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1 COMPETE WITH THE BEST! FEBRUARY 1-2, 2014 AT International School and International All Star teams can compete in these Divisions.

2 Tentative Schedule Thursday, January 30 Teams arrive in Orlando. Orientation and Team Registration. Friday, January 31 Teams arrive in Orlando. Orientation and Team Registration. Special WSCD Night at the Magic Kingdom Park for those team members and families purchasing the WSCD travel package. (Extended hours at the Magic Kingdom Park with exclusive use of the Magic Kingdom Park s most exciting rides!) Saturday, February 1 Preliminary, semi-final, and some final competitions for school teams and All Star teams at Disney s Hollywood Studios, Jostens Center and HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Teams can visit parks at their leisure. Sunday, February 2 Preliminary, semi-final, and some final competitions for school teams at Disney s Hollywood Studios, Jostens Center and HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This evening join us for our Championship Celebration Party at Disney s Hollywood Studios Monday, February 3 Teams visit a Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park of their choice. Tuesday, February 4 Teams depart Orlando. * This is a tentative schedule and may change to accommodate the number of teams in each category. The WSCD rules committee reserves the right to determine if a preliminary or semi-final round will be necessary.

3 ATTENTION! NO changes can be made after January 3, If you have changes after this date, there will be a $50 fee per change! February 1-2, 2014 at the Travel package highlights: 3 OR 4 DAY WALT DISNEY WORLD PARK HOPPER PASS Unlimited admission for three or four days to the *Magic Kingdom Park, Disney s Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Disney s Animal Kingdom Th eme Park. 3 days Premium admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. SPECIAL WSCD NIGHT AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM PARK! CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION PARTY! To be held Sunday evening at Disney s Hollywood Studios. Includes DJ and dancing, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror * and Toy Story Midway Mania! ONE WALT DISNEY WORLD COUNTER SERVICE MEAL VOUCHERS AIRPORT TRANSFERS W/DISNEY S MAGICAL EXPRESS Round trip Airport Transfers provided from Orlando International Airport ONLY! BUS TRANSPORTATION TO ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS ALL TAXES AND GRATUITIES Disney *The Twilight Zone is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. 3

4 HOW TO REGISTER Registration is easy! Follow our helpful steps below, and you are sure to have a successful, stress free registration. Also, feel free to call or your Nationals contact if you need additional assistance. SCHOOL TEAMS AND ALL-STAR TEAMS Step 1- To get started, find and complete the forms listed below -Team Registration Form- Pg 5 This form is due by November 29th -Category Sign Up Sheet- Pg 6 This form is due by November 29th -Accommodations- Pg 7 This form is due by November 29th -Rooming List- Pg 8 This form is due by November 29th -Signed Rules Pg 22 This form is due by November 29th HOW TO REGISTER Step 2- Have a Parent Meeting! -Have ALL Parents sign the Cancellation Policy for their dancer. -Cancellation Policy Pg 10 This form is due by November 29th -Pay $100 per person Non Refundable Deposit. -$100 per person Non Refundable Deposit is due by November 29th -Inform your parents how they can take advantage of our travel package. *****See the bottom of this page for more details!!!!***** Step 3- Due by November 29, Send your initial registration to WSCD, P.O. Box , Memphis, TN or 6745 Lenox Center Court, Suite 300, Memphis, TN The following items should be included in your initial registration: Registration Form Category Sign Up Sheet Accommodations Signed Cancellation Policy Rooming List Signed Copy of Rules and Guidelines Balance of Payment Music Information Sheet(s) Team Roster Medical Release Forms (These will be included in your return packet after you register.) ALL FORMS IN STEP 4 AND BALANCE OF PAYMENT ARE DUE BY November 29th FRIENDS AND FAMILY REGISTRATION INFORMATION WSCD encourages friends and family to attend our National Championship! We want to offer them the same great packages that teams are offered. We HIGHLY recommend friends and family to set up their own registration separate from the team. This will allow your parents and friends to pay for their own package and to pick up their own registration packet and tickets in Orlando. Friends and Family registration is very easy! ADVISORS/COACHES- Turn to page 23. Here you will find the Friends and Family Registration Form or they may go to uda.varsity.com to register online. Instead of you taking care of all of the parents reservations, they can do it themselves! Tear out the forms on pages 23-26, make copies, and hand it out at your parent meeting. Parents will fill out their own information and mail it back to WSCD on their own. There is a Credit Card Payment Form conveniently located on the back of the Friends and Family Registration Form. Parents, grandparents, and friends alike can all use this to purchase our travel package. 4

