EVENT INFORMATION - WIAA

WIAA/DAIRY FARMERS OF WASHINGTON/LES SCHWAB TIRES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2017 State Cheerleading Championships

January 28, 2017 | XFINITY Arena at Everett

EVENT INFORMATION

THIS PACKET CONTAINS: Site-Specific Information WIAA Bound for State Cheerleading Regulations

TOURNAMENT MANAGER Dave Pilcher | (360) 604-3400 | C: (360) 991-8250 | David.pilcher@

WELCOME TO THE 2017 STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

To: From:

Qualified school coaches and athletic directors Dave Pilcher, Event Manager

Congratulations on your 2016-17 season! As you prepare for this outstanding state championship, please read carefully the information provided in this packet. We are so pleased that this event will be held on the beautiful campus of the University of Washington and are looking forward to an outstanding event!

1.0 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: The practice and performance schedule will be based upon the number of teams that qualify in each category.

1.1 Teams will be drawn onto the schedule within each category.

1.2 The schedule will be posted on the WIAA website on Monday, January 23, 2017.

1.3 Teams must be ready to enter the floor 10 minutes before their practice/performance time slot.

12:45 am 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 pm

Coaches meeting in Green Room (lower concourse) First cheer performance Coaches makeup meeting in Green Room (lower concourse_ Parade of teams followed by the presentation of awards

2.0 SITE INFORMATION XFINITY Arena at Everett 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

2.1 XFINITY ARENA GENERAL REGULATIONS: For your comfort and safety, the following items are not allowed into XFINITY Arena:

Glitter Cans Fireworks Balloons Projectiles Laser Pointers

Silly String Bottles Coolers Beach Balls Illegal Substances Chains

Animals (except ADA) Glass Food Alcohol Spikes Artificial Noisemakers

Weapons Beverages Backpacks Oversized Bags

Glitter will not be allowed on signs, bows or clothing, in makeup, or in any form whatsoever. If any team is observed to have glitter of any type, that school may be billed for additional cleanup costs. 2.2 Appropriate dress is required. Shirts and shoes are required at all times. Since XFINITY Arena at Everett is a hockey facility, the temperature may be lower than in most gymnasiums, so please plan accordingly.

2.3 Due to the expanded Clean Indoor Air Act (I-901) XFINITY Arena is a smoke free facility.

2.4 Participants may bring in a beverage for their own consumption through the pass gate only. All beverages must be contained in a plastic or unbreakable container, must be stored in the participants' bags, and must remain in the lower level concourse and hallways only. Water coolers and drinking fountains are available to refill water bottles.

2.5 BUS UNLOADING - Buses will stop and unload on Wall Street, then park for free at the Everett Train Station parking lot (on Pacific Avenue).

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2.6 SPECTATOR PARKING - Spectator parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in the parking lots, parking garage, and street parking around the XFINITY Arena at Everett. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED MAP FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND AVAILABLE PARKING NEAR XFINITY ARENA

2.7 FACILITY/PARTICIPANT ENTRANCE: Participants and coaches will enter the XFINITY Arena on Wall Street (look for the sign "Participant Pass Gate").

One coach may be admitted at no charge for every five cheerleaders (one to five cheerleaders, one coach admitted free; six to ten cheerleaders, two coaches) up to a maximum of three coaches.

Cheerleaders in uniform will be allowed re-entry at any time. Coaches will be issued wrist bands during the coaches meeting; the wrist bands must wear be worn appropriately for re-entry into the facility. 2.8 LOCKER ROOMS 2.8.1 Four (4) locker rooms are available. 2.8.2 Please do not leave valuables in the locker rooms. Teams are responsible for any valuables brought into the facility. 3.0 ATHLETIC TRAINER: A certified athletic trainer will be on site at all times. Any school athletic trainer(s) must register with the meet athletic trainer. Please bring supplies for taping, etc. 4.0 COMPETITION FLOOR: Nine (9) cheer mats will be used for the competition floor. 5.0 WARM-UP/PRACTICE AREAS 5.1 18 cheer mats will be available for warm-up prior to the scheduled competition. 5.2 Teams will be scheduled for a minimum of two (2) five (5) warm-ups. 6.0 INTENT TO PARTICIPATE: All qualified teams will be scheduled to compete in the state championships unless the WIAA office is notified otherwise.

