We're excited to continue Nationals season with NCA All-Star Nationals in Dallas, Texas! This is a huge competition full of outstanding teams and it is a ton of fun. We are very excited for our teams to compete with some of the best in the nation. Below you will find many travel details and guidelines for the upcoming weekend. Please have this information handy to refer to throughout the weekend.
The competition will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. The competition will also be covered at varsity.com
KC Cheer has a team room in the convention center. The room number is A130 Teams will be using this room throughout the weekend for a meeting place and any practices we may need. Do not leave your valuables in this room, as it will not be locked.
We will be staying at the Hyatt Regency North Dallas, which is located at 701 East Campbell Road in Richardson, Texas. It is 16 miles from the Convention Center, which is about a 30 minute drive. We will be using the buses to shuttle teams and parents back and forth throughout the weekend. It is imperative that all athletes are on time, as it takes a while to get from one place to another. (especially with Dallas traffic)
As you may know, this competition spans the course of three days rather than just two. Finesse and Flawless will compete on Friday and Sunday. All other teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday. The itineraries are separated out below as such in order to provide consolidated information for each team.
Please read all information below regarding any questions about gym policies and expectations. They are the same as they have been all season, but we've included them in case you need a refresher :) We have moved the Master Schedule closer to the top of the page for easy access.
Master KC Cheer Performance Schedule
We will not know the performance times for each team’s 2nd day until we know placements after Day 1. For this reason, we will be presenting the schedule table differently for this event. Please refer to the KC Cheer Master Performance Schedule by clicking on that link, which will be updated in real time all weekend as we learn times. DO NOT JUST SCREENSHOT THIS BECAUSE IT WILL CHANGE FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. There will always be a “schedule as of” time so you know how long ago it has been updated.
Friday/Sunday Itinerary (Finesse and Flawless)
Saturday/Sunday Itinerary (Everyone Else)
ATTIRE
Since we’re competing on different days, all teams will wear the same thing on THEIR day one and day 2, regardless of what day of the weekend that is.
Day 1: Black Tank, Red Bow with Tails
Day 2: Team Jersey, White Tailless Bow
BEFORE WE GO
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
You are representing KC Cheer! Please be considerate of others in the hotel, show great sportsmanship on and off the floor and follow all curfew rules.
No swimming is allowed during the competition.
This is not a vacation. Remember that you are here to compete. That means your first priority is your team, your gym and all performances and practices that go with being part of this group. Do not make plans that will interfere with any practice or performance.
All cheerleaders should make sure they have their phones with them as team parents will be sending text messages to notify people of last minute instructions. At a competition this large, it's important to be in constant communication.
THE BUS
Open containers are not allowed on the bus. All drinks must have a lid.
You must share seats on the bus. (Unless you paid for a double seat)
Please remember the four seats in the first row of the bus are reserved for the coaches
Cheerleaders should wear comfortable clothes on the bus. They may wear slippers on the bus, but must have real shoes to change in to for lunch time.
Absolutely no switching buses halfway through a trip.
If you are going to make different arrangements to get home from Dallas, please inform the person who is in charge of your bus before you leave.
Cheerleaders must clean up after themselves. If a bus is left dirty, the team responsible will condition at practice in the future!
PACKING
Please see below for a list of things you'll need for this weekend. Athletes are required to be in the designated attire for that day, so it is important you pack all of the items on this list.
NCA Allstar Nationals Nationals Packing List
Uniform top & Uniform bottom
Socks & Cheer shoes
Makeup
Hair spray
Both Bows
Both sets of Practice Wear
KC Cheer warmup (black pants or black leggings if you don't have a warmup)
KC Cheer team jersey
KC Cheer black tank
Hair clips
Straightener/curling iron
Medications (if needed)
Pillow and blanket for the bus
Snacks for the bus
Cell phones/chargers
Money for meals
Dress code Reminders
All cheerleaders should wear the outfits outlined for each day when not in competition uniform. Do not leave your hotel room in a sports bra and spandex.
Cheerleaders are always allowed to be in warmup jackets and black pants or warmup pants when at competitions.
The gym tank is an item that every cheerleader must have. All cheerleaders were given one. If you lost yours you need to purchase a new one, because it is required attire for the weekend.
Cheerleaders must be dressed in gym tank or team jersey and black pants or warmup when not in uniform. No PJ pants, jeans or other street clothes!
Cheerleaders must be in full uniform for awards ceremonies. They will not be allowed on stage if they are not in full uniform.