5 ALL STAR REGISTRATION 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS FORM IS DUE EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING ON THE WSCD TRAVEL PACKAGE! *YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE AT UDA.VARSITY.COM. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS BELOW (PRINT OR TYPE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK) Complete all of the information below and check which location you would like return information to be sent. Some packets will be shipped via FedEx. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you provide all information requested, and that you provide a street address (not a P.O. Box!) for FedEx shipments. n PLEASE SEND INFO TO OUR SCHOOL/TEAM/GYM/STUDIO ADDRESS BELOW: School/All Star Team Name School/All Star Team Address City, State, Zip ( ) ( ) Phone Fax List camp or event where you qualified for Nationals. n PLEASE SEND INFO TO THE HOME ADDRESS BELOW: Person to Receive Information Home Address City, State, Zip ( ) ( ) ( ) Home Phone Daytime Phone Cell Phone Address (Important information regarding the championship will be sent to you via . Please supply an accurate address.) LIST YOUR FEDEX SHIPPING ADDRESS BELOW (NO P.O. BOXES PLEASE): Person to receive information Street address City, State, Zip ( ) ( ) Daytime Phone Alternate Phone Our Team has requested to be housed in: n Disney s All Star Resort n Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort PLEASE FILL IN ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT PURCHASING THE WSCD TRAVEL PACKAGE! n Our team will NOT be attending on the WSCD travel package. We will be making our own arrangements. Listed below is information regarding where we will be staying in Orlando, including a phone number. Hotel Name Name Registered Under Hotel Address ( ) / /2014 Hotel Phone Date of Check-in Advisor s Signature Number of Advisors/Coaches Number of Participants **ATTENTION COACHES** If you have dancers who will be competing in the School and All Star Competition, there is a crossover fee of $100 per dancer. Please see page 24 for more details. This packet and deposit are Due October 16, HOTELS MAY FILL UP PRIOR TO PUBLISHED DEADLINES. BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS DUE NOVEMBER 29, If you have family members flying separately from the teams, we suggest they register with us separately in order to receive their tickets, nametags, etc. when they arrive. See page 27 for more information. Or have them register online at uda.varsity.com. Date COMMUTER REGISTRATION FEES (For those teams not purchasing the travel package) There is a $ per person non-refundable registration fee (advisors included). This fee includes a three day Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER Pass to be used for two days of competition at Disney s Hollywood Studios and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and one additional day to visit a Walt Disney World Theme Park of your choice. (This fee does not include the Championship Celebration Party). n The Celebration Party is an additional $35 per person. (Transportation is not included) Number of tickets I would like to purchase. n We would like to upgrade our tickets to four day PARK HOPPER Passes for an additional $30 per person Number of tickets I would like to upgrade. Attention! No changes can be made after January 3, 2014! If you have changes after this date, there will be a $50 fee per change!! ALL STAR REGISTRATION 5

6 CATEGORY SIGN-UP SHEET 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Team Name City/State * WSCD will follow the USASF guidelines for combining and splitting categories. (Coed is defined as 1 or more male dancers) DIVISION AGE TEAM SIZE GENDER CATEGORIES (Mark all that apply) Tiny 6 years & younger 4 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Mini 9 years & younger 4 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Youth 12 years & younger 4-14 dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Youth 12 years & younger 15 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Junior 15 years & younger 4-14 dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Junior 15 years & younger 15 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Senior 18 years & younger 4-14 dancers 0 males Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Senior 18 years & younger 15 or more dancers 0 males Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Senior Coed 18 years & younger 4-14 dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Senior Coed 18 years & younger 15 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Prep Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Open 14 years & older 4-14 dancers 0 males Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Open 14 years & older 15 or more dancers 0 males Pom Jazz Hip Hop Small Open Coed 14 years & older 4-14 dancers male(s) and female(s) Pom Jazz Hip Hop Large Open Coed 14 years & older 15 or more dancers male(s) and female(s) Pom Jazz Hip Hop Open Male 14 years & older 4 or more dancers 0 females Pom Jazz Hip Hop IF YOUR TEAM DECIDES TO DROP OR ADD A CATEGORY, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY! IF YOU FAIL TO TURN IN THIS FORM ON TIME YOUR TEAM WILL BE ADDED TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ORDER OF COMPETITION OR INTO ANOTHER AVAILABLE SLOT CATEGORY SIGN-UP This form must accompany your registration packet. A certified public accountant will draw for the order of the competition in January.

