General information for NCA All-Star nationals 2017 (post is split into levels for daily schedules)
NCA Level 5 Teams
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
TRAVELING
- All athletes are required to ride the bus to Dallas. The buses will leave from the Blue Valley Recreation Baseball complex located at 137th street between Switzer and Antioch in Overland Park (same as OKC). The parking lot is on the south side of 137th street and closest to Antioch. Please be on the bus by 5:45 a.m. so we can leave promptly at 6:00 a.m.
- The bus will only be stopping for cheerleaders to get off for food and drinks one time, so please make sure your cheerleader has snacks and drinks for the entire 9 hour trip, as well as money for lunch when we stop. We will also be making a few "stretch" stops for the drivers, but cheerleaders will not be allowed off the bus during these stops.
- When we arrive in Dallas, cheerleaders should take their luggage to their rooms and get ready for a quick team meeting to discuss the next day and potentially practice. Athletes should be in bed no later than 10:00 p.m., as we have an early day on Sunday.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
DAY 1 ATTIRE (RED TANK, WHITE BOW)
- Fearless will meet in the lobby at 6:15 a.m. dressed and ready to go (white uniform, red bow).
- Ferocious will meet in the lobby at 7:45 a.m. dressed and ready to go.
- Fierce 5 will meet in the lobby at 8:00 a.m. dressed and ready to go.
- All level 5 teams (except maybe Fearless, TBD) will stay until Fireball performs at 6:46 p.m. During that time period they will meet with the coaches to practice. Team parents will be notified as we know these times.
- Here is the tentative schedule for Sunday. Times will be updated on the Master Schedule as we learn them.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Day 2 Attire (New NCA Tank, Red Bow)
- The level 5 divisions are extremely large, so it is very hard to predict times for any of the plans for Monday yet. Team parents will be notified as soon as we know times and they will relay that to the teams.
- Teams will need to have buses loaded in the morning before hotel checkout.
- Teams will stay at the convention center all day to watch each other, and will load the buses to come home after the last team's awards.
NCA LEvel 2 & 3 Teams
Below is the information for Fever, Force, Fame, Fiesta and Flawless. Please be aware of the Master KC Cheer Schedule for all performance times.
Friday, February 24
TRAVELING
- All athletes are required to ride the bus to Dallas. The buses will leave from the Blue Valley Recreation Baseball complex located at 137th street between Switzer and Antioch in Overland Park (same as OKC). The parking lot is on the south side of 137th street and closest to Antioch. Please be on the bus by 5:45 a.m. so we can leave promptly at 6:00 a.m.
- The bus will only be stopping for cheerleaders to get off for food and drinks one time, so please make sure your cheerleader has snacks and drinks for the entire 9 hour trip, as well as money for lunch when we stop. We will also be making a few "stretch" stops for the drivers, but cheerleaders will not be allowed off the bus during these stops.
- When we arrive in Dallas, cheerleaders should take their luggage to their rooms and get ready for a quick team meeting to discuss the next day and potentially practice. Coaches will let team moms know of the time once we get to Dallas. Athletes should be in bed no later than 10:00 p.m., as we have an early day on Friday.
Saturday, February 24
Day 1 Attire (Red Tank, White Bow)
- Fever, Fame and Fiesta will meet in the lobby at a TBD time to get on the bus to go over and watch Fantasy. Team moms will let them know as soon as we know Fantasy's performance time. They don’t have to be dressed and ready, but they should have their uniforms with them because we won’t be coming back to the hotel before their performances.
- Fever, Fame and Fiesta will all watch each other and then meet in the team room after Fiesta goes. We will hold practices at the arena and go over score sheets. Buses will pick teams up to take them back to the hotel to go to bed after Fortune performs (time TBD).
- Flawless and Force will meet in the hotel lobby at 10:45 a.m. to get on the bus. This time may be earlier depending on when Fantasy goes, but it will not be later than 10:45 a.m. They will need to be dressed and ready to go at this time.
- Flawless and Force will get back on the bus to the hotel after Fortune performs. Coaches will decide when they will meet to go over scoresheets (either that night or the next day)
- Here is the schedule for Saturday. "TBD" Times will be updated on the Master Schedule as we learn them.
