Competition Info Choose a Two Day Ticket Package and save up to 40% on general admission prices. Compete and enjoy two full days at California s Great America on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 for only $ 76 per performer (Halloween Haunt not included). Single Day competition tickets are also available for only $ 46 per performer. Interested in staying for Halloween Haunt?* Haunt upgrades are available for Saturday, October 10 or Sunday, October 11 for only $ 30 more per person. Also, this year we are partnering with Adventures America, a youth travel company, who will be sending all tickets to you electronically. They can also assist with hotel accommodations, bus transportation, additional activities, etc. For a group travel package quote, contact Gretchen Noack at Gretchen@adventuresamerica.com. This competition is a USA Regional Competition. Qualifying high school spirit teams with an average score of 75 points or above will receive a bid to USA Spirit Nationals to be held in Anaheim, California March 18 20, 2016. Qualifying Jr. High/Middle School and Sports/Independent teams with an average score of 75 points or above will receive a bid to USA Junior Nationals to be held in Southern California, February 27 28, 2016. *Halloween Haunt not intended for children 12 years and under. Save! Spirit Supporter Tickets Spirit Supporters (spectators) may choose a Two Day Ticket Package for just $72 and save up to 50% on general admission prices! Enjoy two full days at California s Great America on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 12 (Halloween Haunt not included). Interested in staying for Halloween Haunt? Haunt upgrades are available for Saturday, October 10 or Sunday, October 11 for only $ 31 more per person. Single Day spectator tickets are also available for only $ 36 each. Supporters may also purchase tickets online at www.cagreatamerica.com/cheer. competition. The stage size is 60' x 46'. A carpet bonded foam mat measuring 54' x 42' will be placed on the stage for all cheerleading performances. The mat may or may not be removed for the songleading/pom categories/divisions. Dance teams who compete in the Redwood Amphitheater should note that the stage is covered in concrete. Footwear must be worn and should be appropriate to your technical level for this type of surface. All stunts and tumbling must be completed on the mat. At this competition, a warning will be given for any infraction of this rule. You will not receive a penalty if you step off of the mat. Warm-Up Area Great America Pavilion Warm-up facilities at this location are limited and may include grass area and/or carpet bonded foam mat pieces. Stunting and/or tumbling on cement areas are ground for disqualification. Performance Order/Schedules Typically, performance order is based on the receipt of registrations. The first registration received will be the last to perform in that division and the last registration received will be the first to perform. Adjustments may be necessary due to division/team conflicts. The Person to Receive Correspondence will be emailed a tentative line up with performance times at least 10 days prior to the competition. These times are subject to change. The final schedule will be available by checking http://usa.varsity.com after 5:00PM (PST) the Wednesday prior to your competition. As of this day, performance times should remain the same regardless of scratches. It is the advisor s responsibility to check the schedule for accuracy prior to the team taking the performance floor. The Person to Receive Correspondence will be sent a second email directly from Adventures America with the theme park s admission tickets attached for the event. Requests for category/division changes will be accommodated only if notice is submitted in writing 10 days prior to the affected event. Competition fees and spectator tickets are non-refundable. Competition fees for this event are non-transferable and may not be used for any other United Spirit Association event. Coaches Get 1 FREE Souvenir Photo! Kaman s Art Shoppes will be at the 2015 USA Cheer and Dance Competition to take pictures of every team. One free 8" x 10" color photo will be sent to the primary coach for each team photographed, courtesy