Cheer Competition Travel Basics
Cheer competitions have unique travel requirements. Athletes need space for hair and makeup preparation, practice space for last-minute run-throughs, and rooms large enough to accommodate the entire team getting ready simultaneously.
Choose hotels with suites that have large bathrooms or vanity areas, meeting rooms that can be used for team preparation, and common areas where the team can gather. Proximity to the competition venue is critical for early morning call times.
Preparation and Practice Space
Cheer teams need space to practice routines and do hair and makeup before competitions. Request a meeting room at the hotel for team preparation — many hotels offer this at a discount for sports groups.
The Residence Inn at Flamingo Crossings has a sports court that can be used for practice, and all four Flamingo Crossings hotels have common areas and meeting spaces.
Competition Day Logistics
Cheer competitions often start early with registration and warm-ups. Stay close to the venue to minimize travel stress on competition morning. Confirm breakfast hours with the hotel — you need food available before early call times.
Have a team meeting the night before to review the schedule, competition order, and responsibilities. Assign parents to handle music, hair and makeup stations, and logistics so the coach can focus on the routine.
Best Hotels for Cheer Teams
For Orlando cheer competitions, the Flamingo Crossings hotels offer suites with kitchens (great for team meals and snacks), free early breakfast, meeting rooms for preparation, and are 10 minutes from ESPN Wide World of Sports where many cheer competitions are held.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should cheer teams look for in a competition hotel?+
Suites with large bathrooms for hair and makeup, meeting rooms for team preparation, free early breakfast for competition mornings, on-site laundry for uniforms, and proximity to the competition venue.
Can we practice at the hotel before a cheer competition?+
Request a meeting room for practice. The Residence Inn at Flamingo Crossings has a sports court, and all four hotels have common areas that can accommodate team gatherings. Always ask the hotel in advance.