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EDA Nationals
 
March 28-30, 2008
Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach, SC 
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SATURDAY'S RESULTS                                   SUNDAY'S RESULTS
 

 

Myrtle Beach, the south's #1 hot spot!  See your team's name on the giant projection screen while you perform under the lights in the state of the art facility, Alabama Theatre.  Come see why teams rave about this Nationals and choose EDA!

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PRICING   ECDA General Information.pdf

 

Competition Format:  No pre-qualifying requirements!  Teams may compete Saturday, Sunday or both days!
  

 COMPETITOR FEES (Prices are per competitor and include one competition category)

PRICING DATES BELOW:  Registration Forms postmarked, received online or via fax with credit card.

 

 On or Before Oct. 23

 Oct. 24 - Dec. 23

 Dec. 24 - Feb. 23

 Feb. 24-Mar. 5*

TEAMS

$112

 $117

 $122

 $127

INDIVIDUALS

$87

 $87

 $97

 $97

 DANCE COUPLE

$82

 $82

 $92

 $92

DANCE GROUP

$77

 $77

 $87

 $87

(Exhibition Team participants pay regular competitor fees)

*After March 5, there will be a $200 per group late fee added.

 

Additional Competition Categories:  $20 per dancer, per Additional Competition Category.  (Multiple Event Discounts do not apply to Additional Competition Categories.)

 
Multiple Event Discounts do not apply to Individual Competition Fees.
 

Coaches:  Teams with 5-14 members receive 1 FREE* coach admission.  Teams with 15+ members receive 2 FREE* coach admissions!  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 6-15 will be assessed a $200 Division Change Fee.  Division changes received after March 16 will be assessed a $400 Division Change Fee.

 

 

 

AWARDS

 

DANCE CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

   CHAMPION, 1st & 2nd RUNNER-UP
      Placement Trophy!

      ECDA Bucks!

 
EDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

   DIVISION CHAMPIONS

      National Champion Trophy!

      National Champion Jackets!

      National Champion Coach Plaque!

      National Champion Ribbons! 

      ECDA Bucks!

 

   FIRST & SECOND RUNNER-UP

      Placement Trophy!

      ECDA Bucks!

      Ribbons!

 

All other teams receive a trophy on Sunday!

 

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 2009!*

   FREE Kaepa Shoes!

   Extreme Battle of the 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 score from the weekend will be named EDA's 2008 Nationals Eastern Elite Team and will receive:

   $500 CASH!
   FREE Kaepa Warm-Ups!

   Eastern Elite 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)

   Best Costumes
   Superior Showmanship

   Most Amazing Technical Skills

   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
*Adult wristbands may be pre-purchased at a discounted rate of $17. 
 
Alabama Theatre Show "One!" - Friday, March 28
Doors open at 6:45 P.M.  Show starts at 7:30 P.M.  This Broadway Musical showcases high-energy choreography, sophisticated music and side-splitting comedy.  COMPETITION FEE INCLUDES A TICKET TO THE SHOW!  For anyone other than the dancers interested in attending the show, advanced tickets may be purchased through EDA for $28.
  

 

  
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES

 

Postmark date February 23 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 23.  Teams whose balances are postmarked by February 24 or later FORFEIT the early registration participant fees and must pay the $127 per competitor fee.
 

Registrations postmarked February 24 and later:  FULL PAYMENT must accompany Registration.

 

REFUND POLICY:   A 70% refund of competition fees is available if EDA receives written notification of cancellations by FEBRUARY 23.  Please allow 6-8 weeks after the event to receive your refund.

 

January 29:   Deadline date for Personal/Gym checks.  After January 29, only school checks, money orders, cashier's checks or Visa/Mastercard will be accepted.  There will be a $25 service charge on all returned checks.

 

March 5:  Deadline to submit Registration or make Division Changes without penalty.  Deadline to pre-purchase wristbands.