The Golden State Spirit Association Grand Nationals will visit the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California, in 2025, and Varsity TV will be there to provide live coverage of the event on Jan. 10-12.

Friday’s action will include only a dance competition, while the cheer champions will be determined on Saturday and Sunday. 

The GSSA was founded in 1999 and has grown into a premier organization in the Western Region, giving top-tier events and performance and scholarship opportunities to cheerleaders and dancers from the West Coast.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as standout teams from 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 And Dance Teams
• When: Jan. 10-12, 2025 
• Where: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The League by Varsity All Star: 400 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center is part of the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District, which is the centerpiece of Sacramento.

The complex includes the convention center, SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, and the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. 

The convention is a new construction, opened in 2021, that brings 240,000 square feet of customizable indoor and outdoor space that now will help Sacramento become a celebrated event destination. 

The original Sacramento Convention Center, built in 1974, underwent an extensive renovation and expansion that started in 2019. The project included tearing down the original convention center and building it bigger and more modern.

Learn more about the convention center, including images, floorplans, and available services HERE.

Additional information: Parking & Directions | Event Calendar

Things To Do In Sacramento, California

Click HERE to learn more about Sacramento, California, and all there is to do.

As the capital city of the Golden State, an educational hub and a mix of cultures, including Mexican, Spanish, and Native American, and having played such a big part in the nation’s push westward, Sacramento offers a diverse range of activities and events for visitors.

Obviously, visiting the governmental landmarks in the area could offer a terrific educational experience, while visiting one of the 32 museums in the city allows guests to learn more about the history of Sacramento. That includes everything from the Gold Rush to art to the railroad. 

Sacramento enjoys more than 250 days of sunshine each year, which means the ability to offer countless festivals, concerts, and events to enjoy. Here is a look at the event calendar. 

To get tuned in to what’s happening locally, check out this Visit Sacramento Blog.

To get a taste of Sacramento’s eclectic food scene, here’s a guide to Sacramento restaurants and drinks. 

Need a car to get around the Sacramento area? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals

The 2025 edition of the GSSA Grand 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 California and want to see the event in person, keep an on this page for spectator and ticket information.

The 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals Schedule

The schedule for 2025 Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 1 Partial Paid Bid to The Dance Worlds
• 2 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Dance Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
• Base Camp Bids to The Dance Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Youth Summit
• 2 Paid Bids (one Division I and one Division II) to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Recreational Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn a Qualifier Bid to The Quest
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals

The League by Varsity All Star

The 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 At The 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Jan. 10-12 to watch all the action live from the 2025 GSSA Grand Nationals in Sacramento, California!

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