of Kaman s Art Shoppes. Order forms will be available at the event. Performance Area The 2015 School and Sports/Independent Cheerleading and Song/Pom/Dance Competition will be held in the Redwood Amphitheater at California s Great America. There will be no practicing on the performance floor prior to the Categories/Division Rules School and Sports/Independent Teams: Routines at all school-based cheerleading and song/pom United Spirit Association competition must adhere to the following documents which may be found at usa.varsity.com. 2015-16 USA Division Grid 2015-16 General Information 2015-16 AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules (all cheer teams) 2015-16 USA School/Sports/Independent Teams Show Cheer Division Limitations 2015-16 USA Song/Pom Division Limitations
All-Star Teams: Routines at all all-star based dance competitions must adhere to the following documents which may be found at usa.varsity.com. 2015-16 USA Division Grid 2015-16 General Information 2015-16 USASF Dance Rules (may also be found at www.usasf.net) Insurance Each competitor must have his/her own personal insurance, which must be documented on the United Spirit Association/California s Great America Medical Release and Appearance Form. All competitors must submit the form in order to compete. California s Great America and/or the United Spirit Association will not be responsible or held liable for any injuries occurring at these events. Categories First aid staff will be on site at all competitions to provide assistance for emergencies only. Taping of wrists/ankles for individual competitors will not be provided, unless medically necessary to treat an injury. The United Spirit Association/California s Great America Medical Release and Appearance forms will be sent via email following registration of team and will also be available to download at www.cagreatamerica.com/cheer. Dressing Rooms Dressing rooms will not be available for this event. California s Great America and/or the United Spirit Association will not be responsible for any lost or stolen articles. Sunday, October 11, 2015 Redwood Amphitheater We want to compete in the following categories Please check the appropriate category/categories; squad members must be included to receive a performance time. HIGH SCHOOL & JR. HIGH/ MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS Varisty Show Cheer Small Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer Large Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer JV Show Cheer Co-Ed JV Show Cheer Freshman Show Cheer Jr.High.Middle Show Cheer Jr. High/Middle Co-Ed Show Cheer Elementary Show Cheer Varsity Show Cheer (Non- Tumbling) Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer (Non-Tumbling) JV Show Cheer (Non- Tumbling) Jr. High/Middle Show Cheer (Non-Tumbling) Varsity Show Cheer Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer JV Show Cheer Freshman Show Cheer Varsity Show Cheer Co-Ed Varsity Show Cheer JV Show Cheer Freshman Show Cheer Jr. High/Middle Show Cheer Jr. High/Middle Co-Ed Show Cheer Elementary Show Cheer Varsity Songleading/Pom Pon JV Songleading/Pom Pon Freshman Songleading/Pom Pon Varsity Songleading/Pom Pon JV Songleading/Pom Pon Freshman Songleading/Pom Pon HIGH SCHOOL & JR. HIGH/ Varsity Songleading/Pom Pon JV Songleading/Pom Pon Freshman Songleading/Pom Pon Jr. High/Middle Songleading/Pom Pon
Pon MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS CONTINUED Elementary Songleading/Pom SPORTS TEAMS Advanced (15 yrs & Younger) Jr. Midget Show Cheer Advanced (10-12 yrs) Midget Show Cheer Advanced (11-15 yrs) Pee Wee Open Show Cheer Pee Wee Show Cheer Advanced (9-11 yrs) Advanced (11 yrs & Younger) Mighty Mites Show Cheer Advanced (5-8 yrs) Jr. Pee Wee Show Cheer Midget Show Cheer Novice (11-15 yrs) Advanced (8-10 yrs) Pee Wee Open Show Cheer Novice (11 yrs & Younger) Jr. Pee Wee Show Cheer Novice (8-10 yrs) Novice (15 yrs & Younger) Jr. Midget Show Cheer Novice (10-12 yrs) Pee Wee Show Cheer Novice (9-11 yrs) Mighty Mites Show Cheer Novice (5-8 yrs) Midget Open Songleading/Pom Pon (15 yrs & Younger) SPORTS TEAMS CONTINUED Midget Songleading/Pom Pon (11-15 yrs) Jr. Midget Songleading/Pom Pon (10-12 yrs) Pee Wee Open Songleading/Pom Pon (11 yrs & Younger) Pee Wee Songleading/Pom Pon (9-11 yrs) Jr. Pee Wee Songleading/Pom Pon (8-10 yrs) Entry/Ticket Form Mighty Mites Songleading/Pom Pon (5-8 yrs) ALL-STAR DANCE TEAMS Open All-Star (Pom) Sr. All-Star (Pom) Jr. All-Star (Pom) Youth All-Star (Pom) Mini All-Star (Pom) Tiny All-Star (Pom) Open All-Star (Jazz) Sr. All-Star (Jazz) Jr. All-Star (Jazz) Youth All-Star (Jazz) Mini All-Star (Jazz) Tiny All-Star (Jazz) Open All-Star (Hip Hop) Sr. All-Star (Hip Hop) Jr. All-Star (Hip Hop) Youth All-Star (Hip Hop) Mini All-Star (Hip Hop) Tiny All-Star (Hip Hop) INDEPENDENT TEAMS Advanced (15 yrs & Younger) Novice (15 yrs & Younger) Ticket Orders and Entries must be received by September 18, 2015. The event takes place rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. Total Females: + Total Males: = Total : School/Squad Name City Director s Name Cell Phone ( ) Signature Midget Open Songleading/Pom Pon (15 yrs & Younger)
Person to Receive Correspondence Email Shipping Address (Not P.O. Box) City State Zip Work Phone ( ) Home Phone ( ) School Phone ( ) Ticket Order Form Please Note: Additional spectator tickets can be purchased online at www.cagreatamerica.com/cheer. Online ticket sales will end October 7, 2015. Tickets will be delivered via email to the person indicated to receive correspondence. Tickets are non-refundable. Competitor Tickets # Two Day Ticket Package at $ 83 each = $ (Halloween Haunt not included) (This #, plus any season pass participants, must match number of total performers) # Single Day Tickets (October 11 only) at $ 47 each = $ (This #, plus any season pass participants, must match number of total performers) # Season/Gold/Platinum Pass Holder Competition Performance Fee at $ 17 each = $ (Receive 1 free Haunt ticket per every 15 paid Haunt ticket. Not able to combine multiple dates for 15 ticket purchase minimum) # FREE Halloween Haunt ticket for Sunday (October 11 only) # TOTAL = $ Method of Payment (Sorry we do not accept personal checks or purchase orders for payment) o School/Group Check* o Cashiers Check* o Money Order* Make payable to Adventures America* o MasterCard** o Visa** o Discover** o American Express** **If you are paying by credit card, you can fax your order to 866.761.9365 Account Number Exp Date Spirit Supporter Tickets # Two Day Ticket Packages at $ 72 each = $ (Halloween Haunt not included. Receive 1 free supporter ticket per every 15 paid supporter and performer tickets) # FREE Spirit Supporter tickets for Two Day Ticket Packages (Season/Gold/Platinum Pass holder participant tickets do not count towards 15) # Single Day Tickets (October 11 only) at $ 36 each = $ (Halloween Haunt not included. Receive 1 free supporter ticket per every 15 paid supporter and performer tickets) # FREE Spirit Supporter tickets for Single Day Tickets (October 11 only) (Season/Gold/Platinum Pass holder participant tickets do not count towards 15) Spectators that use their season passes to enter the park, will have to pay $ 31 to upgrade to Haunt, if they choose to attend. This can be done at the park on the day of the event. Halloween Haunt Upgrade Tickets (Park Hours: 7PM MIDNIGHT) Not intended for children 12 years and under. # Saturday, October 10 at $ 31 each = $ (Receive 1 free Haunt ticket per every 15 paid Haunt ticket. Not able to combine multiple dates for 15 ticket purchase minimum) Cardholder Name (Print) Cardholder Signature Billing Address City State Zip Order Summary: I have enclosed the following 1) Complete entry ticket order form. 2) Total payment payable to Adventures America. If both items above are enclosed, please mail to: USA/ California s Great America 5770 Warland Dr. Suite B Cypress, CA 90630 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company 2015 Cedar Fair, L. P. GA15-143 # FREE Halloween Haunt ticket for Saturday (October 11 only) # Sunday, October 11 at $ 31 each = $
$ 149.00 King suites $ 149.00 Double suites Special Rates valid for October 9 11 Only Call 800.362.2779 or visit santaclara.embsuites.com Amenities we provide: Cooked to order Buffet Breakfast each morning Reception each evening with Snacks and Beverages Complimentary Parking Complimentary Wifi *Park*Park admission not included in hotel special. admission not included in hotel special.