7 ACCOMMODATIONS 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS ACCOMMODATIONS 6 m m SCHOOL/ALL STAR TEAM NAME DIRECTIONS: 1. Choose the hotel you wish to stay in (Disney s All Star Resort or Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort) under the package that you wish to purchase. 2. Choose the type of room you wish to stay in (quad, triple, double or single) 3. Return with a $ (non-refundable) per person deposit to the WSCD office. FOUR NIGHTS PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: m DISNEY S ALL STAR RESORT m DISNEY S CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT Travel package price for the four nights of: PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: m January 30 (check-in) through February 3 (check-out) or m January 31 (check-in) through February 4 (check-out) includes: Four nights and five days hotel accommodations Special WSCD Night at the Magic Kingdom ParkH Championship Celebration Party Round trip airport transfers through Disney s Magical Express Four day Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket Three days admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex One counter service meal vouchers (One entrée, dessert and beverage per voucher - at designated Theme Park dining locations. Lunch or Dinner ONLY.) Transportation to all WSCD events All taxes and gratuities ALL STAR RESORT CARIBBEAN RESORT Quad (4 per room)...$516 per person...$587 per person Triple (3 per room)...$561 per person...$643 per person Double (2 per room)...$659 per person...$760 per person Single (1 per room)...$918 per person...$1106 per person (NONE OF THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE AIRFARE.) H You may upgrade your Four Day PARK HOPPER to a 5 day PARK HOPPER for an additional $30 per person. Please indicate this on your rooming list. Most rooms will have two double beds however single rooms may have one king bed. THREE NIGHTS PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: m DISNEY S ALL STAR RESORT m DISNEY S CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT The travel package price for the three nights of January 31 (check-in) through February 3 (check-out) includes: Three nights and four days hotel accommodations Special WSCD Night at the Magic Kingdom ParkH Championship Celebration Party Round trip airport transfers through Disney s Magical Express Four day Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket Three days admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex One counter service meal vouchers (One entrée, dessert and beverage per voucher - at designated Theme Park dining locations. Lunch or Dinner ONLY.) Transportation to all WSCD events All taxes and gratuities ALL STAR RESORT CARIBBEAN RESORT Quad (4 per room)...$485 per person...$539 per person Triple (3 per room)...$520 per person...$579 per person Double (2 per room)...$590 per person...$661 per person Single (1 per room)...$797 per person...$925 per person (NONE OF THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE AIRFARE.) H You may upgrade your Four Day PARK HOPPER to a 5 day PARK HOPPER for an additional $30 per person. Please indicate this on your rooming list. Most rooms will have two double beds however single rooms may have one king bed. HYou will need to use your WDW Park Hopper Pass in order to attend this event! m CITY/STATE 4. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO WSCD! School checks, money orders, cashiers checks or credit cards ONLY!!! This packet and deposit are due October 16, HOTELS MAY FILL UP PRIOR TO PUBLISHED DEADLINES. All Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets are valid January 28 - February 15, 2014 TWO NIGHTS PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: m DISNEY S ALL STAR RESORT m DISNEY S CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT The travel package price for the two nights of January 31 (check-in) through February 2 (check-out) includes: Two nights and three days hotel accommodations Special WSCD Night at the Magic Kingdom ParkH Round trip airport transfers through Disney s Magical Express Three day Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket Three day admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex One counter service meal voucher (One entrée, dessert and beverage per voucher - at designated Theme Park dining locations. Lunch or Dinner ONLY.) Transportation to all WSCD events All taxes and gratuities ALL STAR RESORT CARIBBEAN RESORT Quad (4 per room)...$438 per person...$479 per person Triple (3 per room)...$451 per person...$509 per person Double (2 per room)...$496 per person...$569 per person Single (1 per room)...$637 per person...$755 per person (NONE OF THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE AIRFARE.) Most rooms will have two double beds however single rooms may have one king bed. EXTRA NIGHTS (ONLY WITH THE FOUR NIGHT TRAVEL PACKAGE!) PLEASE CHOOSE ONE: m DISNEY S ALL STAR RESORT m DISNEY S CARIBBEAN BEACH RESORT I would like to stay an extra night on: m WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 m THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 m TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Optional Extra Nights (Wednesday, January 29, Thursday, January 30 or Tuesday, February 4). Since the hotel has very limited space available for these nights, reservations for the extra nights will be accepted on a first come-first served basis. Disregard this section if you plan to stay the regular four nights and five days. ALL STAR RESORT CARIBBEAN RESORT All rooms $118 per room...$200 per room (REGARDLESS OF OCCUPANCY) Commuter Participant Fee: $240 For those participants not purchasing the travel package, there is a $240 per participant registration fee. This fee includes: Three Day Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER Pass Three days admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex All registration fees for the WSCD Dancers who will be competing in the School or All Star Competition will have a $100 per dancer crossover fee. See PAGE 20 for more details. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO WSCD! School checks, money orders, cashier s checks or credit cards ONLY!!! MAILING ADDRESS: WSCD P.O. Box , Memphis, TN OR TO FED EX YOUR REGISTRATION: 6745 Lenox Center Court Suite 300, Memphis, TN 38115

8 School/All Star Name City State m Disney's All-Star Resort Total # of Adults Total # of Minors m Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort (Please send me Adult Medical Release Forms) (Please send me Minor Medical Release Forms) H Medical Release forms are required for all coaches and participants only! ROOMING LIST IMPORTANT: This form must be filled out completely in order for your registration to be accepted. Reservations will be entered according to the dates below and charged as such. List below names in full of people staying in either quad (4), triple (3), double (2), or single (1), rooms. In parenthesis, specify one of the following for each person: (P) = Participant (A) = Advisor (F) = Family/Friend If you have dancers who are on a school team and an All Star team, they are a crossover. Please indicate below with a star (*) if they are a crossover. There is an additional $100 crossover fee per dancer. PLEASE NOTE: Rollaway beds are not available. (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) m FILL IN FOR UPGRADE TO 5 DAY PARK HOPPER. PLEASE COLOR IN FOR UPGRADE ONLY. SINGLES (ONE IN EACH ROOM) SINGLES (ONE IN EACH ROOM) Age P/A/F Arrival Date Depart Date Crossover Age P/A/F Arrival Date Depart Date Crossover DOUBLES (TWO IN EACH ROOM) TRIPLES (THREE IN EACH ROOM) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) QUADS (FOUR IN EACH ROOM) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) DOUBLES (TWO IN EACH ROOM) TRIPLES (THREE IN EACH ROOM) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) QUADS (FOUR IN EACH ROOM) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 3. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) m 4. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ROOMING LIST This packet and balance of payment is due November 29, This form may be duplicated. 7