7.0 TEAM REGISTRATION AND ROSTERS: The team registration form, team photo and team rosters must be entered online through the WIAA website at mywiaa by January 18, 2017. If not submitted by the deadline, team photo and roster will not be included in the program.

8.0 PERFORMANCE RULES

8.1 Each team will compete in the category in which that team qualified.

8.2 A team could increase the number of participants provided the team remains within the same category (provided each participant meets all WIAA and local school district eligibility rules.)

9.0 EXHIBITION PERFORMANCES: College and/or special teams may provide exhibition performances before, during or following the regular team performances.

10.0 PARADE OF TEAMS: All team representatives will march onto the competition floor following the final performance. The main lights will be turned down as it marches onto the competition floor. Teams and spectators are encouraged to wear or carry glow-in-the-dark fluorescent paraphernalia.

11.0 SPECTATOR and PARTICIPANT SEATING: Spectators will enter through the north doors of XFINITY Arena. Please encourage your team's fans to arrive early.

11.1 Participants and spectators may not block or reserve seats.

11.2 The teams will face to the north to perform, with the north side of XFINITY Arena designated for spectators.

11.3 The south side of XFINITY Arena will be designated for participating teams.

11.4 The west and east sides of XFINITY Arena will be open for either spectators or participants.

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11.5 One of the hockey team benches will be designated for coaches to watch their team's performance. 12.0 PICTURES: Team photos will be taken as scheduled in the northeast corner of the lower concourse and action photos

will be taken throughout the competition. Those photos will be available for viewing on the Northwest Sports Photography Web site at . 13.0 PROGRAMS: One program will be provided to each participating team. Programs will be on sale at the event. 14.0 FLOWERS: Single stem roses will be on sale on a first come-first served basis. 15.0 SOUVENIR MERCHANDISE: A variety of souvenir items will be available for sale throughout the event. In order to reduce long lines at the event, merchandise can be pre-ordered on the Website from Saturday, January 21, beginning at 10 PM through Wednesday, January 25, at 12 noon. All pre-orders will be packaged according to school and must be picked up by one designated team member or parent only. Coaches must designate a pick up person to pick up the team's pre-orders. 16.0 WEBCAST: The event will be webcast live via the for a nominal membership fee. There is no charge for on demand viewing 24 hours following the conclusion of the awards ceremony. DVD's of the performances can be ordered via . 17.0 CONCESSIONS: Concession stands will be open throughout the event. 18.0 TICKET PRICES: $10 adults / $8 students / $8 seniors A premium seating option will be available through a WIAA facebook promotion for up to 20 people. 19.0 LODGING: Go to the WIAA website at ; click on activities; click on cheer; click on the Hotel and Restaurant Guide provided by Everett.

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TO:

All Participating Teams and Coaches

FROM:

ATI

RE:

2017 State Cheerleading Medical Services and Athletic Training Facilities

On behalf of ATI, we welcome you and your team to the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Cheerleading Championships. We will be glad to assist you in meeting your team's needs. The following facilities and services will be available to you:

1. Access to a taping and first aid area. You will need to provide your own tape and other supplies.

2. Ice.

3. Athletic Training Staff to assist your team and team trainer.

4. Emergency medical services are available at local hospitals in the vicinity.

5. Additional specialty health care services are available in the community.

You are welcome to use the taping area or ask us to tape for you. If you have special needs please check with us in an appropriate time frame so that we may properly assist you. Please have your ATC and/or medical provider introduce him or herself to our medical team by visiting the ATI area (just outside the NE entrance onto the arena floor.)

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