I got a bid! Now what do I do?
Congratulations! Now that you have earned a bid to The U.S. Finals, you will need to first decide which location you would like to attend with your team. After you choose your destination, then you simply register for the event by the registration deadline! It's that easy! Below is a list of the registration deadlines for your convenience. Also, here's a link to get registered: http://www.theusfinals.com/Registration.asp.
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Indianapolis |
Saturday & Sunday, March 31-April 1, 2012 |
Friday, March 02, 2012 |
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Baton Rouge |
Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
Friday, March 16, 2012 |
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Orlando |
Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
Friday, March 16, 2012 |
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Kansas City |
Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
Friday, March 16, 2012 |
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Anaheim |
Saturday & Sunday, April 21-22, 2012 |
Friday, March 23, 2012 |
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Providence |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
Friday, April 06, 2012 |
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Virginia Beach |
Saturday & Sunday, May 5-6, 2012 |
Friday, April 06, 2012 |
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What are teams competing for at The U.S. Finals?
Teams will compete at one of seven great events for a shot at earning the title of being declared the TRUE U.S. Champion in their respective levels and divisions. Regional Champions will be declared at all seven sites, and awarded with our signature White Champion Jackets! Once the series concludes, team results from all locations will be combined and the 2012 Final Spirit Rankings will be webcasted on theusfinals.tv. It's the one, final way to see how you're team stacks up against all competition from coast to coast! |
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What types of teams can compete at The U.S. Finals?
Qualified, cheer or dance teams! The U.S. Finals is the BIGGEST end-of-season event series created to rank teams in all levels and ages of cheer and dance. Teams can only attend this prestigious event if they earn a bid at one our 250+ qualifiers. There are many divisions offered, so there's sure to be a division just right for your team. A full list of all of the divisions offered at The U.S. Finals can be found here.
VERY IMPORTANT: The division in which you receive your bid must be the same division you compete in at The U.S. Finals! |
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How can my team qualify for The U.S. Finals?
It's simple! Teams can qualify for The U.S. Finals by attending any of the 250+ qualifying events. Teams must finish 1st - 5th place in their division in order to qualify. For a complete list of qualifying events please click here. |
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Which U.S. Finals event should we attend?
You choose! We offer seven regional championships, so there is likely a location near you! Feel like traveling to a destination? Check out Virginia Beach, Anaheim or Orlando! Want to stay close to home? Choose Indianapolis, Baton Rouge, Kansas City or Providence! The events are all a compete-once format, so whatever city you choose, the expenses will be minimal, and the experience will be memorable! |
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What divisions are offered at The U.S. Finals?
There are LOTS of division options at The U.S. Finals. Check out the full list here. If your team qualifies in a division that The U.S. Finals does not have listed, please just give us a call. We can help you find the division that is best suited for your team! 1-877-5-FINALS. |
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How much does it cost to compete at The U.S. Finals?
All registration fees for The U.S. Finals are per participant and based upon the placement your team receives at its qualifying event, plus a $100 team processing fee. For example, if your team received a second place finish at a U.S. Finals qualifier, your team members would pay second place bid pricing for The U.S. Finals event selected. Some qualifiers will be awarding PAID bids to The U.S. Finals! If you are so fortunate to earn one of the PAID bids, your registration is $0 per participant, plus the $100 team processing fee.
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Paid Registration |
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$0 - FREE! |
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1st Place Bid |
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$49/athlete |
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2nd Place Bid |
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$69/athlete |
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3rd Place Bid |
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$89/athlete |
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4th Place Bid |
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$99/athlete |
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5th Place Bid |
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$99/athlete |
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How do I receive a Paid Registration Bid to The U.S. Finals?
First, it is important to note that not all qualifiers will be giving out PAID registration bids to The U.S. Finals. Some event producers award only 1st – 5th place bids. Please contact the event producer directly or email info@theusfinals.com to inquire. PAID bids are awarded to the most deserving teams based on judges' decision. This does not have to be highest score. Each bid-giving event producer has the authority to decide how the PAID bid(s) will be rationed throughout the various levels and divisions. Although PAID bids do not have to be awarded to the highest scores of the day, first place teams DO have priority. A second (or third, etc.) place team can receive a PAID bid, but only if the team who placed ahead of them in their division received one too (whether from that qualifying event or a previous qualifying event). All teams who have received a PAID bid at another qualifying event will not be able to receive another one. Once a paid bid is handed out, it may not be transferred to another team. If a team decides not to use the PAID bid, then the bid becomes null and void. |
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Can we change our Qualifying Bid?
