01Individual
Individual Competitors
Athletes enter one combined event and complete jump, tumble, cheer, and dance.
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. Individual, Youth League, All-Star, or Texas Varsity—take the floor your way.
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.
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
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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.
What happens next?
A clear path from form to event day.
Your form starts the process. Registration is complete after payment and confirmation.
- 01Submit the form
- 02Receive your SportsEngine payment link
- 03Pay and receive confirmation
- 04Join BAND for event updates
Choose the path that matches your entry. Final format details arrive in the registration packet.
03Event judges
Meet Our Judging Team
Selected for their experience, professionalism, and commitment to the growth of cheerleading.
Our judging panel will be announced as we finalize an exceptional team of experienced cheer professionals committed to providing fair, consistent, and encouraging evaluations for every athlete.
Judge announcements begin soon.
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.
04Event 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
06Scoresheet Calculation Coordinator
Coach Jasmine
- Varsity Co-Captain
- All-American Cheerleader
- Category 5 Coach
07Venue Entry Manager
Richard
- Professional Cheer Bro
08Scoresheet Calculation Coordinator
Kim
- Pro Cheer Mom
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 available now
General admission $12.50 · Children 12 and under $5 · Door $15 cash
ExperienceFamily-friendly energy
Concessions, vendors, and championship awards
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
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.
Registration is now open. Select 'Register Your Team,' 'Register as an Individual,' or the Texas Varsity option to begin.
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.
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.
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.
The detailed performance schedule will be released on October 25, 2026. It will be emailed to registered teams and individual competitors 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- Submit your registration form.
- Receive your SportsEngine payment link.
- Complete your payment.
- Receive your registration confirmation.
- Join the official BAND group.
- Receive event updates, schedules, and competition information.
Stay in the storm
Ready to take the floor?
Registration is now open for teams and individual competitors. Spectator tickets are available now. Vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities will continue to be updated as the event approaches.