2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS
2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS
2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS Based on your squad’s performance and resulting qualification at a USA Regional or Classic competition, you are invited to participate in the USA Spirit Nationals weekend in southern California, March 18-20, 2016. All competition will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center and possibly an additional venue within walking distance of the Convention Center. Activities will begin Friday morning with competition in Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Songleading/Pom divisions, Jazz, Pep Flag - 1 Flag , 2 Flags and 2 Flags Novice, Non-Tumbling Show Cheer, Novice Show Cheer, select Intermediate Show Cheer, Mascot, Group Stunt and Crowdleader® Teams divisions. Competition in all Advanced Show Cheer divisions, and continued competition in select Intermediate Show Cheer divisions will take place on Saturday throughout the morning and afternoon. All divisions have the potential to advance to Sunday finals, excluding Group Stunt. For NonTumbling, Novice (including Pep Flag Novice) and Intermediate divisions, 35% of the division will advance to Sunday finals with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For Advanced, Mascot, Jazz and Pep Flag divisions, 45% of the division will advance to finals, with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For the Crowdleader® Teams division, all teams will advance to finals. Please note that the percentage of teams advancing to finals is subject to change pending final enrollment for Nationals, as is the day on which finals for particular divisions will occur. Some finals may take place in a venue other than the main Arena. The festivities also include fun at Downtown Disney® District, Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. The Downtown Disney® District is located within the Disneyland® Resort and is walking distance from the competition’s host hotel. It offers dining, entertainment and shopping. A theme park admission ticket is not necessary to visit the Downtown Disney® District A 2-day, 3-day or 4-day Park Hopper ® Pass can be used throughout the weekend. Otherwise, you can use a 1-day Park Hopper® Pass to Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Discounted tickets are available through the event packages listed on page 5 or they may be purchased at the event. (Limited supplies available)
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2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ACCURATELY COMPLETE ALL FORMS AND RETURN THEM TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW BY JANUARY 21, 2016 (HOTEL PACKAGE) OR FEBRUARY 4, 2016 (EVENT PACKAGE).
ENCLOSED FORMS: Page:
Forms
1-4
GENERAL INFORMATION
5
EVENT PACKAGES INFORMATION – Packages available to all of our Nationals competitors and guests. All-inclusive items are listed, as well as the price for each.
6-16
SQUAD ROSTER – Please list the first and last name of each squad member (including the divisions in which they have registered).
17-18
EVENT PACKAGE REGISTRATION FORMS – All pages must be completed accurately in order to record your registration. These pages must accompany page 20 when registering.
If purchasing a hotel package, a non-refundable $100.00 deposit (per person) must be received by January 21, 2016. The balance or payment in full for all packages is due to the address listed below by February 4, 2016. Late fees apply for registrations received after February 4, 2016. Please submit only ONE payment form; unfortunately we cannot accept individual payment. (see page 20 for further information). REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE DUE TO SCHEDULE CAPACITY. PLEASE KEEP COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEM TO THE USA OFFICE.
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HOTEL ROOM ONLY – For guests who wish to reserve hotel rooms only
20
REVIEW SHEET – Summary of all packages being purchased.
21
ROOMING LISTS – Please be accurate in making room assignments. There will be a $25 per change fee if changes are made once the information is received in our office.
22
TRAVEL INFORMATION – This information is necessary to coordinate airport transfers and hotel check-in/check-outs and must be completed by every squad staying at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel.
23
MUSIC SELECTION FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
24
CROSSOVER FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
25
COMPETITIOR RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016. Original forms must be on file in case of emergency.
26-28
ARTICLES OF UNDERSTANDING – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
29
ON SITE CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
30
DVD OF STUNTS AND TUMBLIING
31-39
AACCA SAFETY RULES – All cheerleading divisions must follow the 2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules.
SEND TO: USA SPIRIT NATIONALS 5770 Warland Drive Suite B Cypress, CA 90630
40-41
SONG/POM &PEP FLAG GENERALSAFETY RULES – All song/pom/pep flag divisions must follow the 2015-16 USA Song/Pom and Pep/Short Flag General Safety Rules.
