior to entering. *We anticipate that additional time will be required for the coordination of these additional security measures. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

Media Policy & Social Media: 

  • 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’).
  • Please share your journey to this event and pictures captured at the event with us on social media!
  • Tag us @VarsityAllStar and be sure to use the hashtag #PWDanceGrandNationals!

Awards

  • The Final Performance Order & Awards Schedule will be posted HERE on Thursday evening the week of the event.
  • Awards Ceremonies will take place in the performance hall at the conclusion of each event session, approximately 1-3 hours after each team’s final compete time. Please check the final schedule for exact division/session times.
  • Event Results will be available Tuesday following the event HERE.

2023 Championship Information

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2023 PacWest Dance Grand Nationals Results:
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