9 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION If you need transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you must read this information carefully. We will be sending you a transportation packet of important instructions for setting up your transportation to and from the airport. This information should arrive about 4 weeks prior to the event. H Transportation between Orlando International Airport (MCO)and the Walt Disney World Resort will be provided by Disney's Magical Express. Attendees utilizing another airport will need to find alternate transportation. H Disney's Magical Express provides motorcoach transportation to/from the Walt Disney World Resort and special luggage delivery service. H Disney's Magical Express requires a reservation. Each guest must be registered at a Walt Disney World Resort prior to contacting Disney's Magical Express. H After registering for the event, each team will be provided with specific details to book their Disney's Magical Express reservation. Reservations need to be completed 14 days prior to arrival. Guests will be asked to provide a mailing address and inbound/outbound flight information. H Disney's Magical Express will mail Airport Transportation Booklets which include detailed arrival instructions and special luggage tags. H Do not send your flight information to WSCD. 8

10 School/All Star Team Name City State CANCELLATION POLICY For cancellations received on or before November 29, 2013, all monies will be refunded with the exception of the one hundred dollars ($100.00) per person deposit. For cancellations between November 29, 2013 and January 3, 2014, an additional $ per person penalty will apply to cover hotel and entertainment guarantees. Cancellations received after January 3, 2014 will result in a FULL FORFEITURE of all monies paid. All cancellations must be in writing to the World School Cheerdance Championships. We will not accept cancellations by phone. Deposits from cancellations cannot be applied toward your balance. Cancellations can be ed to lholder@varsity.com, or faxed to Attn: Lisa Holder at or I have read the cancellation policy and understand and accept its contents. I have also advised all participants, parents and chaperones of my group of this cancellation policy. Advisor/Coach Signature Date Each adult traveling on the travel package and each participant s parent must sign below. We have read the cancellation policy and understand and accept its contents. Your application will not be entered without all signatures CANCELLATION POLICY REFUNDS This packet with balance of payment is due November 29,

11 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS School/All Star Team Name City State If any family members wish to charge their deposit or balance of payment on a credit card, we accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Below list the person wishing to charge, their credit card number, expiration date and amount to be charged along with their signature. Please send this information along with your registration. (One form per family group.) CREDIT CARD TYPE: m VISA m MC m AMEX m DISC Exp. Date: / / Total Amount Charged: $ Account Number: nnnn nnnn nnnn nnnn m Deposit or m Balance of Payment* CREDIT CARD FORM Name (Print) Signature ( ) ( ) Billing Address* Daytime Telephone Number Cell Phone Number City, State Zip Address If this credit card payment is not for your entire group, please list person(s) and amounts to be paid with this credit card. Person(s) Amount BALANCE OF PAYMENT IS DUE NOVEMBER 29, * In order for credit cards to be processed, we MUST have the billing address for the credit card being charged. This address MUST include the zip code for the billing address. 10 THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED.

12 EXTRA TICKET ORDER FORM 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS *ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT UDA.VARSITY.COM. NOTE: TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF THESE TICKETS! School/All Star Team Name City/State Name (Note: Only the person listed here will be able to sign for and pick up all tickets list on this order.) Address Phone Numbers ( ) ( ) ( ) Home Work Cell WALT DISNEY WORLD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE m THREE DAY PARK HOPPER - $ each Number Needed (WSCD Transportation is not included) Includes Three Days admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports. All Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets are valid January 30 - February 18, m FOUR DAY PARK HOPPER - $ each Number Needed (WSCD Transportation is not included) Includes Three Days admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports. All Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets are valid January 30 - February 18, m FIVE DAY PARK HOPPER - $ each Number Needed (WSCD Transportation is not included) Includes Three Days admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports. All Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets are valid January 30 - February 18, m COUNTER SERVICE MEAL VOUCHERS - $17.00 each Number Needed (One entreé, dessert and beverage per voucher - at designated Theme Park dining locations. Lunch or Dinner Only) m SUNDAY EVENING CELEBRATION PARTY AT DISNEY S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS - $35.00 each** Number Needed (WSCD Transportation is not included) **Disney transportation will not be available. Refunds will not be given for Celebration wristbands. Tickets can be picked up in Orlando at the Disney All Star Resort in the WSCD registration area on Wednesday, January 29 through Friday, January 31, or on Saturday morning February 1st, in the designated championship office. METHOD OF PAYMENT Enclosed is check number for $ I authorize the National Dance Team Championship to charge my m VISA m MC m AMEX m DISC in the amount of $ for tickets. Account Number nnnn nnnn nnnn nnnn Expiration Date Name on Credit Card Card Holder Billing Address* THIS FORM IS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY NOT PURCHASING THE WSCD TRAVEL PACK- AGE. Team members not attending on the travel package DO NOT need to complete this form. Individual families need to fill out a form. Please DO NOT combine families on one form. This form and full payment are due in the World School Cheerdance Championships Office by January 22, Credit Card orders may be faxed to: or To verify all faxed orders please kcotten@varsity.com or you may order tickets online at uda.varsity.com Checks and forms are to be mailed to: WSCD - Ticket Orders P.O. Box Memphis, TN EXTRA TICKET ORDER FORM Card Holder City, State, Zip Card Holder Daytime Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) Card Holder Signature Card Holder Address * In order for credit cards to be processed, we MUST have the billing address for the credit card being charged. This address MUST include the zip code for the billing address. No extra ticket orders will be accepted after January 22, Tickets may be purchased in Orlando at Celebrity Hall while supplies last ORDERS NOT PAID IN FULL WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! No extra ticket orders will be accepted after January 22, Tickets may be purchased in Orlando at Celebrity Hall, while supplies last. ORDERS NOT PAID IN FULL WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! YOU MAY MAKE COPIES OF THIS FORM Tickets are valid from January 28 - February 15,