42-55
DIVISION LIMITATIONS & DIVISION DETAILS
56
REFUND REQUEST FORM
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2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS
GENERAL INFORMATION GREAT LOCATIONS
PENALTIES/DEDUCTIONS
The 2016 USA Spirit Nationals will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center and possibly an additional venue within walking distance of the Convention Center, with competition on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Assigned and un-assigned warm-up areas will be available during competition hours throughout the weekend.
Please see the sample Composite Sheet on the USA website at usa.varsity.com for a list of penalties. Points will be deducted from the final team average score for violations of safety rules, time limits and/or other penalties listed on the Composite Sheet. Although they are not considered “penalties,” deductions for performance errors will also be taken from the final team average score (see Sample Point Deduction Sheet on the USA website at usa.varsity.com).
Teams purchasing the USA hotel package will stay at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. The hotel is located across the promenade from the Anaheim Convention Center and various southern California amusement attractions, including the Disneyland® Resort. Supervision of performers is provided solely by the school/organization that is attending.
For specific safety rules for divisions, as well as time restrictions, skill restrictions and other rules, please refer to the “Division Details.”
ADMISSION
AWARDS
All prepaid competitors and guests who purchase package A or C will receive a pass at registration that will admit them to both preliminary and finals competition. Additional tickets may be purchased at the door. Two (2) complimentary admission tickets per school will be given for advisors/coaches.
At the conclusion of the Group Stunt divisions, awards will be presented to the top teams. If either category has 10 or more entries for prelims, then finals will take place with 25% of that division advancing. If either category reaches 40 entries or more for prelims, the category will be randomly subdivided into two groups for preliminaries (A and B or A, B, C, etc.). 25% of each subdivided group will be selected to perform again on Friday for final placement. The team receiving first place in both Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate will be invited to present an exhibition performance during finals on Sunday.
Friday: $23.00 Adult / $9.00 children 5-11. Saturday: $23.00 Adult /$9.00 children 5-11. Sunday: $23.00 Adult/$9.00 children 5-11. 3-day Combined: $54.00 Adult /$18.00 children 5-11. (Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday competitions). Under 5 will be admitted free of charge. Cash only is accepted for general admission tickets.
At the conclusion of all other divisions, preliminary awards will be presented based on scores from the preliminary performances and finalists will be announced. The number of teams in the various divisions will determine the number of teams chosen to participate in the finals. These teams will compete again on Sunday for final placement and awards. Preliminary scores will count for 25% and finals scores will count for 75% toward final competition results in all divisions. Scoresheets will be made available following the Friday and Saturday performances. A ranking of teams will be provided following prelims at the event. Full recaps of scores in all divisions will be sent upon request 1 (one) week following the competition.
PE RFO R M AN C E A RE A All Show Cheer and Crowdleader® Teams will perform on a carpet bonded foam mat measuring 42’ (front to back) x 54’ (side to side). At the Convention Center the mat will be placed on top of an area measuring 50’ (front to back) x 94’ (side to side). All stunts and/or tumbling must be completed on the mat surface. There will be a three-point deduction off your final averaged score for each infraction of this rule. Group Stunt teams will perform on a 28’ (front to back) x 42’ (side to side) carpet bonded foam mat surface (4 strips). Songleaders, Jazz, Pep Flags and Mascots will perform on a basketball court, dance floor or similar surface measuring at least 39’ x 60’. Performance areas may change as a result of final registration.
For the 2016 High School Spirit Nationals competition, trophies will be presented to 50% of the teams competing in each division. For teams placing 1st, 2nd and 3 rd, individual medallions will be given to each participant. First place teams will also receive a Nationals banner and each individual team participant will receive a National Champions gift.
