Canadian All-Star Nationals
**** NEW! 4 DAY EVENT! ****
April 4-7, 2025
Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, ON
The Big Show
The Canadian Cheer National Championships is a premier event taking place in Niagara Falls, April 4-6th 2025. National Championships showcases 8,000+ athletes from across the country to compete at All-Star Nationals, Canadian Finals and Canadian Worlds Face Off in one action-packed weekend!
Schedule
*The performance order and general schedules posted are tentative.* As changes are made, the schedule will be updated and all coaches will receive an email notifying them that the schedule has been updated.
*The Final Schedule will be available 1-2 days before the event and can be viewed by clicking the schedule buttons below.*
Although all Canadian Cheer events are known for being run on time, unforeseen circumstances sometimes cause times to shift slightly. Last minute schedule changes and team performance times can shift without them being posted here. Spectators, please be aware there may be a change in the performance time of the team you came to watch. We will always attempt to ensure that this does not affect any teams negatively.
2025 Division Splits are created with the following considerations:
- Max # of stunt groups as the score sheet allots 60% of the score to building.
- Consideration for reasonably competitive divisions (ie the desire to not have a division of 1 or 2 teams when possible).
- Often there will be many teams of the exact size, hence why there is a slight variation of where the division split happens in each age group.
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Event Photos:
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FAQ
2025 Four-Day Event FAQ
Questions about the 2025 four-day event details. We have you covered!
Doors Open:
- To Be Announced
Advanced Ticket Sales:
- Click the button below “Get Advance Tickets!”.
Redeeming Store Credit:
- Shopify Store credit redemptions can be made by emailing tickets@canadiancheer.com.
2025 Tickets:
Prices To Be Announced
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Adult $25-$65
Age: 13+
Pricing Details:
1-Day Nationals Pass - $30
2-Day Nationals Pass - $50
3-Day Nationals Pass - $65
Canadian Finals - $25
Worlds Face Off - $35
Worlds Face Off VIP - $65 -
Child / Senior $20-$65
Age: 6-12 or 65+
Pricing Details:
1-Day Nationals Pass - $25
2-Day Nationals Pass - $45
3-Day Nationals Pass - $60
Canadian Finals - $20
Worlds Face Off - $35
Worlds Face Off VIP - $65 -
Children 5 yrs & Under FREE
Prices include tax.
Spectator Admission Details:
- Athletes competing in the event who wish to enter the venue prior to when they are meeting their coach must ensure their coach has checked in at registration and receive their wrist band from the coach. Otherwise a ticket must be purchased.
- In lieu of paper tickets all spectators will be given wrist bands upon purchasing access to the event.
- Wrist bands must be worn for the duration of the weekend. Unfortunately we will not be able to replace misplace wrist bands. All wristbands are waterproof.
- Athletes and coaches participating in the National Championships or Face-Off will have complimentary access to Canadian Finals.
- Spectators will be permitted access to the building’s lobby without having purchased a ticket.
- Please note that all athletes will be required to pick up their wrist band from a team coach before being granted access beyond the lobby.
- Individual athletes will not be permitted to pick up wrist bands, with the exception of parent athletes.
- Please note that telephoto lenses are not permitted.
FAQs:
- Cheerleading in Canada has seen tremendous growth in recent years. In the 2023/2024 season, we hosted our largest events to date, resulting in waitlists for all Championship/Premier experience events. To accommodate the significant number of teams wishing to participate, including those in the Prep division, we are expanding Nationals to a 4-day event. Additionally, this extension will help manage venue foot traffic and hotel availability, while making an effort to minimize the number of school days athletes miss, with teams competing on either Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday or Sunday/Monday.
- Friday: Level 1 & 2
- Saturday: Level 1 & 2
- Sunday: Level 3 – 7
- Monday: Level 3 – 7
*This schedule is subject to change based on registration data*
- Block schedules are created based on event registration data. To allow gyms sufficient time after tryout season, registration for all Canadian Cheer Events will open in late July/early August 2024. We aim to release a block schedule by Fall 2024.
- For Nationals 2025, we are introducing a new distribution method that will allow you to receive wristbands/ tickets prior to arriving at the event.
- Yes, Nationals 2025 will be a stay-to-play event. Gym Owners will receive more information about this policy before the booking platform is made available later this summer.
- Hotel booking link release date: TBD
- Yes, tickets will be available for purchase on-site.
- There can be long lines, however they move steadily. Please plan your arrival time to allow for ticket line ups.
- Canadian All-Star Nationals tickets have a limited inventory and will be sold on-site if inventory allows.
- Athletes and coaches participating in Nationals can use their athlete/coach wristband to watch the Nationals competition including Canadian Finals, no separate ticket is required. A separate ticket is required for Canadian Worlds Face-Off.
