The 2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown is one of more than a dozen events on the schedule for the Aloha Spirit Championships this season, but it also will be the last one before the calendar turns to 2025.

The year-ending competition will take place Dec. 14-15 and bring All Star cheer teams to the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the entire event!

Since 2001, Aloha Spirit events have been bringing a bit of Hawaiian flair to each competition. At the luau-themed 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 from Division I and Division II 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!

• Who: All Star Cheer Teams
• When: Dec. 14-15, 2024 
• Where: Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg is known as a base camp for adventure, and the Gatlinburg Convention Center plays a key role in welcoming waves of visitors to the Smoky Mountains each year. 

The venue features more than 160,000 square feet of versatile meeting space and is conveniently located near all of the amazing attractions, restaurants, and experiences that make downtown Gatlinburg so special.

The convention center includes:

The Great Hall – 67,000 square feet of space with room for more than 6,000 spectators in theater seating.

Tennessee Ballroom – Another 17,000 square feet and 27-foot ceilings, easily enough room to accommodate even the highest-flying cheerleaders. 

Mills Auditorium – 8,800 square feet and room to seat 1,100 people theater-style or almost 600 in a banquet setting. There’s also a 925-square foot stage.

Learn more about the Gatlinburg Convention Center: Floorplans | Event Calendar

Things To Do In Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Did you know that the most-visited national park in the United States is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Well, it is, and Gatlinburg is an ideal starting point for a Smoky Mountain adventure.

Though the city is small, it is warm and hospitable. It has three park entrances and is a stopping point for 14 million park visitors annually. 

Gatlinburg is surrounded on three sides by the Smokies, and beyond the amazing views, the area is rich with culture and tradition and offers endless things to see and do, inside and out.

Like any vacation, the adventure begins with your accommodations. In Gatlinburg, it can be a hotel, motel, campground, resort, cabin – you name it. 

When it’s time to venture out, there’s hiking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, biking, bird watching – so many ways to take in the picturesque scenery and enjoy the fresh air. There’s also shopping, galleries crafts, mini golf, an aquarium and more.

When it’s time for lunch or dinner, make sure to enjoy the variety of foods in the area. Gatlinburg is influenced by Cherokee culture and European flair from Ireland, Germany, Scotland, France, and England. There’s also a clear presence of Southern hospitality and charm. 

Grab some delicious barbecue, Memphis hot chicken, biscuits and gravy, Tennessee mountain cake and so much more. If it can be fried or sauced, you’ll probably find it nearby!

These links should help plan for any time there might be to explore the area: Things To Do | Food And Drink | Local Events

Need a car to get around Tennessee? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown

The 2024 Aloha Gatlinburg 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 Tennessee and want to see the event in person, tickets can be purchased here.

2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown Results

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

2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown Schedule

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

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown

• 10 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 10 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit 
• 1 Silver Bid 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

The Varsity Cheer League 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 Varsity Cheer League

500 Points Up For Grabs In Gatlinburg

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Dec. 14-15 to watch all the action live from the 2024 Aloha Gatlinburg Showdown in Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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