The IFDA National Championship
October 23-25, 2025
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
Key Information
Company Leaders are representatives engaged in the team’s planning process from the start. This individual will be important in ensuring a successful event and a great experience for all participants. Those serving in this capacity are encouraged to attend the event in person.
IFDA has created a guide for your use that details the expectations regarding this role, including:
- Companies organizing groups of 10 or more are asked to identify a primary point of contact for the group. This individual will serve as IFDA’s main contact.
- IFDA will share important information and reminders with this individual and rely on them to coordinate registration and housing on behalf of the group, including any necessary follow-up.
- A single person can be identified as point for both competitions or an individual for each competition.
- Company Leaders should have been confirmed with Andrea Streat (astreat@ifdaonline.org) by March 30th.
Group Housing
- Companies organizing travel for 10 or more rooms will need to establish a housing sub-block.
- Company Leaders are asked to contact Andrea Streat (astreat@ifdaonline.org) no later than April 30th to establish sub-blocks.
Registration
- Registration is scheduled to open on May 31 and close on September 16.
- Company Leaders will receive communication about the registration launch and instructions about completing information, group payment submission, etc.
- Company Leaders may submit registrations on behalf of competitors and participants or relay instructions and provide guidance to the team.
- IFDA will follow-up with Company Leaders when there are questions, incomplete information, etc.
- Company Leaders will be responsible for providing IFDA with team information for the Awards Banquet seating.
2024 IFDA National Championship Children’s Contest Information
The children’s contest consists of two parts depending on grade level. The writing contest is open to children in 3rd grade and above to answer three questions about their championship competitor. Children in 2nd grade and below may enter by drawing a picture that illustrates why their competitor is special to them. Entries must be submitted on-site. Click below to view the full contest guidelines.
Thank you to our Children’s Contest sponsor, Fleet Advantage!