2023 Economic Impact of Cheer & Dance Championship

 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 7th annual NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance National Championship was hosted in Ypsilanti, Mich. for the second straight year and once again boosted the local economy as well as giving student-athletes, teams, and fans a top of the line experience. 

The NAIA Competitive Cheer & Dance National Championship saw a total of 27 teams arrived in Michigan with their dream of the Red Banner. Hosted at the George Gervin GameAbove Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, the two day event saw St. Ambrose (Iowa) earn the crown in both sports!

 

FACTS & FIGURES

  • Location of Event: Ypsilanti, Mich.
  • Overall Attendance (estimated): 900
  • Gate Income: 32,054
  • Total Hotel Nights: 492
  • Economic Impact (estimated): $672,832

HOSTING INFO

  • Click HERE to learn more about hosting an NAIA championship
  • Click HERE for more information about NAIA Cheer
  • Click HERE for more information about NAIA Dance