SAFETY RULES Routines at all USA competitions must follow the 2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules, 2015-16 USA High School Teams Show Cheer and Group Stunt Division Limitations, 2015-16 USA Song/Pom and Pep/Short Flag General Safety Rules for School and Youth Teams and the 2015-16 USA High School Teams Song/Pom Division Limitations.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All divisions have the potential to advance to Sunday finals, excluding Group Stunt. For Non-Tumbling, Novice (including Pep Flag Novice) and Intermediate divisions, 35% of the division will advance to Sunday finals with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For Advanced, Mascot, Jazz and Pep Flag divisions 45% of the division will advance to finals, with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For the Crowdleader® Teams division, all teams will advance to finals. Please note that the percentage of teams advancing to finals is subject to change pending final enrollment for Nationals. Please note the information below is a tentative schedule of events and is subject to change, depending upon final enrollment for Nationals and facility needs. Divisions competing on Friday or Saturday for 2016 may be different than in 2015. The USA reserves the right to combine, split, delete and/or add divisions for Nationals and to make adjustments to the percentage of teams advancing to finals based upon competition enrollment. The USA reserves the right to adjust days of performance, performance venues and/or times of competition for all divisions based upon final competition enrollment.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 18th
Saturday, March 19th
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center and Possible Additional Venue Within Walking Distance of Convention Center
Anaheim Convention Center Preliminary Competition in all Advanced Show Cheer Divisions and Continued Competition in Select Intermediate Show Cheer Divisions (specific divisions to be determined upon final enrollment for Nationals) ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS
Preliminary Competition in Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Songleading/Pom, Jazz, Pep Flag – 1 Flag, 2 Flags and 2 Flags Novice, Non-Tumbling Cheer, Novice and Select Intermediate Cheer Divisions (specific divisions to be determined upon final enrollment for Nationals), Mascot and Crowdleader® Teams ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS Competition for Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate AWARDS
Sunday, March 20th 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Anaheim Convention Center Final competition in all team divisions 1st place exhibition performance in Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate AWARDS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 18th- 20th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight USA at Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park, Anaheim, California Park Hours Subject to Change A limited number of discounted 1-day, 2-day, 3-day and 4-day Park Hopper® Passes for Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park may be purchased at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These discounted tickets are not available at the Disneyland® Resort ticket windows.
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2016 EVENT PACKAGES INFORMATION The Hilton Anaheim Hotel will be the official host hotel for the 2016 USA Spirit Nationals. The hotel is walking distance to the competition site and provides convenient access to all areas of the Disneyland Resort. A limited block of guest rooms have been reserved for USA Spirit Nationals participants and guests at special package rates. You are not able to reserve a room at the USA discounted rate directly through the hotel – all reservations must be made through the United Spirit Association. Rooms will be booked on a first come, first served basis. The hotel block may be filled before the hotel registration deadline (January 21, 2016). Therefore, rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation back from the USA office. Nationals registration packets will be available for pick-up by the authorized team representative only starting Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:00am. Packets, which include Disneyland® Resort tickets ordered, will not be mailed in advance. This ensures that tickets and wristbands are received and accounted for by your group’s representative. EVENT PACKAGE A1 $465.00pp/based on four to a room
EVENT PACKAGE D1, D2, D3 & D4
(Hilton Anaheim Hotel Package) (No exceptions or changes) ♦ 2 nights and 3 days hotel accommodations. Price includes room tax. ♦ Round trip airport transfers from various Southern California airports. (Everyone with your team must be on the same flight) ♦ Competition fees (participants) and/or admission (guests) to all competition venues. ♦ Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park 3-Day Park Hopper® Pass. (May be used over a 13 day period after first use – expires 12/18/16).
(Disneyland® Resort Tickets - Competitors & Guests) Disneyland® Resort tickets purchased through the United Spirit Association may not be re-sold. Tickets are non-refundable and non-upgradeable. ♦ D1 - 1-day Park Hopper® Pass $146.00 per person Admission to Disneyland® Park and (1-Day Park Hopper) Disney California Adventure® Park. Ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D2 - 2-day Park Hopper® Pass $184.00 per person Admission to Disneyland® Park and (2-Day Park Hopper) Disney California Adventure® Park. (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D3 - 3-day Park Hopper® Pass Admission to Disneyland® Park and $220.00 per person Disney California Adventure® Park. (3-Day Park Hopper) (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D4 - 4-day Park Hopper® Pass Admission to Disneyland® Park and $258.00 per person Disney California Adventure® Park. (4-Day Park Hopper) (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS A2
$230.00 per room/per night
(Hilton Anaheim Hotel Package) (No exceptions or changes) ♦ Available only to those who have already purchased Hotel/Event Package A-1. Available for March 17th, 20th, 21 st only.
EVENT PACKAGE B
$115.00 per person
(Competition Only – Competitors Only) ♦ Competition fees for all competitors and admission to all competition venues. ♦ General admission to the Convention Center available at the door for guests. ♦ 2 admission tickets per school will be given for advisors/coaches.
