The Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas, will be the place to be March 9-10, as the 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston shares the vast property with the 2024 edition of Power Dance Grand Nationals.

Even better, Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of both events!

American Cheer Power has been putting on championship events across the country for more than 35 years. Athletes have grown to love the themes and unique awards, coaches appreciate the top-quality events and parents even get involved, making it fun for the whole family.

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: March 9-10, 2024
Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas
Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Moody Gardens Convention Center

Competitors and their guests are in for a treat when they visit Moody Gardens, which has evolved into a one-stop destination for events, entertainment, lodging, dining and more. 

What started in 1986 as a horse-riding area with a hippotherapy riding program has grown into a fun and educational place for vacationers of all ages to unwind, have fun and maybe learn something along the way!

The Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center is just a piece of the expansive property along Hope Boulevard, which should have something for every member of your family or group to remain entertained all weekend long.

The property includes a beach, educational areas and opportunities, greenhouses, a water treatment plant, Rainforest Pyramid with exotic plants, Discovery Pyramid with science exhibits, Aquarium Pyramid with aquatic attractions and aquatic animals and fish, theaters, golf course, a ropes course and many other displays and attractions to keep the whole family busy.

Learn all about Moody Gardens and start planning your trip. There’s so much to do, a few extra days might be necessary.

Click HERE for a map of the area. Here is a photo gallery of the area.

Things To Do In Galveston, Texas

Click HERE to learn more about Galveston, Texas. Should your time and schedule allow, don’t forget all of the other noteworthy cities that are nearby, including Houston. 

The Galveston area, a coastal community about 50 miles from Houston, is far more than just Moody Gardens. There are beaches, a boardwalk, water sports, beautiful architecture, delicious seafood, cruise opportunities, a waterpark, art, rich history and so much more.

Use this comprehensive list to figure out what you want to do while you’re in town.

If time is limited, as least make sure to enjoy some of the local cuisine.

Need a car to get around Galveston? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston

The 2024 edition of Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

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

If you’re going to be in Galveston and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston Results

Results for the 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston can be found here.

The 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston

• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 1 IASF At-Large Bid to The Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The D2 Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 3 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top three teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 1 At-Large Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids for non-AFF divisions to The Recreational Summit
• 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

400 Points Up For Grabs In Galveston, Texas

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on March 9-10 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Cheer Power Texas State Showdown – Galveston in Galveston, Texas.