CHEER FOR CHARITY
THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 14-15, 2026
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia
"Compete for a Cause, not just a Jacket."
ABOUT CHEER FOR CHARITY
Cheer for Charity (C4C) is a regional cheerleading competition in Delaware and expanded to New Jersey in January 2016, and then to Maryland in 2017. Cheer for Charity began in 2006 to raise funds for the Nemours Partnership for Children’s Health, benefiting the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. Since its inception, the cheerleading competition has raised more than $310,000+ for the hospital.
Cheer for Charity is excited to now be working with the Casey Cares Foundation to help benefit families. Casey Cares helps keep families' spirits high by arranging programming - whether it's a simple movie night and a fresh pair of pajamas or attending a major sporting event - Casey Cares makes life a lot better by adding a personal touch throughout the year and making lasting memories for families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and portions of the Midwest.
Cheer for Charity (C4C) is a regional cheerleading competition in Delaware and expanded to New Jersey in January 2016, and then to Maryland in 2017. Cheer for Charity began in 2006 to raise funds for the Nemours Partnership for Children’s Health, benefiting the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. Since its inception, the cheerleading competition has raised more than $310,000+ for the hospital.
Cheer for Charity is excited to now be working with the Casey Cares Foundation to help benefit families. Casey Cares helps keep families' spirits high by arranging programming - whether it's a simple movie night and a fresh pair of pajamas or attending a major sporting event - Casey Cares makes life a lot better by adding a personal touch throughout the year and making lasting memories for families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and portions of the Midwest.
CHEER FOR CHARITY 2027
THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
MARCH 13-14, 2027
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, VA
THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
MARCH 13-14, 2027
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, VA
CHEERLEADING WORLD BID EVENT
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WORLD BID: C4C will award 3 PAID Bids, 6 AT LARGE Bids to the 2026 Cheerleading Worlds at the Grand National Championship By The Sea. To qualify for a bid, your program must bring 50% of its program/location or be 400 miles outside of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Fifty Percent (50%) can be broken down into one location or the program. Exhibition and Dance teams are not included in the 50% of what is needed. Competitive Cheer Abilities and Prep Teams can be included and used to meet the 50%. *Shall C4C registration of eligible All-Star Teams allow for more paid bids C4C will award an additional paid bid and two additional at-large bids if it qualifies.*
QUALIFYING BID EVENT
AWARDS
Team Awards:
- NATIONAL CHAMPION Teams receive National Champion Banner
- Team Banner for 2nd-3rd Place
- PAID Bids to The FINALE; 1st-3rd place bids to The FINALE
- PAID Bids to The ONE Prime Cheer & Dance Finals; 1st-5th place bids to The ONE Prime Cheer & Dance Finals
- Bids to The SUMMIT 2026 Championship
- 3 PAID Bids to the 2026 Cheerleading Worlds
- 6 At Large Bids to the 2026 Cheerleading Worlds
- National Champion team members receive a National Champion Medal
- National Champion team members receive a National Champion JACKET
- National Championship Placement Medallions for athletes placing 2nd and below
- All Individual Participants receive Medallions
- Stunt Group Champions receive Gold Medals
- All Participants receive a Participant Gift
- Grand Champion Banner & Individual Gifts
ATHLETE PRICING
ALL-STAR ELITE CHEER, SCHOOL DIVISIONS, RECREATION CHEER, ALL DANCE DIVISIONS, ALL PERFORM BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
ALL-STAR PREP CHEER, ALL EXHIBITION TEAMS, ALL-STAR NOVICE CHEER, CHEERABILITIES, DANCEABILITIES PERFORM SATURDAY ONLY AT THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
ALL-STAR PREP CHEER, ALL EXHIBITION TEAMS, ALL-STAR NOVICE CHEER, CHEERABILITIES, DANCEABILITIES PERFORM SATURDAY ONLY AT THE GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
SPECTATOR TICKETS
WE RECOMMEND PURCHASING TICKETS IN PERSON TO AVOID ADDITIONAL ONLINE CITY/VENUE FEES. THE ONLINE TICKET LINK WILL BECOME AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON USING CASH OR A CARD. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE MANAGED BY THE CONVENTION CENTER AND VBCC E-TIX. SPECTATORS PURCHASING TICKETS IN PERSON ARE ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE EARLY TO ALLOW ENOUGH TIME BEFORE PERFORMANCE TIMES.
