The Athletic Championships Grand Nationals is one of nearly a dozen events on the Athletic Championships calendar and returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center in 2025

Varsity TV again will be there to provide live coverage of the event on Feb. 1-2.

The Athletic Championships national competitions are multi-day events that try to focus on more than just competition. They also want participants and their guests to enjoy the camaraderie and make memories and friends along the way. 

Customer service and sportsmanship are two of the organization’s most important values.

Enjoy complete coverage of the event, as All Star 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 Teams
• When: Feb. 1-2, 2025 
• Where: Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island
• Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV
• Rebroadcast: Watch HERE
• The Varsity Cheer League by Varsity All Star: 500 Points Up For Grabs

What To Know About The Rhode Island Convention Center

The Athletic Championships Grand Nationals returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center in 2025, and visitors again will have the chance to experience one of the oldest cities in the United States.

The Rhode Island Convention Center is located in downtown Providence and close to many hotels, restaurants, shopping, galleries, museums and other entertainment. 

The venue features 100,000 square feet of convention space, a sizeable ballroom, meeting rooms – plenty of space for the top cheer teams on the East Coast. To make things even more convenient, the convention center is connected to a hotel with more than 550 rooms.

The RICC is part of the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which also includes the Amica Mutual Pavilion and Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 

The AMP is home to the AHL’s Providence Bruins and the Providence College men’s basketball team and hosts a variety of other sporting events, concerts, shows, trade shows and more. 

For those who need a break from the cheerleading competition, Monster Jam (monster trucks) will be in town Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Unfortunately, neither the Bruins nor the Friars will be in action over the weekend. 

More information: Directions & Parking | Event Calendar | About Providence

Things To Do In Providence, Rhode Island

With a history that reaches even beyond the original 13 colonies, so much downtime in Providence, Rhode Island, could be spent learning about the evolution of the city, which was established in the 1630s. There’s even a free mobile app that tells stories about, and by, people from Rhode Island. 

If you enjoy the architecture of the area, the people, the historic significance of different places, the different neighborhoods or just want to learn more – there’s something for you.

Click HERE to learn about historic Providence and all there is to do in the area.

Even if the February weather in the Northeast is questionable, there are many attractions, exhibits, art pieces, parks, museums, galleries and events to enjoy – even the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Check out this list of things to do in Providence.

When, not if, you work up an appetite, Rhode Island’s nickname – the Ocean State – may offer the perfect suggestion about what kind of delicacies to seek out. 

Being part of New England, the area is known for clam cakes, clam chowder, stuffed clams, fried clams and other seafood, but there also are some non-seafood things to try. The list includes hot wieners, donut cake, pizza strips, coffee milk, Johnny Cakes (cornmeal pancakes) and lemonade from Del’s.  

HERE is a list of restaurants in Providence and throughout Rhode Island.

Need a car to get around Rhode Island? Visit Avis!

How To Watch The 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals

The 2025 edition of Athletic Championships 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 Providence and want to see the event in person, click HERE for spectator and ticket information.

The 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals Results

Results for the 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals can be found here.

The 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals Schedule

Schedule for the 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals can be found here.

Bids Up For Grabs At The 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals

• 2 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 4 At-Large Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit
• 4 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 7 At-Large Bids to The 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
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Recreational Summit
• 2 Paid Bids (one Division I, one Division II) to The Regional Summit
• Top 3 teams in eligible divisions will earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• 1 Gold Bid to The Quest
• Top 3 teams in bid-eligible divisions will earn a Qualifier Bid to The Quest
• 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

500 Points Up For Grabs At The 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals

Click here to view the full points system/breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on Feb. 1-2 to watch all the action live from the 2025 Athletic Championships Grand Nationals in Providence, Rhode Island!

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