CheerCon State
Our first competition for Cheer Elite and Cheer Advance is CheerCon State.
Our Dance teams will also attend which will be their 2nd comp of the year.
EVENT DETAILS
CheerCon State
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Aug
LOCATION
International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
14 Darling Drive, Sydney
Level 4, Halls 5 & 6
PARKING
Information on how to get to ICC Sydney
CONTACTING US ON THE DAY
Please call us on: 1800 744 733
Or text us on: 0497 441 015
To share info or ask questions, our families and athletes may also be able to assist on our Facebook Group SE FAM
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Tickets on sale NOW!
Spectator tickets must pre-purchased online. No tickets sales at the door. Athletes don’t need to buy a ticket. They will receive a wristband to allow them to compete and watch other teams perform. Tickets are for entire weekend. There are no day passes.
Adults: $40
Child (5-17yrs): $30
(Free for under 4yrs)
SPECTATOR SEATING
To watch performances you will enter Halls 5 & 6 from level 3 at the ICC.
We would love to have athletes and parents sit together to support all our teams. Please ensure you follow any requirements set out by the venue and ALWAYS collect your rubbish to take with you!
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
We highly recommend you remain at Darling Harbour and return for Awards, as it is super exciting for the athletes to see how their team placed and participate in fun activities.
Coaches will meet athletes in the Awards area which is just outside the performance hall.
CheerCon will announce placings for each division. Our coaches and teams will receive any trophies and banners as well as any medals for teams that place.
Athletes attending Awards may receive medals on the day, all other athletes will receive their medals during classes the following week.
WHAT HAPPENS ON COMP DAY
MEET TIME
It is super important to arrive ON TIME to meet your coach. We will need to individually registered each athlete on the day, so it is essential that you are on-time. We can then take our athletes to check in and collect wristband before commencing a short training session and then heading back stage for warm up.
MEET LOCATION
Athletes are to now meet their coach outside the convention centre, under the freeway overpass, There is a grass area and it is near the escalators heading up to the Convention Centre. Please see no. 2 as shown on the map and in the videos below. You can drop athletes off with their Meet Coach and you'll next see them on the competition floor!
COLLECTING ATHLETES
Immediately after each team performs, we will watch a replay of their performance, collect bags and head outside the halls into the foyer.
Parents must sign out athletes with our staff. Please do not take them whilst we're still inside the hall.
MAP
PREPARING FOR COMP
PACK YOUR BAG
Ensure you have your uniform or costumes washed and ready at least 2 days prior to comp. Pack your bag at least 1 day before comp. This way you have time to deal with any issues that may arise i.e. missing items. Please use the checklist below to ensure you have everything packed.
PLAN YOUR DAY
Check your team's Meet Time and Meet Coach.
Work out the time required for travel, getting ready, waking up, etc. Set alarms if this helps you.
Purchase spectator tickets and pre-paid parking.
Check the maps for locations to drop off and collect athletes.
At Comp check your athlete collect times for after they perform and for Awards
TANNING
For older athletes, we recommend a spray tan or applying self-tan but preferably only to exposed skin areas. If you choose to tan, please ensure it’s done at least 2 days before the competition to avoid staining your white uniforms.
NAILS
Nails need to be cut short so that when facing palm up no nail is visible. NO NAIL POLISH PLEASE!
JEWELLERY
Jewellery MUST be removed before arriving at the competition. If you’re worried about having your jewellery out that early, it MUST be removed before heading to warm up. It is a requirement of the Event Provider that all jewellery is removed and not taped. This is for the safety of all athletes on the floor and can also mean a deduction in points. It cannot be given to the coach for minding so please ensure you have a bag.
BODY LOTION/MOISTURISER
Cheer athletes must not moisturise on the day of competition as it will make your skin slippery and difficult to grip (especially flyers).
The Shire Elite Look
Looking your best on competition day boosts confidence, energy, and focus, leading to better performance. We take great pride in creating a neat and professional image for our gym and want our athletes to look and be their best!
DANCE TEAMS
THE LOOK
Makeup
Heavier application for stage lights. Use a neutral eye palette, blush, black liner, mascara or fake lashes. Define eyebrows for a polished look. Shire Elite Red lipstick to finish.
Click here to see our Tutorial
Hair
Very high, slick, straightened ponytail with white cuff attached.
Please use hair products to ensure there are no flyaway strands.
