April 3-5, 2009
GIANT Center
Hershey, PA
Whether you are a small gym or a large one, EVERY team has the opportunity to win $1000 at ECDA's All Star Nationals. Don't miss this unbelievable oppurtunity!!
Performance Surface: Cheer teams will compete on a 54' x 42' SPRING FLOOR. Dance teams will compete on a 55' x 40' Cabriole' Dance Floor.
Competition Format: No pre-qualifying requirements! All teams compete two days! 50% of Saturday's score will carry over and be added to Sunday's score to determine placement.
COMPETITOR FEES (Prices are per competitor)
PRICING DATES BELOW: Registration Forms postmarked, received online or via fax with credit card.
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On or Before Jan 5 |
Jan 6 or later |
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Per Participant |
$99 |
$110 |
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Coll./Open & Parent/Fan |
$79 |
$89 |
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Individual |
$89 |
$99 |
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Partner/Group Stunt |
$79 |
$89 |
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Special Olympics |
$25 |
$25 |
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Jump/Tumble Off |
$25 |
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(Exhibition Team participants pay regular competitor fees)
*After March 12, there will be a $200 per group late fee added and a $10 late fee for Jump/Tumble Off.
Crossovers: $50 per crossover. (ECDA Rewards do not apply to Crossover Fees.)
ECDA Rewards do not apply to Individual Competition Fees.
Additional Competition Categories: $50 per dancer, per additional competition category. (ECDA Rewards do not apply to Crossover Fees.)
Coaches: 2 Coaches attend FREE!* If you have additional coaches, these coaches may purchase a "Coach Package" for $50 which entitles them to entry into the competition, warm-up area and Coach Room. *Free Coach entry fees do not include hotel accommodations.
Division Changes: Divisions changes received between March 13 - 22 will be assessed a $200 Division Change Fee. Division changes received on or after March 23 will be assessed a $400 Division Change Fee.
AWARDS
DIVISION CHAMPIONS
ALL STAR
- National Champion Trophy!
- National Champion Banner!
- National Champion Jackets!
- National Champion Coach Plaque!
- National Champion Ribbons!
- ECDA Bucks!
COLLEGE/OPEN
- National Champion Trophy!
- National Champion Banner!
- National Champion Coach Plaque!
- ECDA Bucks!
FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP
- Trophy!
- Ribbons!
- ECDA Bucks!
All other teams receive a placement trophy!
ALL STAR LEVEL CHAMPIONS
Cash awarded for EVERY level Champion!! Thats right, every team has a chance at $1000 CASH!
*There must be at least 10 All Star and 5 C/O teams competing for the cash to be awarded.
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!*
- FREE Kaepa Shoes!
- HUGE 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 ECDA's 2009 Nationals Eastern Elite Team and will receive:
- FREE Kaepa Team Bags!
- HUGE Trophy!
- Team Name on the Plaque of Fame!
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)
- Most Amazing Technical Skills
- Sharpest Uniforms
- Superior Showmanship
- Most Incredible Jumps
- Extreme Tumbling
- Most Innovative Baskets
- Coolest Stunt
- Most Creative Choreography
- Amazing Motions/Dance
Plaques will be awarded to winners during Sunday's Awards Ceremonies!
ECDA NATIONALS HOST HOTEL - HERSHEY LODGE & CONVENTION CENTER
Known as THE SWEETEST PLACE ON EARTH, Hershey, Pennsylvania is a year-round destination with a wide array of attractions. Hershey Lodge is a full-service resort and you can find out more about their amenities at www.hersheylodge.com. Rates are $430 per room for Friday and Saturday, including tax. Additional nights are available at $215 per room.
- A rooming sheet will be sent with your confirmation. Please complete the sheet and return it with your balance, which must be postmarked on or before March 7.
HERSHEY LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER REFUND POLICY: A 30% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of hotel total is due at the time a reservation is made. Hotel balance in ful must be postmarked by March 7. Final balance payments postmarked after March 7 will incur a $50 late fee. Seventy percent (70%) of hotel balance is refundable if written notification of cancellation is received by March 7.
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.
SPECTATORS
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.
HERSHEY PARK TICKETS: More information will be available soon.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES
Postmark date March 6 or earlier: A 30% per participant non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee must accompany your Registration. Remaining balance (in full) must be postmarked by March 6. Teams whose balances are postmarked March 7 or later FORFEIT the early registration participant fees and must pay the appropriate amount listed on the scale above.
Registration forms postmarked March 7 and later: FULL PAYMENT must accompany Registration.
REFUND POLICY: A 70% refund of competition fees is available if ECDA receives written notification of cancellations by MARCH 6. Please allow 6-8 weeks after the event to receive your refund.
FEBRUARY 4: Deadline date for Personal/Gym checks. After February 4, only school checks, money orders, cashier's checks or Visa/Mastercard will be accepted. There will be a $30 service charge on all returned checks.
MARCH 12: Deadline to submit Registration or make Division Changes without penalty. Deadline to pre-purchase wristbands.
GOOD LUCK ADS will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on the video feed a the
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