EVENT PACKAGE C
EVENT PACKAGE E
(Additional Categories – Competitors Only) ♦ Additional competition fees for any group $150.00 per group participating in the Group Stunt category and no other team divisions.
$235.00 per room/per night
(HOTEL ROOM ONLY) • Hilton Anaheim Hotel ♦ Hotel rooms only. Price includes room tax. (Maximum occupancy is 4 people per room) ♦ Entry fees to all other events are extra. ♦ No transportation included in this package.
♦ Additional competition fees for any group $70.00 per group participating in the Group Stunt category and also crossing over to a team division.
PACKAGES A and/or E - A $100.00 deposit per person must be received with the registration form by January 21, 2016. THE $100.00 DEPOSIT IS NEITHER REFUNDABLE NOR TRANSFERABLE. The balance for Packages A & E is due by February 4, 2016 – THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 4, 2016. PACKAGES B • C • D - The entire amount must be received with the registration form by February 4, 2016. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 4, 2016. All changes and/or cancellations to Packages A-E must be made by the team advisor and received in writing via email to the USA office or via fax toll-free to (866) 761-9365 by February 4, 2016. Late fees apply for registrations received after February 4, 2016. Changes to existing registrations received after February 4, 2016 are subject to an administrative fee of $25 per change. The USA will not confirm cancellations or changes over the phone. Partial refunds will not be given on items not used. Please submit only ONE payment form; unfortunately we cannot accept payments from individual squad members. (see page 20 for further information.) Correspondence Information – A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your registration is received in the USA Office. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please contact the USA office to confirm receipt of your registration. It takes approximately 3 weeks for your Nationals registration to be processed and a confirmation packet to be mailed. Please allow enough time for your registration to be processed. It is recommended (not required) that registration materials be sent via a traceable method (e.g. UPS, Fed Ex, etc). The USA is not responsible for registrations that are lost in transit.
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2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS Based on your squad’s performance and resulting qualification at a USA Regional or Classic competition, you are invited to participate in the USA Spirit Nationals weekend in southern California, March 18-20, 2016. All competition will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center and possibly an additional venue within walking distance of the Convention Center. Activities will begin Friday morning with competition in Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Songleading/Pom divisions, Jazz, Pep Flag - 1 Flag , 2 Flags and 2 Flags Novice, Non-Tumbling Show Cheer, Novice Show Cheer, select Intermediate Show Cheer, Mascot, Group Stunt and Crowdleader® Teams divisions. Competition in all Advanced Show Cheer divisions, and continued competition in select Intermediate Show Cheer divisions will take place on Saturday throughout the morning and afternoon. All divisions have the potential to advance to Sunday finals, excluding Group Stunt. For NonTumbling, Novice (including Pep Flag Novice) and Intermediate divisions, 35% of the division will advance to Sunday finals with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For Advanced, Mascot, Jazz and Pep Flag divisions, 45% of the division will advance to finals, with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For the Crowdleader® Teams division, all teams will advance to finals. Please note that the percentage of teams advancing to finals is subject to change pending final enrollment for Nationals, as is the day on which finals for particular divisions will occur. Some finals may take place in a venue other than the main Arena. The festivities also include fun at Downtown Disney® District, Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. The Downtown Disney® District is located within the Disneyland® Resort and is walking distance from the competition’s host hotel. It offers dining, entertainment and shopping. A theme park admission ticket is not necessary to visit the Downtown Disney® District A 2-day, 3-day or 4-day Park Hopper ® Pass can be used throughout the weekend. Otherwise, you can use a 1-day Park Hopper® Pass to Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Discounted tickets are available through the event packages listed on page 5 or they may be purchased at the event. (Limited supplies available)
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2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENCLOSED INFORMATION. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ACCURATELY COMPLETE ALL FORMS AND RETURN THEM TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW BY JANUARY 21, 2016 (HOTEL PACKAGE) OR FEBRUARY 4, 2016 (EVENT PACKAGE).
ENCLOSED FORMS: Page:
Forms
1-4
GENERAL INFORMATION
5
EVENT PACKAGES INFORMATION – Packages available to all of our Nationals competitors and guests. All-inclusive items are listed, as well as the price for each.
