The opening weekend of the new Aloha Spirit season features two great events. 

The first is the Aloha Baton Rouge Showdown on Nov. 16, and the action then takes over the Northeast on Nov. 17 with the Aloha Trenton Showdown.

These are two of 15 events that will bring the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands venues across the United States, and you can catch the action live on Varsity TV!

The Aloha Trenton Showdown will bring All Star cheer teams back to the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.

At each Aloha Spirit event, competitors, staff, and guests often maintain the island spirit with Hawaiian attire, a luau theme, and the look and feel of our nation’s 50th state.

Since 2001, Aloha Spirit events have been bringing a bit of Hawaiian flair to each competition. During the events, there is an emphasis on “Ohana” or family, and even the awards share the same sentiment. 

Another special feature of each event is a 3-foot custom trophy known as the KA MAHALO Award. It is given to the team that exemplifies the spirit of the islands and displays above-and-beyond sportsmanship throughout the competition. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as teams in both Division I and Division II go head-to-head with their sights set on obtaining points to The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star and a bid to one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Nov. 17, 2024 
• Where: CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey
• 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 CURE Insurance Arena

The CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, will be a hotspot of cheerleading activity on the weekend of Nov. 16-17, hosting a pair of high-profile events.

First, the UCA Northeast Regional takes the stage on Saturday, before the spotlight belongs to the Aloha Trenton Showdown on Sunday.

The 250,000-square foot facility is familiar with the crowds and has the flexibility to handle any kind of event – concerts by top recording artists, basketball, hockey, monster trucks, and more, having welcomed the likes of Cher, Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, NCAA Division I women’s basketball and the Harlem Globetrotters in recent years.

The venue can fit up to 10,000 people for concerts and shows, 9,000 for basketball, and 8,100 for hockey.

Take a virtual walk through the arena and see what it looked like during some of its transformations. Directions and parking information can be found HERE.

Things To Do In Trenton, New Jersey

Did you know Trenton was the capital of the United States for a brief time in 1784? It was, and though it was short-lived, the city has served as the capital city of New Jersey since 1790.

The area’s hundreds of years of history are celebrated in the New Jersey State Museum and a variety of attractions paying tribute to the soldiers and battles from/in New Jersey. 

Click HERE to learn more about Trenton. 

If history isn’t your thing, there’s a variety of art, artifacts, a planetarium, theater, homes that belonged to influential residents, parks, shopping, outdoor activities, and great places to grab a bite to eat. 

Among the East Coast delicacies you’ll want to get your hands on when you’re in Trenton are subs/hoagies, Taylor Ham/pork roll, fresh local tomatoes, cranberry-related snacks and foods, Italian hot dogs, seafood, pizza and tomato pie, salt water taffy – even crab cakes and clams.

Trenton is close to many other New Jersey cities and attractions, including the Jersey Shore, amusement parks, casinos, orchards, aquariums, and sporting events. If time allows, a few other states are close enough to visit – Delaware, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania. 

No matter what you’re into, there’s an endless supply of culture, history, scenery, activities, and delicious food!

For a list of things to do while in the Garden State, VisitNJ.org has you covered.

Need a car to get around New Jersey? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown

The 2024 edition of the Aloha Trenton Showdown 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 New Jersey and want to see the event in person, you can purchase tickets here.

2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown Results

Results for the 2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown can be found here.

2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Aloha Trenton Showdown

• 10 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
• 10 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 Wild-Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit for top 3 teams in eligible divisions
• 1 Partially Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• Qualifier Bid to The Quest for top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions
• 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 In Trenton

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Nov. 17 to watch all the action live from the 2024 edition of the Aloha Trenton Showdown in Trenton, New Jersey!

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