The first competition we participate in each season is the Norwegian Open. It is a competition that runs over two days. Usually seniors compete on Saturday and juniors compete on Sunday. The organizer has toyed with the idea that there will be a two-day competition where both senior and junior compete BOTH Saturday and Sunday, but this is currently just wishful thinking.
Accommodation
Because we always have so many athletes from the Oslo area, we save money by spending the night at each other’s familie’s/friend’s homes. The group leader collects registration information from everyone, as well as asking who has a place to stay and whether they have extra accommodation. The leader organizes so that everyone gets a place to stay for the weekend.
Travel
We as a group do not book travel on behalf of the athletes, everyone has to fix that themselves, but wait until the Head of equipment and travel has said ready-done-go!
We recommend that those who are going to live together also book travel together. The travel and materials manager will publish proposals for itineraries that you can take well in advance of the competition, but the general rule is that you MUST arrive in Oslo on Friday evening. That is, it is not permitted to take flights/night trains that arrive early on Saturday morning. This is because you need a good night’s sleep to perform in competition.
Norwegian Open is usually planned so that seniors compete only on Saturday. Those who wish can still go to the hall to watch the juniors’ competition day for free, but most prioritize sleep, a nice breakfast and the journey home.
Food
This weekend, you usually buy some food together with the people you are going to live with. On the day of the competition we will be given lunch vouchers and it is also possible to buy some food in the hall. Remember to notify the leader and your roommates if you have any food allergies/preferences/intolerances.
Expenses and travel support
For cost estimates and information on how to get travel support, see Expenses and financial support.
Packing list for girls
What is in bold MUST be in hand luggage, not checked luggage
- Bag (for cover clothes+cheer shoes when not in use, as well as damage materials)
- Gray hooded jacket with print (must travel in)
- Black track pants (must travel in)
- Uniform top
- Uniform skirt
- Sports bra (preferably black, without crossing in the back!)
- Black undershorts
- White cheer shoes
- Silk ribbon/Scrunchie
- White high Nike tennis socks
- Tassels/signs if you have been given responsibility for it
- Hair brush
- Regular hair ties
- Hair spray
- Deodorant
- Other hygiene products
- Medicines (check doping list)
- Outerwear for warm-up
- Damage material
- Sports tape
- Support
- Painkillers (check doping list)
- Mobile phone + charger
- Water bottle (SEALED!!!)
- Curling iron
- Extension cord if you have one
- Makeup
- Other things on request
PS: Feel free to bring a small zip-lock bag with your name for mobile phone+bank card when your team competes. There is no room for 24 large wallets and mobile phones, so think smart – bring a small wallet or maybe just your bank card to the hall?
Packing list for boys
What is written in bold must be packed in hand luggage, not checked luggage
- Bag (for cover clothes+cheer shoes when not in use, as well as damage materials)
- Gray hooded jacket with print (must travel in)
- Black track pants (must travel in)
- The uniform t-shirt
- Black shorts
- White cheer shoes
- White high top nike tennis socks
- Deodorant
- Hair products you use
- Medicines (check doping list)
- Outerwear for warming up
- Damage material
- Sports tape
- Support
- Painkillers (check doping list)
- Mobile phone + charger
- Water bottle (SEALED!!!)
PS: Feel free to bring a small zip-lock bag with your name for mobile phone+bank card when your team competes. There is no room for 24 large wallets and mobile phones, so think smart – bring a small wallet or maybe just your bank card to the hall?
Travel outfit
We travel in approved attire in exchange for financial support from NTNUI. Everyone has to travel in black pants and our grey sweatshirt. See more under “expenses and financial support”