Kelly Dutton, bottom, leads the Southern Spirit Cheer Academy from Decatur, Ala., in warm-ups in the hall outside last year's Athletic Championships cheerleading and dance competition.
This platinum-level competition returns Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15, to the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St.
Spectator admission (cash only) is $15 for one day, $25 for a two-day pass for ages 13-64, $15 and $25 for children 6-12, seniors 65+ and military personnel.
For more information, visit http://athleticchampionships.varsity.com.