6-16
SQUAD ROSTER – Please list the first and last name of each squad member (including the divisions in which they have registered).
17-18
EVENT PACKAGE REGISTRATION FORMS – All pages must be completed accurately in order to record your registration. These pages must accompany page 20 when registering.
If purchasing a hotel package, a non-refundable $100.00 deposit (per person) must be received by January 21, 2016. The balance or payment in full for all packages is due to the address listed below by February 4, 2016. Late fees apply for registrations received after February 4, 2016. Please submit only ONE payment form; unfortunately we cannot accept individual payment. (see page 20 for further information). REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE DUE TO SCHEDULE CAPACITY. PLEASE KEEP COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEM TO THE USA OFFICE.
19
HOTEL ROOM ONLY – For guests who wish to reserve hotel rooms only
20
REVIEW SHEET – Summary of all packages being purchased.
21
ROOMING LISTS – Please be accurate in making room assignments. There will be a $25 per change fee if changes are made once the information is received in our office.
22
TRAVEL INFORMATION – This information is necessary to coordinate airport transfers and hotel check-in/check-outs and must be completed by every squad staying at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel.
23
MUSIC SELECTION FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
24
CROSSOVER FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
25
COMPETITIOR RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016. Original forms must be on file in case of emergency.
26-28
ARTICLES OF UNDERSTANDING – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
29
ON SITE CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET – This is required and must be submitted by February 4, 2016.
30
DVD OF STUNTS AND TUMBLIING
31-39
AACCA SAFETY RULES – All cheerleading divisions must follow the 2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules.
SEND TO: USA SPIRIT NATIONALS 5770 Warland Drive Suite B Cypress, CA 90630
40-41
SONG/POM &PEP FLAG GENERALSAFETY RULES – All song/pom/pep flag divisions must follow the 2015-16 USA Song/Pom and Pep/Short Flag General Safety Rules.
42-55
DIVISION LIMITATIONS & DIVISION DETAILS
56
REFUND REQUEST FORM
2
2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS
GENERAL INFORMATION GREAT LOCATIONS
PENALTIES/DEDUCTIONS
The 2016 USA Spirit Nationals will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center and possibly an additional venue within walking distance of the Convention Center, with competition on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Assigned and un-assigned warm-up areas will be available during competition hours throughout the weekend.
Please see the sample Composite Sheet on the USA website at usa.varsity.com for a list of penalties. Points will be deducted from the final team average score for violations of safety rules, time limits and/or other penalties listed on the Composite Sheet. Although they are not considered “penalties,” deductions for performance errors will also be taken from the final team average score (see Sample Point Deduction Sheet on the USA website at usa.varsity.com).
Teams purchasing the USA hotel package will stay at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. The hotel is located across the promenade from the Anaheim Convention Center and various southern California amusement attractions, including the Disneyland® Resort. Supervision of performers is provided solely by the school/organization that is attending.
For specific safety rules for divisions, as well as time restrictions, skill restrictions and other rules, please refer to the “Division Details.”
ADMISSION
AWARDS
All prepaid competitors and guests who purchase package A or C will receive a pass at registration that will admit them to both preliminary and finals competition. Additional tickets may be purchased at the door. Two (2) complimentary admission tickets per school will be given for advisors/coaches.
At the conclusion of the Group Stunt divisions, awards will be presented to the top teams. If either category has 10 or more entries for prelims, then finals will take place with 25% of that division advancing. If either category reaches 40 entries or more for prelims, the category will be randomly subdivided into two groups for preliminaries (A and B or A, B, C, etc.). 25% of each subdivided group will be selected to perform again on Friday for final placement. The team receiving first place in both Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate will be invited to present an exhibition performance during finals on Sunday.
Friday: $23.00 Adult / $9.00 children 5-11. Saturday: $23.00 Adult /$9.00 children 5-11. Sunday: $23.00 Adult/$9.00 children 5-11. 3-day Combined: $54.00 Adult /$18.00 children 5-11. (Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday competitions). Under 5 will be admitted free of charge. Cash only is accepted for general admission tickets.
