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Ocean City Dance Nationals

February 28, 2010

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, the car giveaway, 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 that beautiful car!?

EVENT GUIDE (click here)

Printable Version (click here)


Registration Fees:

$50.00 per participant on or before October 28, 2009
$55.00 per participant on or before December 31, 2009
$60.00 per participant after December 31, 2009
$30.00 per cross over

Registration Deadline: February 10,2010

Additional Dance Team Performance Fees:
$20.00 per participant for one additional performance
$40.00 per participant for two additional performances
$55.00 per participant for three or more additional performances

 
Coaches Fees:
Two coaches per team attend free. Additional coaches pay $20.00 each for standard entry, or $25.oo for Coaches package, which includes beach bag and coaches lounge. (All coaches prices include warm-up area access.) Additional coach's bands can be pre-ordered with team registration or purchased the day of the event at the registration table. Coaches who register and pay in full before December 31, 2009 will receive two free coaches hoodies per team. Additional coaches hoodies can be purchased for additional cost.
 
Spectator Fees:
$20.00 for Adults
$14.00 for Children/Seniors (12 & younger/65 & older)
Children 4 years and younger attend free!

Download your Pre-Order ticket form here!
*ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 12, 2010. Orders received past this date will not be filled.


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 receive a Reach the Beach Nationals Beach Bag.
All teams will receive a team trophy!
Division winners will receive a National Championship Banner.
Division winners will receive National Championship Hoodies
$500 Awarded to Highest Scoring Individual
$3,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring Rec & School Dance team
$3,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring All Star & Studio Dance team
U.S. Finals Bids awarded to qualifying teams!
One Lucky Coach will win a VW Bug car giveaway for Coaches! (Drawing will take place on Saturday February 27, 2010, during cheer competition)
*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 & Giveaways are subject to change.

Event Program
Coaches, Parents & Fans! Show your team support and cheer them to victory with a Team Ad in this year's event program! Download the following forms for ad sizes, prices and specifications. All artwork/ad material should be received in the ACDA office on or before Friday February 5, 2010. This deadline is firm and cannot be extended dur to printing constraints.

Team Ad Pricing Sheet
Team Ad Specification Sheet
Credit Card Form 


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 thier team is not registered. Download the proper the registration forms and mail or fax back to our office before the registration deadline.

Partner Stunts, Dance Ensembles & Individuals Fees:
$150.00 per partner stunt/dance ensemble group
$65.00 per individual performance

Hotel Information:
ACDA is working with the following Host Hotels for this event. Please be sure to mention the reference/group name when making reservations.

Comfort Inn Gold Coast
Reba or Tara - 410.524.3010
Group Name - American Cheer & Dance Academy

Holiday Inn Express
Reba or Tara - 410.524.3010
Group name - American Cheer & Dance Academy

Princess Royale
410.524.7777
Group Name - American Cheer & Dance Academy

Clarion
800.638.2100
Group Name - American Cheer & Dance Academy

Hilton Suites
Andrea Somers - 410.289.0883
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

Holiday Inn Suites
Kim Mueller - 410.524.1600 x165
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

Holiday Inn Oceanfront
Kim Mueller - 410.524.1600 x165
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

Quality Inn Oceanfront
Kim Mueller - 410.524.1600 x165
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

Quality Inn Boardwalk
Sarah Spielman - 410.289.1470
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

Flagship Oceanfront
Sarah Spielman - 410.289.1470
Group Name - RTB10 or American Cheer & Dance Academy

The Grand Hotel
410.289.6191
Group Name - Cheer Feb


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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A variety of vendors, including video, photography, flowers, and concessions, may also be on site.
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Coastal Productions Team Special Sign-up Form Click here


Seating:
All seating is general admission only.

Floor Type: Wooden Dance Floor

 

 

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RTB Rec, School & Dance 2009 Winner:
Jordan McCarty, Coach of Fort Hill High School, Cumberland, Maryland


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April 9-10, 2010

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April 16-17, 2010

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April 16-17, 2010

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