It’s hard to believe we are leaving for Jamfest Super Nationals this Friday! This is a huge competition full of outstanding teams and lots of fun. We are very excited for our teams to compete with some of the best teams in the nation. Below you will find many travel details. Please read & print this to bring with you to refer to throughout the weekend. There are many changes to the competition due to Covid restrictions. Please be sure you have read all spectator information that was posted in the BAND app.

The coaching staff has stressed to our athletes the importance of their cooperation to all covid guidelones and restrictions set in place. We want to keep everyone safe and healthy so that we can continue our season as scheduled.

Parents - we ask that you help un monitor our athletes throughout the weekend. Please give them support and guidance when they need it. Bring your LOUD VOICES, NOISE MAKERS AND KC CHEER SPIRIT to support these athletes at each performance.

JAMFEST TRAVEL INFORMATION

Buses will depart from KC Cheer Arena at 6:30 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2021. Please make sure you are on the bus and ready to go at 6:20 a.m. We can NOT hold the buses for you if you are late. Please carpool as much as possible or have someone drop you off. Parking on the street is not allowed and do not park in front of other businesses or their garage doors. You are welcome to park at the Arena. Buses will load on the side of the Arena. Do not block traffic in the parking lot!
Cheerleader will have a temperature check prior to loading the bus, use hand sanitizer and must wear a mask when not in their own seat on the bus.
Buses are equipped with a new air filtration system to circulate air out of the bus every 5 minutes. We are asking that athletes each sit in their own seat and only have their masks off when they are alone in their seat.
Cheerleaders should wear comfortable clothes on the bus. You can wear slippers on the bus, but you MUST have shoes to change in to for lunch time when you leave the bus.
Please remember the first two seats (across from each other) are reserved for the coaches…Thank you!
Please look for the bus bin for the hotel in which you are staying. We want everyone staying in the same hotel to have their luggage together. This will make unloading easier.
The buses will stop for lunch in the St. Louis area and a couple of other short “stretch” stops for the drivers. Cheerleaders will be allowed off the bus at lunch, but NOT during the other stops.
Drinks and snacks are welcome on the bus, but MUST have drinks in bottles with twist-on caps.
Please do not share drinks or food with other team members
Please make sure any movies are age appropriate.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE clean up after yourselves!
do not leave items on the bus. They may not be there on Sunday when you get back on!
We are staying at the Westin and Sheraton
Cheerleaders should go directly to their room when we arrive and be ready for practice at the times listed below.
Athletes must meet and enter the Convention Center together for practice and performances. The lobby of the Westin will be our meeting place. This is directly across from the Convention Center where the athletes enter near exhibit Hall D.

TEAM ATTIRE

All cheerleaders should wear the following when not in Competition Uniform during our stay in Indy. Do not leave your hotel room in a sports bra and spandex!
Friday Practice Wear: Fierce Five - White; Fearless - Pink and Warm Ups.
Saturday: Fierce Five - Sparkle Uniform with Black Bow; Fearless - Red Uniform with White Bow.
Sunday: Fierce Five - Red Uniform with Black Bow; Fearless - Red Uniform with White Bow.
Cheerleaders must be in warm up jacket and pants when at competitions and not in uniform. Midriff must be covered at all times when not in the practice room or competing.
Cheerleaders must bring their own water bottle with name on it to competition. You may bring your backpack with necessary items and will take it with you to the performance arena.
PRACTICE WEAR
WHITE - FIERCE FIVE/BLACK BOW
PINK - FEARLESS/WHITE BOW
HAIRBOWS
SATURDAY - FIERCE FIVE BLACK; FEARLESS WHITE
SUNDAY - SAME AS SATURDAY

RULES & REQUIREMENTS OF CHEERLEADERS

KC Cheer enforces a strict 10:00 curfew, as do all the hotels we are staying in this weekend. All cheerleaders must be in their assigned rooms by 10:00 p.m. with lights out by 11:00p.m., preferably 10:30 p.m. Coaches and parents will be making room checks to be sure all cheerleaders are in their assigned rooms. If cheerleaders do not adhere to this rule, their team will have consequences imposed upon them.
all cheerleader should make sure they have their phones with them as team parents will be sending text messages and posting in the Band app with any last minute instructions or changes.
Parents - make sure you are part of the BAND app for your team.
Given all the Covid restrictions, there will not be the opportunity to watch other teams, have a team room or many of the other things that typically happen at the competition. Athletes are only allowed to be in the competition venue at their competition time and with their coach.
This is just the beginning of our season. Coaches are asking that athletes continue to be diligent about following recommended safety guidelines. Stay out of large groups (aside from your team members). Limit activities outside of those necessary while at the competition. Wear your mask and wash your hands often. We realize athletes have friends from other states on other teams, unfortunately, this is not the year to be hanging out with friends outside our “bubble”
On the crowded note: it may be a good idea to bring a small cooler with breakfast foods inside. Muffins, fruit, bagels and juice, snacks and water. With all the restrictions, better to come prepared!
Hotel check out is 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Details about when to load luggage will be discussed on Saturday afternoon.
The buses will begin loading following the virtual awards ceremonies. We may make a quick food stop on our way home, depending on the time. But planning

The Bus

Open containers are not allowed on the bus. All drinks must have a lid.
You must share seats on the bus. (Unless you paid for a double seat)
Please remember the four seats in the first row of the bus are reserved for the coaches
The luggage bins will be marked with the name of each of our hotels. Please be sure to put your luggage in the correct bin to expedite unloading in Indy.
Cheerleaders should wear comfortable clothes on the bus. They may wear slippers on the bus, but must have real shoes to change in to for lunch time.
The buses are equipped with TVs for movies. Please make sure your movies are age appropriate.
Cheerleaders are to ride their team buses. Cheerleaders 5th grade and under are required to have a parent with them on the bus.
If you are going to make different arrangements to get home from Indianapolis, please inform the person who is in charge of your bus before Sunday night.
Cheerleaders must clean up after themselves.
Do not leave items on the bus, as they may not be there on Sunday when you get back on.

Packing

Please see below for a list of things you'll need for this weekend. Athletes are required to be in the designated attire for that day, so it is important you pack all of the items on this list.

Jamfest Super Nationals Packing List

Uniform top
Uniform bottom
Socks
Cheer shoes
Fearless Red Uniform/White Bow
Fierce 5 Sparkle Uniform & Red Uniform/Black Bow
Black KC Cheer Mask
Makeup
Hair spray & Hair clips
Practice wear - see above
Practice shoes
KC Cheer warmup
KC Cheer Tank Top (black with red KCC logo)
Straightener
Medications (if needed)
Hand Sanitizer
Pillow and blanket for the bus
Snacks for the bus
Cell phones/chargers
Money for meals

There really is not much need to pack “street clothes” as cheerleaders will be either in their uniform, warm ups, or KC Cheer shirts while they are at the Convention Center.