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REACH THE BEACH DANCE NATIONALS


February 26, 2012

Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland


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All 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.

 

Everyone loves Reach the Beach - and here's why:

 

Reach the Beach Ocean City: Dance hosts a competitive atmosphere like no other. Dance your heart out during this event under lighting so amazing that you’ll feel like you’re on Broadway! Don’t miss this sell-out National Championship with the opportunity to win thousands in cash prizes and giveaways (including a car giveaway for one lucky coach!) and a bid to the US Finals. Save time to check out the miles of open beaches, the famous and lively boardwalk and its attractions, or shop ‘til you drop at the outlets when you’re not in the spotlight!

 

Often imitated - but never duplicated! Make no mistake - there is only one REACH THE BEACH! Hundreds of teams from around the USA compete at this one-of-a-kind event. Who will take home the trophies, the money, or those US Finals Bids!?


REGISTRATION FEES:

Early Registration: $60 per participant
Processing Fee: $10 per team

Early Registration Deadline: December 31, 2011
** Register for RTB Dance by October 31, 2011 and the price per participant is only $55, plus 2 coached per team will receive a FREE sweatshirt!


On-time Registration: $70 per participant
Processing Fee: $10 per team
Late Fee: $100 per team

Registration Deadline: February 6, 2012
(Registration must be RECEIVED in our office by this date, not postmarked)

Open Level 6 and College Registration: $35per participant

Crossover Fee: $31.50 per participant

Additional Dance Performance Registration: $350 each


Dance Solo: $80

Dance Duet or Trio- $155
 


REGISTER EARLY FOR THIS SELL-OUT EVENT!



REGISTRATION FORMS:
Registration forms can be found 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.

*Please note: Duet performances are NOT eligible for prize money! Prize money will be awarded in the Partner Stunt/Individual categories only, if a minimum number of team registration is met, at the discretion of ACDA.

COACHES FEES:
2 Coaches FREE, any others must pay spectator fee


SPECTATOR FEES:


Adult (11-64): $20
Child (6-10) and Senior (65+): $14
Under 5: FREE



AWARDS & GIVEAWAYS:
All participants will receive a RTB Nationals beach bag
All teams will receive a team trophy
All division winners will receive a RTB National Champion banner

All division winners will receive a RTB National Champion Jacket
$3,000 awarded to Highest Scoring Rec & School Dance team!
$3,000 awarded to Highest Scoring Level All Star & Sudio Dance team!
$500 awarded to Highest Scoring Ensemble!
$500 awarded to Highest Scoring Individual!
U.S Finals bids awarded to teams placing 1st thru 5th!
Plus, One lucky coach will win a brand new KIA SOUL! (*drawing will be on Saturday, February 26th)

*Please Note: ACDA reserves the right to combine categories when awarding prize money and is dependent upon team registration. Prize money will only be awarded if a minimum number of team registration is met, at the discretion of ACDA. Prizes and Giveaways are subject to change. Banners and jackets are awarded to division winners in the team competition only.




HOTEL INFORMATION:

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Click the JBS logo to find travel and hotel information for this event!



VENUE INFORMATION:

 

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4001 Coastal Hwy.
(40th St & Isle of Wight Bay)
Ocean City, Maryland 21842














 

DIRECTIONS:

From Philadelphia, Trenton N.J., New York City and points North:
1. I-95 South to Christiana Mall Exit #4B in northern Delaware
2. Del. Rt. 1 South to Dover, DE
Merge onto U.S113 South
3. To Rt. 90 East or US-50 East to Ocean City
New York City: 250 miles, approximately 5 hours
Trenton, N.J.: 200 miles, approximately 4 hours
Philadelphia: 150 miles, approximately 3 hours

From Washington DC and points South (Richmond, VA):
1. I-495 (Capital Beltway)
2. Take Exit 19A, to US-50 East to Annapolis
Cross Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
150 miles, 3 hours

From Baltimore Area:
1. I-695 East
2. Take the I-97 South exit, exit number 4, on the left toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge
3. Merge onto US-50 East
4. Cross Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
150 miles, 3 hours

From Hagerstown, Maryland:
1. I-70 South to I-695 East (Baltimore Beltway)
2. Take the I-97 South exit, exit number 4, on the left toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge
3. Merge onto US-50 East
4. Cross Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
206 miles, 4 hours

From Central Pennsylvania:
(Most convenient way)
1. I-83 South to I-695 East
2. Take the I-97 South Exit, Exit number 4, on left to Annapolis/Bay Bridge
3. Merge onto US-50 East
4. Cross Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
York: 184 miles, 4 hours
Harrisburg: 206 miles, 4 ½ hours

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
1. I-376 East ramp toward Monroeville
2. I-76 East/Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 12 Breezewood to I-70 East toward Baltimore
3. I-70 East to I-695 East (Baltimore Beltway)
4. I-97 South, exit number 4, on left toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge
5. Merge onto US-50 East
6. Cross Bay Bridge and follow US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
Pittsburgh : 350 miles, approximately 7 hours

From Norfolk/Virginia Beach Area:
1. Rt 13 North over CHESAPEAKE BAY/BRIDGE - TUNNEL
2. Rt 113 Northeast at Pokamoke MD
3. US-50 East all the way to Ocean City
Norfolk: 140 Miles, Approximately 3 hours

From Central Ohio:
1. Take best route to I-70 East
2. I-70 East to I-695 East ( Baltimore Beltway)
3. Take Exit 4, I-97 South, on the left toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge
4. Merge onto Rt. 50 East
5. Cross Bay Bridge and follow Rt. 50 East all the way to Ocean City.

VENDORS:


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Click Here for info on our Team Special!
Click Here to download Team Special Form!
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A variety of vendors, including  photography, flowers, and concessions, may also be on site.

FLOOR TYPE:
This is a wooden dance floor event.

SEATING:
All seating is general admission only.

THINGS TO DO:
FAMOUS OC BOARDWALK - Featuring shops, tasty treats, and a pier entertainment, including Ripley's Believe it or Not! (*Note: Some amusements may be seasonal.)
SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS - Enjoy many of Ocean City's finest dining establishments and taste Maryland's famous crabs and crab cakes!
OUTLET SHOPPING - Just minutes from the convention center, the Outlets in Ocean City offer something for everyone!
PUTT-PUTT - Enjoy a round of friendly competition of putt-putt!
OCEAN CITY BEACH - Take a morning stroll and enjoy a picturesque view of the sunrise over the Atlantic.


ALL DANCE TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!
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