13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOTEL AND TRAVEL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is the advantage of purchasing the travel package? It is not required that you attend the WSCD on the travel package. The main reason teams purchase the package is convenience and savings. a) Convenience-Everything is handled for you. Disney s Magical Express will pick you up and take you back to the Orlando International airport ONLY. There is no hassle of renting vans or cars and finding drivers. Hotel registration is smoother and rooms are guaranteed. The WSCD office works together with Walt Disney World Resort to block your rooms so your entire group stays together. If you book your own trip, you have to: Step 1: Call travel Agency or airlines (which could take hours). Step 2: Send in deposit for airline tickets. Step 3: Call several hotels to get room rates and availability. Step 4: Guarantee all rooms using personal credit card for deposit. Step 5: Request reimbursement check from the school. Step 6: Send your rooming list to the hotel. Step 7: Call car rental agencies to find out rates and regulations of drivers. Step 8: Fill out registration form for the WSCD and mail in with registration fees. If you book with WSCD you have to: Step 1: Call A & I Travel at or your local travel agent to book flights. Step 2: Send in deposits for airline tickets. Step 3: Fill out registration forms for the WSCD and mail in deposits. b) Savings- The WSCD is able to negotiate discounted rates for hotel rooms and theme park tickets. 2. In which hotel will we be staying? Accommodations will be provided at Disney s All Star Resorts and Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort. Your team may choose which resort they would like to be housed in. Disney s All Star Resort is a very nice yet economical hotel. Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort is a more upscale hotel on the Walt Disney World Resort. Therefore the main difference in package prices is the hotel cost only. All other services will remain the same for both hotels. In the event that the Walt Disney World Resorts sell out of rooms, WSCD will try to make arrangements with an alternate hotel off property. PLEASE NOTE: Hotels may fill up prior to posted deadlines. 3. We have parents who would like to come to the Championship. Can they sign up for the WSCD travel package? Of course! A lot of coaches meet with the parents and include them on the travel package with their team. However, we encourage family members and friends to register with us directly. For the Friends and Family Registration Form, see pages We have an uneven number of girls. Can we pay the quad rate for three girls in a room? No. The travel package prices have been calculated according to how many people are in each room. 5. Can we have five people in a room? No. The Disney s All Star Resorts and Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort do not allow more than four people to a room. 6. We are arriving in Orlando at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, will our hotel rooms be ready? Most hotels do not guarantee check in until 4:00 p.m. However, if there are rooms ready in your block, the hotel will check you in early. Please be sure to communicate this to your entire group that is traveling with you Our team doesn t leave Orlando until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. What can we do all day? Hotel check out is at 11:00 a.m. If you would like, you can take a Walt Disney World Resort shuttle bus to Downtown Disney West Side to shop. The hotel will be glad to store your luggage for you, but you will be responsible for picking it up before you depart. 8. How do I request a refund? All refund requests must be submitted in writing to Lisa Holder at lholder@varsity.com or faxed to Include the school/team name, amount requested, who to make the check out to, where to mail the check, and a reason for the refund. The WSCD office will review your account and issue a refund check based upon what they see in your file. All refund checks are processed AFTER the WSCD event is over. The average processing time for a refund is 4 weeks from the date the request is received. Refunds are not issued unless a written request is received. See next page for more FAQ

