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National Challenge

National Challenge Cheer and Dance National Championships
March 14-15, 2009 - Athens, GA


All-Star, School, Youth League, Special Olympics, Stunt Group, Partner Stunt, Individual, Duet and Trio Competition



When:

March 14-15, 2009

All teams guaranteed to compete twice

Competition schedule to be posted February 25, 2009.
Where:

The Classic Center
300 N Thomas Street
Athens, GA 30601
p 706.208.0900 | 1.800.918.6393

  
How:

Complete the official registration forms and return with payment by the deadline dates:
Early Registration Deadline - January 30, 2009
Final Deadline Date - February 20, 2009

All forms and registration fees must be received by the final deadline for discounts to apply. Late fees will be charged after the deadline date. Fees paid onsite incur an additional late fee of $250.
Who:

All teams welcome! No qualification required.
Over 100 cheer divisions!  USASF Levels and Requirements
What:

The National Challenge is a multi-discipline event featuring cheer & dance and women's artistic gymnastics. The gymnastics competition will be held March 13-15, 2009. Visit www.nationalgymnasticschallenge.com for more information.
Fees:

$70 registration fee per team member - Early payment and multiple event discounts available.  Discounts apply to team registrations only.  See Fees for Discounts and Specialty Competition Fees - Individual, Duet, Trio, Partner Stunt and Group Stunt
Hotel:

Host hotel to be determined
Awards: Awards will be presented following each Level of competition after Round 2:
  • Keepsake gift for all participants and coaches (up to 2 coaches per squad)
  • All 1st place teams will receive:
    • Large National team trophy with team photo holder
    • National Champion banner
    • National Team medals for each team member
    • Special Champions Cup gift for each team member
  • Each team participating receives a Champions Cup Team trophy with photo holder based on team rankings and each team member receives a Champions Cup medal
  • Every team will participate in an Olympic style awards ceremony
  • Level Champion award presented to the squad with the highest added total score from all judges. One team trophy presented per Level of competition.
  • Special Champions Cup Team Awards:
    • Champions Cup "Spirit" award presented to one (1) club or school team (cheerleaders, coaches and parents) displaying the most spirit over the two (2) day competition
    • Champions Cup "Creative" award presented to one (1) outstanding Cheer Team to be determined by judging panel
  • Grand Champions Cup awarded to the highest club/school score based on the total of the top three (3) team scores from three (3) different divisions