CHAMPIONSHIP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can my team compete in the Virtual Divisions? (School Events Only)
Virtual divisions will be offered for teams who are unable to attend the live event in Orlando. Teams who would like
to compete in the virtual divisions must have pre-approval from UCA/UDA to participate and be eligible to compete.
All teams must submit a letter on school letterhead from your school administrator why you are unable to attend the
in-person event.
How will we know what days to schedule for the park if we don’t have a time frame for the competition?
UCA/UDA will be putting out block schedules for the Championship as soon as they are available. However, we suggest
that you book park reservations for the number of days on your Magic Your Way ticket. This way you have the option to
go to the park if the schedule allows. Once you have gone to the park that your reservation is for, you do have the
option after 2:00 pm to hop to another park of your choice.
Will we be able to practice in open areas around the resort or at ESPN Wide World of Sports?
The Walt Disney World Resort has taken a deliberate approach to implement a number of health and safety measures
based on guidance from various governmental authorities and health agencies at the Disney Resort Hotels. Because
of this, in order to minimize mass- gatherings – grass areas around the resort and ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex will be marked off and teams will have to sign up for designated rehearsal times. Teams will not be able to
practice in non-designated areas on property. More information about practice time sign-ups will be available as we
get closer to the events.
What will the Championships be like with regards to COVID-19 safety?
Together, with the Walt Disney World Resort, we’ve made many updates to the championship experience based on
the guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate
government agencies. Before you register, it is imperative that you read everything carefully and make sure you share
this information with your athletes and parents. Please know that this is a fluid situation and subject to change. Click
here to read the Championship Experience Updates.
Do we have to wear a mask while in Orlando and at Walt Disney World?
Face coverings are required for all Guests ages 2 and up – including the athletes except when on the practice and
performance floors. Guests should bring their own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining.
Guests may remove their face covering while actively eating or drinking, but should be stationary and maintain
appropriate physical distancing. To learn more, please visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/.
What is a Safety Champion?
Each team must designate one Safety Champion, who is not the coach and over the age of 18, as their Safety
Champion. Coaches will need to enter this information on their registration. The Safety Champion must be willing to
participate in additional safety training from the Walt Disney World Resort prior to the Championship. Each team is
required to have a separate Safety Champion (Ex: If you bring two different teams from the same program, you need
two different designated individuals). Safety Champions do not receive any special access for the competition.
Some of the Safety Champion’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Ensuring the athletes, coaches and spectators of your team follow the health and safety requirements such as
face coverings and physical distancing.
• Hotel Travel Package Only: If someone within your travel party experiences symptoms of COVID-19, receives
a positive test and must quarantine – the Safety Champion must assist in delivering food and aid the sick
person. The person/or their family who is having to quarantine is responsible for all expenses while the sick
person is quarantined.