- For spectators, the ticket for Canadian Finals is a special event ticket that is separate from Nationals day passes.
- Children 5 yrs and under are FREE!
Canadian Cheer All-Star Nationals will be not be live-streamed. You can watch the performances following the competition at CanadianCheer.TV
Directions:
Parking:
- There is pay parking at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.
- Canadian Cheer does not receive monetary compensation for parking.
- We strongly encourage spectators to leave their vehicle at their hotel if possible. Don’t forget your umbrellas!
- For more information on parking please visit the venue’s parking-specific web page. Additionally, you can reference the map on the last page of your event information package. The enclosed map also outlines the layout of the convention centre for the weekend.
- Please note that spectators may enter the parking lot from either Stanley Ave or Dunn St but the exit to Stanley Ave is reserved for buses only. All other vehicles must exit the lot onto Dunn St.
Schedule of Events:
- The tentative performance schedule has been posted under the “Schedule” tab. As changes are made, the schedule will be updated, and all coaches will receive an email notifying that the schedule has been updated.
- Although all Canadian Cheer events are known for being run on time, unforeseen circumstances sometimes cause times to shift slightly. Last minute schedule changes and team performance times can shift without them being posted here. Spectators, please be aware there may be a change in the performance time of the team you came to watch. We will always attempt to ensure that this does not affect any teams negatively.
Awards:
- Please pay attention when awards ceremonies are scheduled.
- Your athletes’ awards ceremonies are typically scheduled after the athletes’ session has finished.
- Awards ceremonies will be taking place in the theatre, not on the main performance floor (with the exception of Special Needs and the final ceremony on Sunday evening).
- A separate awards schedule is posted on the performance schedule page outlining awards times.
- Please note that athletes will be meeting 10 minutes prior to their awards ceremony in order to prepare for the Parade of Champions.
- Spectators and athletes must enter the awards ceremony through separate entrances.
- Spectators will take the escalator to the 2nd floor where the awards queue will be located.
- At the end of each awards ceremony spectators must exit the theatre into the lobby.
Food & Concessions:
- Within the Convention Centre there will be a variety of food options available throughout the duration of the event.
- Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the venue.
- Full buffet and Team dining options are available upstairs in the Port Colborne lounge.
- Outside food and drink will not be permitted in the venue.
- Visit the Niagara Falls Convention Centre Information Desk to pick up your Advantage Card and enjoy deals around the city! FREE for all parents, spectators, coaches and athletes!
Photography:
- No telephoto lenses, SLR or professional photography equipment will be allowed.
- Our events are professionally photographed and all the photos are available for free here.
Spectator Conduct:
- In the spirit of sportsmanship Canadian Cheer is following suit with many large American companies and enforcing a non-recruitment policy.
- Solicitation of athletes will not be permitted in any of the following form (but not limited to): signs, t-shirts with try-out dates, athlete gifts, handouts, etc.
- Please keep in mind that casual conversations can be interpreted incorrectly so please be mindful.
Hotels & Stay-to-Play
Area Tourism Site:
Stay-to-Play:
All teams attending the event that are located outside of 100km radius from the venue are required to abide by the Stay to Play policy. For additional details for coaches please email hotels@canadiancheer.com. Once a program registers for the event a welcome email will be sent from Event Connect to assist with the booking and reservation process.
Parents, spectators and athletes are asked to connect with their program administrator for Stay to Play instructions. We are not able to assist with reservations or circumvent the existing process.
Hotel Booking:
All registered programs have been provided with a gym-specific booking link to share with their athletes and families. This link grants access to the gym’s individual hotel dashboard. If you have not received a dashboard link, please reach out to your gym administrator for assistance.
Additionally, rooms can be booked via the link below. However, please ensure that the individual making the reservation confirms with EventConnect that the reservation number has been successfully attributed to their gym.
Area Map:
Coaches
- Thank you for attending the Canadian Cheer All-Star National Championships! We are very excited to be back at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre!
- Updated competition information and Performance Schedule will be posted under the above “Schedule” tab.
- Included on this page are important details about the event and the facilities including warm‐up facilities, parking information, where to drop off athletes, athlete/coaches credentials, how to pick up athlete gifts, judging panels, legalities, grand champion awards and information regarding collection of waivers and coaches codes of conduct.
- Please also be aware of our inclement weather policy and refund policy and procedures as posted on the above menu under “Event Registration Policies”.
- On the day of the competition, please feel free to approach any of the Canadian Cheer Staff should you have any questions or concerns. Prior to the competition day, please email abbey@canadiancheer.com for any registration issues or marcy@canadiancheer.com for scheduling and legalities questions.
