Competition Info
2025-26 Competition Websites:
Note: Please do NOT Register for Competition on America on Stage’s website through these links. They are for your information only. Our form for comp registration is below on this page. We will then take care of everything else with America On Stage. Thanks!
America On Stage hosts each of these competitions. Find out more at www.americaonstage.org.
Updates:
The Nationals Handout is done which includes Arrival Times! See Below!
Nationals UPDATE! The Final Program and Director’s Program have posted below!
Nationals Passes are now available online to purchase. Look for the coupons and dancer free entrance tickets as well.
2025-26 Competition Info:
***When looking at America On Stage’s web pages, remember to click "Refresh" for up-to-date info each time you visit***
Nationals at Lagoon, May 8th-9th 2026
Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, UT
Info and Handouts (After following each link, click "Refresh" for up to date info)
Nationals Week Schedule:
Mon 4th- Diamonds Practice 6pm
Tues 5th- Onyx Practice 6pm
Wed 6th- Practices: Rubies 5pm, Topaz 5:15pm, Pearls 6pm, Amethysts 6:30 (to 7pm). (Diamonds can also get extra time at 4pm if needed)
Thursday 7th- NO CLASSES
Friday 8th- Lagoon! Diamonds and Topaz Individual Events Only. Arrive at least 2 hours before your first event! (No rides are available Friday. Hopefully that means no parking or entrance charges!)
Saturday 9th- Lagoon! ALL TEAMS ARRIVE by 8:00AM! Diamonds, Topaz, Pearls, Onyx, Rubies, Amethysts. Everyone will practice first thing except for Amethysts. Refer to Handout.
-Next week we will celebrate our Nationals experiences and continue regular classes through May.
Remember to get your Tickets or Coupons! Info down below!
Nationals Handout (PDF; Competition Info; practice times; Costume Checklist)
FINAL PROGRAM ( Find it up-to-date on their webpage; pdf; download to phone/tablet/computer; print your own)
Director's Program UPDATED (All GC events ordered by time; enter in Leah and Dan Coffman for the Director; Select "Nationals Clogging and Power Tap" for the Competition)
Competition Website (Comp info only. Do not register through this page)
Check your Registration (See Final Program this year; Select "Leah & Dan Coffman" as director, then make sure your events, spelling, and age category are correct.)
Director's Packet(Lots of great information including how Nationals works, Awards, the All-American dance-off, etc.)
Fees: Due by March 26th (Please pay as soon as you can though as we will be paying all fees ahead of time. You can make a payment by logging in to your account here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/gemcloggers
Fees are $23 per event this year and are due no later than March 26th (Fees go up $3-$5 each afterwards; Events will cost $28 each the day of!). Each team dance and individual dance count as one event, but all 4 AA-solos in the same level can be danced for only one event fee.
Timeline Chart of Nationals Events (jpg; visual reference to events timeline)
Hotels: There are many great Hotels near Lagoon from Layton to North Salt Lake and a couple located right in Farmington next to lagoon if available.
NEW Nationals Stage Map (5 Stages!)
NEW Lagoon Park Map (pdf; Stages are north east, close to the Rocket. Head towards where it shows the key to the Rides at the top left of map. That is where the stages are.)
Estimated Schedule (Subject to change until Final Program posts.)
Teams that will be going (Days/Times are Estimated and Tentative):
Friday (Adv, Champ, & Pro Individual & Duet Events Only) Diamonds, Topaz
Saturday (All Team Events & Nov, Beg, & Int Individual & Duet Events) Diamonds, Topaz, Pearls, Onyx, Rubies and Amethysts.
Discount Entrance & Ride Tickets and Coupons (See below!) Don't Forget this!
IMPORTANT! Make sure you have your Discount Tickets or Coupons! -It looks like Rides will only be open to the public on Saturday, May 9th. If you dance Friday, May 8th, you do not need any ticket to get in. (this could always change, but looks like this is what’s happening this year) They may or may not charge for parking on Friday though.
What you need to get in to the park:
Competitors will need either a FREE Entrance Only Competitor Coupon -or- purchase a Discounted Ride Pass.
Everyone Else will need either a Discount Entrance Only Spectator Coupon -or- purchase a Discounted Ride Pass.
(Saturday Only; Friday looks to be free to get in but No Rides for the public. Coupons must be redeemed at the Ticket Counters and then taken to the Main Gates; Online Ticket Purchases can be take right to the Main Gates.)
Toddler Policy: A child under 24 months of age may enter Lagoon and participate on suitable rides, Lagoon A Beach, and Frightmares free of charge. A child turning 25+ months of age during the 2026 Lagoon Season will require a Single Day Ticket or Season Pass for admission to Lagoon.
Purchase Tickets Online or Print out your Coupons:
Lagoon Ticket Info!- Click here for more info on Lagoon Tickets and Passes. You can buy your Passes online after April 19th.
Individual Rides (small paper tickets)- If you would like to go on a few rides, you can sometimes buy individual tickets when you get there and then decide which few rides to go on instead of paying for an all-day pass. These are typically 2 tickets for $1.00 and rides are generally 4-10 tickets each. Go to the counter just inside the main gates on the right side where they rent out strollers and things. (you will have to at least used a Competitor or Spectator Pass to get in the gates first)
Parking- 2026 Standard Parking is $20 per vehicle.
Past Competitions 2025-2026:
Autumnfest, Nov 8th, 2025 (optional)
Rose Wagner Theater, 138 Broadway (138 West 300 South), Salt Lake City, UT 841012
Autumnfest is officially the first competition of the season for individual and duet events only. (No Teams) This competition is optional.