DANCE COSTUME
Prestige
- Baseball jersey
- Black leggings
- Black ankle boots
- Black socks
DANCE COSTUME
Diamonds
- Dress
- Half sole lyrical shoe
DANCE COSTUME
Crowns
- Top
- Leotard
- Pants
- Black jazz shoes
- White cuff
CHEER TEAMS
THE LOOK
Makeup
Use a neutral eye palette, blush, black liner, mascara or fake lashes. Define eyebrows for a polished look. Shire Elite Red lipstick to finish.
THE LOOK
Hair & Cuff
Very high, slick, straightened ponytail. No waves or curls!
Use straightening irons to straighten hair. Use gel or hair spray so there are no flyaway strands.
Add yellow scrunchie, ensure it can be seen from front on.
Hair Tutorial
Click to see our Hair Tutorial
*Replace bow with cuff
CHEER UNIFORM
Cheer Elite, Cheer Advance
Top, skirt, white ankle socks, plain white shoes or cheer shoes (Elite).
Hair Accessory: White Cuff
CHEER UNIFORM
Legacy
Females: Top, leotard, pants, white ankle socks, white cheer shoes.
Hair Accessory: White Cuff
Males: Top, pants, white ankle socks, white cheer shoes.
COMP CHECKLIST
Please use this checklist to ensure you are prepared and ready BEFORE comp day.
What to do BEFORE comp
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Check Meet Time & set alarm to leave
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Book spectator tickets
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Book parking for the correct day
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Ensure all items are ready 2 days prior
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Check what you need to wear here
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Remove nail polish and trim nails
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If tanning, do this 1 - 2 days prior
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Set alarm for time to leave for comp
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Pack a bag: Water, Snacks, Lipstick, charger, hairspray, brush & elastics.
What to do ON COMP DAY
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Remove ALL jewellery! No exceptions
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Have a nutritious snack/meal
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Pack bag: water, snacks, lipstick
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You must be ON TIME! Allow ample time to travel and walk to Meet location.
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Follow our guide for hair and make-up
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Dress in your costume/uniform
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Wear Shire Elite or plain back jacket/hoodie.
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Grab your water and pre-packed bag!
CheerCon State Schedule
FRI 11 AUG
SAT 12 AUG
SUN 13 AUGUST
FRI 11 AUGUST
Prestige
5pm: Meet Time - Coach Liz
6:57pm: Performance Time
8pm: Awards - Coach Liz
Crowns
N/A Meet Time - Coach Kelly
8pm: Performance Time
9:30pm: Awards - Coach Kelly
SAT 12 AUGUST
Mini Reign
8am: Meet Time - Coach Sianna/Rayner
9:56am: Performance Time
10:10am: Collect Athletes - Coach Sianna
12:30pm: Awards - Coach Sianna
Imperials
1:30pm: Meet Time - Coach Tay + Sianna
3:36pm: Performance Time
3:50pm: Collect Athletes, Coach Tay
6pm: Awards - Coach Tay + Sianna
Duchess
10am: Meet Time - Coach Jess
12:04pm: Performance Time
12:15pm: Collect Athletes - Jess
3pm: Awards - Coach Jess
Mini Knights
3:30pm: Meet Time - Coach Skye
5:24pm: Performance Time
5:35pm: Collect Athletes - Coach Sianna
7:30pm: Awards - Coach Sianna + Skye
Monarchs
12:15pm: Meet Time - Coach Tom + Liv
2:12pm: Performance Time
2:25pm: Collect Athletes - Coach Tom + Liv
4pm: Awards - Coach Coach Tom + Liv
Majesties
4:30pm: Meet Time - Coach Tom/Amelia
6:20pm: Performance Time
8pm: Awards - Coach Tom/Amelia
SUN 13 AUGUST
Empire
9:30am: Meet Time - Coach Sianna/Jess
11:24am: Performance Time
11:40am: Collect Athletes - Coach Sianna
1:30pm: Awards - Coach Sianna/Jess
Queens
3pm: Meet Time - Coach Tay
5pm: Performance Time
5:15pm: Collect Athletes, Coach Tay
7pm: Awards - Coach Tay
Diamonds
12pm: Meet Time - Coach Kelly
2:09pm: Performance Time
4:30pm: Awards - Coach Kelly
Legacy
3:30pm: Meet Time - Coach Kerrin + Ally
5:32pm: Performance Time
7:30pm: Awards - Coach Kerrin + Ally
Dynasty
1pm: Meet Time - Coach Tom + Kel
3:12pm: Performance Time
5:30pm: Awards - Coach Coach Tom + Kel