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Ocean City Recreation & School Open Nationals

February 26 & 27, 2010

Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland 21842

*Partner Stunts compete on Friday, February 26, 2010.
*Teams compete on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

Recreation and School Cheer 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 Nationals - and here's why:

Recreation and School Cheerleading 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!?

This is a spring floor event. A non-spring floor will be offered to teams wishing to compete on a standard cheer mat. Please note on registration form if you would like to compete on a non-spring floor!

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

Partner Stunt Fees: $150.00 per partner stunt group

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2010
Register Early for this Sell-Out Event!

Coaches Fees:

Two coaches per team attend free. Additional coaches pay $20.00 each for standard entry, or $25.00 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:
Friday, February 26th:
TBD for Adults
TBD for Children/Seniors (12 & younger/65 & older)
Saturday, February 27th:
$20.00 for Adults

$14.00 for Children/Seniors (12 & younger/65 & older)

Children 4 years and younger attend free!

Registration Forms:
Coming Soon!

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.
Grand Champion Winners receive National Championship Jackets

$500 Awarded to Highest Scoring Rec/School Individual
$500 Awarded to Highest Scoring Rec/School Partner Stunt
$5,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring Rec team
$5,000 Awarded to Highest Scoring School team

U.S. Finals Bids awarded to qualifying teams!

One Lucky Coach will win a VW Bug car giveaway for Coaches!
*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.
Forms & pricing coming soon!

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 Stunt, Dance Ensemble & Individual Fees:
$150.00 per partner stunt/dance ensemble group
$65.00 per individual performance

Forms Coming Soon!

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 three 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 will be performed on a single strip standard foam mat. Registration for Jump & Tumble Off will take place at event.

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

Hotel Information:
Coming Soon!

Venue Information:
Ocean City Convention Center
4001 Coastal Hwy (40th St. & Isle of Wight Bay)
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
www.ococean.com/cvb.html

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:

Cheer Depot 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.

Seating:
All seating is general admission only.

Floor Type: Spring
* Note: A non-spring floor will be offered to teams wishing to compete on a standard cheer mat. Please note on registration form if you would like to compete on a non-spring floor!

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

REGISTER EARLY FOR THIS SELL - OUT EVENT!