Welcome Big Country Hoedown 2023

WELCOME

Welcome Everyone To A New Year Of Line Dancing And a new Year Of Competition Under The Banner Of The Big Country Hoedown. 

A GENERAL THANK YOU

It is great that competitors at the BCH are helping to alter the general public attitude about Line Dancing, as well as promoting the sport in general. One of our great pleasures over the years is hearing from line dancers living in all parts of Australia, Asia Pacific, European and American countries congratulating the team and just wanting to wish us the greatest of luck with the competition. We thank you all for the positive energy and the well wishes.

We must give special thanks to all of the people, businesses and groups that provided sponsorship in previous competitions, help came in many different forms from funding to help in-kind. It was all very much appreciated. As was the case with all of the Hoedown Showdow competitions Kick It Up Line Dancers will sponsor the competition and we will again have the $1000.00 total price money. Monies received from other sponsors in previous years assisted us in the purchase of medals, trophies and judges accommodation, lunch/dinners and a bit of travel assistance for them for giving their time. If you would like to sponsor in 2023 please contact us to discuss how you can help. Obviously, the areas mentioned above will need additional funding. It would also be wonderful to be able to provide prize money in the other categories and sections of the Hoedown Showdown which are not financed at the present time.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY STANDARD AND WALTZ  LINE DANCE COMPETITION OVERVIEW

The Standard Class Dances are the go for the Standard and Waltz Line Dance Competition. Sections will include Solo, Duo, Trio and group sections. The solo section dances chosen by the Head Judge and Event Directors will take place during the  weekend. The Solo dances are posted  below.   

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN OVERVIEW

The Hoedown Showdown event is a Knockout style competition. It will have Duo, Trios and Group sections with competitors choosing their own music and routines.The competition is divided into two identical parts: one for Junior competitors (17 years and under) and the other for Senior competitors (18 years and over). For details please check the rules.

Line Dance Definition

A line dance is a set of step patterns (vanilla) that are repeated throughout the piece of music with all dancers moving on the same foot, at the same time, in the same direction. The dance is performed to a specific piece of music from any genre e.g. country, pop, rock, waltz. The time limit for music in the bch line dancing competition is set at 5 minutes unless specified differently. Bridges, restarts and tags are permitted where the music indicates a need for maintaining the phrasing of the dance.

 

2023 Competitions

For the 2023 season we are running the Big Country Hoedown as two competitions:

Competition  1

Standard and Waltz  Line Dance competition 

Competition  2

Hoedown  Showdown  Standard competition 

In 2023 we are very pleased to welcome back our Judges Robert Fletcher. Julie Hearne, Cynthia Rennolds and Annie Bradbury. They will make up our Judging panel. Our entire Judging Team comes with a wealth of experience in line dance judging. We also welcome the other team members joining us this year. Our MCs Darren Mitchell and John Meijer and Scorers Pat ricia Klein, Michelle Palmer, and Alicia Robb. We could not do what we do without their knowledge and hard work.

BCH EVENTS ITEMISED AND TICKET PURCHASING DETAILS 

EVENTS COVERED BY YOUR PRE-PAID TICKET

(1) STANDARD AND WALTZ LINE DANCE COMPETITION 

(2) HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN 

(3) FRIDAY EVENING WELCOME SOCIAL 

(4) SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL 

TICKET PURCHASING DETAILS

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED BEFORE MONDAY 21st AUGUST 2023

Adults Weekend Pass $45.00 -Includes 1 Programme and entrance to all events for one person. Price applies to Competitors, Social Dancers and Audience.

Children 17 years and Under Weekend Pass $25.00 - Includes 1 Programme and entrance to all events for one person.

DANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED BY EVENT DIRECTORS IN MAY 2023

SOLOS - STANDARD LINE DANCES

(1) Section 10 Years & Under

(2) Section 17 Years & Under

(3) Section 29 Years & Under

(4) Section 30 Years & Over

(5) Section 40 Years & Over

(6) Section 50 Years & Over

(7) Section Open Age Standard

DANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED BY EVENT DIRECTORS IN MAY 2023

SOLOS - WALTZ LINE DANCES

(1) Section 10 Years & Under

(2) Section 17 Years & Under

(3) Section 29 Years & Under

(4) Section 30 Years & Over

(5) Section 40 years & Over

(6) Section Open Age Waltz

COMPETITION 1

STANDARD (Std) AND WALTZ LINE DANCE SECTIONS

FOR DUO, TRIO & GROUPS

(1) Section 10 years & under
(2) Section 17 years & under
(3) Section 29 years & under
(4) Section 30 years & Over
(5) Section 40 years & Over
(6) Section 50 years & Over
(7) Section Open Age Std/Waltz

 

 

SECTIONS	DANCE NAME	CHOREOGRAPHER	COMPETITOR NAME (CN)	FEE $10/ Section
SOLO – WALTZ
10 Years & Under
17 Years & Under
29 years & Under
30 Years & Over
40 Years & Over
Open Age Waltz
			TOTAL $

 

ENTRY FORM

WALTZ SOLO DANCES

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

·       The entry fees of $10.00 per competitor per section entered is payable.

·        All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

·       Closing date for payment of entries is FRIDAY 05 August 2022.

·       Fees are payable by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque or Money order.

o   Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to

Account Name: Hoedown      

BSB:  063 097      

Account Number: 2022 5887 

 

·       PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: SOLO THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G. for Jenny Jones it would be SOLO J JONE

·       Send cheques and signed entry forms: Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428

·       Email: bigcountryhoedown@gmail.com Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au

 

SECTIONS	DANCE NAME	CHOREOGRAPHER	COMPETITOR NAME	FEE $10/ Section
SOLOS-STANDARD
12 years & Under
17 years & Under
29 years & Under
30 years & over
40 years &over
50 years &over
Open Age Standard
			TOTAL $

 

ENTRY FORM

STANDARD SOLO DANCES

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

·       The entry fees of $10.00 per competitor per section entered is payable.

·        All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

·       Closing date for payment of entries is FRIDAY 05 August 2022.

·       Fees are payable by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque or Money order.

o   Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to

Account Name: Hoedown      

BSB:  063 097      

Account Number: 2022 5887 

 

·       PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: SOLO THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G. for Jenny Jones it would be SOLO J JONE

·       Send cheques and signed entry forms: Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428

·       Email: bigcountryhoedown@gmail.com Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au

 

 

SECTIONS	DUO	TRIO	GROUP	FEE
STANDARD	COMPETITORS NAMES	COMPETITORS NAMES	COMPETITORS NAMES	$10 / COMPETITOR/ SECTION
10 Years & Under
17 Years & Under
29 years & Under
30 Years & Over
40 Years & Over
50 years &over
Open Age Waltz
			TOTAL FEE ($)

 

ENTRY FORM

STANDARD LINE DANCE (LD) COMPETITION SECTIONS

COMPETITOR INFORMATION

·       The entry fees of $10.00 per competitor per section entered is payable.

·        All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

·       Closing date for payment of entries is FRIDAY 05 August 2022.

·       Fees are payable by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque or Money order.

o   Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to

Account Name: Hoedown      

BSB:  063 097      

Account Number: 2022 5887 

 

·       PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: SECTION THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G. for Jenny Jones it would be DUO J JONE

·       Send cheques and signed entry forms: Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428

·       Email: bigcountryhoedown@gmail.com Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au

Please add an addition sheet if groups are larger than 4 competitors

 

HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN JUNIOR OR SENIOR ENTRY FORM

	DIVISION (D)	SECTION	CATEGORY	COMPETITOR NAME (CN)	FEE
	DIVISION 1 (D1)
	DIVISION 1 (D1) NON WALTZ	DUO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2	$10 $10
	DIVISION 1 (D1) NON WALTZ	TRIO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3	$10 $10 $10
	DIVISION 1 (D1) NON WALTZ	GROUP	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 PLUS $10 for CN5 etc	$10 $10 $10 $10
	DIVISION 2 (D2)				When the D1 $10 has been paid the
	DIVISION 2 (D2) WALTZ	DUO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2	D2 and D3 dances are also included
	DIVISION 2 (D2) WALTZ	TRIO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3	in that entry Fee for that section. If you compete in
	DIVISION 2 (D2) WALTZ	GROUP	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 PLUS CN5 etc	another section further fees apply.
	DIVISION 3 (D3)
	DIVISION 3 (D3) NON WALTZ OR WALTZ	DUO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2
	DIVISION 3 (D3) NON WALTZ OR WALTZ	TRIO	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3
	DIVISION 3 (D3) NON WALTZ OR WALTZ	GROUP	OPEN STANDARD	CN1 CN2 CN3 CN4 PLUS CN5 etc

