Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals
Trip Itinerary & Packing List
Trip Coordinator: Meagan Celeste
Trip Leaders: Coach Morgan, Team Rep Neri
Dates: Friday, January 16 – Sunday, January 18
Day 1 – Friday, January 16
Mandatory Black Frost Team Practice
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Athlete Drop-Off: 4:00 PM
(Coach Morgan will post a photo of the exact meeting location in BAND by 3:00 PM.)
Practice Attire:
STORM Jersey (tucked in)
STORM Tank underneath
Teal Bling Skirt
White Rebel Shoes
White No-Show Socks
Hair: Two French Braids into Curls
Makeup: Red Lipstick
No bows
Point of Contact: Team Rep Neri (via BAND)
Day 2 – Saturday, January 17
Part One: Competition Uniform Pick-Up
Time: 10:30 AM - 11AM
NEW Pick-Up Location:
City Express Marriott 242 East Woodland Road Charlotte, NC
Point of Contact: Coach Morgan (via BAND)
Part Two: Competition Day
Athlete Drop-Off: 3:45 PM
(Coach Morgan will share the meeting location photo in BAND by 2:45 PM.)
Location:
Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202
Point of Contact: Team Rep Neri (via BAND)
Performance Time: 6:34 PM
Team Dinner (Immediately Following Performance)
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Restaurant: Freshwater Southern New Orleans 516 N. Graham St. Charlotte, NC 28202
(approx. 10 minutes from venue)
Menu:
https://share.google/25iCbOTivQthBzeBM
Important Notes:
Please review the menu in advance
Bring cash plus gratuity for meals
The restaurant will not split checks individually
Dinner Attire:
Black-on-Black Cute & Casual
Black STORM sweatshirt permitted
Shoes may be black, white, black & white, or pink
Dismissal: Athletes will be dismissed after team dinner photos
Day 3 – Sunday, January 18
Athlete Drop-Off: 1:45 PM
Point of Contact: Team Rep Neri (via BAND)
Performance #2
Performance Time: 4:54 PM
Performance Attire:
Black SOH Uniform
Pageant-Style Makeup with Red Lipstick
White No-Show Socks
White Scrunchies
Awards Ceremony
Awards Time: 9:15 PM
Location:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Hall: Richardson BR
Awards Attire:
Black Uniform
Refreshed Makeup
White Shoes
White Scrunchies
Dismissal:
Athletes will be dismissed following awards and team photos.
🏆 First-place winners will receive jackets immediately after awards.
Emergency Contact
For emergencies only, please CALL (do not text):
📞 404-423-1666
Praying for a safe, blessed, and successful weekend!
#STORM 🌪️
Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals – Packing List
Team: Black Frost | #STORM
COMPETITION UNIFORMS & APPAREL
☐ Black Spirit of Hope (SOH) Competition Uniform
☐ STORM Warm-Up (jacket & pants)
☐ STORM Jersey
☐ STORM Tank (to wear under jersey)
☐ Teal Bling Skirt
☐ Black STORM Sweatshirt (for team dinner)
SHOES
☐ White Rebel Shoes – BRIGHT WHITE & CLEAN (no scuffs, no yellowing)
☐ Backup white athletic shoes (optional)
SOCKS & ACCESSORIES
☐ White No-Show Socks (multiple pairs recommended)
☐ White Mini Bling Bows
☐ Hair ties / elastics
☐ Zip-tie ponytail holder (required if adding any hair extensions to prevent slipping or falling out)
HAIR & MAKEUP
Hair Style (REQUIRED):
☐ Two French Braids into Curls
☐ Curling iron, rollers, or flexi-rods
☐ Hair gel / edge control
☐ Hairspray
☐ Comb / brush
☐ Bobby pins & hair clips & zip ties
Makeup:
☐ Pageant-Style Makeup
☐ Red Lipstick (required)
PRACTICE & PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
☐ Teal + White Performance Practice Wear
☐ Black-on-Black Cute & Casual Outfit (team dinner)
PERSONAL ITEMS
☐ Small backpack or drawstring bag
☐ Refillable water bottle
☐ Healthy snacks
☐ Cash + gratuity for team dinner
☐ Personal hygiene items (deodorant, wipes, etc.)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
✔ Hair must be Two French Braids with Curls (no variations)
✔ Shoes must be bright white and competition-clean
✔ Label all items with athlete’s name
✔ Keep uniforms wrinkle-free
✔ Hair extensions must be secured with a zip-tie ponytail if used
✔ Arrive competition-ready (hair & makeup complete)
✔ Check BAND for real-time updates and meeting locations
Prepared. Polished. Performance-Ready.
#STORM 🌪️