01Competition
Youth League Team Competitions
Youth league teams bring a full routine to the floor in a competitive early-season atmosphere.
East Texas' premier early-season eventNovember 01 / 2026
Eye of the Storm Cheer Competition in Athens, Texas — Know No Limits
One stage. Every way to shine. Youth League, All-Star, and Texas Varsity take the floor on November 1.
NOV012026
Athens High SchoolAthens, Texas
01Enter the storm
An early-season event built to spark momentum.
Eye of the Storm welcomes youth leagues, all-star teams, and varsity teams from throughout Texas and surrounding communities for an electric early-season event built around skill, spirit, and momentum.
Every entry path delivers a polished, athlete-focused experience with professional production, fair judging, organized management, championship awards, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Welcoming cheer programs from Athens, Cedar Creek Lake, Tyler, Palestine, Canton, Jacksonville, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Dallas-Fort Worth, and communities across East Texas.
01charged day
03event categories
02Event categories
Take the floor your way.
Three ways to take the floor: youth league competition, all-star show-offs, and the Texas varsity exhibition. Registration closed October 16.
02Show-Off
All-Star Team Show-Offs
All-star teams debut their routines in a high-energy show-off built for performance and early-season feedback.
03Exhibition
Texas Varsity UIL Exhibition
Texas varsity programs take the floor in a UIL exhibition focused on school spirit and performance.
As part of our commitment to supporting East Texas schools, Varsity UIL teams are invited to participate free of charge while preparing for competition season.
Fair judging and athlete-focused feedback
Every participant will receive thoughtful, actionable feedback from experienced judges with distinguished backgrounds in cheer and performance, delivered through a clear and consistent judging process.
What happens next?
A clear path to event day.
Team registration is closed. Spectator tickets are on sale now, and here is how event day comes together.
- 01Buy spectator tickets on Eventbrite
- 02Full schedule releases October 25
- 03Doors open 9 AM, show starts 10 AM
- 04Join BAND for event updates
The floor is set for November 1. Join us in the stands.
03Spectators
Bring the noise.
Fill the stands. Wear your team colors. Be part of the energy that makes every athlete's first performance of the season unforgettable.
VenueAthens High School
708 East College, Athens, TX 75751
DateSunday, November 1
Doors open 9 AM · Show starts 10 AM · Full schedule October 25
AdmissionTickets available now
General admission $12.50 · Children 12 and under $5 · Door $15 cash
ExperienceFamily-friendly energy
Concessions, vendors, and championship awards
Entrance & parkingMain entrance
Regular parking at the high school · Bus parking by the Annex building
Buy Spectator Tickets
General admission is $12.50 online. At-the-door admission is $15 cash.
Event locationAthens High School
Open in Google Maps 708 East College · Athens, TX 75751
04Event judges
Meet Our Judging Team
Selected for their experience, professionalism, and commitment to the growth of cheerleading.
Meet the experienced cheer professionals providing fair, consistent, and encouraging evaluations for every athlete on November 1. Every judge for the day is announced below.
Full panel announced.
Confirmed panel representation2 judges from TVCC Cheer
Confirmed panel representation1 judge from Category 5Experience
Qualified professionals with extensive coaching and judging backgrounds.
Integrity
Every routine is evaluated using consistent scoring standards.
Athlete First
Constructive, respectful evaluations that support athlete development.
Transparency
Clear scoring criteria and organized event procedures from start to finish.