14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (CONT.) TICKETS AND COMPETITION 1. When will we receive our Walt Disney World tickets for the Championship? You receive your tickets when you register with WSCD at your hotel in Orlando. 2. Do we use our WDW PARK HOPPER ticket for competition? Yes. You will need a Walt Disney World ticket to enter Disney s Hollywood Studios as well as the ESPN Wide World of Sports HP Field House and Jostens Center for competition. Admission to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is NOT considered a theme park admission, and therefore does not use a day on your PARK HOPPER. 3. What does PARK HOPPER mean? A PARK HOPPER allows you to go from Theme Park to Theme Park. Example: you can use your PARK HOPPER ticket to enter Disney s Hollywood Studios for Competition Saturday morning and then go to Epcot that evening, and it is only considered one day of admission. 4. Will attending the WSCD parties take days off of my PARK HOPPER pass? For the Special WSCD NIGHT at Magic Kingdom Park, a day of admission will be taken off your PARK HOPPER pass regardless of what time you arrive. For the Championship Celebration Party at Disney s Hollywood Studios, a day will not be taken off of your PARK HOPPER pass. Please Note: YOU MUST HAVE A WRISTBAND TO ATTEND ALL PARTIES. 5. If we do not use all four days of our Walt Disney World tickets, may we use them next year? No. All of the discounted tickets sold at the WSCD have an expiration date that is listed on the back of your ticket. (January 28, 2014 through February 15, 2014) 6. Do spectators have to purchase a Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket in order to watch competition at The HP Field House and/or Jostens Center at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex? No! If you are only going to the The HP Field House and/or Jostens Center at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, you may purchase a ticket at the door for $25 per person per day. However, if you purchase a Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket from the WSCD it includes admission into the ESPN Wide World of Sports. 7. Do spectators have to purchase a Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER ticket in order to watch competition at Disney s Hollywood Studios? Yes! Unless you have purchased a PARK HOPPER ticket from WSCD, you will need to purchase a park ticket directly from Disney to enter Disney s Hollywood Studios. 8. Are there discounted park tickets available for friends and family not on the travel package? Yes, there are three different tickets. 1) 5-day PARK HOPPER Ticket- $ ) 4-day PARK HOPPER Ticket- $ ) 3-day PARK HOPPER Ticket- $ Order Forms for these tickets can be found on page 12 or you may purchase and pay online at uda.varsity.com. Walt Disney World PARK HOPPER tickets are valid for unlimited admission into the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney s Hollywood Studios, and Disney s Animal Kingdom Theme Park as well as three days of admission into the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. These tickets DO NOT include WSCD bus transportation to the parks. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (CONT.) 9. How do I find out when and where my team competes? A detailed order of competition will be posted at uda.varsity.com in early January. The detailed order of competition will tell you the location and exact times that your team will report backstage, take pictures, warm up, and compete. 13

15 MUSIC INFORMATION SHEET 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS MUSIC INFO SHEET 14 School/All Star Team Name City and State Division Category Please complete the form below and return with your balance of payment by November 29, Complete one form per routine. TEAMS MAY USE NO MORE THAN 5 SONGS. IMPORTANT: All music (including entire songs or any portion of any song) must be listed below in the order of your routine. Any violation of this rule may subject the team to disqualification from the Championship and any associated television programs. For help visit or or Publisher Length of Name of the Record Song Title Artist s Name Song Writer(s) Name Song Publisher(s) Name Affiliation Time the Label for CD/Tape (BMI, ASCAP, Song is Used SESAC) Signature of Official School /Team Coach Date *See page 16 for Music Information FAQ s!

16 MUSIC INFORMATION SHEET 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM UNLESS YOU ARE USING ORIGINAL MUSIC AND/OR SOUND EFFECTS ORIGINAL MUSIC AND/OR SOUND EFFECTS FORM Team Name Division Advisor s Name Daytime Phone ( ) I understand that both the tape and music and/or sound effects are works for hire under the U.S. Copyright Law. All rights to use this tape are hereby assigned to Universal Cheerleaders Association, Universal Dance Association, and Varsity Brands Corporation in Perpetuity. Name of Song/Type of Sound Effect: Artist Signature MUSIC INFORMATION - FAQ NOTARY SEAL: Signature My Commission Expires 1. What is ASCAP/BMI/SESAC? Why does our music have to be licensed by one of these companies? ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC are music licensing companies. Music licensing laws require us to have this information on file when we play your music at competition and/or if your routine is shown on television. 2. What constitutes as 1 song for the 5 song rule? One song is considered to be one track on a CD/Album. For example, track #3 on a CD would be considered one song even if there are several songs on that one track. Most remix CD s are structured this way. 3. Is it necessary to complete the original music and/or sound effects form if sound effects are used? If the sound effect is from a CD, this does not count as a song, and you do not have to fill out the original music/sound effect form. If spoken words from a song are used, it counts as one of your five songs. If spoken words or sound effects are CREATED by a DJ or person, this is considered original music and the original music/sound effects form should be completed. THIS FORM IS DUE IN OUR OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 29, 2013 THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED FOR USE OF MORE THAN ONE SOUND EFFECT MUSIC INFO SHEET/ORIGINAL MUSIC SOUND EFFECTS 15

