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TOPIC: Some info for next weekends Competition in Tampa |
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| Bobby
March 6, 2008
9:55:04 PM
Entry #: 2642548
| Spirit Cheer Welcomes everyone to:
ALL AMERICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, March 14th - Sunday, March 16th, 2008
At all Spirit Cheer events, you have come to expect a relaxed non stress atmosphere in which all of your teams will compete to their highest ability. The Spirit Cheer staff is with you all day long with a smile on their faces and a willingness to help all attendees. Our staff makes the difference. At Spirit Cheer, teams will experience our awesome production sets, high quality sound, and entertainment thru out the day.
PSST: Wait till you see our stilt performers.*
Gifts, throw outs, video entertainment and more fun is what you have come to expect from each Spirit Cheer event you attend. From high quality gifts for each participant and coaches to Caribbean Vacation giveaways, the fun never stops. Join us this year to experience the Spirit Cheer difference and create some of your own unique Spirit Cheer memories.
*Stilt performers do not attend all events but at our most major events.
VENUE LOCATION/ADDRESS:
Expo Center Hall
Tampa State Fairgrounds
4800 Hwy 301 North
Tampa, fl. 33610
EVENT INFORMATION:
Spirit Cheer is excited to announce Tampa as the new home for the All American National Championship. Come join Spirit Cheer as we bring our FUN and EXCITING Nationals to Tampa. A larger Expo hall, more warm-up area and the open warm-up philosophy you’ve come to expect from Spirit Cheer. Join teams from around the nation that will compete for the titles available! All teams will compete on both days, and on Sunday, we have planned numerous awards ceremonies throughout the day. Across the way parents can enjoy the world famous Hard Rock Casino and within 5-7miles all the pleasures of Busch Gardens theme park. There will be something for everyone that attends. Can you say Easy! Call today for more information about our largest competition of the year! We look forward to bringing more FUN and excitement than ever before!!!
HOST HOTEL
Crowne Plaza
10221 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, FL. 33610
(813) 623-6363
DIRECTIONS:
From Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater via I-275 to I-4 Eastbound:
Use te U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrace Gate: Travel on I-275 North toward I-4/Orlando and merge onto I-4 East via Exit 45B. Take Exit #7 (U.S. Hwy. 301 South) and stay in the right lane heading south for 1/4 mile. Turn right into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go ast the light at MLK, Jr. Blvd.
From Lakeland/Orlando area via I-4 Westbound:
Use the U.S. Hwy. 301 Entrance Gate: Travel on I-4 West toward Tampa to Exit #7 toward US-92 W/Hillsborough Ave. and Merge onto US-301 south toward Riverview. Head south 1/4 mile and turn into the Fairgrounds entrance. Do NOT go past the light at MLK, Jr. Bldv.
Traveling from I-75 North/South (from Ocala/Sarasota area):
Use the U.S. 301 Entrance Gate: Follow the same directions as when traveling t the MLK, Jr. Blvd. entrace, however make right hand turn at the light at U.S. Hwy. 301. The Fairgrounds entrance will be on the left hand side across from the Holiday Inn Express and the Winghouse Restaurant.
EVENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
Visit the Tampa Fairgrounds webpage at www.floridastatefair.com for more location information.
EVENT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Spirit Cheer recommends these properties for you to stay at, just ask for the Spirit Cheer room block for your discounted rate:
Host Hotel:
Crown Plaza Tampa East – 813-623-6363
Area Hotels:
Embassy Suites East -1-800-362-2779
Hilton Garden Inn East – 813-626-6700
Homewood Suites – 813-685-7099
TENTATIVE ITINERARY:
Friday, March 14, 2008
Team Registration (Crowne Plaza): 11:00 Am - 9:00 PM
Ticket Sales (Crowne Plaza): 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Team Registration (Crowne Plaza): 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Coaches Meeting (Expo Hall): 7:30 AM
Ticket Sales (Expo Hall): ALL DAY
Individual's Begin: 8:00 AM
Individual Awards: Following Performances
Team Performances Begin: Following Individuals
"A Night in New York" (Expo Hall): 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
"A Night in New York" is this years' participant party. This party will showcase a high end "New York" fashion show with snacks and drinks. Spirit Cheer requires that all participants under the age of 12 are accompanied by a coach. Come join us for an exciting night in Spirit Cheer's New York City!!
Coaches Party (Crowne Plaza Hotel): 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Come join us back at the hotel for snacks and cocktails at the Crowne Plaza Hotel! A guaranteed good time!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ticket Sales (Expo Hall): ALL DAY
Teams Begin: 9:00 AM
Teams Awards: Throughout the day by level and division
SPECTATOR FEES:
Adult: $25 per day
2-day pass: $35
Student (4-17): $15 per day
2-day pass: $20
Child (3 & under): Free
PARKING FEES:
No Parking Fee!
VIDEO/PHOTO INFORMATION:
Action PitStop is your one source for Photography and Video. Covering the Entire United States, Action Pitstop Photography is second to none in quality event photography. Click here to see flyer.
www.actionpitstop.com
NO VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED.
We will give you more information next week.
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| Lisa
March 7, 2008
9:28:23 AM
Entry #: 2643036
| I thought Ultimate was staying at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson?? that is the hotel that is listed on our website under "Hotels for Competitions". Is anyone else staying there?
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| Scott & Lauren Evert
March 7, 2008
2:20:19 PM
Entry #: 2643634
| We are also staying at Country Inn.
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| Lainie
March 7, 2008
3:15:57 PM
Entry #: 2643760
| Yes, many of us are staying at the Country Inn & Suites. This is the hotel that we were able to block rooms for Ultimate.
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