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March 14-16, 2008
William and Mary Hall
Williamsburg, VA
Join ECA and thousands of the most talented cheerleaders from across the USA for a fun-filled weekend of cheerleading at its BEST in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, where teams will vie for over $175,000 in cash and awards!
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PRICING ECDA General Information.pdf
Performance Surface: ECDA will offer Spring Floor and Non-Spring Floor divisions for all School Teams at ECA Nationals. All Star and Rec teams will compete on a 54' x 42' SPRING 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.
PRICING DATES BELOW: Registration Forms postmarked, received online or via fax with credit card.
(Exhibition Team participants pay regular competitor fees)
*After February 19, there will be a $200 per group late fee added.
Crossovers: $50 per crossover. (Multiple Event Discounts do not apply to Crossover Fees.)
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! 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: Division Changes received between February 20-29 will be assessed a $200 Division Change Fee. Division Changes received after March 1 will be assessed a $400 Division Change Fee.
AWARDS
DIVISION CHAMPIONS
SCHOOL, REC AND 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
Placement Trophy! ECDA Bucks!
Ribbons! All other teams receive a placement trophy!
3 GRAND CHAMPIONS
SCHOOL, REC AND COLLEGE/OPEN
$500 CASH!* $500 Kaepa Gift Certificate! National Grand Champion Trophy! *There must be at least 5 teams competing in the Rec and C/O Division for the cash to be awarded.
ALL STAR PROGRAM CHAMPION*
Winner Recieves
$2000 CASH!
Program Champion Trophy!
Runner-Up Receives
$500 CASH!
Trophy!
*There must be at least 10 programs with 3 cheer teams participating to be eligible for Program Champion Awards.
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 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 2008 Nationals Eastern Elite Team and will receive:
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)
Sharpest Uniforms
Superior Showmanship
Most Incredible Jumps
Extreme Tumbling
Most Innovative Baskets
Most Creative Choreography
Coolest Stunt
Best Dance
Amazing Motions
Plaques will be awarded to winners during Sunday's Awards Ceremonies!
HOST HOTEL - GREAT WOLF LODGE - 55,000 sq.ft. INDOOR WATERPARK!
ECA is excited to announce that the Great Wolf Lodge will once again serve as ECA Nationals' 2008 Host Hotel. From the waterpark, to Aveda Concept Spa, Northern Lights 100 game arcade, family restaurants, a confectionery cafe' featuring Starbucks specialty coffees, this all-suite resort has something for everyone! For additional information, such as in room ammenities, description of rooms, etc., please visit www.greatwolflodge.com.
Four different suites are available for purchase through ECA for the Great Wolf Lodge and are described below. All suites come with a pull out double sleeper sofa. Prices listed include tax and are per room and include 2 night lodging and tax.
Family Suite (Two Queen beds, sleeps 5): $540
Kid Kamp/Wolf Den (Queen bed, Bunk beds, sleeps 6): $730
Kid Cabin (Queen bed, Twin bed, Bunk beds, sleeps 7): $770
Majestic Bear Suite (Two Queen beds, Private Room with King bed, sleeps 6) $840
Loft Queen Fireplace Suite (Three Queen beds, 1.5 baths, Fireplace, sleeps 6) $930
Grizzly Bear Suite (Three Queen beds, 2 Private Bedrooms, 2 baths, Large Living Area, sleeps 8): $930
Waterpark Passes: All suites include Waterpark Passes for the number of guests in each suite. Additional Waterpark Passes may be purchased at the Great Wolf Lodge for $15 per person.
A rooming sheet will be sent with your confirmation. Please complete this sheet and return it with your balance, which must be postmarked on or before January 25.
Great Wolf Lodge Refund Policy: A 30% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of hotel total is due at the time reservation is made. Hotel Balance in full must be postmarked by January 25. Final Balance payments postmarked after January 25 will incur a $50 late fee. Seventy percent of Hotel Balance is refundable if written notification of cancellation is received by January 25.
ADDITIONAL HOTEL ROOMS
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES
Postmark date February 9 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 9. Teams whose balances are postmarked by February 10 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 10 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 9. Please allow 6-8 weeks after the event to receive your refund.
January 15: Deadline date for Personal/Gym checks. After January 15, only school checks, money orders, cashier's checks or Visa/Mastercards will be accepted. There will be a $25 service charge on all returned checks.
January 25: Great Wolf Lodge Rooming Sheets and Balances are due. Deadline for GWL refunds.
February 19: Deadline to submit Registration or make Division Changes without penalty. Deadline to pre-purchase wristbands.
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