17 SCHOOL AND ALL STAR SCORING AND GENERAL RULES 2014 WORLD SCHOOL CHEERDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS BOLD PRINT indicates a change in rules PLEASE GO TO CHEERUNION.ORG FOR WSCD ROUTINE RULES AND GUIDELINES. EACH TEAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A COPY OF THESE RULES AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP. SCORING AND GENERAL RULES 16 I. JUDGING CRITERIA The judges will score the teams according to the judging criteria on a 100 point system. POM SCORESHEET: CHOREOGRAPHY (25 points) Creativity/Complements the Music (10) *Creative manipulation of poms and use of original movement to create visual effects that complement the music Routine Staging (10) *Use of levels, group work and variety of movements *Use of a variety of formations and creative ways to move from one formation to another, allowing for quick and seamless changes of positions Difficulty (5) *Incorporation of challenging and intricate pom motions TECHNIQUE (25 points) Execution of Pom Technique (15) *Execution of pom technique *Demonstration of strong and powerful motions with correct placement and body control Execution of Technical Skills (10) *Execution of all skills (jumps, leaps, turns, kicks) in routine with correct technique and the difficulty level of them GROUP EXECUTION (30 points) Synchronization/Uniformity (15) *Team uniformity of all movements throughout the routine Spacing (10) *Ability of the dancers to gauge and position themselves correct distances between each other in and throughout all formations Musicality (5) *Execution of all movements throughout the routine while complementing the beats and rhythm of the music OVERALL EFFECT (20 points) Communication and Projection (10) *Ability to connect with the audience during the performance *Includes all or any of the following: genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value Overall Impression (10) *Judges overall impression of the performance *Appropriateness of music, costume and choreography HIP HOP SCORESHEET: CHOREOGRAPHY (30 points) Creativity/Complements the Music (10) *Use of style or combination of original hip hop movements that complement the music Routine Staging (10) *Use of levels, group work and variety of movements *Use of varied formations and creative ways to move from one formation to another, allowing for quick and seamless changes of positions Difficulty (10) *Incorporation of challenging movements and/or skills (jumps, freezes/stalls, partner work and floor work) TECHNIQUE (30 points) Technique/Musicality (15) *Execution of hip hop movements using rhythmic variations with correct technique *Execution of skills (jumps, freezes/stalls, partner work and floor work) *Ability to physically express the rhythm, nuance and character of the music Placement and Control (15) *Ability to control the speed, direction and movement of the body throughout the routine GROUP EXECUTION (20 points) Synchronization/Uniformity (10) *Team uniformity of all movements throughout the routine Spacing (10) *Ability of the dancers to gauge and position themselves correct distances between each other in and throughout all formations OVERALL EFFECT (20 points) Communication and Projection (10) *Ability to connect with the audience during the performance *Includes all or any of the following: genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value Overall Impression (10) *Judges overall impression of the performance *Appropriateness of music, costume and choreography JAZZ SCORESHEET: CHOREOGRAPHY (30 points) Creativity/Complements the Music (10) *Use of original and creative movement to complement the music and create artistic effect Routine Staging (10) *Use of levels, group work and variety of movements *Use of varied formations and creative ways to move from one formation to another, allowing for quick and seamless changes of positions Difficulty (10) *Level of difficulty shown through dance skills and movements TECHNIQUE (20 points) Execution of Technical Skill (20) *Proper execution of dance technical elements and movements *Includes basic fundamentals (posture, turnout, initiation of movement and control) GROUP EXECUTION (30 points) Synchronization/Uniformity (10) *Team uniformity of all movements throughout the routine Musicality (10) *Execution of the movements throughout the routine, complementing the beats and rhythm of the music Spacing (10) *Ability of the dancers to gauge and position themselves correct distances between each other in and throughout all formations OVERALL EFFECT (20 points) Communication and Projection (10) *Ability to connect with the audience during the performance *Includes all or any of the following: genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value Overall Impression (10) *Judges overall impression of the performance *Appropriateness of music, costume and choreography HIGH KICK SCORESHEET CHOREOGRAPHY (20 points) Creativity/Variety/Complements the Music (10) *Use of a variety of kicks and other original movements to complement the music Routine Staging (10) *Use of levels, group work and variety of movements *Use of varied formations and creative ways to move from one formation to another, allowing for quick and seamless changes of positions TECHNIQUE (25 points) Execution of Kicks (15) *Execution of kicks with correct technique considering the difficulty level of the kicks Execution of Technical Skills (10) *Execution of all skills (not including kicks) with correct technique and the difficulty level of them GROUP EXECUTION (35 points) Synchronization/Uniformity (15) *Team uniformity of all movements throughout the routine Musicality (10) *Execution of the movements throughout the routine, complementing the beats and rhythm of the music Spacing (10) *Ability of the dancers to gauge and position themselves correct distances between each other in and throughout all formations OVERALL EFFECT (20 points) Communication and Projection (10) *Ability to connect with the audience during the performance *Includes all or any of the following: genuine expression, emotion, energy and entertainment value Overall Impression (10) *Judges overall impression of the performance *Appropriateness of music, costume and choreography