At the conclusion of all other divisions, preliminary awards will be presented based on scores from the preliminary performances and finalists will be announced. The number of teams in the various divisions will determine the number of teams chosen to participate in the finals. These teams will compete again on Sunday for final placement and awards. Preliminary scores will count for 25% and finals scores will count for 75% toward final competition results in all divisions. Scoresheets will be made available following the Friday and Saturday performances. A ranking of teams will be provided following prelims at the event. Full recaps of scores in all divisions will be sent upon request 1 (one) week following the competition.
PE RFO R M AN C E A RE A All Show Cheer and Crowdleader® Teams will perform on a carpet bonded foam mat measuring 42’ (front to back) x 54’ (side to side). At the Convention Center the mat will be placed on top of an area measuring 50’ (front to back) x 94’ (side to side). All stunts and/or tumbling must be completed on the mat surface. There will be a three-point deduction off your final averaged score for each infraction of this rule. Group Stunt teams will perform on a 28’ (front to back) x 42’ (side to side) carpet bonded foam mat surface (4 strips). Songleaders, Jazz, Pep Flags and Mascots will perform on a basketball court, dance floor or similar surface measuring at least 39’ x 60’. Performance areas may change as a result of final registration.
For the 2016 High School Spirit Nationals competition, trophies will be presented to 50% of the teams competing in each division. For teams placing 1st, 2nd and 3 rd, individual medallions will be given to each participant. First place teams will also receive a Nationals banner and each individual team participant will receive a National Champions gift.
SAFETY RULES Routines at all USA competitions must follow the 2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules, 2015-16 USA High School Teams Show Cheer and Group Stunt Division Limitations, 2015-16 USA Song/Pom and Pep/Short Flag General Safety Rules for School and Youth Teams and the 2015-16 USA High School Teams Song/Pom Division Limitations.
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2016 SPIRIT NATIONALS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All divisions have the potential to advance to Sunday finals, excluding Group Stunt. For Non-Tumbling, Novice (including Pep Flag Novice) and Intermediate divisions, 35% of the division will advance to Sunday finals with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For Advanced, Mascot, Jazz and Pep Flag divisions 45% of the division will advance to finals, with a minimum of 3 teams advancing to finals. For the Crowdleader® Teams division, all teams will advance to finals. Please note that the percentage of teams advancing to finals is subject to change pending final enrollment for Nationals. Please note the information below is a tentative schedule of events and is subject to change, depending upon final enrollment for Nationals and facility needs. Divisions competing on Friday or Saturday for 2016 may be different than in 2015. The USA reserves the right to combine, split, delete and/or add divisions for Nationals and to make adjustments to the percentage of teams advancing to finals based upon competition enrollment. The USA reserves the right to adjust days of performance, performance venues and/or times of competition for all divisions based upon final competition enrollment.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 18th
Saturday, March 19th
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center and Possible Additional Venue Within Walking Distance of Convention Center
Anaheim Convention Center Preliminary Competition in all Advanced Show Cheer Divisions and Continued Competition in Select Intermediate Show Cheer Divisions (specific divisions to be determined upon final enrollment for Nationals) ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS
Preliminary Competition in Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Songleading/Pom, Jazz, Pep Flag – 1 Flag, 2 Flags and 2 Flags Novice, Non-Tumbling Cheer, Novice and Select Intermediate Cheer Divisions (specific divisions to be determined upon final enrollment for Nationals), Mascot and Crowdleader® Teams ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINALISTS Competition for Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate AWARDS
Sunday, March 20th 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Anaheim Convention Center Final competition in all team divisions 1st place exhibition performance in Group Stunt Advanced and Group Stunt Intermediate AWARDS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 18th- 20th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight USA at Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park, Anaheim, California Park Hours Subject to Change A limited number of discounted 1-day, 2-day, 3-day and 4-day Park Hopper® Passes for Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park may be purchased at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These discounted tickets are not available at the Disneyland® Resort ticket windows.
