The 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge is the first of the six events on this year’s Champion Spirit Group calendar and will bring competitors to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, just a couple hours outside of Chicago.

The Midwest-based CSG, founded in 2005, is known for creating a fun atmosphere and family-friendly environment around its events – one-day competitions, dance-only events and two-day national championships.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as athletes of all skill levels go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

The 2023 edition of the CSG Peoria Challenge included 24 teams from nine programs competing in 10 divisions. Check out the 2023 results here. 

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 2, 2024
• Where: Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 300 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Peoria Civic Center

The 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge will take place at the Peoria Civic Center, located in the heart of downtown Peoria, Illinois.

The venue, opened in 1982, now includes an arena, theater, ballroom, exhibit halls, and plenty of meeting space, allowing the city to continue welcoming many exciting events.

The exhibit space at the Civic Center spans 110,000 square feet, while the ballroom adds another 27,000 square feet of versatile space.

The Carver Arena is the home of the Peoria Rivermen of the SPHL (minor league hockey) and the Bradley University men’s basketball team, but it can quickly be transformed to host concerts, shows, conventions, and more. 

For hockey fans headed to Peoria for the cheer event, the Rivermen will be hosting the Quad City Storm the same evening (Nov. 2) at 7:15 p.m. local time. 

Learn more about the host facility: FAQ | Parking | Event Calendar

Things To Do In Peoria, Illinois 

For the adventurous families with a little more time, Chicago (and its airports) is about two and a half hours from Peoria. 

You can’t go wrong with spending some time in the Windy City or exploring the Land of Lincoln if your schedule allows. There’s so much history, cultural diversity, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes.

If not, you’re in luck – Peoria International Airport offers nonstop flights on Allegiant, American, and United Airlines, so flying right into the host city should be no problem. 

If your visit to the area is going to be quick and laser-focused on the competition, but you still want to enjoy the essence of Peoria, that’s OK. Peoria.org has you covered with a list of suggestions that will lead you to the best of the best things to see and do. 

Read more: The Ins and Outs of Peoria – Making the Most of 72 Hours.

The November 2 event date also means that along with the year-round dining, shopping, and entertainment options, there will be plenty of festive things going on to keep athletes and their supporters occupied when there’s some downtime. Check out the event calendar here.

When it’s time to eat, remember that Illinois is home to many iconic foods, and there’s no doubt you’ll be able to find many of them – or Peoria’s twist on them – while you’re in town. 

Keep an eye out for Chicago-style hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Garrett Popcorn Shops!

Need a car to get around Illinois? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge

The 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge 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 Illinois and would like to see the event in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information. 

2024 CSG Peoria Challenge Results

Results for the 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge can be found here.

2024 CSG Peoria Challenge Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge can be found here. 

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge

• 3 Wild Card Bids to The Summit 
• 3 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• Base Camp Bids to The Dance Summit
• 3 Wild Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• 6 Partially Paid Bids to The Regional Summit (three Division I, three Division II)
• 3 Wild Card Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 2 Bronze Bids to The Quest
• Qualifier Bids to The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 

The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star

The Varsity Cheer 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 Varsity Cheer League. 

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 six best Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final rank. 

In total, 128 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, and two League 6 Conferences, meaning 42 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The Varsity Cheer League

300 Points Up For Grabs In Peoria

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 2 to watch all the action live from the 2024 CSG Peoria Challenge in Peoria, Illinois!

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