Reach the Beach OC Dance Nationals
WE BRING THE BEACH TO YOU! This Dance only national championship is always one of our most exciting events, located in the Ocean City Convention Center!
NEW TO REACH THE BEACH DANCE!
The event is complete with a Marley style performance floor and top-notch staging and lighting!
Dance Solo and Duet/Trio competition offered here, Saturday ONLY!
One day only! Saturday will be All Dance Teams (Rec, School, All-Star/College, Worlds Teams).
Reach the Beach Dance will be awarding 2 Partial Paid & 4 At-Large bid to the Dance Worlds! For more information on Worlds Bids, go here.
*50% of program location must be registered to be eligible for a bid.
Solo/Small Group Competition is offered at this event. Highlight your individual talent or group talent during this part of the competition!
Registration / everything you need to know
REGISTRATION FEES
| Pricing Group | Price per Participant (Early) | Price per Participant (On-Time) | Price per Participant (Late) |
| Team | $77 | $82 | $92 |
| College Teams | $48 | $48 | $58 |
| Exhibition Teams | $48 | $48 | $58 |
| Parent Teams | $48 | $48 | $58 |
| DanceAbilities Competitive Teams | $150 Per Team | $150 Per Team | $160 Per Team |
| DanceAbilities Exhibition Teams | $150 Per Team | $150 Per Team | $160 Per Team |
PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for Early Pricing you must be fully registered with a $12.00 deposit per athlete by November 1st & must pay IN FULL by the on-time deadline.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Epic Pass: $20
Epic Pass (Summit Eligible): $37
Crossovers: $48
*All teams must pre-register
COACHES
Coaches enter FREE! (max of 2 per team)
Additional coaches: $35
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Early Registration Deadline: February 5, 2019
On-Time Registration Deadline: March 5, 2019
Late Registration Deadline: March 13, 2019
Registration Closes: March 16, 2019
*All registrations must be complete and invoices must be paid by deadline above to receive that rate.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Location
Registration Area will be located in the main entrance of the facility (see facility diagrams). Please arrange a pre-determined meeting location for your team/organization prior to entering through Registration.
USASF Coaches/Gym Owners – you must turn in your printed, up-to-date roster for each team and each coach must have their USASF ID card. Only coaches listed on the USASF team roster, who have a “green light” status, will receive a wristband for clearance to restricted areas.
Registration Times
Check back for registration times.
AWARDS / win big
AWARDS CEREMONY
Multiple award ceremonies could occur throughout the day. Please see the Performance Order for your division’s award ceremony time and location. We kindly ask that teams remain in their competition uniform (No warm-ups please).
AWARDS
TEAM AWARD
• ALL teams will receive a placement banner.
• WORLDS teams will receive a banner.
NATIONAL CHAMPION AWARD
• National Champions will receive a National Champion Letterman Jacket.
SOLO/SMALL GROUP AWARD
• Solo/Small Group winners will receive a mini banner.
HIGH SCORE AWARD
“REACH THE BEACH SHOWDOWN”
TEAM HIGH SCORE AWARDS
Top 5 highest scoring programs in the categories below will re-compete in the SHOWDOWN EPIC Bucks.
*Epic Bucks must be used by December 31, 2019.
• All Star (Non-Worlds) & College – Top Highest Scoring Team will be awarded $1,000 in EPIC Bucks.
• Rec & School – Top Highest Scoring Team will be awarded $1,000 in EPIC Bucks.
• All Star (Worlds eligible) – Top Highest Scoring Team will be awarded $1,000 in EPIC Bucks.
GIVEAWAYS
PARTICIPANTS
• All participants will receive Reach the Beach gift.
COACHES
• FREE coaches and any additional PAID coaches will receive a Reach the Beach gift.
• $1,000 Coach Giveaway (must be present to win)
AWARDS / Bids
THE U.S. FINALS
Celebrate the end of your season at The U.S. Finals! Every cheer and dance team works hard all season long, and The U.S. Finals is a spectacular way to celebrate the end of your season.
This event is Qualifier Event for The U.S. Finals! We will be awarding Placement Bids to the Top 3 teams in EVERY division, and we will also award a limited number of GOLD BIDS! Want to know more about The U.S. Finals? Just click here
THE DANCE WORLDS
Reach the Beach Dance will be awarding 2 Partial Paid & 4 At-Large bids to the Dance Worlds! For more information on Worlds Bids, go here.
THE DANCE SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIP
One Full Paid Bid and Four At-Large Bids will be awarded to The Dance Summit Championship at Reach the Beach Dance Nationals.
Summit Bid Information:
The Dance Summit Championship Information
AWARDS / coach of the year
COACH OF THE YEAR
Do you have a Coach in your program who you think deserves the Coach of the Year award?
SCHEDULE / don't miss a performance
SCHEDULE RELEASE DEADLINES
COACHES:
- Friday (15-16 days prior to the event) – Preliminary Schedule (by midnight)
- Monday (12-13 days prior to the event) – all requested changes must be submitted before 10:00 AM
- Wednesday (10-11 days prior to the event) – FINAL Schedule (by midnight)
SPECTATORS:
- Wednesday prior to event
CHANGE FEE / DEADLINES – corresponds with above schedule releases
- Monday (after 10:00AM)-Wednesday – $250.00 fee per team
- Thursday-Friday – $350.00 fee per team
- Teams changing their division the day of the event will be charged the latest deadline Change Fee.
RESULTS / see your event results
There are no results at this time.
SPECTATOR FEES / the best audience starts with you
Adults (ages 13 – 64 years) – $23
Children (ages 6 – 12 years) –$16
Seniors (65 years & up) –$16
Children (5 years & under) – FREE
Children (ages 6 – 12 years) –$16
Seniors (65 years & up) –$16
Children (5 years & under) – FREE
*Cash Only
PURCHASE TICKET ONLINE
*Pre-purchased ticket buyers will exchange their ticket for a wristband in the Pre-Purchase Ticket line. All pre-purchased tickets are final and non-refundable.
VENUE SPECIFICS / get to know your event location
IMPORTANT!!
The Convention Center policy prohibits HOVERBOARDS and teams/individuals from TUMBLING and STUNTING in the hallways, empty rooms and/or outside of the convention center. Teams may ONLY practice/warm-up in the designated Warm-Up Areas during their designated times. Stretching only is permitted as long as hallways and emergency exits are not blocked. ANY team/individual found stunting or tumbling in areas not permitted will subject your team to an Unsportsmanlike Conduct deduction to their team’s scoresheet.
COMPETITION SEATING/COURTESY
Upon arriving at the competition venue, please be aware that General SEATING is OPEN and saving seats is prohibited. Arena seating is provided for all teams and spectators. All teams/spectators have the opportunity to view the entire event. Please inform all organization spectators to not block aisles or other spectator’s views.
*PLEASE NOTE* – No outside food or coolers/ice chests are allowed to be brought into the arena.
EVENT AREAS
This event meets all USASF sanctioning standards for All-Star Dance in all performance and warm-up areas.
PHOTOS / look back on your performance
LODGING / stay and save
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EVENT STAFF / meet your event staff
Christy Wehner
Event Planner
Gina Fogler
Registration
Season Daugherty
Event Relations