CheerExpo Nationals is a National Championship Competition and an Expo/Trade Show for cheerleaders, dancers, gymnasts and of course…their coaches! It’s a coach’s conference for coaches, a summer camp for athletes, awesome competition, and great shopping for everyone! Highlights of the CheerExpo include: A cheerleading and dance shopping mall with a variety of companies showing off what they can offer you at special event prices! Classes for coaches and athletes taught by experts from all over North America. Classes are included in the competition registration fees! Two (2) coaches of each competing team attend free CheerExpo Canadian Coach of the Year Competition National Championships Cheer and Dance Team Competitions where every team competes twice Cheer individual, stunt group, partner stunt and tumbling competition Credentialing for coaches All US Professional Judging Panel for allstar teams Affordability! The cheapest most action packed cheerleading and dance event you’ll find.

Your ticket to the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds! Represent Canada at the Cheerleading Worlds in April 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Three bids (one partial paid and 2 at large bids) will be presented to top teams in the Senior Level 5 and/or Open International Level 5 Cheerleading Divisions! The top dance team in the Open division will receive an At Large bid to the Dance Worlds!

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WHERE & WHEN: Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, 2009 at the Halifax Forum (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada). Well why do the dates above include the 28th? We offer optional practice floor times on the competition spring floor on the Friday before. These are based on a first booked-first served basis and distance traveled does come into effect. These practice times are not open to public viewing. This just gives teams a chance to get a feel for the competition floor before it really counts. How many other events offer that??

After your practice time your team will get a full tour of the entire event to make sure they know where & when everything takes place and basic info like: Where is the Info Booth? Where can I get Ice if I need it? Where will EMS be located? Where do we get our team pictures taken? Where is the practice room? Where are the class spaces? How do I get a free CheerExpo Program? Where will the announcer be located? Where is the music test area? How do we enter and exit the competition floor? Where are the bathrooms, Concession Stands, and ATM machines? And any other questions you may have.

Divisions Offered: This depends on what type of team you are. Navigate the menu bar to "Divisions" and click on your team type (i.e. Allstar, School, University, Special Needs, etc). Each of the team types has a variety of team divisions offered. There are also Individual, Stunt Group, Partner Stunt, Tumbling and Dance Team Divisions offered.

Awards: All teams will receive awards. The top teams will recieve National Championship Banners. The top three competitors in each individual and stunt group division will receive awards. Top competitors in the stunt group and individual divisions also win banners. All Special Needs, Mini & Tiny competitors receive awards. The highest scoring school team will win the Grand Champions award. The gym/club with the top three teams will receive the Program Champions award. The team with the most fans in the stands will also receive an award. There are also prize draws all weekend long for prizes donated by our exhibitors and sponsors. The Coach of the Year wins a host of prizes for their team (past winners have received $2500 gift certificates, free warm up gear for their teams, free custom made team uniforms, etc) plus a plaque and banner for your gym.

Not ready to compete? No problem! Watch & Learn Passes give you access to all classes for the entire weekend. Click on "Watch & Learn" in the menu bar for more info. Regular Spectator Prices are $12 for one day, $18 for both days.

Set Up & Extras: The competition floor is a full 42x54 spring floor. There is a 25 foot high backdrop behind the competition floor. There are event photographers and affordable videographers onsite...plus, you are welcome to take your own amateur photo & videos. Coaches: be sure to check out the Coaches Oasis Room (complete with free massages, snacks & refreshments) that coaches are raving about. Mini, Tiny and Youth Competitors will appreciate a space just for them to chill out as well.

Who will be there: Cheerleading and dance companies from all over North America, and related companies including shoes, choreography, music, uniforms, props and signs, pompons, ribbons, fundraising, trophies, team wear, etc …everything that you need! CheerExpo is not associated with any other companies so you’ll get the best selection possible! Most other events limit what outside companies can sell at their events. We don't. The more competition, the better the prices and selection are for you. Here you will find the latest products, most at discounted special event prices. And because most items will be sold onsite, there is no mail ordering or shipping charges on those products. Keep in mind that each expo is different and may not include all of these company types.

Classes: During the event, top notch instructors are brought in from all over North America and will be teaching classes on various topics. Class topics will vary from expo to expo. Class sizes are limited and attended on a first come first served basis.There are two classes running every hour of the event. There is no need to pre-register for classes...just show up for the ones you are interested in. In between, check out the competition and/or the vendor booths. For more information on classes, go to the Watch & Learn section of the website.

Disclaimer- CheerExpo is not responsible for lost or stolen items at the Expo. CheerExpo assumes NO responsibility in the validity of information, or quality of products purchased at the Expo. Even though companies have booked classes or booths, we cannot guarantee their attendance at the event.