Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals

Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202

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

• • Customer Experience Manager: Zach Pennix – zpennix@varsity.com
  • Registration Specialist: Bonnie Reid – breid@varsity.com

COMPETITION SCOOP – Updated 10.8.21

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14

• Championship Check-in, 4pm – 8pm
• Practice time available from 4:30pm – 8:45pm (Hall B)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15

• Day 1 of competition – All Divisions Level 1-7 (Hall A, Hall C, Crown Ballroom)
• Prep Teams compete Afternoon/Early Evening (Crown Ballroom)
• Prep Awards – following the last Prep Divisions

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16

• Day 2 of competition – All Divisions Level 1-7 (Hall A, Hall, Crown Ballroom)
• Awards for all divisions, excluding Prep Cheer (Richardson Ballroom)

*Doors are tentatively scheduled to open each day 90 minutes prior to the first performance. Specific division times will not be available until 2 ½ weeks prior to the Championship.

The Cheerleading Worlds
5 PAID Bids, 15 At-Large Bids

• CLICK HERE for the General Varsity All Star Requirements for Bids to the USASF Cheerleading World Championship.

The Summit
3 PAID Bids, 5 At-Large Bids, 4 INT At-Large Bids

The D2 Summit
3 PAID Bids, 5 At-Large Bids

The Regional Summit
Points Race

The U.S. Finals
Golden Tickets

The Quest
At-Large Bid

For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks with amazing rates specifically for you throughout the city for this event. We have successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your team’s preparation and performance. Booking through our convenient booking link is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Reserve your Spirit of Hope Hotel Room Here!

EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICY
It is not our intent to force anyone to pay for a hotel room that wouldn’t otherwise need one. Individuals within the Charlotte surrounding area and within a 75-mile radius are exempt from this policy. We also exempt individuals for the following main reasons noted below. Other reasons may be exempt but listed below are the main exemptions.

(1) Utilizing hotel points for your entire stay- you must submit a copy of your reservation confirmation to confirm you are using your points for your whole stay.(2) Military members who qualify for reduced military rates.

Housing exemption forms must be submitted by November 22, 2021 and will be approved by December 3, 2021. Please visit Spirit of Hope Exemption Form to submit your request.

Spectator Pricing: 
Adult Admission (Adult: 17 years – to 64 years old)
$25.00 1-DAY/$45.00 2-DAY
Child, Senior and Military Admission (Child: 6 years to 16 years old; Senior: 65 years + old)
$15.00 1-DAY/$25.00 2-DAY 
Ages 5 and under are FREE

HOUSING: For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks with amazing rates specifically for you throughout the city for this event. We have successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your team’s preparation and performance. Booking through our convenient booking link is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Reserve your Spirit of Hope Hotel Room Here!

EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICY
It is not our intent to force anyone to pay for a hotel room that wouldn’t otherwise need one. Individuals within the Charlotte surrounding area and within a 75-mile radius are exempt from this policy. We also exempt individuals for the following main reasons noted below. Other reasons may be exempt but listed below are the main exemptions.

(1) Utilizing hotel points for your entire stay- you must submit a copy of your reservation confirmation to confirm you are using your points for your whole stay.(2) Military members who qualify for reduced military rates.

Housing exemption forms must be submitted by November 22, 2021 and will be approved by December 3, 2021. Please visit Spirit of Hope Exemption Form to submit your request.

More information will be coming soon!