One Up Grand Nationals

One Up Grand Nationals
March 31 – April 2, 2023

• Friday: All Prep & Novice CHEER Teams
• Saturday & Sunday:  All Elite CHEER Teams & All Dance Teams

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN, 37214

• Block Schedule
• Performance Order
• Awards Schedule – 2023 Awards Schedule Coming Soon

Division Splits: D1/D2 splits will be guaranteed in every (Elite & Prep Cheer) division, then will follow the USASF split guidelines by team size. No additional D2 recognition awards given beyond the awards in each division.

Registration & Check-In: 

• Registration is on Friday (1PM-8PM) — all teams MUST register on Friday!!
• Located in Canal E (Mezzanine Level)
• Please bring the following items to registration:
  • USASF Rosters/ ID (All Star)
  • USASF Compliance Cover Sheet (All Star) or USA Cheer Proof of Membership (Rec)
  • Rec Verification Form (Rec)
  • Waiver Forms PER ATHLETE & PER COACH (School & Rec)
  • Proof of music license (All performances)
• At this time, you will sign all necessary Bid Intentions

Warm-Up: 

• Everyone entering the warm-up room, and not in uniform, must be wearing their USASF/USA Cheer approved wristband.
• Please check into warm-up no less than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled warm-up time.
• For athlete changing areas, please utilize the facility restrooms. Do not change in open areas.
• Water Stations will be available
• Practice rounds are available – Friday 4PM – 9PM
• Cheer teams will receive the following warm-up:
  • 18’ x 54’ Skills Mat- 6 Mins
  • 12’ x 70’ Tumbling Strip- 6 Mins
  • 54’ x 42’ Full Spring Floor with music- 6 Mins

Music: 

• We are not responsible for providing an adapter for phones that do not have a traditional headphone jack.
• Main floor & practice area will provide sound systems that will be equipped for iPod/Phone use.
• No CD’s

Scoring:

• Day= 25%, Day 2 = 75%
• Scoresheets will be sent to the email attached to the team, or registration contact, approximately 15-20 minutes after each performance.  If there is not a valid contact attached, you will not receive an email.  Paper copies will be printed and available at the scoresheet table.
• ACCUscore will be located Canal A (Mezzaine Level)
• Your ACCUscore time limit is posted at the top righthand side of your scoresheet.
• Division Standings and Averages will be posted in the Coaches BAND following awards.

Coach’s Hospitality: More information coming soon!

Event Contacts: Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:

• Registration Specialist: Bonnie Reid – breid@varsity.com
• Event Coordinator: Michael Bolden – mbolden@varsity.com
• Customer Experience Manager: Zach Pennix – zpennix@varsity.com

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SPECTATOR PACKET

Spectator Pricing:

IMPORTANT: All tickets MUST be pre-purchased online via the link provided. Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. 

• Friday Adult – $18.98
• Friday Child/Senior/Military – $13.38
• Adult 1 Day – $35.74
• Adult 2 Day – $63.68
• Child/Senior/Military 1 Day – $24.56
• Child/Senior/Military 2 Day – $41.33

Parking & Entrance: Commuter/Overnight/Valet Parking is available at the resort for a fee.

Venue Information: 

• Venue Code of Conduct:
  • Guests will be respectful to all other visitors, participants, staff, and convention center property.
  • Guests will always comply with the direction and instructions from hotel staff.
  • Guests ages 21+ who partake in alcoholic beverages will do so in a responsible manner. Intervention with an impaired or intoxicated guest or a minor will be handled in a prompt and safe manner by Security and/or local authorities.
  • Guests will refrain from smoking unless in a designated smoking area outside. This includes the use of e-cigarettes or any other smoking device.
  • Guests will refrain from using offensive language, making obscene gestures, or wearing inappropriate clothing not consistent with a public, family setting.
  • Appropriate attire (cover-ups, shirts, and shoes) is required in all resort public areas outside of the pool/water attraction.
  • Ryman B Hall is available for gathering in groups.
  • Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM in all public spaces, guest corridors and guest rooms.
  • Drug use is prohibited on property; it will be handled accordingly by Security and/or local authorities.

Concessions & Vendors: Concessions listed below will be available on-site.

• All Star Outfitters
• Build a Bowtique
• Stunt Stand
• All Star Cheer Bows
• All Star Metal Works
• Fabletics
• The League
• RT Productions will be providing action shots of your team throughout the weekend. To view these photos, please visit www.rtevent.com.

Watch Live: Join Varsity TV and tune-in to watch live streaming coverage of every performance! Visit the event hub for exclusive event coverage including on-demand routine videos, interviews, highlights, results and more!

Teams who hit a Zero Deductions routine at One Up Events (excluding any safety violation deductions), will earn the right to enter  Zone Zero. At the conclusion of each routine, there is an opportunity for the announcer to award your team with a pass to Zone Zero – “You Just Hit Zero!”

The Scoring Staff will make every effort to accurately report zero deductions, but be aware, announcements are made based on the team’s Provisional Score. Coaches should refer to the emailed or physical copy of Scoresheets following a team’s performance, regardless of “hitting zero” to review any deductions taken due to Safety violations.

Awards will take place in the Tennessee Ballroom at the time designated in the Awards Schedule (linked under schedules).

• All team members will receive a medallion and Athlete Gift
• Champion Jackets, and Champion Medals for first place teams
• Team Placement Banners
• Novice- Superior Banners
• Hit Zero Pins- Available at Scoresheet Pick Up
  • Teams who hit a Zero Deductions routine earn the right to enter the Zone Zero Lounge! At One Up, we have unique specialty awards that recognize the sportsmanship of athletes and spectators and the highest-scoring teams. We are certain that everyone in attendance will attempt to “One Up” the competition for years to come.

Specialty Awards: 

• SUPERIOR SPIRIT: Awarded to the spectators of a single program that demonstrated admirable support of their program and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Event staff will select the recipient of this award.
• BACKSTAGE AWARD: Awarded to a single program that demonstrates the utmost sportsmanship, on and off the stage. Event staff will select the recipient of this award.
• THE GOLDEN BOOT: Awarded to the highest scoring team from the Worlds Bid Eligible Divisions.

The League – 600 Points

The Cheerleading Worlds – 4 PAID Bids & 12 At-Large Bids

• 2022-2023 World Bid Requirements

The Dance Worlds – 3 Partial-Paid Bids & 6 At-Large Bids

• 2022-2023 Dance World Bid Requirements

The Summit – 3 PAID Bids, 4 INT At-Large Bids & At-Large Bids*

The D2 Summit – 3 PAID Bids & At-Large Bids*

*All Bid Eligible National Champions are guaranteed an At-Large Bid to The Summit or The D2 Summit. In the event that the National Champion already has a bid, that bid will be awarded to the (bid eligible) 2nd place team in that division. Bids will not be passed down beyond 2nd place.

The Dance Summit – 2 PAID & 10 At-Large Bids

The Youth Summit – 1 PAID Bid & At-Large Bids (For D1 and D2 separately)*

*The top 3 teams in bid eligible Youth divisions are guaranteed at least an At-Large bid to the Youth Summit. In the event that any of the teams in the Top 3 already has a bid, that bid will be awarded to the next bid eligible team in that division.  Bids will not be passed down beyond 5th place.

The Regional Summit – 2 PAID Bids & At-Large Bids

The U.S. Finals – Golden Tickets

For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks throughout the city with amazing rates specifically for Varsity All Star customers. Team Travel Source (TTS) has also successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your teams preparation and performance.  Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event. Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event.

Book REQUIRED Housing

If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.

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