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OCEAN CITY DANCE NATIONALS

February 27, 2011

Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland 21842


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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:

 

Recreation, School, All Star & Studio Dance Teams from around the world gather to compete at the one and only Reach the Beach! Experience the thrill of competing under amazing concert lighting and professional HD Sound System. Teams will feel as if they were a part of an incredible Broadway Production in New York City! Our fantastic professionally choreographed awards ceremony and the sheer fun of Ocean City, Maryland combine to make this the best National competition your team will attend! Prize money, fabulous individual and partner stunt awards, the unbeatable atmosphere, unstoppable fun and more make this the premier Cheerleading National Championship! After the competition, experience Ocean City's beautiful beaches, the world famous boardwalk, seafood restaurants galore, and outlet shopping! Do not miss this sell-out event.

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:
$55.00 per participant if registered and paid in full by 1st early registration deadline (TBA)
$60.00 per participant if registered and paid in full by 2nd early registration deadline (TBA)
$65.00 per participant if registered after early registration deadline

Additional Dance Performances
$35.00 per participant for second routine
$30.00 per participant, per routine for third+ routines

Registration Deadline: TBA

REGISTRATION FORMS:
COMING SOON!

DANCE ENSEMBLES / INDIVIDUALS & DUETS:
All dancers are welcome to showcase their talent and WOW the crowd with their individual expertise. Individual and dance ensemble 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.

Dance Ensemble & Individual/Duet Fees:
$160.00 per dance ensemble group
$75.00 per participant (individual / duets)
*Please note: Duet performances are NOT eligible for prize money! Prize money will be awarded in the Dance Ensemble/Individual categories only, if a minimum number of team registration is met, at the discretion of ACDA.

COACHES FEES:
COMING SOON!

SPECTATOR FEES:
COMING SOON!

AWARDS & GIVEAWAYS:
COMING SOON!

EVENT PROGRAM:
Coaches, Parents & Fans! Show your team support and cheer them to victory with a Team Ad in this year's event program! Forms and details to follow!

HOTEL INFORMATION:
ACDA will be working with the following host hotels for this event. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations. Reservations should be made under the group name "ACDA Group" or "American Cheer & Dance" to receive group rate.

THE GRAND HOTEL

24th Street & Coastal Highway
Contact Robin Lattinville @ 410.289.3678

PRINCESS ROYAL
9100 Coastal Highway
Contact Lisa Roberts @ 410.524.2544

COMFORT INN GOLD COAST
11201 Coastal Hwy
Contact Reba Felty @ 410.524.3010

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
12601 Coastal Highway
Contact Reba Felty @ 410.524.3010

HOLIDAY INN OCEANFRONT
6600 Coastal Highway
Contact Kim Mueller @ 410.524.1600 x165

QUALITY INN OCEANFRONT
5400 Coastal Highway
Contact Kim Mueller @ 410.524.1600 x165

THE CLARION RESORT
10100 Coastal Highway
Contact Laura McCray @ 410.524.3535

QUALITY INN BOARDWALK
1601 Atlantic Ave
Contact Sarah Spielman @ 410.289.1470

HILTON SUITES

3200 Baltimore Ave
Contact Sara Sabia @ 410.289.0883


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:
BeachCheer.jpg BeachCheer.com will be on site for all of your cheer & dance apparel needs.






A variety of vendors, including video, 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.
ALL DANCE TEAMS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

Where Do You Rank?
Attend Any U.S. Finals Event and Earn Your Ranking for 2010!

Baton Rouge, LA
April 2, 2011

Virginia Beach, VA
April 9-10, 2011

Orlando, FL
April 9, 2011

Las Vegas, NV
April 16-17, 2011

Kansas City, MO
April 16, 2011

Indianapolis, IN
April 16-17, 2011

Washington, DC
May 7-8, 2011

Providence, RI
May 7-8, 2011


For more information on The U.S. Finals and these locations click here!

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