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The National High School Cheerleading Championship

The 2010 National High School Cheerleading Championship will be held on:
February 12th - 16th, 2010!

Competition dates are:
February 13th and 14th.

Please see complete details for event below.

UCA Presents: NHSCC - 30 Years of Tradition

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Championship Schedule
Click here to view the weekend schedule

Performance Order
Click for Saturday -
Updated on 2/1/10
Click for Sunday

Coaches:
If you have any questions concerning the Schedule and/or Performance Order, please contact Michelle Edwards at medwards@varsityspirit.com


 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

We are so excited to see everyone in Orlando for the National High School Cheerleading Championship!! We wanted to pass on a few last reminders before you travel to Orlando for the event.

Order of Competition:
The order of competition has been posted. You may view the order by clicking on the link above. Please be sure that you go through the order and let us know if you have any changes or conflicts. We would like to take care of all of these as soon as possible.

Enrollments:
Reminder that the Varsity Divisions (Small, Medium, Large & Super) have been split based on school enrollments in the 9th – 12 th grades as of October 1st . The enrollments for Small and Medium Division I are 1300 and above enrollment and Division II being 1299 and below. The enrollments for Large and Super Division I are 1800 and above and Division II being 1799 and below. We have been verifying all schools for the correct placement of division. We suggest you bring verification of student attendance from your school administration and carry a copy with you during the event.

Rules:
We wanted to remind you to be sure that you read through the rules and regulations. There are a few rules that we want to remind you of.

D. Time Limitations - #4 All introductions (tumbling, entrances, chants, spell-outs, etc.) are considered part of the routine and are timed as part of the performance. There should not be any organized exits or other activities after the official ending of the routine. You can cheer as you enter the performance floor – it just cannot be an organized huddle or movement.

F. Competition Area – #5 For the NHSCC – if a sign or prop is thrown outside the competition area, that team will receive a one (1) point deduction for each violation. Please do not throw signs from stunts. Signs can be placed or tossed outside the performance area as long as the participant does not step off the blue mat. The intention of the rule is for the safety of our spotters and audience members.

VIII. Specific Safety Regulations and Glossary
D. Tumbling and Jumps - #6 Participants may not tumble over a prop. Exception: A forward roll over a prop is legal.
Signs, poms, and megaphones fall under the definition of a prop. The only exception to this rule is a forward roll over a prop. Other types of actual tumbling (including back tucks) over a prop would be illegal . This rule prohibits standing tucks performed with poms in the hands. This specific situation is looked at in this way because it would be difficult to determine if the poms were under the person, and it would be unsafe to encourage incorrect tumbling technique.

Using inverted loading techniques (front or back walk overs, cartwheels, or handstands to loading positions or shoulder level stunts) is not considered tumbling because the person performing the skill is in contact throughout the movement with one or more people. These type of loading techniques are not considered tumbling over a prop and are allowed with a sign or poms in hands.

Examples:
Forward roll over a prop = LEGAL
Inverted load-ins to stunts and pyramids with sign or poms in hands = LEGAL

Standing backhandspring with a sign = ILLEGAL
Roundoff over a sign = ILLEGAL
Standing tucks with poms = ILLEGAL

DME:
If you have not already made your DME reservations yet for next weekend please do so immediately; however you will not be able to receive your luggage tags for baggage service at this point.

Venue Information:
We will once again be the ESPN Wide World of Sports ® (Jostens Center and Milkhouse) and Hollywood Studios ™. You will be entering from the audience right side of stage for the Jostens Center and Indian Jones Theater and from the center of the stage for the Milkhouse.

Scoring Information:
Just a reminder that there will be two panels of judges for the competition. One panel will be focused only on the cheer section worth 35 Points. They are looking for crowd effective cheers, that are easy to follow and have correct use of incorporations. The skills listed under cheer are only scored during the cheer section and the skills listed under the music section will only be awarded there. The music section will count 65 points toward the final score. The judges’ scores for each panel will be averaged together with any deductions being taken off the top average score. For questions or to review the scoring please see the rules and regulations section of the NHSCC Travel Package.

This year with mark the 30th Anniversary for the National High School Cheerleading Championship and we are looking forward to a great weekend!
Travel safe and see you all in Orlando!


Competition Information:
Click on the brochure for Travel Package Information


Click here if brochure does not appear

Check out the NHSCC 2010 Partner Stunt Results!


Click here to get a Universal Event Photography order form for pictures at the 2010 National High School Cheerleading Championship!
 

Check out some dining options!

Want more options for your group meals during your stay? Check below for group reservations:
Planet Hollywood or Buca di Beppo: If you are interested in going to Planet Hollywood as a group, please see the enclosed flyer. This is strictly optional for you to do on your free time. Transportation will not be provided by the NDTC. If you are staying on Disney property you may use the WDW bus transportation that shuttles to Downtown Disney where Planet Hollywood is located. Buca di Beppo is a new offering this year. Once again, transportation is on your own. Buca di Beppo is located in the Florida Mall and IS NOT accessible by WDW transportation. For more information, please see the enclosed flyer.

Click here to learn how to make a group reservation at Planet Hollywoodd

Click here to learn how to make a group reservation at Buca di Beppo


All of your transportation to and from the airport and to and from the competition venues are provided through the NDTC Travel Package. However, if you would like to do any extra sightseeing and are interested in renting a car please see the enclosed flier for discounted rental car rates in Orlando.
 Click here for more info!
      
Check out the 2010 UCA Travel Gear!       

Looking for a stocking stuffer? We have the perfect thing for you - NEW this year UCA is offering  National's Gift Cards!

    

Disney's Travel TipsGet the Latest Info for 2009!
Watch these Disney Travel Tips to find everything you need to make the most of your Nationals experience at the Walt Disney World®Resort.
Click here to watch!

 

2010 UCA Partner Stunt Championship

The National Partner Stunt Championship will be determined by Video Entry Only! Videos are due in the UCA office no later than December 1, 2009.

The National Champions will be named right here on December 18, 2009. National Champions in each division will be sent a trophy and National Champion jacket.

There will be two Varsity Divisions:

-Varsity Girls '4' - 4 female team members
-Varsity Coed - One male and one female participant

*All partner stunt participants must be on the same cheerleading team and must follow the UCA Rules and Regulations.  Routines will be limited to one minute in length and must be performed to music.

$25 Per Participant:
Registration and fees must be enclosed for registration to be accepted. Pay with cashier check or money order (no cash please) make payable to UCA. Credit card payment also accepted.

Click here for registration form.

National High School Cheerleading Championship Results for 2009 & 2008


Exclusive Varsity TV Shows on the Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Coed Division! 

Videos of every team's performance Up-to-the-minute results throughout the competition
Purchase a DVD Behind-the-Scenes photos

 You can still purchase your photos on Universal Event Photography's website!

Partner Stunt Results - Coed and Girls 4     

Coverage from the 2009 West Coast Championship!

For full coverage of the 2008 NHSCC, including videos, photos, and results, go to Varsity.com!


The National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) is the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country.  The NHSCC is held at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida, and nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2 to over 100 million homes and 32 countries nationwide each year.


 

 

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