UPSTATE CHALLENGE

January 9, 2011

Times Union Center
Albany, New York 12207

	All cheer & dance teams will be eligible to qualify for The U.S. Finals - an all level world cheer & dance event. All teams placing 1st thru 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.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$40.00 per participant if registered and paid in full by December 22, 2010
$45.00 per participant if registered after December 22, 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: December 29, 2010

REGISTRATION FORMS:
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 their teams 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 coacehs must purchase a coach's wristband for $10.00 each. Additional coaches wristbands may be pre-ordered with team registration or purchased the day of the even 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!
U.S. Finals bids awarded to teams placing 1st thru 5th!

VENUE INFORMATION:

Times Union Center 51 South Pearl St Albany, New York 12207 timesunioncenter-albany.com/

DIRECTIONS:
From Points North:
Take I-87 South to Exit 7
Merge onto NY-7 East toward Troy/Cohoes
Merge onto I-787 South toward Albany, follow this road approx 7.5 miles
Take Exit 3B for Madison Ave/Port of Albany
Bear right at third light (McDonalds is on the Corner) onto South Pearl St
Destination will be on the left

From Points South:
Take I-87 North (NY State Thruway) to Exit 23
Merge onto I0787 North toward Downtown Albany/Rensselaer/Troy
Take Exit 4 for US-9 N/US-20 W. Keep right at the fork in the ramp
Turn left, then make a right turn onto Broadway
Turn left onto Hudson Ave
Turn right onto S. Pearl St/NY-32

From Points West:
Take I-90 East to Exit 24 (Albany)
Continue on I-90 East to I-787
Merge onto I-787 South toward Albany/Resselaer
Take Exit 3B for Madison Ave/Port of Albany
Bear right at third light onto South Pearl St
Destination will be on the left

From Points East:
Take I-90 West to Albany exit
Continue on I-90 West to I-787
Merge onto I-787 South toward Albany/Rensselaer
Take Exit 3B for Madison Ave/Port of Albany
Bear right at third light onto South Pearl St
Destination will be on the left

VENDORS:

BeachCheer.com will be on site for all of your cheer and dance apparel needs.

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.

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