Sunday, February 25
DAY 2 ATTIRE (NEW GYM NCA TANK, RED BOW)
ALL OF THIS DEPENDS ON PLACEMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- Teams will all need to load the buses with luggage at 8:00 a.m. Coaches will let Fever, Fame and Fiesta know who needs to be dressed and ready at this time. Flawless and Force will not need to be dressed and ready.
- Teams will meet coaches during their "meet time" in the team room. They will need to be dressed and ready by this time.
- Once teams are finished performing they will stay downtown at the Convention Center for the rest of the day. They will watch teams throughout the day. Buses will leave after Flawless awards, and stop for a quick meal on the way home.
Here is the tentative schedule for Sunday. Times will be updated on the Master Schedule as we learn them.
NCA Level 4 Teams
Below is the information for Fantasy and Fortune. Please be aware of the Master KC Cheer Schedule for all performance times on Saturday.
Thursday, February 23
TRAVELING
- All athletes are required to ride the bus to Dallas. The buses will leave from the Blue Valley Recreation Baseball complex located at 137th street between Switzer and Antioch in Overland Park (same as OKC). The parking lot is on the south side of 137th street and closest to Antioch. Please be on the bus by 5:45 a.m. so we can leave promptly at 6:00 a.m.
- The bus will only be stopping for cheerleaders to get off for food and drinks one time, so please make sure your cheerleader has snacks and drinks for the entire 9 hour trip, as well as money for lunch when we stop. We will also be making a few "stretch" stops for the drivers, but cheerleaders will not be allowed off the bus during these stops.
- When we arrive in Dallas, cheerleaders should take their luggage to their rooms and get ready for a quick team meeting and potentially practice. Coaches will let team moms know of the time once we get to Dallas. Athletes should be in bed no later than 10:00 p.m., as we have an early day on Friday.
Friday, February 24
Day 1 Attire (Red Tank, White Bow)
- Fantasy will meet Shanna and Harrison in the lobby of the hotel at 7:45 a.m. dressed and ready and they’ll take them over to the arena to perform. They’ll wear white bow.
- Fortune will meet at 9:00 a.m. In the lobby to go watch Fantasy. They do not have to be in uniform.
- After Fantasy is done at 10:51 a.m., both Fortune and Fantasy will get on their buses and go back to the hotel. Fantasy will have a meeting with coaches to go over scores and potentially practice a little at the hotel. Coaches will text team mom to let them know the time.
- Fortune may practice during the day before they head over to the arena. Zonko will let the team mom know on Friday morning.
- Both teams will meet in the lobby to go watch Fortune at 3:45 p.m. Fortune must be dressed and ready to go at this time.
- Teams will load the buses after Fortune performs to go back to the hotel. Fortune will meet with coaches, but they will decide on Friday whether that will be on Friday night or Saturday morning and they'll let team mom know.
Saturday, February 25
Day 2 Attire (New Gym NCA Tank, Red Bow)
- Fantasy will be the first team of the day, regardless of their placement. Their time is TBD, so coaches will let them know when they need to be in the lobby dressed and ready to go. When they come down to meet their coaches they will also be loading luggage on the bus for the trip home, and will not be coming back to the hotel.
- Fantasy awards will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Arena. After awards they will stay at the convention center until the end of the day and should be there to support the other teams.
- Fortune will meet in the lobby at 10:45 a.m. with Flawless and Force to go over to the convention center. This time may be earlier depending on when Fantasy goes, but it will not be later than 10:45 a.m. They will be loading the buses with luggage at this time, and will need to bring their things to get ready with them to the Convention Center. Coaches will let them know what time they have to be dressed and ready to go based on their performance time, which is TBD.
- Fantasy and Fortune will board their buses after Fortune awards and head home. They will make a quick stop for dinner on the way.
Here is the tentative schedule for Saturday. Times will be updated on the Master Schedule as we learn them.
Jamfest Kansas City Nationals
It’s a busy couple of weeks at KC Cheer. All teams will be competing at Jamfest Kansas City Nationals on February 18 and 19, 2017. The event is held at The Kansas City Convention Center, which is a different location than all of the Kansas City competitions we've been to this year. It's the one inside the actual convention center, up the escalators to the event. (If you've ever been to the KC Holiday Mart, it's in that same location)
Admission for spectators is $15 for one day or $25 for both days. Military (with ID), Seniors 65+ and Children 4 and under are free. Admission is cash only A complete list of performance times and venue information can be found on the Jamfest website.
