It’s time for the start of the Spirit Unlimited schedule for the new cheer season, and while the calendar only includes four events, they’re sure to bring unlimited excitement and memories to the East Coast.

First up is the 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge on Nov. 17, which will bring All Star cheer teams to the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A day earlier, the venue will host the 2024 UCA Harrisburg Regional, so it will be an action-packed weekend.

Since 1999, Spirit Unlimited has been facilitating cheerleading and dance events that are about top-level competition and exceeding the expectations of the coaches, fans and participants, all while coming up with themes that are fun and memorable. 

There have been Six Flags theme park events and competitions like last year’s Battle at the Boardwalk Nationals, which harnessed the glitz and glamour of Atlantic City while giving the competitors the red-carpet treatment.

Enjoy complete coverage of the 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge 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 one of the prestigious end-of-season championships!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams (Elite, School And Recreational)
• When: Nov. 17, 2024 
• Where: PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• 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 PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center 

The PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center may be known for hosting agricultural shows. Still, it also has become a very cheer-friendly venue and a familiar host for elite cheer and dance competitions. 

Among the cheer events headed to Harrisburg, are the UCA Harrisburg Regional on Nov. 16 and the 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge, which is kicking off the new Spirit Unlimited Season on Nov. 17.

The facility can be adapted and transformed to fit any type of event, though, from cheerleading to car shows, sporting events, conventions, and more – over 200 events are held there each year, with the annual PA Farm Show being the premier item on the schedule.

The venue’s main Farm Show now attracts almost 600,000 visitors during its eight-day run of animals, educational experiences, displays, food, family, and fun. The 2025 edition of the PA Farm Show will take place Jan. 4-11.

The property features more than 1 million square feet of indoor floor space across 11 halls and three arenas. There also are nearly 9,000 parking spaces, so don’t be shy about heading over to watch the Harrisburg Challenge in person. 

All of that is the result of a $76 million expansion and renovation that began in 2001. 

Learn more about the venue: Directions & Parking | Calendar of Events | PA Farm Show 

Things To Do In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania, which offers plenty of historic and governmental things to enjoy while in town – the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, the National Civil War Museum, the governor’s residence, and other landmarks and sites that are important to the history of Pennsylvania. 

Click HERE to learn more about Harrisburg. Depending on the weather, there’s plenty to do indoors or outside, assuming there’s a little free time built into the competition weekend. 

The list of possibilities includes many green spaces, the scenic Susquehanna River, and the beautiful Wildwood Park. If the weather forces you inside, there’s the Harrisburg Arts District, which is full of theaters, museums, galleries, and public art, or a variety of landmarks and museums not already mentioned above, including The Hershey Story, Museum on Chocolate Avenue.

That’s right, Hershey.

Hershey Park is less than 20 miles away, so make sure to set aside some time to make the delicious trek that way for some treats and amusement. 

If you don’t spoil your dinner on candy, here are some restaurants to consider: Harrisburg | Hershey

Check out this list of things to do in the Harrisburg/Hershey area.

Need a car to get around Harrisburg? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge

The 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg 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 the Harrisburg area and want to see the event in person, you can purchase tickets here. 

2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge Results

Results for the 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge will be here.

2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge can be found here.

Tentative Block Schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge

• 3 Wild-Card Bids to The Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids to The D2 Summit
• 3 Wild-Card Bids to The Youth Summit
• 6 Partial Paid Bids to The Regional Summit (three Division I, three Division II)
• At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit for top 3 teams in eligible divisions
• 3 Wild-Card Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 2 Bronze Bids to The Quest
• 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

300 Points Up For Grabs In Harrisburg

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 Spirit Unlimited Harrisburg Challenge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania!

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