How to Attend a Cheerleading Coaching Conference

A cheerleading coaching conference is an excellent venue for amateur and seasoned coaches alike to learn new stunts, coaching techniques and to network with other cheerleading professionals. Further, with ever-changing cheerleading safety guidelines and rules, a conference can keep any cheerleading squad on the cutting edge of the sport.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Hotel reservations
• Airline ticket (when applicable)
• Notebook
• Rental car

Register to Attend Your Cheerleading Conference of Choice

1. Search online for the conference you want to attend through professional associations such as the AACCA, or The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators.
2. Register online or by phone for the conference of your choice. At this point, a deposit is required to secure your place at the cheerleading coaching conference. This can be paid by credit card or check.
3. Confirm that you will attend your cheerleading coaching conference by submitting any RSVP materials or by calling your specific conference 2 weeks prior to your event.

Make Your Travel Arrangements

4. Find a flight through a travel agent or online travel service to your destination. Be sure to arrive at the airport 2 hours before your departure time to allow for ticketing, security and boarding.
5. Secure a rental car to help you attend your conference with ease. Keep in mind that many cities do not have convenient public transportation, especially if your conference is being held in a smaller market.
6. Arrive at your conference at least 2 hours before registration ends. This will give you plenty of time to settle into your room, confirm your schedule and find local landmarks.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are traveling with an assistant cheerleading coach, split the cost of your hotel room and rental car to cut your budget in half.
• Use discount websites like Travelocity to book flights, hotel rooms and rental cars at the same time.
• Check with your cheerleading coaching conference for group discount rates on hotel rooms, gear and rental cars.
• If you use a classifieds website such as Craigslist to find a roommate at your cheerleading coaching conference, be sure to speak to the person a few times by phone first to ensure your safety on your trip.

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