18 PLEASE GO TO CHEERUNION.ORG FOR WSCD ROUTINE RULES AND GUIDELINES. EACH TEAM WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A COPY OF THESE RULES AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP. II. JUDGING PROCEDURES The judges for the event will be appointed at the sole discretion of WSCD. As the teams make their presentations, the judges will score the teams using a 100 point system. The highest score and lowest score given for each team will be dropped and the remaining judges scores will be AVERAGED together to determine the overall team score. In the event of a first place tie, the high low scores are added back in and averaged again. If the tie still remains, the ranking points for each judge will be used to break the tie. III. SCORES AND RANKINGS Individual score sheets are for the exclusive use of each particular judge. Each judge has the responsibility and authority to review and submit his or her final scores and rankings prior to the final tally of the scores for all teams. Scores and rankings will be available only to coaches or captains at the conclusion of Saturday and Sunday s competition. No scores or rankings will be given over the telephone. After each round of competition, teams will receive the judges score sheets as well as their score and the top score in the group. In addition, teams will receive a ranking sheet with the names and scores of the teams advancing. The remaining teams scores will be listed in rank order, however the team names will be omitted. This will be done in order for teams to see the break in scores as well as how far they were from advancing. IV. HOW TO HANDLE PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS A. RULES & PROCEDURES Any questions concerning the rules or procedures of the competition will be handled exclusively by the advisor / coach of the team and will be directed to the Competition Director. Such questions should be made prior to the team s competition performance. B. PERFORMANCE Any questions concerning the team s performance should be made to the Competition Director immediately after the team's performance and/or following the outcome of the competition. V. SPORTSMANSHIP All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying good sportsmanship throughout the competition with positive presentation upon entry and exit from the performance area as well as throughout the routine. The advisor and coach of each team is responsible for seeing that team members, coaches, parents and other persons affiliated with the team conduct themselves accordingly. Severe cases of unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for disqualification. VI. INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE A. UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES 1. If, in the opinion of the competition officials, a team s routine is interrupted because of failure of the competition equipment, facilities, or other factors attributable to the competition rather than the team, the team affected should STOP the routine. 2. The team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred. The degree and effect of the interruption will be determined by the competition officials. B. FAULT OF TEAM 1. In the event a team s routine is interrupted because of failure of the team s own equipment, the team must either continue the routine or withdraw from the competition. 2. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time. If decided by officials, the team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred. C. INJURY 1. The only persons that may stop a routine for injury are: a) competition officials, b) the advisor / coach from the team performing or c) an injured individual. 2. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time. If the competition officials allow a routine to be performed at a later time, the spot in the schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the sole discretion of competition officials. The team may perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred. 3. The injured participant that wishes to perform may not return to the competition floor unless: a. The competition officials receive clearance from, first, the medical personnel attending to that participant, second the parent (if present) AND THEN the head coach/advisor of the competing team. b. If the medical personnel does not clear the participant, the participant can only return to the competition if a parent or legal guardian in attendance signs a return to participation waiver. In the event of a suspected concussion, the participant cannot return to perform without clearance from a medical professional, even with a waiver from a parent or legal guardian. VII. INTERPRETATIONS AND / OR RULINGS Any interpretation of any aspect of these Rules and Regulations or any decision involving any other aspect of the competition will be rendered by the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee will render a judgment in an effort to ensure that the competition proceeds in a manner consistent with the general spirit and goals of the competition. The Rules Committee will consist of the Competition Director, Head Judge, and a designated competition official. VIII. DISQUALIFICATION Any team that does not adhere to the terms and procedures of these "Rules and Regulations" will be subject to disqualification from the competition, will automatically forfeit any right to any prizes or awards presented by the competition. IX. FINALITY OF DECISIONS By participating in this competition, each team agrees that all decisions by the judges will be final and will not be subject for review. Each team acknowledges the necessity for the judges to make prompt and fair decisions in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives any legal, equitable, administrative or procedural review of such decisions. X. PRELIMINARIES, SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS WSCD reserves the right to determine if a preliminary, semi-final or final round will be necessary. There will be a preliminary competition held in most categories. All divisions with only one round prior to the finals will be classified as a semi-final. Tournament officials will have full authority to make the final determination of the number of teams selected to advance to the next round. If a category has less than twelve teams participating, the WSCD reserves the right to hold a finals competition ONLY. XI. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION It is understood that teams participating in the World School Cheerdance Championships will not knowingly and willingly participate in any other dance event promoted as a "national championship" or "international championship" for the school year (Exception: USA National Championship). Teams who do not adhere will automatically be disqualified from the 2015 Championship and will forfeit the opportunity to participate in the tournament the following year. XII. TELEVISION COVERAGE The World School Cheerdance Championships is nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2. Because of the format of the show, not all finalist teams will be shown on the telecast. XIII. TOURNAMENT FACILITY 1. The competition is scheduled to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports HP Field House, J Center and Disney s Hollywood Studios. 2. The performance floor will be approximately 46 feet x 46 feet. The surface will be professional grade material. 3. The tournament officials shall have the right to alter the time and location of the competition in the event changes become necessary due to inclement weather, facility problems, television production requirements, or any other situation deemed by the tournament officials to be essential to the successful execution of the championship. XIV. APPEARANCES, ENDORSEMENTS AND PUBLICITY All teams winning titles, awards or prizes agree to have all appearances, endorsements and publicity approved through the WSCD office. XV. PENALTIES A five (5) point per judge penalty will be assessed to any team violating any of the specific rules stated. This deduction does not apply to violations mentioned above that are designated a lesser point value. If you have any questions concerning the legality of a trick or move, please a video of that trick or move to Liz Rifino at liz@cheerunion.org. Please include your team name and a contact person's name and phone number. 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