All-Star Varsity - "the Summit"

[Ashley]

Varsity All Star ‏@VARSITYALLSTAR
See You At The Summit- May 4-5th, 2013. ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, FL #alllevels #thesummit13

Varsity doing their own "all-levels" type competition? Anyone know what this is? All of the Varsity brands I follow on facebook have changed their cover photo to mention this.

 

[LittleMiss]

I was waiting for someone to start this thread. I have heard about it twice in the last 2 weeks from 2 different gym owners. Anyone that was in Vegas for the Varsity meetings knows about it.

 

[cheererinIL]

That awkward moment when you planned your wedding around Worlds 2013 and now there's gonna be a cool competition (maybe) on May 4th..

 

[cheer coach k]

It's the weekend after worlds.....god bless those Disney employees for now having 2 weeks of this instead of just 1!

 

[DaniV]

It was a competition that was announced at the gym owners conference in Vegas this past weekend. It is basically an "levels 1-4 worlds". They are doing it the weekend after Worlds so that the lower level teams will get the exact same experience as those kids on the level 5 teams. It is an event that you to qualify for just like regular Worlds. I believe they are taking 400 teams the first year - 250 full paids and 150 partials (don't quote me on the exact numbers though) and I think there are only a handful of qualifying competitions.

 

[RaRaMama]

That awkward moment where I just booked a week at Disney so my J3 daughter can watch Worlds....only to find out I may be taking her back a week later? :banghead:

 

[WorkToWin]

full paid bids? will those be even distributed throughout the levels? only can qualify at varsity nationals? I will be interested to see how this turns out

 

[yojaehs]

full paid bids? will those be even distributed throughout the levels? only can qualify at varsity nationals? I will be interested to see how this turns out

How many gyms will be spending weeks in Fl? lol.

 

[njallday]

i like that they're trying to mimic worlds for lower level kids and give it the same feel.. but do we really need ANOTHER event at disney?

 

[ztaprincess]

I thought Varsity already had their own levels 1-4 mini worlds with rings and all?

 

[AshleeMarie]

Here is the scoop! Keep in mind the other 2 day events & the number of bids are still tentative, but the competition is CONFIRMED to take place!

450 teams will receive bids to compete in ONE location​

100-150 Partial-Paid Bids​

300-350 At-Large Bids​

Offered to Youth, Junior & Senior cheer teams in non-Worlds divisions​

The SUMMIT ​

Innovative, Prestigious, Highly Competitive, “Worlds Caliber” Production​

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Varsity All Star Championship for All Levels​

May 4-5, 2013​

Orlando, FL​

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THE CLIMB​

Varsity Brands will be selecting teams for bids at our existing World Bid events & at least 8 other highly competitive 2-day events​

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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS​

First five teams to receive Partial-Paid Bids to The Summit​

2012 International All Levels – Grand Champions​

Level 1- Pro Athletics​

Level 2- Rockstar Cheer​

Level 3- World Cup All Stars​

Level 4- Spirit Explosion​

Level 5- The California All Stars​

 

[Ashley]

full paid bids? will those be even distributed throughout the levels? only can qualify at varsity nationals? I will be interested to see how this turns out

All-levels and US Finals already give out paid bids - I think the winners in each division get them, but maybe they'll be giving out less?

They could do what a lot of Varsity brands have done for worlds bids between level 5/6 where 6 has a higher max score - calculate your score as a percentage of your max score and give out the paid bids that way.

 

[tumbleyoda]

Interesting. Now will the Why can't Senior 4 go to Worlds threads go away?

 

[AshleeMarie]

I thought Varsity already had their own levels 1-4 mini worlds with rings and all?

They did, but they wanted to make the "end of the year" competition more of an unforgettable experience for the athletes. They are looking into tying things they have done for the International All-Levels Championship (rings, virtual show, etc.) because those ideas have been successful.

 

[NEliteSteven]

Define Paid Bid. Is this Worlds style, or is this Varsity saying they'll "pay" your registration fees?