The word must’ve gotten out about how amazing Florida is in December, so the All Star cheerleaders also will have a chance to enjoy some time in the sunshine.

The day after the Universal Cheerleaders Association holds the 2024 UCA Florida Regional, the All Star teams will get their chance in the spotlight at the RP Funding Center for the 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic, and all of the action Dec. 15 will be broadcast live on Varsity TV.

Along with dozens of regional events each year, the UCA also conducts a handful of All Star competitions, and the Lakeland Classic is one of five on the calendar for this season. 

The UCA was founded five decades ago with the goal of bringing together the motivation and excitement of cheerleading and the entertainment of high-level skills and athleticism. 

Enjoy complete coverage of the UCA Lakeland Classic, as standout cheer 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. 15, 2024 
• Where: RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The RP Funding Center

The RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida, is a gem of Central Florida, perhaps often overshadowed by the sandy beaches or glitzy venues of the area’s bigger cities, such as nearby Orlando.

The RP Funding Center features more than 100,000 square feet of versatile space and is familiar with hosting all kinds of events – meetings, conventions, expos, sporting events, concerts, trade shows, and more. Actually, the venue welcomes more than 500 events and over 500,000 visitors annually.

The facility has parking for more than 2,000 vehicles, two on-site hotels, an experienced staff,f and proximity to airports and attractions for guests who build some extra time into their trips or find a break in the busy competition schedule. Tampa and Orlando are 35 and 55 miles away, respectively, for example. 

Learn more about the RP Funding Center: Directions & Parking | Lodging | Event Calendar

Things To Do In Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland is a delightful spot in Central Florida that offers a friendly small-town feel but also is close to some of the state’s better-known and iconic cities, such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and even Fort Lauderdale. 

As the name would imply, Lakeland features several lakes, great weather, and every reason to get outside and enjoy gardens, hiking, park,s and preserves – even a 260-acre Safari Wilderness Ranch. There also are museums, farms, fishing, golf, many sports teams and Legoland!

And since Lakeland is just 35 miles from Tampa and 55 miles from Orlando, taking time to enjoy the slow pace of the former, then some time at a theme park or two after a short drive to the latter, would make for an epic and well-rounded weekend.

Take a look at what Visit Florida has to say about Lakeland, and let the experts help make the most of the trip.

When it’s time to eat in Florida, don’t miss the great seafood, strawberries, key lime pie and so much more!

Need a car to get around Florida? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic

The 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic will stream LIVE on Varsity TV.

The rebroadcast will stream on Varsity TV on a delay of 24 hours.

2024 UCA Lakeland Classic Results

Results for the 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic will be here.

2024 UCA Lakeland Classic Schedule

The schedule for the 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2024 UCA Lakeland 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 At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 Wild Card Bids to The Recreational Summit
• Qualifier Bids 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

400 Points Up For Grabs At The 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Dec. 15 to watch all the action live from the 2024 UCA Lakeland Classic in Lakeland, Florida!

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