The 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic is the second cheer event being held this month at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas, which welcomed the 2024 UCA Houston Regional on Nov. 3.

This time, it’s two days of National Cheerleaders Association action (Nov. 16-17) set for Rosenberg as part of the organization’s exciting opening weekend of competition. Another season-starting event will be taking place in North Carolina on Nov. 16.

Since 1948, NCA has been on the cutting edge of all things competitive cheerleading and lived by the motto “The Work Is Worth It.”

For more than 75 years, the organization has been focused on competition, camps, and philanthropy, all geared toward helping participants become the best cheerleaders, leaders, and people they can become. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as teams go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to The Quest for teams in eligible divisions!

Division II teams will compete in Nov. 16, and Division I and school teams will compete on Nov. 17.

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 16-17, 2024 
• Where: Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Fort Bend Epicenter

The Fort Bend Epicenter opened in August 2023, and the $120 million state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue hasn’t wasted any time attracting a variety of events, including this month’s two cheerleading competitions.

The venue is about 30 miles south of Houston, which means traveling in and out should be no problem, and there will be countless things to see and do nearby, especially given that Houston is the largest city in Texas and bustling with landmarks, sports teams, shopping, outdoor activities and more.

The Fort Bend Epicenter features a versatile 230,000 square feet of space, a 10,000-seat arena, five unique event spaces, and an outdoor pavilion, and there’s nothing they don’t plan to host there, from cheerleading to graduations to concerts to professional wrestling to monster trucks. 

Learn more about the venue and how to guarantee a smooth visit: Photo/Map | Getting Around & Where To Stay | A-Z Guide

Check out this short video showing off the layout of the Fort Bend Epicenter. 

Things To Do In Rosenberg And The Houston Area

Click HERE to learn more about Rosenberg, Texas, or see some top things to do in nearby Houston. 

Rosenberg started as a railroad hub in the 1880s and has become a diverse and eclectic little city on the outskirts of the metropolis that is Houston. 

From ranchers and cowboys to a vibrant downtown area full of historic buildings, shopping, art, entertainment, and delicious restaurants, Rosenberg alone would have enough to keep competitors and their families entertained and fed while in town for the NCA Lonestar Classic. 

Among the unique highlights of Rosenberg are the Black Cowboy Museum, Rosenberg Railroad Museum, CAST Theatrical Company, and Fort Bend Art Center.

Between adventures in Rosenberg, HERE is a list of places to grab a drink, snack, or meal. 

Along with a convenient major airport, Houston offers countless ways to occupy a day or two, including sporting events, museums, galleries, outdoor spaces, rodeos, shopping, breweries, great food, and so much history. 

Among the unique places to visit in Houston are nods to the country’s space program – Space Center Houston and NASA Johnson Space Center. The area also features the largest downtown tunnel system in the country and the opportunity to see the city’s top landmarks with ease.

HERE is a list of things to do in Houston – and a guide to some of the more than 10,000 restaurants that offer Texans and visitors the chance to choose almost anything or experience their favorite things with a Texas twist.

Need a car to get around Rosenberg and the Houston area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic

The 2024 edition of the NCA Lonestar Classic 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 Texas and want to see the event in person, tickets can be purchased here. 

2024 NCA Lonestar Classic Results

Results for the 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic can be found here.

2024 NCA Lonestar Classic Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic

• 5 Wild Card Bids to The Summit
• 5 Wild Card Bids to The D2 Summit 
• 5 Wild Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partial-Paid Bid & 5 Wildcard Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 1 Bronze  Bid & Top 3 placing teams in bid eligible divisions will earn a Qualifier Bid 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 championships will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

400 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 NCA Lonestar Classic

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 16-17 to watch all the action live from the 2024 edition of the NCA Lonestar Classic in Rosenberg, Texas.

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