ALLSTAR WORLDS.
Everything our Ascend and Renegade families need for the Allstar World Championship in Orlando, Florida.
This Is It
After the training, competitions, fundraising and hard work, Ascend and Renegade are heading to Orlando to represent Notts Hotshots on the international stage. We want families to enjoy an incredible experience while ensuring our athletes are ready to perform at their best.
The competition can involve progression through different stages. Please avoid making expensive or non-refundable plans during a possible competition window. If your team progresses, we compete.
Day-by-Day Schedule
This is the current planned schedule. Exact meeting, registration, photography and performance times will be added once officially confirmed.
Families are free to make their own plans. Please remain sensible about sun, hydration and rest.
Another family day. Ascend athletes must prepare for an 8:00am training start the following morning.
Ascend: 8:00–11:00am
Renegade: 1:00–3:00pm
We strongly recommend a relaxed day with sensible activity, good hydration, food and plenty of sleep.
Renegade training: 11:00am–12:55pm. Registration, team meeting and team photographs will also take place.
Ascend take to the floor. Exact meeting, warm-up and performance times will follow.
Renegade take to the floor. This may also be an additional Ascend competition day after progression.
Renegade may compete again depending on progression and the confirmed event format.
Keep this date available until final schedules and progression requirements are officially confirmed.
Where We’re Competing
The convention centre is extremely large. Remembering “West Concourse” is important when planning your journey.
Orange County Convention Center West Concourse
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
USA
The journey may take around 20 minutes in light traffic, but Orlando traffic, parking and walking through the venue can make it considerably longer. Leave early.
Read Before Travelling
Tap each section to open it. Families should read every section before leaving the UK and keep this page accessible throughout the trip.
Free Days & Athlete Preparation Enjoy Orlando while protecting performance ›
When athletes are not required for Hotshots, their time belongs to their family. Theme parks, shopping, restaurants, swimming and exploring are all encouraged.
Before your team has finished competing, please use common sense. Athletes should not arrive at Worlds exhausted, dehydrated or sunburnt.
- Use suitable sunscreen and limit excessive sun exposure.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the trip.
- Eat suitable meals before training and competition.
- Avoid extremely late nights before team commitments.
- Use recovery days for lighter family activities.
Punctuality & Team Call Times Ready with the team means ready at the stated time ›
If a team meeting time is 8:00am, the athlete must be with their team and completely ready at 8:00am.
It does not mean:- Entering the car park at 8:00am.
- Beginning to walk through the venue at 8:00am.
- Still searching for the correct hall at 8:00am.
- Completing hair, make-up or costume at 8:00am.
Competition Day & Progression What to expect once Worlds begins ›
Each team will receive a specific competition-day plan once the final event schedule is available.
- Team meeting and athlete check-in.
- Hair, make-up and costume checks.
- Warm-up and staging.
- Performance.
- Team regroup.
- Results and progression information.
Worlds can involve progression beyond a team’s first performance. This is why potential additional competition days are included in the itinerary.
Competition Kit Checklist What athletes must bring from the UK ›
- Passport.
- Approved ESTA or appropriate US travel authorisation.
- Competition uniform or costume.
- Competition shoes.
- Team bow or required hair accessories.
- Correct tights, socks and undergarments.
- Training kit.
- Hotshots teamwear.
- Labelled water bottle.
- Hair products and competition make-up where required.
- Personal medication.
- Phone charger and US travel adaptor.
Passports, ESTA & Insurance Travel documentation is each family’s responsibility ›
Every traveller is responsible for ensuring they meet the current entry requirements for the United States. Children require their own appropriate authorisation.
- Apply only through the official system.
- Check passport details carefully.
- Ensure names match the travel booking.
- Do not leave applications until the last minute.
- Check current official travel guidance before departure.
- Travel to the USA for the full trip dates.
- Medical and emergency treatment.
- Cancellation and disruption.
- Baggage and essential belongings.
- Planned activities.
- Competitive cheerleading or dance where applicable.
Behaviour & Sportsmanship Every athlete represents Notts Hotshots ›
Athletes represent themselves, their team, coaches, family and Notts Hotshots throughout the trip.
- Show respect to coaches, teammates and families.
- Respect competition staff, officials and judges.
- Respect hotel, restaurant and venue staff.
- Celebrate our success without disrespecting others.
- Never celebrate another team’s mistake.
- Do not make negative comments about other teams or judging.
- Maintain these standards whether we win, lose or progress.
Social Media Share the journey positively and responsibly ›
Families are encouraged to take photographs, create videos, tag Hotshots and share their Worlds experience.
Please do not publicly post:- Negative comments about competitors, judges or results.
- Private team information.
- Team disagreements.
- Embarrassing content involving another athlete.
- Inappropriate behaviour while wearing Hotshots branding.
When athletes are training, meeting, warming up, staging or competing, coaches are responsible for the team. Please allow them to coach. Athletes will be released for family celebrations afterwards.
Worlds Expectations
The same standards expected at every Hotshots competition apply throughout the entire international trip.
Training, registration, meetings, photographs and competition take priority until coaches release the team.
Families are encouraged to support both Ascend and Renegade whenever the event schedule allows.
Make memories and enjoy Orlando while helping our athletes arrive rested, prepared and ready to perform.
Hotshots Team Meal
We plan to organise a joint meal for Ascend, Renegade, coaches and families away from training and competition.
Date, venue and cost to be confirmed
Details will be confirmed once the final Worlds schedule identifies the best available evening. Attendance will not be compulsory, but we would love as many Worlds families there as possible.