📅 Event Date: Saturday, 10th May 2025
⏰ Event Time: Doors Open to Teachers: Mid-Afternoon (Time TBC)
Doors Open to Participants/Spectators: Mid-Afternoon (Time TBC)
Event Duration: Mid-Afternoon into the Evening
📍 Venue: Accrington Town Hall
42 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA
🗓️ Entry Deadline:
Monday, 10th March 2025
🚪 Event Arrival Times: Arrival times for each section will be provided approximately one week before the event after processing all entries.
🏆 Competition Entry Guidelines: Important Rule: If entering 3 events, at least one must be a Cheer Fusion Solo.
Duo Limit: Only one Duo entry per competitor.
📚 Learning the Set Solo, Cheer Fusion Solo & Duo Routines
Taught During Class Time:
Set Solo and Cheer Fusion Solos will be taught during regular classes over 3 weeks once routines are received.
After the teaching phase, dancers must attend scheduled Saturday rehearsals and Duo sessions (see below).
🚨 Attendance is Essential:
Rehearsals focus on refining routines, NOT reteaching.
Missed sessions must be caught up independently if you wish to participate.
🗓️ Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday Rehearsal Dates:
1st March
8th March
15th March
Friday, 25th April (Special session)
3rd May
Rehearsal Times:
Early Years & Reception: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (25th April: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
All Other Participants: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ALL Participants (Special Session - 25th April): 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Payment Notes:
One rehearsal fee per day (even if participating in multiple routines).
Cash payment on the day at rehearsals (outside regular studio hours).
Unpaid fees will be added to your studio account and must be cleared before future sessions or the competition.
🎀 Hair & Dress Code
Dress Code:
BDPA Cheer Season Class T-shirt
Plain Black Cycling Shorts
Hair:
Slicked-Back High Ponytail
BDPA Cheer Bow or a bow that matches your T-shirt
(Want a BDPA bow? Place an order, but note we can’t guarantee delivery before the event.)
Footwear: Cheer Shoes or White Trainers with White Trainer Socks
Jewellery: NOT permitted
Studio Uniform:
All students must wear their studio-branded hoodie to classes and events.
No visible underwear during performances.
Event merchandise must NOT be worn during regular studio classes
