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APEX TOUR OF CHAMPIONS AT THE ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL

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Apex Tour of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival
March 6-8, 2026
ONLINE TICKET SALES ONLY: PURCHASE CHEER COMPETITION TICKET HERE
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Join us for a fun-filled weekend of competition at the FAMOUS Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio FOR A TWO DAY EVENT!  ALL FIRST PLACE TEAMS WILL LEAVE WITH AN ARNOLD SPORT FESTIVAL CHAMPION JACKET!

​This is a compete twice competition.  Scores will be calculated as 50% of day 1 score; 50% of day 2 score.

The Arnold Sports Festival hosts over 20,000+ Athletes representing 80+ Nations at over 60+ Sporting Events annually in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn More about the Arnold Sports Festival: CLICK HERE

ALL ATHLETES COMPETING AT THE ARNOLD WILL NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH THE APEX WAIVER AND THE ARNOLD WAIVER! THE ARNOLD WAIVER CAN BE COMPLETED HERE!

ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL BLOCK SCHEDULE:
These are compete times and are subject to change.


Friday, March 6- Kasich Hall
6:00pm-9:00pm- Solos, Duets, Dance, Schools, Rec (Day 1)

Saturday, March 7- Kasich Hall- (Elite Day 1)
10:00am-12:30pm- Elite Level 3
12:30pm-4:30pm- Elite8: Level 1
4:30pm-6:30pm- Elite Level 4 and 5
6:30pm-9:00pm- Elite Level 2

Saturday, March 7- Celeste Center
10:30am-1:30pm- Prep 1.1 (Day 1)
1:30pm-2:45pm- Prep 2.1-3.2 (Day 1)
2:45pm-4:45pm- Dance and Rec (Day 2)

Sunday, March 8- Kasich Hall
9:00am-11:30am- Elite Level 3
11:30am-3:30pm- Elite Level 1
3:30pm-5:30pm- Elite Level 4/5
5:30pm-8:00pm- Elite Level 2

Sunday, March 8- Celeste- (Prep Day 2)
10:00am-11:30am- Prep 2.1-3.2, Youth Exhibition
11:30am-2:30pm- Prep 1.1 and CheerABILITIES
2:30pm-4:30pm- Novice, Tiny Exhibition

​*** EVENT REGISTRATION DUE FEBRUARY 6, 2026***

IMPORTANT FORMS AND DOCUMENTS HERE

Vendors on Site
Official Event Apparel: ASO - (Cheer Max/Apex Online Orders - HERE)
Photos: TBA
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​​Other Vendors on Site: 
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COMPETITION VENUE
Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center 
717 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211

​>>Driving Directions

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HOTEL DISCOUNTS
In need of Hotels for the Arnold? BOOK HERE!
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PARKING

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SCHEDULE, SPECTATORS INFORMATION, & ADMISSION

​THE ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL CHEER COMPETITION TICKETS: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

​TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
*Days are subject to change based on registrations*

Friday, March 6 starting at 3:00pm:
Kasich Hall- Individuals, Schools, and Competitive Rec. (Day 1)
Celeste Center- Dance (Day 1)
Saturday, March 7 starting at 7:00am:
Kasich Hall- All Star Elite (Day 1), All Star Prep (Day 1), Competitive Rec. (Day 2)
Celeste Center- Dance (Day 2), DanceABILITIES
Sunday, March 8 starting at 7:00am:
Kasich Hall- All Star Elite (Day 2), All Star Prep (Day 2), Novice, CheerABILITIES

AWARDS SCHEDULE: TBA 
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AWARDS
Participation Gift and Medal  for All Athletes
Team Placement & Banners for All Teams
ALL FIRST PLACE TEAMS WILL LEAVE WITH AN ARNOLD SPORT FESTIVAL CHAMPION JACKET!
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Grand Champion Award
High Point Award​
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BIDS
Allstar World Bids:
1 Paid Cheer Bid
1 Paid Dance Bid
8 At-Large Bids 
4 At-Large Dance
​ASWC INFORMATION AND FAQs
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Florida Finals:
2 Elite Paid Bids
2 Prep Paid Bids
1 Competitive / All Star Rec Paid Bid
Platinum Bid - All Level Champions
Partial Paid Bid - All 1st Place Teams 
*Bids for Florida Finals will be awarded to the two highest scoring eligible teams in the elite divisions, the highest scoring team in the prep divisions, and the highest scoring team in the Competitive Rec division. 
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