The 2009 Arnold Cheerleading and Dance Team Nationals will have a new home in 2009, the North Hall of Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium. On Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8, 2009. In 2010, the Arnold Cheerleading & Dance Team Nationals will return to the newly expanded Battelle Hall at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 4,000 competitors will participate in the 2009 Arnold Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship as part of the Arnold Sports Festival, March 6, 7 & 8 in Columbus, Ohio.
The event is highly competitive and annually proves to be exciting, endearing, and impressive. "This is one of the most exciting events of the weekend," said Brian Hallam, President of US Spirit and event chairman. "It's athletic, fast paced and very exciting."
Cheerleaders and dance team members will compete in High School, Junior High, Middle School, Youth, Elementary, Studio, Rec League, College and All Star Divisions. It is an open competition, no pre-qualification is necessary.
Team competition is held Saturday and Sunday with individuals and stunt teams competing Friday afternoon and evening.
The top dance teams are expected to perform on the EXPO main stage on Sunday afternoon! Awards include jackets, trophies, medals, and team champion banners. All cheer teams will compete on a 54' by 42' AAI Competition Spring Floor. Dance teams will compete on a 40' by 40' Harlequin Dance Floor.
Complete information including registration materials are available at US Spirit or by calling 1-800-469-7878.
Schedule
Team competition is held Saturday and Sunday with individuals and stunt teams competing Friday afternoon and evening.
Registration
Registration is being handled by US Spirit.
Ticket Information
Arnold Fitness EXPO One-Day tickets and Three Day-Tickets will be available each day at the Arnold EXPO.
Admission to the EXPO is $10.00 per day. The EXPO ticket includes total access to the Arnold Fitness EXPO. Adults & Students: $10.00. 10 Years and under: FREE, if accompanied by adult. No Strollers allowed.
We recommend purchasing them at ticketmaster before the weekend to save yourself a wait in line.
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