The 2022 Encore Grand Nationals is back in Houston and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take this opportunity to watch your favorite all star cheer and dance teams compete on stage as they hope to secure a bid to some of the biggest end-of-season championship events! 

Who: All Star Cheer and Dance 

When: December 16-18, 2022 

Where: George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV

Rebroadcast: Watch HERE

The League: 600 Points Up For Grabs

Venue Insider

The 2022 Encore Grand Nationals is set to take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, right in the heart of downtown Houston! There are many places to visit for entertainment, shopping, or dining to help you make the most of your time. 

In case you get hungry before, during, or after the event, check out some dining options nearby. 

Looking to shop or other activities to do while in Houston? Here are some great options for you.

Teams To Watch 

Taking a look back at last year’s competition, teams brought the heat and proved they have what it takes to take home a title. 

Some teams returning to defend their title include All-Star Revolution Unity, Tech Cheer Sharpshooters, and Cheer Athletics - Plano Panthers! Who will end up on top this year? Be on the lookout as each program takes the mat to show off their distinguished skills. You don’t want to miss it!

Bids Up For Grabs At Encore

• 4 Paid Bids to The Cheerleading Worlds
• 12 At-Large Bids at The Cheerleading Worlds
  • *2022-2023 Cheerleading Worlds Bid Requirements
• 4 Partial-Paid Bids to The Dance Worlds
  • *2022-2023 Dance World Bid Requirements
• 8 At-Large Bids to The Dance Worlds
• 3 Paid Bids to The Summit 
• 4 INT At-Large Bids to the Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The Dance Summit
• 12 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
• 3 Paid Bids to The D2 Summit
• 5 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
• 1 Paid Bid to The Youth Summit
• 1 At-Large Bid to The Youth Summit
• Top 3 teams in all eligible divisions earn an At-Large Bid to The Regional Summit
• Golden Tickets to The U.S. Finals 
• 3 At-Large Bids to The Quest 

The League by Varsity All Star

The League is the official points system for the sport of All Star cheerleading.

Every team who competes at a Varsity All Star Event this season will be included in The League. Team standings are determined by the Points System displayed here. At each Varsity All Star event your team completes, your team will earn points based on the assigned event and placement point value. 

At the end of the season, your top 5 Varsity All Star event scores will be used to calculate your final standing. In total, 120 winners will be recognized from 1st – 3rd place across each region. One champion will be crowned in each of the 5 regions across the 8 eligible divisions, meaning 40 champions will be awarded in total. Champions will win cash and prizes!

Click here to learn more about The League

600 Points Up For Grabs 

    •    First-place teams will receive 600 Points for The League! 

Click here to view the full Points System breakdown.

Tune in to Varsity TV on December 16-18th, to watch all the action live from the 2022 Encore Grand Nationals!