Varsity Spirit Reach the Beach Grand Nationals (5,000)

The Varsity Spirit Reach the Beach Grand Nationals event is scheduled for February 22-23, 2025, at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. This major cheerleading competition is part of the American Cheer and Dance Academy (ACDA) and focuses on DII All-Star Cheer. The event offers teams the chance to compete for bids to several prestigious end-of-season competitions, including The Cheerleading Worlds, The Summit, and The U.S. Finals.

The competition features a beach-themed atmosphere, including surfboards, beach balls, and upbeat beach music. Teams will compete for both full paid bids and at-large bids to key national championships. The event is also part of The League by Varsity All Star, which allows teams to earn points toward regional and national standings, with a prize pool totaling $500,000.

Spectators can watch the event live or catch replays on Varsity TV via streaming platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV​.