16th Annual Valentine’s Cheer & Dance Championship
Sioux Falls Convention Center & Arena
1201 N West Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
January 28-29, 2017
DOORS OPEN: Doors open at 7:00 A.M. on Saturday and 7:30 A.M on Sunday.
ADMISSION FEES FOR SPECTATORS: $12 per day, free for children 5 and under
TICKET PRESALES: To avoid lines, wristbands can be purchased ahead of time at
Dakota Spirit, 3910 West 59th Street, Monday-Friday 3:00-8:00 pm.
COMPETITION VENUE & Events
Saturday Events
Sioux Falls Convention Center Exhibit Hall
Dance: Youth, Tiny & Mini Divisions for Dance Solos, Duets, & Ensembles
Cheer: Mini-High School solos & small groups
Arena: Junior & Senior Divisions for Dance Solos, Duets, & Ensembles
Dance Team performances
Arena: All Awards Saturday evening
Sunday Events
Sioux Falls Arena: All Cheer team performances, Stunt Groups & Awards
CHECK IN: Individual solos or small group performers must check in at the Warm Up Room (Ball Room A) 15 minutes prior to your scheduled warm up time. Parents may check in their child. Only coaches & team members are allowed in the Warm up area.
NO PRACTICING IN THE HALLS: This will be strictly enforced for the safety of our athletes and guests.
SPIRITWEAR & ROSES FOR SALE: Located at Spiritwear Booth in the Arena Lobby.
JUMP OFF: $5 PER ATHLETE. (Sunday only) Scheduled following the mini, tiny, youth teams. Proceeds will go to the Alivia Coon Foundation for a special charity. Register at the Information Table in the lobby. All ages welcome.
TUMBLE OFF: (Sunday only) $5 PER ATHLETE. Register at the Information Table in the lobby. All ages welcome, best tumbler will be selected. Tumblers must be level 3 & higher.
VIP SECTION-Directly in front of the performance floor is a section which will be open for teams and fans to cheer on their favorite team during their performance. Please be courteous and enter for your team and exit immediately after their performance. No standing or you will block the Judges view. Security will monitor this section. No air horns or cow bells.
PARKING: Park in Parking lot A or behind the Arena & Convention Center. If you are a guest at the Sheraton you may leave your car in their parking lot.
BUS PARKING: North Parking lot (Parking Lot E). Please enter lot from Russell Street.
VIDEO RECORDING ALLOWED: Please be courteous to those around you. No Standing.
FOOD: No outside food or drinks allowed in the warm up area or facility. This is a smoke free facility!
EVENT VENDORS: Located in the lobby of the convention center and Arena.
ARENA LOBBY
Spiritwear for sale/ Flowers for sale
Information Table & Lost/found: Sign up for Jump Off/Tumble Off *Sunday only
WEATHER: This event will NOT be cancelled under any weather conditions. No refunds will be honored. Facilities are contracted and paid for and the SHOW WILL GO ON!
FURTHER QUESTIONS: Contact Betsy at or call us at 605. 373.0414