ENTRY FEE:

ONE ROUTINE = $90

TWO ROUTINES = $120
ADDITIONAL ROUTINE FEE = $15

AWARDS:
Trophies awarded to ALL PARTICIPANTS!

teams with the highest scores of the day will also be awarded grand champions!

REGISTRATION

click here for registration information, division lists and waiver forms.

HOW TO REGISTER:
FAX TO: 763-792-8990

EMAIL/SCAN T0: ANN@UPAINC.NET

MAIL TO: UPA CHALLENGE CUP

11101 ZEALAND AVE. N.

CHAMPLIN, MN 55316

ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS:
CHECKSPayable to: UPA Challenge Cup
Organization/School check preferred.
A $50 fee will be applied to your account for each returned check.
No checks accepted after NOVEMBER 20th – Only credit cards – 3.5% service fees applied.

CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDERPayable to: UPA Challenge Cup
Include account number on each check.

MAIL TO:
UPA Challenge Cup
11101 Zealand Ave N
Champlin, MN 55316

CREDIT CARDSOne card preferred.
A 3.5% service charge will be added to each payment and/or refund.

PARTICIPANT WAIVER:

COACHES ATTEND FOR FREE!

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
Registration and participant gift bag!

Dance routine DEFINITIONS:

HIP HOP DEFINITION o Routine focus is on contemporary upbeat moves that are dynamic and have a street style feel.
o Emphasis on body movements and popping with an athletic feel overall.
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30) for the entire routine. There is no minimum time requirement.
o USASF ALL STAR division time limit is two minutes & fifteen seconds (2:15) for the entire routine.

JAZZ DEFINITION o Routine focus is on jazz moves that incorporate musical interpretation, synchronization, technical steps, visual effectiveness, variety of movements, skills & control.
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30) for the entire routine. There is no minimum time requirement.

MSHSL JAZZ DEFINITION o Routine focus is on jazz moves that incorporate musical interpretation, synchronization, technical steps, visual effectiveness, variety of movements, skills & control.
o May not include more than 5 kicks above the waist.
o A minimum of 1 pirouette must be performed by the entire team, at the same time.
o A minimum of 1 leap or jump must be performed in a Jazz routine, by the entire team, at the same time.
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is three minutes (3:00) for the entire routine. The minimum time requirement is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30).

KICK DEFINITION o Routine focus is on kick execution, variety of kicks incorporated, technique, synchronization and visual effectiveness.
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30) for the entire routine. There is no minimum time requirement.

MSHSL HIGH KICK PRECISION DEFINITION o Routine focus is on kick execution, variety of kicks incorporated, technique, synchronization and visual effectiveness.
o 50-75 kicks above the waist must be performed by all team members
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is three minutes & thirty seconds (3:30) for the entire routine. The minimum time requirement is three minutes (3:00).

OPEN DEFINITION o Routine can be any style, theme or emphasis. (Lyrical, Variety, Tap, Kick (if non-school), etc...)
o No stunting or advanced level tumbling. Props may be used.
o Major thematic production numbers and/or elaborate sets are not allowed.
o Performers must hand carry on props during entrance without assistance from others.
o No additional time for set-up or tear down. Remember... total time is 2:30.
o Major sets are not allowed.
o All styles will be judged against each other.
o Teams may ONLY enter ONE routine in the OPEN category. (example: You can NOT enter a lyrical and variety routine and compete against yourself.)
o Maximum time is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30) for the entire routine. There is no minimum time requirement.

POM DEFINITION o Routine focus is on pom creativity, visual effectiveness, pom tricks & synchronization. No stunting or advanced level tumbling.
o Maximum time is two minutes & thirty seconds (2:30) for the entire routine. There is no minimum time requirement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I AM A MSHSL DANCE TEAM MEMBER. CAN I ATTEND THIS EVENT?
Yes! We will adopt all MSHSL policies and divisions for our event. You can come!

HOW MANY ROUTINES CAN WE DO?
All teams may perform AS MAN ROUTINES AS THEY WOULD LIKE. ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY.

Bus Parking Info:
TBD

IS THERE A SPECTATOR ADMISSION FEE FOR THE COMPETITION?
YES. ALL SPECTATOR ADMISSION FESS WILL support the Concordia academy cheer and dance teams.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Contact: INFO@upainc.net

CANCELLATION POLICY

UPA reserves the right to cancel this event.

Should UPA need to cancel this event, UPA will:
* Let the participating team know within 5 business days of event cancellation.
* Return all monies paid to UPA for this event.
* When possible, offer participation (participant will be responsible for expenses) in future events.

UPA Will Not:
* Reimburse any transportation chargeS incurred for this event.
* Reimburse any other charges (hotel, car, etc.) incurred for this event.
* Reimburse for any additional persons traveling with said participant.
If Participant cancels:
* Fully refundable 30 days prior to the event less a $50 administrative fee.
* Fifty percent refundable 20 days prior to the event plus a $50 administrative fee.
* All fees paid are nonrefundable 10 days prior to the event. No exceptions.