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PALMETTO STATE CHALLENGE

October 30, 2010

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Kick-off the season with the Palmetto State Challenge! Affordable pricing and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere make this event one you won't want to miss! Are you up for the challenge?!

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REGISTRATION FEES:
$40.00 per participant if registered and paid in full by October 13, 2010
$45.00 per participant if registered after October 13, 2010
$23.00 per cross over

Open, College & Parent teams receive half off of the regular priced participant fees.
Open & Parent teams compete FREE when their organization brings 6 or more teams.
College teams, find out how you can compete for FREE by calling 877.322.2310.
*Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.


Registration Deadline: October 30, 2010

REGISTRATION FORMS:

OFFICIAL ACDA TEAM ROSTER (click here)
OFFICIAL ACDA CHEER REGISTRATION FORM (click here)
OFFICIAL ACDA DANCE REGISTRATION FORM (click here)
OFFICAL ACDA SMALL GROUP (Partner Stunt/Dance Ensemble) REGISTRATION FORM (click here)
OFFICIAL ACDA INDIVIDUAL/DUET REGISTRATION FORM (click here)
OFFICIAL ACDA MEDICAL RELEASE FORM - COMING SOON!
OFFICIAL ACDA CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM (click here)


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 prior to the registration deadline.

Partner Stunt, Dance Ensemble & Individual Fees:
$80.00 per partner stunt / dance ensemble group
$40.00 per individual

COACHES FEES:
Two coaches per team attend free. Additional coaches must purchase a coach's wristband for $10.00 each. Additional coaches bands may be pre-ordered with team registration or purchased the day of the event at the registration table.

SPECTATOR FEES:
$10.00 per Adult
$6.00 per Child/Senior (12 years and younger / 65 years and older)
Children 4 years and younger attend free!

AWARDS & GIVEAWAYS:

All teams receive a Beach Challenge trophy!

HOTEL INFORMATION:
ACDA is not working with a host hotel for this event at this time.

VENUE INFORMATION:

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1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
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DIRECTIONS:


From Greenville:
Head northeast on N Church St toward E Elford Street
Turn right at Academy Street
Turn left at E North Street
Continue onto I-385 S
Merge onto I-26 E
Continue onto I-126 E
Take the exit toward Huger Street
Merge onto US-176 E/US-21 S/US-321 S
Turn left at Hampton Street
Turn right at Lincoln Street
Covention Center will be on right

From Florence:
West on E Cheves St/State Rd S-21-92 toward Railroad Ave/State Rd S-21-474
Continue to follow Railroad Ave
Take the 1st right onto E Palmetto Street
Turn right at I-20 BUS W/David H McLeod Blvd
Continue to follow I-20 W
Continue onto I-20 W
Take exit 73A to merge onto S Carolina 277 S toward Columbia
Continue onto Bull St
Turn right at Gervais Street
Turn right at Lincoln Street
Convention Center will be on left

From Charleston:
Head north on Meeting St toward Courthouse Square
Turn left to merge onto I-26 W
Take exit 111B to merge onto US-1 N/Augusta Road toward W Columbia
Continue to follow US-1 N
Turn left at Lincoln Street
Convention Center will be on left

From Charlotte:
Head southwest on S Tryon St toward W 4th Street
Turn right at W Hill Street
Take the ramp onto I-277 S
Take exit 1B for I-77 S/US-21 toward Columbia
Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-77 S/US-21 S
Keep left at the fork to continue tward I-77 S/US-21 S and merge onto I-77 S/US-21 S
Continue to follow I-77S (entering South Carolina)
Take exit 18 for 1_20 W toward Augusta/S Carolina 277/Columbia
Merge onto S Carolina 277 S
Continue onto Bull St
Turn right at Gervais St
Turn right at Lincoln St
Convention Center will be on left

From Atlanta:
Head north on Capitol Ave SE toward Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE
Take the 1st right onto Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE
Turn right at Hill St SE
Turn left to merge onto I-20 E
Take exit 64A toward I-26 E/Columbia
Merge onto I-26E
Continue onto I-126 E
Take the exit toward Huger Street
Merge onto US-176 E/US-21 S/US-321 S
Turn left at Hampton St
Turn right at Lincoln St
Convention Center will be on right

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

FLOOR TYPE:
This is a Spring Floor event.

SEATING:
All seating is general admission only.

THINGS TO DO:
RIVERBANKS ZOO & GARDEN - Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! This zoo has it all and more! Visit one of the areas top tourist attractions.
EdVENTURE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - Hands-on exhibits are a fun and educational experience for children of all ages.
LAKE MURRAY - Enjoy the outdoors and water activies, like boating, fishing, sailing and more!

QUICK LINKS:
DIVISIONS (click here)
RULES & GUIDELINES (click here)
SCORE SHEETS (click here)
REGISTRATION POLICIES (click here)


ALL CHEER & DANCE TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!
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