The Golden State Spirit Association Bakersfield Grand Nationals heads to the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, California, in 2024, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event.

The GSSA started from humble roots in 1999 and has grown into a premier organization in the Western Region, giving top-tier events and performance and scholarship opportunities to cheerleaders and dancers from the West Coast.

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 And Dance Teams
• When: Jan. 13-14, 2024
• Where: Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, California
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Mechanics Bank Arena

GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals returns to Bakersfield, California, and the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center in 2024.

Though the name may be different (prior to a merger of Rabobank and Mechanics Bank, it was the Rabobank Arena), it’s the same great facility returning competitors will remember.

Learn more about the venue, which also is the home of the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors. For any cheer fans who also love hockey, the Condors will be taking on the San Jose Barracuda on Jan. 13.

For a few lodging and dining suggestions near the venue, see what the local experts have to say.

Click HERE for directions and maps and HERE for parking information

Things To Do In Bakersfield, California

Click HERE to learn more about Bakersfield, California, and all there is to do.

Bakersfield is famous for introducing the world to a new sub-genre of country music, the Bakersfield sound. It also is home to a long-running annual jazz festival and the world-renowned band Korn. 

Along with its musical diversity, Bakersfield has noteworthy agriculture, art, theater, dining, and a history that dates back to Native American tribes and Spanish explorers. 

Here is a list of things to do in Bakersfield, as well as the top places to eat and drink. The area has a sizable collection of Basque restaurants, and several local establishments have been featured on the hit TV show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”

Avis Car Rentals - All Varsity Spirit customers received discounted rates up to 25% off. These discounts apply to both event and leisure travel.

How To Watch The 2024 GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals

The 2024 edition of the GSSA Bakersfield Grand 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 California and want to see the event in person, keep an on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Bakersfield Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 6 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Dance Worlds
• 2 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large bids to The Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Dance Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
• 4 Base Camp Bids to The Dance Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• 2 Paid Bids (one DI and one DII) to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large bid to The Regional Summit

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 Bakersfield

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 13-14 to watch all the action live from the GSSA Bakersfield Grand Nationals in Bakersfield, California.