01Individual
Individual Competitors
Athletes enter one combined event and complete jump, tumble, cheer, and dance.
EOTS 26Register East Texas' premier early-season eventNovember 01 / 2026
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One stage. Two ways to shine.Compete for the season's first win—or debut your routine in our electric team show-off.
NOV012026
Athens High SchoolAthens, Texas
01Enter the storm
An early-season event built to spark momentum.
Eye of the Storm welcomes individual competitors, 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.
01charged day
04event categories
02Event categories
Take the floor your way.
Review entry pricing and choose the right path for individual athletes, youth leagues, all-star teams, and Texas varsity programs.
02Competition
Youth League Team Competitions
Youth league teams bring a full routine to the floor in a competitive early-season atmosphere.
03Show-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.
04Exhibition
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.
Final age, level, and format details will be included in the registration packet.
03Event judges
Experience behind every score.
Our four-person panel is taking shape. Judge profiles, credentials, and achievements will be announced soon.
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TVCC CheerJudge reveal soon
Official announcement coming soon
Judge 1
- AffiliationTVCC Cheer
- Name, credentials, and achievementsTo be announced
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TVCC CheerJudge reveal soon
Official announcement coming soon
Judge 2
- AffiliationTVCC Cheer
- Name, credentials, and achievementsTo be announced
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Category 5 CheerJudge reveal soon
Official announcement coming soon
Judge 3
- AffiliationCategory 5 Cheer
- Name, credentials, and achievementsTo be announced
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Affiliation to be announcedJudge reveal soon
Official announcement coming soon
Judge 4
- AffiliationAffiliation to be announced
- Name, credentials, and achievementsTo be announced
04Event staff
The crew behind the storm.
Six staff profiles will 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
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PortraitComing soon
Profile details coming soon
Staff Member 05
- Event role and responsibilitiesTo be announced
- Cheer or event experienceTo be announced
- Team contributionTo be announced
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PortraitComing soon
Profile details coming soon
Staff Member 06
- Event role and responsibilitiesTo be announced
- Cheer or event experienceTo be announced
- Team contributionTo be announced
Event Support Team
TVCC Cheerleaders
- Event Set-Up
- Warm-Up Room Coordination
05Spectators
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 and schedule TBA
AdmissionTickets coming soon
Digital and event-day purchasing details will be posted here.
ExperienceFamily-friendly energy
Concessions, vendors, and championship awards
Event locationAthens High School
Open in Google Maps 708 East College · Athens, TX 75751
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
Partner with 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
The teams behind the storm.
Eye of the Storm is made possible by the businesses and organizations that show up for East Texas athletes.
Want to help power the first performances of the season?
Become a Sponsor08Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
01When does registration open?+
Registration is now open. Select 'Register Your Team' or 'Register Your Cheerleader' to begin.
02Who can participate?+
Individual athletes from kindergarten through 12th grade may compete. 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.
03What does registration include?+
Registration includes entry into your selected event category, a professionally produced performance experience, and thoughtful feedback from experienced judges. Individual athletes complete jump, tumble, cheer, and dance as one combined event; 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.
04Will there be spectator tickets at the door?+
Ticketing details, including advance and event-day availability, will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.
05When will the schedule be released?+
The detailed performance schedule will be released on October 25, 2026. It will be emailed to registered teams and individual competitors and posted online.
06Can businesses sponsor the event?+
Yes. Custom sponsorships, vendor spaces, and program advertising will be available for businesses that want to reach East Texas cheer families.
View Vendors & Sponsors Stay in the storm
Ready to take the floor?
Registration is now open for teams and individual competitors. Spectator tickets, vendor registration, and sponsorship opportunities will continue to be updated as the event approaches.