School & Dance Team Championships
at the Arnold Sports Festival
March 6-8, 2020

The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest multi-sport event in the nation and the greatest sports-fitness experience of your life! The Festival welcomes more than 18,000 athletes annually who compete in more than 70 sports & events, including 14 Olympic sports. More than 175,000 fitness enthusiasts attend the Arnold Sports Festival each year to experience thrilling moments of sports competition and fitness entertainment. Attendees enjoy the regular sightings of sport personalities, film stars, and the Weekend’s namesake Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Inside Cheerleading Magazine will be there to cover the event with special surprises and more as a part of their 2020 IC ROAD TRIP!​
On-line Registration: US Spirit / Arnold Nationals
CHEER TEAM ​ 
  • School Cheer Teams 
  • Rec League Teams 
DANCE TEAM 
  • School & Studio Teams  
CROSSOVERS
A crossover is a competitor which competes on more than one squad for the same program.

INDIVIDUAL, STUNT TEAM & DUOS
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS GALLERY
$2,500.00 Columbus Rotary College Scholarship
*The top scoring age eligible Individual(s) receive(s) a $2,500.00 College Scholarship from the Columbus Rotary and the Arnold Sports Festival.
  • Individual Best Cheerleader
  • Individual Best Spirit Leader (Non-Tumbling)
  • Duo Cheer
  • Individual Dancer
  • Duo Dancers
  • 4-5 Person Stunt Team
  • Partner Stunt Couple
  • *Scholarship winner must be within 2 years of college enrollment. Subject to change
  • Mascot Championship 

Schedule Overview Times & Division days are subject to change.
  • Friday 3:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Individuals, Duos, Dance Trio/Ensembles & Stunt Teams
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Levels 1 & 2, School Teams, All Prep Team Levels & Novice, Exceptional Athletes
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Dance Teams, All Star Levels 3, 4, 5, Open, College, Exceptional Athletes

2020 Awards Overview subject to change.
  • Rings to Division Champions
  • ​Banners & Trophies
  • THE ONE Bids to Top 3 in Each Division (DI & DII)

THE ONE Cheer & Dance Finals Championships Bids
US Spirit will award bids to the eligible division teams in School Cheer & Dance Team divisions. More information is available by clicking here!

Sports Festival / Columbus Rotary Scholarship
*The top scoring Individual receives a $2,500.00 College Scholarship from the Columbus Rotary and the Arnold Sports Festival. The award is traditionally presented to the winner by Arnold!

Hotel Accommodations
Please check www.arnoldsportsfestival.com 

The Arnold Sports Festival, the largest multi-sport festival in the nation with more than 22,000 athletes competing in more than 80 sports and events, offers a variety of ticket options for fans of the the Arnold Sports Festival weekend.
The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival will be held March 5-8, 2020.
Tickets Go On Sale July 1, 2019: www.ticketmaster.com/arnold
DAILY EXPO TICKETThe most popular ticket to the Arnold Sports Festival is the Daily EXPO Ticket, which cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Daily EXPO Tickets are $20 in advance or "3 For $50" online at www.ticketmaster.com/arnold through March 5, 2020.
BACK IN 2020: A Fast Pass Ticket will be sold for $35 in advance only and allow for Early Entry (1 hour each day) into the Arnold Fitness EXPO. The Fast Pass tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.com/arnold through Thursday, March 5, 2020 and will not be available for sale at the door. A Fast Pass Ticket is the same as a Daily EXPO Ticket except it provides early access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO. (You DO NOT need both a Daily EXPO Ticket and Fast Pass ticket to gain early entry into the EXPO).
NOTE: Pre-sale for Daily EXPO Tickets and "3 For 50" offer ends March 5, 2020.

Tickets are available at door for all events beginning March 5, 2020.
The Daily EXPO Ticket offers admission to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and most other sports and events at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and all events at the Ohio Expo Center.
Also included in the Daily EXPO Tickets are Fitness International and Figure International prejudging; Arnold Amateur Men’s Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Finals that are held on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
The Daily EXPO Ticket also includes access to the Arnold SportsWorld Kids & Teens EXPO at the Ohio Expo Center, March 7-8, 2020 and the various competitions and events that will be held at the Ohio Expo Center again in 2020.
BEST VALUE
The BEST VALUE for Daily EXPO Tickets is to purchase the "3 for $50" package at www.ticketmaster.com/Arnold. A "3 for $50" with free at-home printing will cost $50, a savings of $25 off three Daily EXPO Tickets purchased at the door.
KIDS & TEENS EXPO & OHIO EXPO CENTER EVENTS
Daily EXPO Tickets to the Arnold SportsWorld Kids & Teens EXPO and all events at the Ohio Expo Center will be $20 at the door on Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8. These tickets may be upgraded to full access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO and all Greater Columbus Convention Center events for an additional $5.
Daily EXPO Tickets are NOT DATE SPECIFIC. For example, you cannot purchase an EXPO ticket in advance for Friday, March 6. The EXPO ticket you purchase can be used Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

ARNOLD EDUCATION
Everyone loves watching the many different sporting events at the Arnold. But what if you could learn the methods and the science behind the athletics? Now you can. The Arnold Sports Festival has teamed up with one of the premier sport research and training companies in the world, Dominate Your Game!, to bring you Arnold Education! Visit the event page for more information and to register!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDaily EXPO Tickets: Adults: $20 per day in advance; $25 per day at the door. 14 years and under FREE if accompanied by an adult. Admission includes total access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO March 5-8, 2020. NO STROLLERS ALLOWED AT ARNOLD FITNESS EXPO.

Competition Floor & Warm Up Info
  • 54' x 42' Spring Floor for performance & Non-Spring Floor for Warm up. 
Warm-up Rotation
The warm-up rotation provides each team the following warm-up schedule.
  1. Stretch / Partner Stunt on 12’x42’ carpet bonded foam.
  2. Tumbling on spring runway. 
  3. Walk-through with music on 42’x54’ Foam Floor.
  4. Time on each section will be provided at the event.

Priority Seating
We offer "priority seating" whereby the seating immediately in front of the competition floor is reserved for fans and family members of the performing team. Staff will provide direction on how to enter and exit priority seating. To make priority seating work most effectively, please abide by the following guidelines:
  1. Wait until the team before yours has completed their performance before attempting to enter the priority seating area.
  2. There is a short time period window between performances. Please move quickly to find a seat.
  3. Out of courtesy to those seated behind you, and to ensure that the judge’s view of the performance is not hindered, please remain seated during the entire performance.
  4. Exit priority seating immediately following your team’s performance.
2020 Championship Venue
KASICH HALL
Ohio EXPO Center Location
​717 E 17th Avenue
Columbus OH 43211
US Spirit Contact Information
If you need additional assistance or have questions, please contact us. 
Phone: 1-800-469-7878
or 614-776-4556
usspiritevents@aol.com
• Scholarship Winners Gallery

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