10th Anniversary of The Summit
Marked by Record-Setting Participation
MEMPHIS,
Tenn., May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a
global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps
and competitions, and yearbook – is pleased to announce that the
2024 Summit Championship and Dance Summit Championship took place
on May 2-5, 2024 in Orlando, FL with the D2 Summit Championship
happening a week later from May 10-12,
2024, also in Orlando,
FL.
All Star cheerleading and dance teams traveled domestically and
internationally to compete at The Summit, Dance Summit and D2
Summit Championships at the Walt
Disney World® Resort. Between the three
events, the championships collectively hosted over
40,000 athletes and coaches and more than
2,700 teams from 16 countries, which is the
largest turnout for these events ever.
"For All Star cheer and dance athletes, The Summit Championships
provide a unique and best in class experience for competition
across all levels," said John Newby,
Executive VP and General Manager of Varsity Spirit Events. "All
teams qualified and earned a bid to attend The Summit Championships
throughout the regular season. These events are the ultimate
opportunity for the very best teams in the World to come together
one last time to see who is the best of the best and become a
coveted Summit Champion. We are thrilled to be able to
celebrate their hard work and showcase their talent and skills to a
wide audience of live spectators and viewers on the ESPN
platforms."
This year marked the 10th anniversary of The Dance Summit. The
Dance Summit is the most prestigious and largest dance championship
in the All Star market. Dancers compete at Varsity All Star events
all season to earn a bid to The Dance Summit and end their season
at the most magical place on earth – Walt
Disney World!
"We are proud of the remarkable talent and spirited competition
showcased at this year's Summit Championships," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity
Spirit. "This year was exceptionally special as we celebrated
the 10th anniversary of The Dance Summit. This anniversary was not
just a celebration of dance, but a tribute to the enduring spirit
of our athletes. Each athlete who stepped onto the floor
demonstrated dedication, skill, and the true spirit of a
champion."
Varsity All Star has continued the tradition of honoring The
Varsity Pinnacle Award recipients, which recognizes athletes who
embody the #AllStarStrong characteristics – teamwork, dedication,
confidence, and leadership. The 2024 Pinnacle Award is awarded to
one athlete at each of the end-of-season events, including The
Summit, The Dance Summit and The D2 Summit. This year, Varsity All
Star was proud to present the 2024 Pinnacle Award to
Catie Tran from No Limits
Dance in Omaha, Nebraska at
The Dance Summit, Taylor
Shedlin from Zone Cheer Lady Liberty in
Ponte Vedra, Florida at The Summit
and Georgia Shayesteh from
Turners All-Star in Johnstown,
Pennsylvania at The D2 Summit Championship. Catie,
Taylor and Georgia's contributions to their teams and gyms are
invaluable and Varsity All Star is proud of the example they set in
their athletic and hometown communities. To learn more about The
Varsity Pinnacle Awards and this year's recipients, please visit
the awards news page here.
For more information on The Summit Championship, The Dance
Summit Championship and The D2 Summit Championship, please visit
Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit live-streamed all of the championships
on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live
coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance
competitions. Videos of the routines are available for fans who
were otherwise unable to attend, and full results listings are
available on Varsity TV. Air Dates for all Varsity Spirit
Championship television programming can be found on
Varsity.com.
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving
force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the
high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global
source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team,
performing arts and yearbook. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity
Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational
camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million
athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and
traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been
dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For
more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please
visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
About Varsity Brands
Varsity Brands is the premier
provider of customizable team sports, cheer, dance, band, and
yearbook services, experiences, and products. The company's mission
is to elevate the student experience, positively impacting the
lives of over 55 million young people nationwide. Its divisions—BSN
SPORTS and Varsity Spirit—champion youth participation and
celebrate their achievements, fostering passion, enthusiasm, and
community engagement. The company serves elementary, middle, and
high schools, colleges, universities, gyms, club select teams, and
professional sports. Explore how Varsity Brands is shaping the
future of youth engagement and making a difference in the lives of
young people across the country at varsitybrands.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kelly
Greene
Varsity Spirit
kgreene@varsity.com
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