Duel in the Desert
Where: Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Convention Center
When: February 7 - 8, 2009
Who: YOU!!!
How: Register Soon!


Duel in the Desert
The "Duel in the Desert" National Championship in Palm Springs, California is the number #1 West Coast Cheer & Dance Team National Championship. Duel in the Desert was the first to bring spring floor competition to the West Coast. Spirit Sports' innovative and spirited competitions have started a new wave of Cheer & Dance team events. Spirit Sports will be the first opportunity for teams to receive a one of Two Fully Paid Worlds Bids or one of Eight At-Large Bids on the West Coast. Come and catch the wave at the Duel in the Desert!

 

Why Come to "Duel in the Desert " Nationals?

  • MOST cost effective cheerleading competition in America
    • Very affordable entry fee
      ---Early Bird fee of $80/participant if registration received 60 days before event, $90 if received 30 days before the event, and $100 if received within 30 days of the event
    • NO required Hotel packages.
    • All-Star Teams get to compete TWICE on a 54X42’ spring floor and school teams will compete twice on a 54X42 carpet bonded foam floor, with the combination of scores used to determine the winner.
    • Leveling systems to make sure that you are competing against teams of your same ability level, thereby creating a more competitive event.
    • The Spirit Sports Duel in the Desert is the premier cheerleading National Championship on the West Coast.
    • Qualifier for the International All-Levels Championship.
  • Many Prizes offered at our national championship
    • Each winning team will receive National Champion Apparel.
    • Each winning team will receive a National Champion Banner.
    • Grand Champion Team will receive the Exclusive Balfour Grand Champion RingTop Pendant.
    • There will be TWO FULLY PAID Bids to the Cheerleading World Championships awarded.
    • There will be EIGHT At-Large Bids to the Cheerleading World Championships awarded.
    • Every team will receive a trophy.
  • One of the most UNIQUE atmospheres at one of the BEST locations
    • Compete at the beautiful Palm Springs Convention Center looking out over the majestic Mountain ranges so you can fully appreciate the year-round great weather.
    • Beautiful Palm Springs, CA is one of the most famous vacation destinations for the stars with lots of entertainment possibilities for everyone in your family.
    • Seating for 6000 means plenty of seating with priority seating for squads competing on the floor.
    • Priority Seatin at ALL Spirit Sports events will make sure that everyone gets a great view of their child performing under the concert quality sound and light show.
  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER
    • According to Palm Springs Convention Center policy, there is no outside food or drink allowed in the convention center. Sorry for this inconvenience.