Stewart Williams
TVCC Cheer · Event Judge- Six years in the cheerleading industry
- Team USA Junior for two years
- NCA Collegiate Champion
- All-Star and school cheer experience in several capacities
Taelor Helms
TVCC Cheer · Event Judge- 18 years in the cheerleading industry
- Six years coaching athletes of all ages and skill levels
- NJCAA Collegiate Cheer Champion
- NCA Collegiate Champion
- All-Star and school cheer experience
- Choreography and judging experience
Julia Lohse
University of Houston · Event Judge- Cheering since age 3, starting in little league
- 11 years of all-star cheer, beginning at age 7
- All-Star and school cheer experience
- Cheered at the University of Houston
- NCA staff for 11 summers
Jasmine Vargas
Category 5 Cheer · Youth Cheer Judge- All-American Cheerleader
- Athens High School and AMS Assistant Coach
Rachel Delgado
Category 5 Cheer · Varsity UIL Judge- National Champion and NCA All-American Cheerleader
- Owner, Category 5 Cheer and Empowerment
- Head Coach, Athens Varsity and Athens Middle School Cheer
- Athens Youth League Choreographer and Competitive Coach
05Event staff
The crew behind the storm.
Eight staff profiles introduce the people coordinating the experience, their event roles, and the backgrounds they bring to the team.
01Event Director
Coach Rachel Delgado
- National Champion and NCA All-American Cheerleader
- Owner, Category 5 Cheer and Empowerment
- Head Coach, Athens Varsity and Athens Middle School Cheer
- Athens Youth League Choreographer and Competitive Coach
02Youth League Registration Coordinator
Haley Uhrick
- Category 5 Customer Connection
- Competition Check-in Manager
03High School Registration Coordinator
Coach Chelsea Jacobson
- Competition Deck Coordinator
- Athens High School and AMS Assistant Coach
- Category 5 All Star Coach
04Varsity Concession Fundraiser Manager
Coach Jasmine Vargas
- All-American Cheerleader
- Athens High School and AMS Assistant Coach
05Event Emcee
Dart 🎯
- Experienced Cheer Competition Warm-Up Support
- Event Emcee
- Athlete, Coach, and Crowd Engagement
06Venue Entry Manager
Richard
- Professional Cheer Bro
07Scoresheet Calculation Coordinator
Kim
- Pro Cheer Mom
08Deck Staff
Rylan Epps
- Athens Varsity Cheer Alumni
Event Support Team
TVCC Cheerleaders
- Event Set-Up
- Warm-Up Room Coordination
06Vendor & sponsorship
Put your brand in the middle of the action.
Connect with athletes, coaches, and families from across East Texas through flexible event partnerships.
Vendors + sponsors
Power the storm
Meet cheer families on-site as a vendor or build an all-event brand presence through one of our sponsorship levels.
07Event partners
Proud Partners of the Storm
Eye of the Storm is made possible through the support of local businesses that believe in our athletes, coaches, and community.
Want to help power the first performances of the season?
Become a Sponsor08Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
No. Team registration closed on October 16, 2026, and the individual competition is not being held this year. Spectator tickets are on sale now through the Eventbrite link on this page.
Youth league teams can enter the team competition, all-star teams can debut their routines in the show-off, and varsity teams can perform their Texas UIL state competition routines in exhibition.
Registration included entry into the selected event category, a professionally produced performance experience, and thoughtful feedback from experienced judges. Youth league teams compete, all-star teams showcase their routines, and varsity teams perform their Texas UIL routines in exhibition. Awards and recognition will follow each category’s format.
Yes. General admission is $12.50 online, children 12 and under are $5, and at-the-door admission is $15 cash. Buy advance tickets through the official Eventbrite link on this website.
Buy advance tickets on EventbriteThe detailed performance schedule will be released on October 25, 2026. It will be emailed to registered teams and posted online.
Yes. Custom sponsorships, vendor spaces, and program advertising will be available for businesses that want to reach East Texas cheer families.
View Vendors & Sponsors- Your team is registered and confirmed.
- Full performance schedule arrives by email on October 25.
- Join the official BAND group for event updates.
- Doors open 9 AM on November 1 at Athens High School. Show starts 10 AM.
- Spectator tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite.
Stay in the storm
See you in the stands.
Team registration is closed and the lineup is set. Spectator tickets are available now. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still open.