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Evergreen Challenge

February 7, 2010

Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Tacoma, Washington 98402

All Star, Recreation, School Cheer and Dance teams will be elgible to qualify for The U.S. Finals - an all level world cheer & dance event. All teams placing 1st - 5th will receive a placement bid. Paid Registration bids may also be awarded. Once qualified for the U.S. Finals, the Executive Director of the U.S. Finals will email a registration package to corresponding coaches.

*A Non-Spring floor will be offered for school teams wishing to compete on a standard foam cheer mat. Coaches must make note on registration form if you wish to do so.

Evergreen Challenge Event Guide (click here)

Registration Fees:

$42.00 per participant on or before January 14, 2010

$47.00 per participant after January 14, 2010

$22.00 per cross over

Registration Deadline: January 28, 2010

Additional Dance Team Performance Fees:
$15.00 per participant for one additional performance
$30.00 per participant for two additional performances
$40.00 per participant for three or more additional performances

Coaches Fees:

Two coaches per team attend free. Additional coaches pay $15.00 each. Additional coach's bands may be pre-ordered with team registration, or purchased the day of the event at the registration table.

Spectator Fees:

$15.00 for Adults

$9.00 for Children/Seniors (12 & younger/65 & older)

Children 4 years and younger attend free!

Registration Forms:
Official Cheer Registration Form
Official Dance Registration Form
Official Small Group Registration Form (Partner Stunt/Dance Ensemble)
Official Individual Registration Form
Team Roster
Medical Release Form
Credit Card Form

Awards and Giveaways:

All Participants will receive a Championship Series drawstring backpack.

All teams will receive a team trophy!

Champions in each division will receive Beach Blast Banners.

U.S. Finals Bids awarded to qualifying teams!

Partner Stunts / Dance Ensembles / Individuals:
All cheerleaders and dancers are welcome to showcase their talent and WOW the crowd with their individual expertise. Individual and partner stunt groups are always welcome to attend an ACDA event, even if their team is not registered. Download the proper registration forms and mail or fax back to our office before the registration deadline.

Partner Stunts, Dance Ensembles, & Individuals Fees:
$75.00 per partner stunt/dance ensemble group
$35.00 per individual performance

Jump & Tumble Off:
ACDA may or may not offer a Jump & Tumble Off contest at this event. All participants are welcome to participate. First thru third place participants in each age division will be awarded medals. Jump Off participants will be judged on thrree of their best jumps (may be a variety of jumps.) Tumble Off participants will be judged on their best tumbling pass. Jump series and tumbling pass wil be performed on a single strip standard foam mat. Registration for Jump & Tumble Off will take place at the event.

Jump & Tumble Off Participant Fees:
$10.00 per participant for one event
$15.00 per participant for both events

Venue Information:

Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, Washington 98402
http://www.tacomaconventioncenter.com/default.htm

Directions:

From I-5 Southbound/Northbound:
At exit 133 (City Center Exit) turn Right onto the ramp towards I-705/City Center.
Keep Left to stay on ramp towards I-705/City Center.
Turn Left onto ramp towards A Street/City Center.
Keep Left to stay on ramp towards S. 15th Street/Pacific Avenue.
Follow S. 15th Street two blocks, the GTCTC will be on your left at 1500 Broadway.
To access onsite parking, turn left on Market Street
Turn left again on S. 17th Street to access Parking Lots A, B, C, D & E. Lot G is accessed off of Commerce Street.
*Please note, Van Accessible parking is available in Parking Lot A.

Parking
The Greater Tacoma Convention Center's parking lots accommodate a total of 670 parking spaces. Nearby garages can be accessed off of Market & 17th Street.
*Please note, Van Accessible parking is available in Parking Lot A. On site parking lots are operated by Republic Parking, and managed by the City of Tacoma.

Parking rates follow and are subject to change at any time: (*or current parking rates)

$5.00 ..... 0-4 Hours
$10.00....4 + Hours/ All Day

Vendors:

New in 2009-2010! Introducing the debut of BeachCheer.com - a new line of Beach apparel! Swimwear, beach accessories, sun dresses, event tees, shorts, hoodies, bags and more will be available for all of your cheer & dance apparel needs.

A variety of vendors, including video, photography, flowers, and concessions, may also be on site.

Seating:
All seating is general admission only.

Floor Type: Spring
*A Non-Spring floor will be offered for school teams wishing to compete on a standard foam cheer mat. Coaches must make note on registration form if you wish to do so.

Things To Do:

Children's Museum of Tacoma: Perfect for younger children!
Tacoma Art Museum: Founded in 1935, this fantastic museum features 3200 artworks from American, European and Asian artists.
Washington State History Museum: View and learn about interesting artifacts from the state's history. Located on the waterfront in downtown Tacoma, it is the perfect place for a family outing.
Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: This fantastic zoo features a variety of animals from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

All Cheer & Dance teams are welcome to attend!