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UCA West Coast Nationals Officially Scheduled

Monday, September 10th, 2007

As many of you know, Highlight Sports has been working with the UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) for the last 5 years at the West Coast National Cheerleading Championships. For the last two years we’ve been at the world renown Kodak Theater in Hollywood which we really have enjoyed.

We just received word that the UCA West Coast National Cheerleading Championships will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 2008. Here’s some of the information you’ll need to know:

Please note that this is for coaches only!

  • Full payment must be received in the Memphis office no later than February 15, 2008!
  • Early Registration: Friday, February 29th, 2008:

Time: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Registration will be held @ the Kodak Theatre—go to box office
Registration Times: Saturday, March 1, 2008:
Time: All Day
Registration will be located @ the Kodak Theater. Please follow directional signs to Orange Court

  • You must register a minimum of 45 minutes PRIOR to your assigned Warm Up time.
  • Please bring the following items to registration/check in:

1. Original Signed Medical Release forms for each participant. Additional forms may be printed at www.varsity.com.
2. Articles of Understanding – Signed by the advisor/coach and captain. Please keep a copy for your records.
Warm Up/Rehearsal:

  • Please report (all athletes/coaches) to the rehearsal area at least 15 minutes prior to your assigned rehearsal time
  • Please follow direction signs that will lead to the warm up/rehearsal area located in Orange Court
  • To ensure the event is run in a timely manner, please be aware of designated warm up times

Team Guidelines:

  • Absolutely no practicing, dancing, etc in the Hollywood/Highland Center/Kodak Theatre/Renaissance Hotel

Competition Time: Note: These times are tentative and are subject to change.

  • All Dance Teams: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2008
  • School/Youth Rec. Cheer Teams: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, March 1, 2008
  • All Stars CHEER Teams: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 2008

Coaches Meeting:

  • There will be no coaches meeting at the event, however competition information will be available at check-in. Any questions can be answered by the Tournament Director or the championship information booth
  • Please note the Coaches Hospitality will be available throughout the competition in the George Eastman room located inside lobby,

Coaches wristband is required for entry—look for exact times in your coaches packet.
Order of Competition:

  • The order of competition, including warm up time, will be available Monday, February 25, 2008 at www.varsity.com
  • No changes will be made to the order of competition after Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Spectators:

  • $13.00 One Day Adult Pass – $24.00 Two Day Adult Pass
  • $8.00 One Day Children 5 – 12 Pass – $15 Two Day Children 5 – 12 Pass
  • Ages 4 and under are free, BUT must acquire a children’s pass at the box office
  • Doors will open to the Public 30 minutes prior to event start time
  • Tickets are available 1 week prior to the Kodak Theatre Box office or can be purchased at www.ticketmasters.com

Parking: Parking for Kodak Theatre is at the Hollywood & Highland Center structure. Enter on Highland Avenue next to the
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, north of Hollywood Blvd. Rates are posted. Please note that, although Kodak Theatre is
unable to validate parking, the retail and dining establishments within the complex offer discount validation.
Hotel: Numerous hotels are available please visit www.varsity.com for special rates. Space is limited!
Music : Please bring two back-up copies of your music. CD’s Only!
Awards: Award ceremonies will take place throughout the competition. Please refer to the competition schedule for approximate times
Concessions: Food can be purchased at the Kodak Theater and Hollywood/Highland Center
Merchandise: Merchandise will be sold at the event
Airport shuttle:

  • Shuttle service from LAX/Burbank airport is available, please contact special event services @ 1(800)738-6739 for shuttle costs
  • Super Shuttle Blue Vans for $15 a person each way.

Universal Studios: Tickets can be purchased on the enclosed ticket form. The metro red line runs directly from the Kodak Theatre to Universal Studios,
a 5 minute ride for $1.25 each direction or an unlimited pass for $3. See enclosed ticket form

If you have any questions, please let us know or contact Looie Harris at lharris@uca.com or call 800 566 7848.