The Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals, one of nearly a dozen events on the Athletic Championships calendar, returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

The Athletic Championships national competitions are two-day events that try to focus on more than just competition. They also want participants and their guests to enjoy the camaraderie and make memories and friends along the way.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: January 13-14th, 2024
• Where: Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Chattanooga Convention Center

Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center in 2024, where guests will experience the comforts of an award-winning (Convention South magazine’s “Editors Hot Pick”) venue that features more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, an adjoining 341-room hotel and a free electric shuttle that connects the convention center to other hotels and all the city has to offer.

Take a look at the expansive facility and get a lay of the land, complete map included.

Click HERE for a map and parking information.

Once you’re in downtown Chattanooga, you may want to take a look around between competition sessions. You can do that on foot, by bus, by bike, or by free electric shuttle. There are so many great ways to see the city!

Things To Do In Chattanooga

Click HERE to learn more about Chattanooga, Tennessee, and all the amazing things to do.

The formal history of Chattanooga began in 1839, and there are many ways to learn about and celebrate, that history while enjoying how far the city has come. 

There are free activities in the area, including Coolidge Park, Walnut Street Bridge, Miller Plaza, and Renaissance Park – and remember, there’s a free electric shuttle to help you get around.

The area also has a variety of museums, galleries, gardens, and even a sculpture park. There are cruises on the river, wine/whiskey/food tastings, and opportunities to learn about Chattanooga’s railroad heritage. 

For the shoppers, there are farmers' markets, shopping malls, antiques, and many downtown shops that are convenient for a quick jaunt while stepping outside of the convention center for a few minutes.

And, when it’s time to eat, which everyone does, there are endless possibilities to satisfy any taste – bakeries and coffee shops, brunch, local spots, fine dining, farm-to-table restaurants, places for big groups, places for the whole family to enjoy. Learn more about the Chattanooga restaurant scene HERE.

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How To Watch The 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals

The 2024 edition of Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

If you will be in Chattanooga and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals Schedule

Schedule for the 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals

• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The Summit
• 1 IASF At-Large Bid to The Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 2 Partially Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 6 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bids to The Regional Summit
• 2 Partially Paid (RS) or Silver (Quest) Bids to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 1 At-Large (RS) or Bronze (Quest) Bid to The Recreational Summit & The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild Card/At-Large Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest Recreational Championship
• 3 Wild Card/At-Large Bids for Non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit and The Quest Recreational Championship
• Golden Tickets to the U.S. Finals

The League by Varsity All Star

The League by Varsity All Star is the official ranking system for the sport of All Star cheerleading, changing the conversation from “Who won the weekend?” to “Who ranks at the top this season?” 

Every team that competes at a Varsity All Star Event this season will be included in The League by Varsity All Star. 

Team rankings are determined by the Points System displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team competes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your five best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank. 

In total, 120 winners will be recognized from first to third place across each region. One champion will be crowned in each of the five regions across the eight eligible divisions, meaning 40 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

500 Points Up For Grabs In Chattanooga

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on January 13-14th to watch all the action live from the Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals in Chattanooga, Tennessee!