Event Detail 

Next year's event will be Sat Jan 17th, 2009


This 17 year running event is returning as the MARYLAND STATE Cheerleading & Dance Championship, for only teams that meet the Maryland criteria listed below to compete!


Venue Address:
First Mariner Arena
201 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201


Event Detail:
Only Cheer & Dance teams from Maryland that meet the MD criteria below may enter
Spring Floor for All Star teams
Standard Mat for the Rec/School teams
9 Panel Warm Up
Dance - Molly Floor
Arena Seating Facility
Excellent Production
2 Free Coaches admission for each team
Parent, Special Needs and College teams compete for FREE!
Individual Cheer & Dance Competition


AWARDS:
Championship Gift for every participant and coach
Memorable MD Gift every participant
Trophy for every team
MD State Champion Banner for every division champion
MARYLAND STATE CHAMPION JACKETS will be awarded to EVERY 1st place team!
Divisional Champion Plaques for: Highest Rec/School, Mini, Junior Prep, Junior, Senior
Level 1-5 Divisional Champion Plaques
*Grand Champion Cash Prizes for:
School Grand Champion
Recreation Grand Champion
Jr All Star Grand Champion
Sr All Star Grand Champion
Co-ed Grand Champion
Dance Grand Champion
* A minimum of 5 teams must be elgibile for Grand Champion cash prize to be awarded
WOW Factor Awards- Awarded by the judges for teams that “WOW” them! These could be awarded for an amazing jump section, dance section, facials, innovative stunt section -anything that amazes the judges and deserves additional recognition!
Maryland's Most Spirited FANS Award
All American Pro Bowl Tour Nominees
All individual competition participants will receive a participation medal
BATTLE BID EVENT


Maryland State Championship Discounted Pricing!
2008 - 2009 PRICING:
EARLY (2 months prior): $40/part.
ON TIME (1 month prior): $45/part.
LATE (less than 1 month prior): $55/part.
CROSSOVERS: All crossovers now 1/2 off! This includes cheer-to-dance!!!


Maryland’s BEST!
MD Best Dancer- winner will receive Champion Trophy and Jacket
MD Best Cheerleader- winner will receive Champion Trophy and Jacket
Individual Competition on the Main Floor! Registration only $60!
All individual participants will receive a participation medal
*A $500 college scholarship will also be awarded to the MD Best Dancer and Cheerleader, if a minimum of 5 participants are registered in their division.
Maryland’s Top Coaches- entry is FREE!
Top 3 Maryland Cheerleading Coaches will receive an Award
Email us a 200 word or less essay nomination to info@thecoastalcorporation.com


Video Taping
Video taping is now ALLOWED at all Coastal events!

Maryland State Participation Criteria:
A team may compete at the Maryland State Championship so long as the following 3 items are met:
-90% of the participants live in MD
-The team practices in Maryland
-The organization files its taxes with the state of Maryland


Itinerary:
Itineraries will be emailed to all coaches the week of the event. The first TENTATIVE itinerary will be posted and sent the MONDAY prior to the event.
An updated version will be posted and sent on WEDNESDAY. The FINAL itinerary will post and go out on FRIDAY.


MD State Admission Prices:
Regular admission $13.00
Children 10 and under FREE
Tickets will be purchased at the door, but may also be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com
Parking Fees will apply


Registration:
At least one coach must check in at the registration area. If monies are owed, this must be paid at the time of registration in the form of cash ONLY. Money orders, checks, and credit cards will NOT be accepted. In the event that you have not turned in your medical release forms, you will be charged a fee and will need to also pay this in cash.


Coaches Meeting:
It is the responsibility of the coach to be aware of any changes that are made and discussed at meetings, therefore, at least ONE head coach must attend the coaches meetings. Here you will be notified of any itinerary changes, and have the opportunity to ask specific questions about the event. Whenever possible, we will try to have a head judge present for you to ask legal questions. However, we encourage you to send in a video well in advance to an event for particular questions so one of the legality judges can review the question prior to competition.


Questions? Please Contact:
Office 866-WIN-2232
Email: CoastalCare@thecoastalcorporation.com


We look forward to having you compete with us!