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OPEN ACADEMY

Join Us for the Allstar World Championship, April 16-19, 2026!

Open Academy & Conference

The Open Academy is dedicated to providing additional opportunities and resources for our industry and community. We are committed to the accessibility of resources and continuing education, the creation of opportunity in our sport, and the inclusion to create a better future for our industry.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE LODGING

Thursday (July 16, 2026) 

  • Annual EP Meeting (Mid-Afternoon) 
  • Coaches Welcome Reception, Vendor Networking Social Hour 

Friday (July 17, 2026) 

  • Morning Coffee Hour 
  • Main Instructional Day (All Day) 
    • Choose  from multiple curriculum routes (each route will offer 6-8 courses)  
  • Lunch
  • Social Hour / Networking
  • Dinner on your own 


Saturday (July 18, 2026) 

  • Morning Coffee Hour 
  • Townhall 
  • Exit Meetings 
  • Judges Training / Certification (All Day)
    • Online badges for each completed course (with quiz)
    • Physical pin for completing an entire curriculum path
    • Recorded sessions to build a long-term Open education catalogue
BLOCK SCHEDULE

What does a promo code get you? $20 off your full cart price 

What are the dates of the conference? July 16-18, 2026

Where is the conference being held? Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress , Orlando FL

Where can I book conference hotel rooms? https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/VISTA/G-26CI

How can I become a speaker at the conference? Speaker applications are coming soon.  

How can I become a vendor at the conference? Email Mathew@openchampionshipseries.com or Steve@openchampionshipseries.com 

FAQ's

Cheer Team Union High School Nationals 2027

Open Championship Series is officially partnering with Dance Team Union to bring a new level of opportunity to teams on the Road to Nationals. For years, DTU has been committed to giving dance teams flexibility, care, and options for their competition experience. Now, through this partnership with Open Championship Series, that mission expands even further.

This collaboration creates more pathways, more opportunities, and more support for teams working toward the biggest stage in cheer.

Because cheer teams deserve the same experience, the same access, and the same level of championship opportunity.

 

JOIN US FOR CTU NATIONALS

MARCH 3 - 4, 2027

THE ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

 

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

SCHOOL SCORING RUBRIC
OPEN SCHOOL DIVISIONS
CHEER TEAM UNION

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