The 12-event Spirit Sports calendar for the 2024-2025 season kicks off Dec. 14-15 with the 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The venue has hosted past cheerleading events, including Spirt Sports Worcester Nationals last December. Once again, all of the action will be broadcast live on Varsity TV!

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as talented cheer teams in 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: DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The DCU Center

When the Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals visits the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2024, it’ll put competitors and their guests less than 50 miles from Boston, with both winter and the holidays on the horizon. 

The storied history of the DCU Center began in 1982 with a memorable performance by Frank Sinatra, and it has been a destination for performers and events since. Among the regulars are Disney on Ice, monster trucks, the Harlem Globetrotters, NCAA hockey and basketball, high school sports, and more.

The property features more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, 11 meeting rooms, a ballroom, in-house catering, and the flexibility to host a variety of events. A highlight of the convention center is a panoramic view of downtown Worcester. 

Since 2006, the DCU Center has been home to professional hockey. First were the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League (2006-2015) and then the ECHL’s Worcester Railers Hockey Club (founded in 2016).

During the weekend the 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals is going on, the DCU Center will be buzzing with activity. 

On Dec. 13 will be the Algonquin Regional High School Winter Ball. On Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, the Railers will host the Trois-Rivières Lions.

Additional info about the DCU Center: Directions and Policies | Parking 

Things To Do In Worcester, Massachusetts

Click HERE to check out the visitor guide for Worcester, Massachusetts, and get started on planning for your visit.

Among the best things to do in Worcester, established in 1722, are the Worcester Art Museum, EcoTarium, American Antiquarian Society, and a variety of parks, sporting events, and historic homes and buildings. 

According to Boston Magazine, here’s a list of the 10 restaurants to visit in Worcester. 

Since it will be the holiday season, there are some fun events going on in the area – ornament making, a festival of lights, and holiday music – check out the local events calendar here.

Speaking of Boston, though, Beantown is just a short drive from Worcester and offers countless opportunities to learn about significant moments and people in American history or enjoy some cuisine that makes the area famous.

If the weather is cooperative, walking tours are offered, with many taking visitors to the historical sites and buildings. If being outside is questionable, there’s a long list of galleries and museums to showcase the area’s history in other ways. 

HERE is a list of things to see and do around Boston. 

When it’s time to get some food, this list of popular restaurants will help. Among the area’s most iconic dishes are clam chowder, lobster and lobster rolls, fried clams, fish and chips, baked beans, Yankee post roast, Sam Adams beer, and Boston Cream Pie.

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How To Watch The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals 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 Massachusetts and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals Results

Results for the 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals can be found here.

The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals can be found here.

Tentative block schedule

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

• 2 Partial Paid Bids to The Summit
• 2 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 2 Partial Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• Top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions will earn Qualifier Bids to The Quest 
• 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 At The 2024 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals

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 Spirit Sports Worcester Nationals in Worcester, Massachusetts!

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