ARNOLD CLASSIC
CHEERLEADING & DANCE
CHAMPIONSHIPS

March 4-6, 2005
Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH

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Competition Location

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Venue and Floor
The Cheer & Dance Championships are a part of the Arnold Classic EXPO weekend. The venue is Battelle Hall at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The venue provides stadium seating on two levels. All cheer and dance teams will compete on the same type of floor. The floor is a 54’ wide by 42’ deep Stratum Spring Competition Floor.

Competition Format

The Arnold Classic is an open competition, no pre-qualification is necessary. Each team competes one time. Competition is held Saturday and Sunday. Individuals and stunt teams compete Friday. See “Schedule of Events” for additional information.

Scoring
There will be a total of 100 points possible from each judge. The high and low scores are dropped and the remaining scores added for the final total. Each team will compete only once.

Awards
Winning cheer & dance teams will receive trophies, individual medals, and team champion banners. Individual Division competitors receive trophies. 5-Girl Stunt team members receive medals.

Spectator Tickets
Admission to the EXPO is $10.00 per day. The EXPO ticket includes total access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO, including the cheer & dance championships. Tickets may be purchased directly outside BATTELLE HALL.
Adults & Students: $10.00
10 Years and under: Free, if accompanied by adult.
No Strollers allowed.

Hotel Information
Please check the www.arnoldclassic.com web site for hotels in the Columbus area, or call the Arnold Classic EXPO offices at 614-431-2600 for assistance.

Future Arnold Classic Weekend Dates
Plan your calendar now for future Arnold Classic Championships
2006 - March 3-5
2007 - March 2-4
2008 - Feb 28 - March 2
2009 - March 6-8
2010 - March 5-7

COMPETITION FEES
Entry fees include competition fees and admission to all EXPO events. All fees are per participant unless otherwise noted.

Early Registration Discount Fees and Deadline
Early Registration Discount Fees are noted in red. Registration and payment must be postmarked by 1/20/04.

All Star & School Teams
Entry Fee: $45.00 per participant $40.00 by 1/31/05

Crossover Fees:
Crossover fees apply only to all-star and school teams. A crossover is a competitor which competes on more than one squad from the same gym or school.
A. $25.00 for cheer to cheer or dance to dance $20.00 by 1/31/05
B. $45.00 for cheer to dance or dance to cheer $30.00 by 1/31/05

Special Olympic Teams
Entry Fee: Special Olympics teams compete for free.
Note: All Special Olympic teams receive a trophy and patches.

College Cheerleading & Dance Teams

Entry Fee: $250.00 per team $200.00 by 1/31/05
3 coaches per team are free

Open Cheerleading & Dance Teams
Entry Fee: $20.00 per participant $15.00 by 1/31/05
Open teams compete free if 3 regular teams from the same gym are entered.

Coach Fees
Two coaches per team are free.
Additional coaches: $20.00 Each $10.00 by 1/31/05

Individual Cheerleader, Dancer & 5-Girl Stunt Groups

Individual Cheerleader: $50.00 $45.00 by 1/31/05
Individual Dancer: $50.00 $45.00 by 1/31/05
5-Girl Stunt Team: $100.00 per team $75.00 by 1/31/05


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All times are approximate and subject to change.

Friday, March 4, 2005
12:00-4:00 PM Registration
3:00 PM-7:00 PM Individual & Stunt Team Competition
7:00 PM Awards

Saturday, March 5, 2005
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Registration for Teams
8:00 AM-9:00 PM Team Competition for: Special Olympic, Mini, Youth, & Pee Wee All Star, School and All Dance Divisions
10:00 AM-9:00 PM Awards are held throughout the day

Sunday, March 6, 2005
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Registration for Teams
8:00 AM-9:00 PM Team Competition for: Rec, Junior & Senior All Star, Open & College Divisions
10:00 AM-9:00 PM Awards are held throughout the day


INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

Policies, Terms & Conditions

Entry Fee Due Dates
Entry fees are due with registration and by February 15, 2005. Payments received after that will be subject to late fees. If the event fills to capacity prior to the listed deadline, they will not be accepted.

Late Registration
Registering after February 15 will result in late fees of $50.00 per team.

Division Change Fees

Please make sure you have entered the correct division. Any division changes that are made after your entry is received will incur a $50.00 charge per change. No changes will be permitted after February 15, 2005. ALL changes must be in writing and be made using a US Spirit Change Form - available on the printable forms page.

Competitor Release Forms
Every competitor must have a signed release form. All release forms must be turned in at registration.

Accepted Forms of Payment
Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Make checks payable to “US Spirit”. Bank checks will be the only form of payment accepted after February 15, 2005.

Send Regular Mail to:
US Spirit Arnold Classic
PO Box 26701 1425
Columbus, Ohio 43226

Send Express Mail, UPS, FedEx, or Airborne:
US Spirit Arnold Classic
1425 E Dublin-Granville Rd; Suite 112
Columbus, OH 43229

Cancellation & Refund Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
Before January 30: Full Refund
February 1-9: 50% Refund
After February 9: No Refund

Team Registration & Check-in Times
Friday, March 4, 2005 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Battelle Hall
Saturday, March 5, 2005 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Battelle Hall
Sunday March 6, 2005 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Battelle Hall


LINKS
Request Arnold Classic Brochure
Arnold Classic Registration Forms

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