3rd National Championships

Date: Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25th, 2023
Register by: May 15th
Location: Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX – USA.

NOTE: Registering is the first step, by registering your team you ensure that your team(s) will have a spot in the competition. More details will be needed in the future, such as: member names and roles, storyline, sketch of props arrangement, etc.

Types of Teams that May Be Entered:

  • Traditional Lion Dance (2 teams max*)
  • Female Lion Dance (2 teams max*)
  • Youth Lion Dance (2 team max*)

NOTE: Each organization can sign up only 1 team in each category during the Early Bird Period (January 1st through February 28th). After the Early Bird Period, if there are open slots teams may sign up a second team for each category.

NOTE: Registrations received after May 15th will incur a $50.00, per team, late registration fee.

FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION

Admission is free for spectators! So, bring the whole family to enjoy a fun family friendly event.

2023 prize amounts and awards

Traditional Lion Dance:

  • 1st Place – $1500.00 + Trophy and Medals
  • 2nd Place – $1000.00 + Trophy and Medals
  • 3rd Place – $500.00 + Trophy and Medals

Female Lion Dance:

  • 1st Place – $1500.00 + Trophy and Medals
  • 2nd Place – $1000.00 + Trophy and Medals
  • 3rd Place – $500.00 + Trophy and Medals

Youth Lion Dance:

  • 1st Place – Trophy and Medals
  • 2nd Place – Trophy and Medals
  • 3rd Place – Trophy and Medals

CURRENT LINE UPS

REGISTER HERE

For Rules & Regulations click HERE

Download Rules and Regulations (pdf)

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page HERE

Hotel Information:

The official hotel for the 3rd USDLDF National Championships will be Radisson Hotel Austin – University.
The USDLDF has secured a rate of $109.00 (+tax) a night with breakfast included! There’s limited rooms available, so be sure to book before it is all sold out!
The hotel is located about 15-minute drive north of Austin Convention Center. It is located right off of I-35 and surrounded by tons of places to eat.
This special rate is available for both competitors and spectators! Be sure to share it with your family and friends who are coming to support you at the competition!
Use the following link to get the special rate for our national championships!
Hotel address:
Radisson Hotel Austin – University
6121 N Interstate Highway 35
Austin, Texas 78752
OFFICIAL 3rd USDLDF National Championships T-shirt is HERE!
Pre order ends March 29, 2023
Shirt designed by IG @beibeibear_design

FELLOWSHIP BANQUET

The 3rd USDLDF National Championships Fellowship Banquet will be held June 25th in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St.

Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Banquet Starts: 7:00 PM
In order to attend the banquet, ticket purchase is required. This event is open to the public, and anyone can purchase a ticket

Click HERE to get your tickets

LAST UPDATE 4/17/2023