Info and Handouts (After following each link, click "Refresh" for up to date info)
Register Here by Oct 20th: www.gemcloggers.com/compreg
Competition Handout (Make sure you read & save this one! PDF; Competition Info; practice times; Checklist)
Estimated Schedule (Subject to change until Final Program posts.)
FINAL PROGRAM (pdf format; download to phone/tablet/computer; print your own or buy at venue)
Director's Program (Posts once the Final Program is up; All GC events ordered by time; enter "Leah and Dan Coffman" for the Director; Select "Autumnfest" for the Competition)
Dancer's Program (Enter Dancer's Name, Team, or Duet; Select "Autumnfest" for the Competition)
Director's Packet (Lots of great information for Parents/Competitors)
Fees: October 1st (May register until Oct. 20th at $24 per event. Individual dances and duets only.)
Fees are $17 per event this year and are due no later than October 1st (Fees go up $3-$5 each afterwards; Events will cost $25 each the day of). Each team dance and individual dance count as one event, but all 5 AA-solos in the same level can be danced for only one event fee.
No Teams will be going. This is an optional competition for individual and duet events only.
Kick Off-Classic Boise, Feb 6th-7th 2026
Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third Street South, Nampa, Idaho 83651.
Info and Handouts (After following each link, click "Refresh" for up to date info)
Boise Results! Click Here. Everyone did an amazing job and we brought home 6 Trophies!
Fees: Due Dec. 18th 2025
Fees are $22 per event this year and are due no later than Dec. 18th 2025 (Fees go up $3-$5 each afterwards; Events will cost $27 each the day of). Each team dance and individual dance count as one event, but all 4 AA-solos in the same level can be danced for only one event fee.
Competition Handout- (This is done after everything is registered. Make sure you read & save this one! PDF; Competition Info; practice times; Checklist)
FINAL PROGRAM (Click through the Boise page to find the Final Program -refresh their page for up to date program-; pdf format; download to phone/tablet/computer; print your own or buy at venue)
Director's Program (Posts once the Final Program is up; All GC events ordered by time; enter "Leah and Dan Coffman" for the Director; Select "Kick-Off Classic Boise" for the Competition)
Director's Packet (Lots of great information for Parents/Competitors)
Estimated Schedule- (See FINAL PROGRAM. Subject to change until Final Program posts.)
Check Your Registration for Boise! Let us know if there is anything incorrect.
http://www.americaonstage.org/OnlineRegistration/2008Changes/EventSummaries/BoiseNoReg.asp
Teams that will be going (Days/Times are Estimated and Tentative):
All Comp Teams: Amethysts (Novice) that want to go; Rubies (Beginning), Pearls (Intermediate), Onyx (Intermediate), Topaz (Advanced), Diamonds (Champ-Pro)
Friday Afternoon/Eve- Amethysts, Rubies,Pearls, Onyx, Topaz
Saturday Eve- Diamonds Champ and Pro
Idaho State Championships, Pocatello, ID, Mar 13-14th 2026
NEW Location UPDATE!!
(Mountain View Events Center)
ICCU Field House (New addition to the MEC)
1567 Way to Grace
Pocatello, ID 83201
Info and Handouts (After following each link, click "Refresh" for up to date info)
Competition Handout (PDF; Competition Info; practice times; Checklist)
FINAL PROGRAM (Find “Final Program” on the comp’s webpage; PDF; download to phone/tablet/computer; print your own)
Director's Program (all GC events ordered by day/time; Select "Idaho State Dance Championships" for the Competition & "Leah and Dan Coffman" for the Director)
Director's Packet (See Final Program. Lots of great information)
Estimated Schedule (Refresh their page every time you visit for up to date info. Subject to change until Final Program posts.)
Fees: Due by Jan 29th
Fees are $22 per event this year and are due no later than Jan 29th (Fees go up $3-$5 each afterwards; Events will cost $27 each the day of). Each team dance and individual dance count as one event, but all 4 AA-solos in the same level can be danced for only one event fee.
Registration Link: Register by
Hotels: there are many great hotels close to the competition.
Teams that will be going (Days/Times are Estimated and Tentative):
Required Teams: Diamonds, Topaz, Pearls
(Onyx, Rubies, and Amethysts are not required to go as they are qualified for Nationals now. Diamonds, Topaz, and Pearls are required to go as we pre-planned to go.)
Friday- Diamonds
Saturday- Topaz, Pearls.
Utah State Championships, Friday, April 10th, 2026
(Optional). Could be optional or individual event only.
Utah State Fairgrounds in Salt Lake!
Utah State Fairgrounds
155 N 1000 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Info and Handouts (After following each link, click "Refresh" for up to date info)
Estimated Schedule (Refresh their page every time you visit for up to date info. Subject to change until Final Program posts.)
Competition Handout (PDF; Competition Info; practice times; Checklist)
FINAL PROGRAM (Find “Final Program” on the comp’s webpage; PDF; download to phone/tablet/computer; print your own)
Director's Program (all GC events ordered by day/time; Select "Idaho State Dance Championships" for the Competition & "Leah and Dan Coffman" for the Director)
Director's Packet(Lots of great information)
Fees: $22 per event, Due by Feb 26th
Registration: Nationals at Lagoon!
Registration closed. If you need to make changes or additions, contact Dan or make them at the competition.
Required Teams: Diamonds, Topaz, Pearls, Onyx, Rubies, Amethysts
Note: Please do NOT Register for Competition on America on Stage’s website. Register with us and we will then take care of everything else with America On Stage. Thanks!
Competition Fee Payment
If you have trouble paying by the due date time, please contact us. You can make a payment by logging in to your account here: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/gemcloggers