Yes! Each team's registration fee will be based on its BEST placing finish at a qualifying event. If you attend several qualifiers throughout the season, The U.S. Finals will accept your HIGHEST placing finish. If you register your team under a 2nd place bid, then later receive a 1st place bid, a Bid Upgrade Form will need to be submitted by the coach and The U.S. Finals will refund any money owed for the difference. Coaches, please call 1-877-5-FINALS to request access to the online Bid Upgrade Form. |
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What is the Addition policy for The U.S. Finals?
Additional athletes may be added to your team, so long as the addition does not change your original qualifying division. The one exception is if you are dropping a male from your team and it changes your co-ed status. Any participant registered over the number of athletes originally qualified for each team must pay 3rd place bid pricing. |
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Does The U.S. Finals allow crossovers?
Yes! However, The U.S Finals does not designate a special crossover rate for athletes on multiple teams. The reason for this is because every team earns a bid, and prices are associated with that team's specific placement at their qualifier. Therefore, the crossover athlete will always be required to pay the registration rate associated with his or her team's qualifying bid. |
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Can my athletes compete in Cheer and Dance?
Yes, unlimited crossovers between cheer and dance are allowed. Athletes may perform on both cheer teams and dance teams, if they so choose. Teams will still be responsible for paying the registration rate consistent with each team's qualifying bid. |
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How many times do we compete?
In an effort to keep expenses down and allow teams to enjoy their U.S. Finals destination of choice, all teams will compete only once at every U.S. Finals location. In some locations (Indianapolis, Anaheim, and Virginia Beach), the event will last two days simply because we are expecting so many teams that we could not fit all of the performances into one day. Rest assured, all teams compete only once at every location! |
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Are International teams able to compete?
Yes, international teams are welcome to compete at The U.S. Finals. All international teams will be required to pay the 1st place bid pricing due to the additional costs associated with travelling to the United States from abroad. Please contact mady@theusfinals.com for more information. |
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Are Special Needs teams able to compete?
Yes, and we LOVE to have them!! Special Needs teams are not required to earn a bid in order to perform. We are happy to extend an open invitation to any Special Needs teams to come and participate in The U.S. Finals FREE at any of our Regional Championship sites! |
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If my team earns a paid registration bid, do we have to pay the $100 per team processing fee?
Yes. All teams are required to pay the processing fee which is $100 per team. If your team has a paid registration bid, then this $100 processing fee is the ONLY cost that your team is required to pay to participate at The U.S. Finals. |
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What if I am attending a qualifier event that is AFTER the registration deadline for the U.S. Finals event that I want to attend?
If you DO NOT already have a bid when the registration is due, we will waive the $100 late fee and accept your registration after you have earned your bid. If you DO already have a bid, then you should register your team(s) under their current bid by the registration deadline in order to avoid paying the $100 late fee. If your team receives a higher bid after you have paid and registered for The U.S. Finals, then coaches can call us at 1-877-5-FINALS to request access to the online Bid Upgrade Form. All Bid Upgrade Forms must be submitted online PRIOR to your U.S. Finals event, and will not be accepted after your team has competed. All refunds are returned to the customer in same form that they were received. If you pay by check, you will be refunded by check. If you pay by credit card, you will be refunded by credit card. Refunding by credit card is a quicker process, but please note that there is a 3% administrative fee on all credit card transactions. Refunding by check can take up to 30 days. |
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Can Parent Teams exhibition at The U.S. Finals?
Yes! We will gladly accept parent teams for exhibition! Here's the info for parent teams:
• Parent Teams are for exhibition only, so no scores, no rankings, and no awards are given
• Parent Teams may exhibition for a flat team processing fee of $200 (there is no additional per-person fee)
• Parent Team members will be required to sign a waiver
• Parent Team members will still be required to pay admission to the event
• Parent Teams will not be allowed to request specific performance times |
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