General Reminders
It is so important that all athletes are on time. These competitions will not hold our practice times, so if we are without someone at check-in, we lose our chance to warm up and practice.
This is our chance to have our hometown crowd there to cheer on our teams. Be sure to get your light up sticks at the pro shop so we can light up the arena when our teams perform. Let's really show them our KC Cheer spirit and crowd support!
It is required that all athletes be at all KC Cheer performances (unless specified below) to cheer loudly for all our teams. Please pay close attention to the schedules below to make sure you are in the arena at all of the listed performance times. It is unacceptable to miss a performance because you're eating a meal or getting ready to meet your coach. All of these activities can and should be planned around performance times.
Our athletes love to perform for a cheering crowd! We love to have you there to watch, but remember to make some noise too! Bring on the loud voices, lighted signs, noisemakers and cowbells to support our teams.
It is super exciting to be competing against teams from all over the country right here in our city. Remember to show great sportsmanship (cheerleaders AND parents), and hospitality so teams want to return to KC for future competitions.
Saturday, February 18
Saturday Arrival Times
Considering the length of the day, we are dividing up arrival times for the sake of our athletes. Obviously everyone is welcome and encouraged to be there to cheer on the teams all day, but only Fortune, Ferocious, Fierce 5, Fearless and Fame are required to arrive at 8:00 a.m. for the First Ladies Performance at 8:21 and Fantasy at 8:48. First Ladies will arrive at 7:00 a.m. and Fantasy will arrive at 7:30 a.m. dressed and ready to go to meet their coaches. All of these teams may leave after Fame at 12:47. Fiesta and Flawless will meet their coaches at 1:00 p.m., and all other teams will arrive at 1:45 p.m. in time to be in the arena to cheer on Fiesta and Flawless. These teams may leave after Flippers at 6:12.
Teams should plan to meet their coach in the main entrance of the convention center. Coaches will instruct team parents on where parents can meet their cheerleader following each performance. Please be sure you are dressed and ready at the time you meet your coach. This means hair done, lipstick and make-up done, and give all belongings to a parent or someone that can hold them until you are finished.
Remember: Coaches may call extra practices after your teams' performances on Saturday.
Saturday Uniform/Apparel
Teams should be dressed in red gym tank top and black pants or warm ups when not in uniform. Remember that you must always have your tank top or warm up jacket on to cover your midriff if you are not in the practice room or performing. Everyone will wear the white bow on Saturday.
Saturday Schedule
Listed below are the times to be dressed and ready to meet your coaches. It is very important that everyone is dressed and entirely ready at the times listed below.
SATURDAY POST-PERFORMANCE
Flippers, 2 Fierce and Fierce Ones will have their awards ceremony at 7:40. Teams should meet coaches to go to awards at 7:35.
Each team will meet their coaches after announcement of standings to review scoresheets and make any changes necessary for Sunday's performance.
We may call a few practices if necessary, so please be prepared. Be sure your team mom has your cell number so that she can communicate any additional information throughout the day.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
SUNDAY ARRIVAL TIMES
Teams competing between 9:00 and 12:00 will be allowed to arrive at 9:00 (or their meet time if it's earlier) and leave following their awards ceremonies at 12:00.
Teams competing from 12:30 to 3:30 will be allowed to arrive at 12:30 (or their meet time if it's prior to 12:30) and leave following their awards ceremonies at 4:15.
Teams competing between 4:55 and 7:00 will be allowed to arrive at 4:30 (or their meet time if it's earlier) and leave following their awards ceremonies.
SUNDAY UNIFORM/APPAREL
Same rules as Saturday, but teams will wear red bow and Black and Gold gym shirt on Sunday.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
AWARDS
There will be awards ceremonies throughout the day on Sunday (or Saturday, for Flippers and Cheer Prep) as each division finishes. Everyone must be in full uniform when they go to their awards ceremony. This means no backpacks, no warm ups, no shoes other than cheer shoes. You should look exactly as you look when you take the mat. FULL. UNIFORM.
Extra Practices for NCA
Most teams that are traveling to NCA Feb. 24-27 will have practices in addition to competition this weekend. Coaches will inform teams of their practices times this week.
Good Luck to everyone! We know you have worked very hard, and the coaching staff is very proud of you!