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EDA NATIONALS
From Friday, March 27 2009
To Sunday, March 29 2009
Every day
March 27-29, 2009
Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach, SC
      
REGISTER     MAP      COSTS      AWARDS      HOTEL      SPECTATOR FEES      IMPORTANT INFO.   
 
 
 
Myrtle Beach has earned the title of the #1 Family Beach in America! See your team's name on the giant projection screen while you perform under the lights on the stage of the state of the art Alabama Theatre!  Come see why teams rave about this nationals and choose ECDA!
 
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PRICING - General-Information.pdf
 
 
 
 
Competition Format:  No pre-qualifying requirements!  All teams can compete Saturday, Sunday or both days!
  
 COMPETITOR FEES (Prices are per competitor)
PRICING DATES BELOW:  Registration Forms postmarked, received online or via fax with credit card.
 
 
 On or Before
Dec. 29
 Dec. 30
or later
 TEAMS
$117
$127
DANCE SOLO
$89
$99
DANCE GROUP
$79
$89
DANCE COUPLE
$84
$94
(Exhibition Team participants pay regular competitor fees)
*After March 5, there will be a $200 per group late fee added.
 
Crossovers:  $50 per crossover.  (ECDA Rewards do not apply.)
 
ECDA Rewards do not apply to Individual Competition Fees.
 
Coaches:  2 Coaches attend FREE!*  Free coach entry is only applicable on the days your team competes.  If the team is not competing both days, but wishes to observe the additional day's competition, participants and coaches must purchase spectator wristbands for the second day.  *Free Coach entry fees do not include tickets to the Alabama Theatre Show on Friday night. 
 
Division Changes:  Division Changes received between March 6-March 15 will be assessed a $200 Division Change Fee.  Division Changes received after March 16 will be assessed a $400 Division Change Fee.
 
 
AWARDS
 
INDIVIDUAL DANCE/GROUP

   CHAMPIONS

  • Trophy!
  • Champion Gift!
   FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP
  • Trophy!
All other teams receive a medal!
 
DANCE CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
 
   CHAMPIONS, FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP
  • Trophy!
EDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

   DIVISION CHAMPIONS

  • National Champion Trophy!
  • National Champion Jacket!
  • National Champion Ribbons!
  • National Champion Coach Plaque!
  • ECDA Bucks!!!
   FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP
  • Trophy!
  • ECDA Bucks!
  • Ribbons!
All other teams receive a trophy! 
 
EXTREME BATTLE OF CHAMPIONS
All champion teams from ECDA's Extreme Championships will automatically be entered in this competition.  The team with the highest cumulative score for the weekend will take the TITLE and these great awards!
  • FREE NATIONALS ENTRY FEE IN 2010!*
  • HUGE Extreme Battle of Champions Trophy!
*There must be at least 5 teams vying for the Extreme Battle of the Champions to receive the Free Nationals Entry Fee.
 
EASTERN ELITE TEAM
The team with the highest cumulative score from the weekend will be named ECA's 2009 Nationals Eastern Elite Team and will receive:
  • $500 CASH
  • HUGE Trophy!
  • Team Name on the Plaque of Fame!
ALL AROUND CHAMPION
Teams who compete in 3+ catagories will have their 3 highest scores combined and the top team will be named EDA's 2009 All Around Champion and will be presented with these great awards:
  • $500 CASH
  • HUGE Trophy!

*There must be at least eligable 10 teams for cash to be awarded.

SPECIALTY AWARDS
During Saturday's Championships, teams will be selected for their outstanding accomplishments in the following categories:
  • Most Spirited Fans (A.M. and P.M. Sessions awarded)
  • Best Costumes 
  • Superior Showmanship
  • Most Amazing Technique
  • Most Creative Kick Sequence
  • Best Pom Visuals
  • Most Creative Choreography
  • Best Props
Plaques will be awarded to winners during Sunday's Awards Ceremonies!
 
  
 
HOTEL RESERVATIONS MADE EASY!
 
To provide our customers with easy hotel reservations at great rates for ECDA competitions, we have partnered with Athletes on the Go!  To book a block of rooms for your team, or individually, contact Athletes on the Go! directly by calling 1-866-246-8063, or you can go online to www.athletes-on-the-go.com. 
 
 
SPECTATOR FEES
   Adults* -   $20
   Jr. (4-12) -    $15
   Sr. (60+) -   $15
   Ages 3 and under free
 
DISCOUNT TWO DAY PASSES
$35 discount two day passes must be pre-purchased through the coach.
 
Alabama Theatre Show "One!" - Friday March 27
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.  This Broadway musical is voted the #1 Live Theatre attration in Mrytle Beach.  Competition fees include a ticket to the show!  For anyone other than dancers interested in attending the show, advanced tickets may be purchased through EDA at a discount rate of $29.
 
  
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES
 
Postmark date February 27 or earlier:  A 30% per participant non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee must accompany your Registration.  Remaining balance (in full) must be postmarked by February 27.  Teams whose balances are postmarked by February 28 or later FORFEIT the early registration participant fees and must pay the appropriate amount (based on the number of participants) listed under the February 10-19 date on the scale below.
 
Registration forms postmarked February 28 and later:  FULL PAYMENT must accompany Registration.
 
REFUND POLICY:   A 70% refund of competition fees is available if ECA recieves written notification of cancellations by February 23.  Please allow 6-8 weeks after the event to receive your refund.
 
January 29:   Deadline for Personal/Gym checks.  After January 29, only school checks, money orders, cashier's checks or Visa/Mastercards will be accepted.  There will be a $30 service charge on all returned checks.
  
March 5:  Deadline to submit Registration or make Division Changes without penalty.  Deadline to pre-purchase wristbands.
 
GOOD LUCK ADS

GOOD LUCK ADS will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on the video feed a the GIANT Center.  If you are interested in sending a message to your team or dancer/cheerleader, please contact ECDA by calling 1-800-940-4322 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for additional information.

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