GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Through the support and partnership of Visit Central Florida Sports and Polk County Public Schools, the 2025 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships will return to Lakeland and the RP Funding Center this weekend. Taking place within Jenkins Arena, this will be the third time in the event’s history that the RP Funding Center has hosted the championships.

Taking place over two-days, the competitive cheerleading state championships will crown eleven divisional champions over two classifications (1A & 2A). All class 1A divisions will compete on Friday, and all 2A divisions will compete on Saturday. An awards ceremony will be conducted following competition each day.  

Tickets are currently on sale for $14.00 plus applicable service fees via the RP Funding Center Box Office. For a complete event schedule, facility information, and even where to watch if you are unable to attend, please see the information below or visit the cheerleading sport page.
    2025 Competitive Cheerleading State Championships (Friday, Jan. 31 - Saturday, Feb. 1)

Defending champions by division & classification:

• Class 1A:
  • Small Varsity – Tate (Cantonment)
  • Small Coed – Baldwin
  • Small Non-Tumbling – Lake Wales
  • Medium Varsity – Providence (Jacksonville)
  • Medium Coed – Clay (Green Cove Springs)
  • Medium Non-Tumbling – West Nassau (Callahan)
  • Large Non-Tumbling – Foundation Academy (Winter Garden)
  • Extra Large Varsity – St. Brendan (Miami)
  • Extra Large Non-Tumbling – Tampa Catholic
• Class 2A:
  • Small Varsity – West Orange (Winter Garden)
  • Small Coed – Strawberry Crest (Dover)
  • Small Non-Tumbling – Durant (Plant City)
  • Medium Varsity – Winter Park
  • Medium Coed – Western (Davie)
  • Medium Non-Tumbling – Plant City
  • Large Varsity – Bartram Trail (St. Johns)
  • Large Coed – Bartow
  • Large Non-Tumbling – Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs)
  • Extra Large Varsity – Lake Mary
  • Extra Large Non-Tumbling – Lakeland

Know Before You Go:
Where: RP Funding Center – Jenkins Arena (Lakeland)
When: Friday, Jan. 31^st & Saturday, Feb. 1^st
Results: 2025 Tournament
Event Schedule: Class 1A | Class 2A
Facility Information*: Event Details | A-Z Guide | Prohibited Items | Directions to Facility

• *RP Funding Center is a cashless facility*

Host: RP Funding Center
Admission: $14.00 per day via RP Funding Center Box Office (plus any applicable service fees)
Parking: $12.00 (all proceeds retained by the Host)
Official Merchandise: Team IP
Event Photography: iDeal Photos
Live Webcast: NFHS Network
Lodging & Event Information: click here*

*This is a collection of resources provided by the host organization to better assist you in your travel and stay within Polk County. All lodging and attractions will need to be contacted for more information, and are not directly affiliated with the FHSAA or Local Organizing Committee.