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2016 EVENT PACKAGES INFORMATION The Hilton Anaheim Hotel will be the official host hotel for the 2016 USA Spirit Nationals. The hotel is walking distance to the competition site and provides convenient access to all areas of the Disneyland Resort. A limited block of guest rooms have been reserved for USA Spirit Nationals participants and guests at special package rates. You are not able to reserve a room at the USA discounted rate directly through the hotel – all reservations must be made through the United Spirit Association. Rooms will be booked on a first come, first served basis. The hotel block may be filled before the hotel registration deadline (January 21, 2016). Therefore, rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation back from the USA office. Nationals registration packets will be available for pick-up by the authorized team representative only starting Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:00am. Packets, which include Disneyland® Resort tickets ordered, will not be mailed in advance. This ensures that tickets and wristbands are received and accounted for by your group’s representative. EVENT PACKAGE A1 $465.00pp/based on four to a room
EVENT PACKAGE D1, D2, D3 & D4
(Hilton Anaheim Hotel Package) (No exceptions or changes) ♦ 2 nights and 3 days hotel accommodations. Price includes room tax. ♦ Round trip airport transfers from various Southern California airports. (Everyone with your team must be on the same flight) ♦ Competition fees (participants) and/or admission (guests) to all competition venues. ♦ Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park 3-Day Park Hopper® Pass. (May be used over a 13 day period after first use – expires 12/18/16).
(Disneyland® Resort Tickets - Competitors & Guests) Disneyland® Resort tickets purchased through the United Spirit Association may not be re-sold. Tickets are non-refundable and non-upgradeable. ♦ D1 - 1-day Park Hopper® Pass $146.00 per person Admission to Disneyland® Park and (1-Day Park Hopper) Disney California Adventure® Park. Ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D2 - 2-day Park Hopper® Pass $184.00 per person Admission to Disneyland® Park and (2-Day Park Hopper) Disney California Adventure® Park. (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D3 - 3-day Park Hopper® Pass Admission to Disneyland® Park and $220.00 per person Disney California Adventure® Park. (3-Day Park Hopper) (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16. ♦ D4 - 4-day Park Hopper® Pass Admission to Disneyland® Park and $258.00 per person Disney California Adventure® Park. (4-Day Park Hopper) (Must be used over a 13 day period after 1 st use – ticket expires 12/18/16.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS A2
$230.00 per room/per night
(Hilton Anaheim Hotel Package) (No exceptions or changes) ♦ Available only to those who have already purchased Hotel/Event Package A-1. Available for March 17th, 20th, 21 st only.
EVENT PACKAGE B
$115.00 per person
(Competition Only – Competitors Only) ♦ Competition fees for all competitors and admission to all competition venues. ♦ General admission to the Convention Center available at the door for guests. ♦ 2 admission tickets per school will be given for advisors/coaches.
EVENT PACKAGE C
EVENT PACKAGE E
(Additional Categories – Competitors Only) ♦ Additional competition fees for any group $150.00 per group participating in the Group Stunt category and no other team divisions.
$235.00 per room/per night
(HOTEL ROOM ONLY) • Hilton Anaheim Hotel ♦ Hotel rooms only. Price includes room tax. (Maximum occupancy is 4 people per room) ♦ Entry fees to all other events are extra. ♦ No transportation included in this package.
♦ Additional competition fees for any group $70.00 per group participating in the Group Stunt category and also crossing over to a team division.
PACKAGES A and/or E - A $100.00 deposit per person must be received with the registration form by January 21, 2016. THE $100.00 DEPOSIT IS NEITHER REFUNDABLE NOR TRANSFERABLE. The balance for Packages A & E is due by February 4, 2016 – THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 4, 2016. PACKAGES B • C • D - The entire amount must be received with the registration form by February 4, 2016. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 4, 2016. All changes and/or cancellations to Packages A-E must be made by the team advisor and received in writing via email to the USA office or via fax toll-free to (866) 761-9365 by February 4, 2016. Late fees apply for registrations received after February 4, 2016. Changes to existing registrations received after February 4, 2016 are subject to an administrative fee of $25 per change. The USA will not confirm cancellations or changes over the phone. Partial refunds will not be given on items not used. Please submit only ONE payment form; unfortunately we cannot accept payments from individual squad members. (see page 20 for further information.) Correspondence Information – A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your registration is received in the USA Office. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please contact the USA office to confirm receipt of your registration. It takes approximately 3 weeks for your Nationals registration to be processed and a confirmation packet to be mailed. Please allow enough time for your registration to be processed. It is recommended (not required) that registration materials be sent via a traceable method (e.g. UPS, Fed Ex, etc). The USA is not responsible for registrations that are lost in transit.
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