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SIN CITY CLASSIC 2026
Friday Jan. 16 to Sunday Jan. 18
Las Vegas, NV
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
PCA Events that require Registration are on Saturday (VolunCHEERing Bus) and Sunday (Charitable Cheerleading Competition & Exhibition)
This year, PCA is also collecting pre-registration on Zeffy for the Friday cheering opportunities: KOT and Registration Party. This is just for a ballpark headcount. If you do not register for these, and decide later you can attend, that is ok! Join us!
Meeting location for EVERYTHING: Flamingo Hotel Sunset Ballroom
*ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON REGISTRATION AND OTHER PENDING CONTRACTS!*
FRIDAY:
1) KICKING OUT TRANSPHOBIA (1pm to 3 pm)
*Capacity: 20 cheerleaders. (This is new. More details to come)
*Sideline cheers and stunts
*Spirited appearance to support #KOT
2) REGISTRATION PARTY (5pm to 9pm)
*Bucket for beneficiary
*Popcorn stunt and show spirit
*Mingle and make friends
*Pick up the event shirt you pre-ordered by Jan 4
*Pick up your SCC Swag Bag
SATURDAY: THE BUS (8am to 5pm)
*Ride the PCA bus to volunCHEER and bucket at sports.
*Perform skill elements with your team in a PCA Cheer and Dance Showcase.
*Tour itinerary will include a lunch break at Golden Corral. Review nutrition/dietary info here.
SUNDAY: THE COMP (10am to 5pm - times subject to change)
*NEW THIS YEAR: No bucketing the Strip for your Fundraising Score. To earn Fundraising Score points on the scoresheet, participate in online crowdfunding using Givebutter the week before the event. Click to read the Competition Fundraising Explained document!
*Divisions include: Partner Stunt, Group Stunt, and Pom
*Day ends with noncompetitive Exhibitions (must register), games and awards!
BENEFICIARY:
Our Beneficiary for this event will be: Golden Rainbow!
Providing housing, education and direct financial assistance to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.
Pursuant to Nevada law AB60: The Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA) is a 501c3 Nonprofit and a Domestic Nonprofit & Registered Charity in the State of Utah. PCA's purpose is to grow Charitable Cheerleading worldwide and to support people living with life-challenging conditions in the cities in which we perform. PCA is registered with the State of Nevada as an Out-Of-State Charitable Organization Not Required to Register to Do Business in Nevada, with the appropriate Charitable Solicitation Registration permit to accept your donations. Your charitable donations may be tax deductible! NEVADA LEGAL DOCUMENTS HERE SOON.
Every volunCHEERleader should bring a labeled bucket. COLOR PRINT YOUR SCC 2026 BUCKET LABEL HERE->
Cheerleaders with Spirit Buckets will hit the town Jan 16th. Donors who can't make it to Vegas can utilize PCA's "Virtual Spirit Buckets" (Venmo, PayPal Giving Fund) starting Jan 16th as well to make a general donation that will add to what PCA donates to Golden Rainbow.
Competition Fundraising is different: Jan 7-16 on Givebutter.
Registration for the PCA Events of SCC 2026 uses Zeffy - a simple, intuitive, and FREE platform!
As always, cheerleading registration will be open to any adult (must be 18 by date of event), regardless of PCA affiliation or performing vs. nonperforming role. Participants may register for:
FRIDAY: This year PCA is collecting pre-registration for KOT and Registration Party attendance. This is just for a ballpark headcount. If you do not register for these, and decide later you can attend, that is ok! Join us!
1) Saturday VolunCHEERing Bus - Ride with us for a full day of cheering at multiple sports, supporting LGBTQ+ athletes, performing together as a family, and of course BUCKETING!
2) Sunday Competition - Everyone pays the same single rate to register to compete (you may compete in Partner Stunt, Group Stunt, and/or Pom). Exhibition routines are also welcome.
3) or BOTH! - There is a bundle-&-save discount for the DO IT ALL'ers! Save ~16% by registering for both Saturday and Sunday.
BACK AGAIN: the "Double Header Award" is for volunCHEERleaders who register for and participate on BOTH Saturday and Sunday!
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE: OCT 7 - JAN 7
(Music & attestation also due to DJ by January 7)
PCA's home base hotel will be the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Book your room now at a great rate at sincityclassic.org/hotels. Rooms sell out FAST! Please list "Cheerleading" as your sport when you reserve!
Did you know that travel expenses to participate in volunteer events with our 501(c)(3) nonprofit are typically tax deductible expenses if you itemize? Learn more about itemizing on IRS.gov.
Please read PCA's Public Health Policy for SCC 2026 in full: tinyurl.com/PCASCC26HEALTH
Summary here:
COMPETITION
PCA's Charitable Cheerleading competition is one-of-a-kind.
Rules, judging, and scoring emphasize community impact and FUNDRAISING FIRST!
Rulebook, Scoresheets, and Progression Sheets for 2026 are now posted!
Linked to icons below, or open this Drive folder.
Fundraising Parameters document is still in process. One major change to Fundraising Parameters is that the fundraising is now ONLINE on Givebutter and occurs in advance (Jan 7 -15) instead of by bucketing on the Strip on the morning of the event.
CHEER
EVENT SHIRTS
You've been asking every year... "Is there an event shirt!?"
Here it is! Commemorative PCA Event Apparel exclusively created for the Sin City Classic 2026!
Designed by Kendall of Sacramento Cheer Elite
Brought to you by Gus of Chicago Spirit Brigade & Marathon Sportswear
Two options: A traditional "Tea Shirt" for $30 and cutoff-sleeve hoodie "Muscle Top" for $40
This is a cheerful fundraiser for PCA! Anyone can buy one! It is not limited to just participants. And it is not a required uniform. A portion of proceeds will get donated back to PCA!
HERE'S THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM:
Visit tinyurl.com/PCASCC2026Shirts to order yours online by January 4, 2026!
Orders will be available for pickup at the Sin City Classic 2026 event.
MUSIC
PERFORMANCE MUSIC
All groups performing to music will be required to have an authorized rep attest that:
1) their music has been created, edited, and obtained legally in accordance with US Copyright Law, and
2) the group has a current license to perform to the music they submit to PCA for performance.
DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2026
1. Submit your music by email to DJ@pridecheerleading.org
2. Complete a Music Attestation Form - one per piece of music
Here is everything you need to know about music for Sin City Classic 2026