THREE OPTIONS TO PAY
In-Person Cash Option + Fee from Venue
In-Person Credit Card Option + Fee from Venue and CC Fees
Pre-Purchase Online Credit Card Option with VBCC ETix
ETix charges a per-ticket fee online, not controlled by C4C/CDE.
In-Person Cash Option + Fee from Venue
In-Person Credit Card Option + Fee from Venue and CC Fees
Pre-Purchase Online Credit Card Option with VBCC ETix
ETix charges a per-ticket fee online, not controlled by C4C/CDE.
EVENT INFORMATION
PARKING INFORMATION
CAR PARKING AVAILABLE - FREE
FLOORING / WARM UP
TWO DAY PERFORMANCES:
ADDITIONAL EVENT/VENUE INFORMATION
CAR PARKING AVAILABLE - FREE
FLOORING / WARM UP
TWO DAY PERFORMANCES:
- 54 x 42 SPRING FLOOR PERFORMANCE on elevated stage
- 54 x 42 FOAM FLOOR WARM UP
- 12 x 60 SPRING TUMBLE STRIP
- FOAM STRETCH / STUNT AREA
- 54 x 42 SPRING FLOOR PERFORMANCE
- 54 x 42 FOAM FLOOR WARM UP
- 12 x 60 SPRING TUMBLE STRIP
- FOAM STRETCH / STUNT AREA
ADDITIONAL EVENT/VENUE INFORMATION
- Cheer for Charity, a CDE Brand, presents The GRAND National Championship - ONE true National Champion crowned!
- SANCTIONED FOR NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
- UP FRONT FAN VIEWING AREA
- FULL PRODUCTION with LIGHTS and SOUND
- QUALIFIED AND TRAINED JUDGES
- TRAINED & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF to help you throughout the event
- Two (2) USASF SAFETY CERTIFIED JUDGES & One (1) USASF SAFETY CERTIFIED REVIEW JUDGE
- EMT / MEDICAL TRAINER ON SITE
Cheer for Charity, powered by Cheer and Dance Extreme, is excited to host The Grand National Championship By The Sea in the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Virginia Beach is perfect in March - beautiful weather and great hotel rates! Our Nationals, also known as THE GRAND National Championship, was the first National Championship hosted at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. We have teams from up and down the east coast attend to see who will be crowned our National Champion. We feel that hosting just ONE National Event makes it have more meaning.
We go the extra mile to make sure your team has a TRUE National Championship Weekend. C4C & CDE is proud to offer one of the best productions ~ nominated for SITA’s Best Use of Lighting, Sound & Set Design! Our fantastic National Themed Weekend, with extra activities and the town of Virginia Beach itself, will make this a wonderful National competition for your team. One cannot forget all of the prizes – Coaches' Gifts, Athlete Gifts, National Participant Gifts, Jackets, Banners, Grand Champion Gifts, and More! So come and experience “THE GRAND” – The one and only at the Virginia Beach Convention Center!
We go the extra mile to make sure your team has a TRUE National Championship Weekend. C4C & CDE is proud to offer one of the best productions ~ nominated for SITA’s Best Use of Lighting, Sound & Set Design! Our fantastic National Themed Weekend, with extra activities and the town of Virginia Beach itself, will make this a wonderful National competition for your team. One cannot forget all of the prizes – Coaches' Gifts, Athlete Gifts, National Participant Gifts, Jackets, Banners, Grand Champion Gifts, and More! So come and experience “THE GRAND” – The one and only at the Virginia Beach Convention Center!