COMPETITORS: PLEASE INDICATE COMPETITION       JUNIOR o            OR SENIOR o

 

PLEASE REFER TO ADDITIONAL ENTRY FORM INFORMATION ON NEXT PAGE

ENTRY FORM INFORMATION

·       The entry fees of $10.00 per competitor per section entered is payable.

·        All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

·       Closing date for payment of entries is FRIDAY 05 August 2022.

·       Fees are payable by electronic funds transfer  (EFT), cheque or Money order.

o   Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to

Account Name: Hoedown      

BSB:  063 097      

 Account Number: 2022 5887 

 

·       PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: HDSD THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G. for Jenny Jones it would be HDSDJJONES

 

·       Send cheques and signed entry forms: Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428

·       Email: bigcountryhoedown@gmail.com Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au

STANDARD AND WALTZ LINE DANCE COMPETITIONS RULES

 

Prizes

1.   Prizes are as follows:

                                First Place        Certificate Gold Place and Gold Medal

                                Second Place   Certificate Silver Place and Silver Medal

                                 Third Place       Certificate Bronze Place and Bronze  Medal

 

SOLO DANCES

 Competitors in the Solo Sections are required to perform the Set Dances for their category as identified by the particular event. The competitors should complete the dance as written on the official step sheets which will be issued to all upon entry. Music for Competitors in the Solo sections will be provided by the Event Director or other nominated staff.

 

General Rules

Styling is encouraged to be added to performance according to the music, and the style of dance E.G. hats or skirts may be utilized to add to the presentation of the performance.

 

Hand/arm positions may differ between male and female Competitors where differing costumes allow skirt and hats to be used to add to the presentation of a performance. Otherwise hand and arm positions should be identical.

 

Waltz Sections

It is recommended and strongly encouraged that the technique of Waltz is adhered to with a competition routine regardless of music timing. Steps should be in groups of three with syncopations allowed.

 

Dress Code

a.   Fringe and lace cannot compensate for skirt length 

b.   Modesty garments must be worn under long or short skirts

c.    Skirts, if worn, should be no shorter than 10cm above the centre of the knee, front and back

d.   Long skirts to be at least 20cms above the ankle

e.   Shorts are allowed but no shorter than Mid Length

f.    No Polo shirts or T-shirts (including club shirts) or shoestring shoulder strap tops or dresses are to be worn during a performance Penalty 2 points

g.   Short and long sleeve shirts are permitted

h.   Jeans or dance trousers of any colour are permitted.

i.    No ripped garments allowed.

j.    Provocative clothing is not permitted i.e. G-strings, crop tops.

k.    Western style hats are encouraged but not mandatory.

l.    Western style boots are to be worn if dancing to country music. If non country music is being used boots are optional and only appropriate dance shoes may be worn.

m.  Ladies and men’s shirts/tops may be tucked in or worn on the outside of their skirts or jeans.

n.   Peasant blouses may be used but tailored garments are preferred.

Age Requirements 

Juniors are 17 years and under Adults are 18 years and over.

 

Judging Criteria

Points will be awarded for:

a.     Style, Presentation, Vanilla Compliance, Unity, Degree of Difficulty and Execution/Technique.

b.     Dance entertainment value as judged by showmanship and audience enjoyment is included in the overall score.

c.     If a hat, belt, etc., should fall to the floor it must be picked up within 5 seconds.

d.     Remember that judging starts from the moment you step onto the dance floor until the moment you leave the dance floor. Formal entry and exit are mandatory and will be judged and points will be deducted

e.     At the Judge’s discretion Highly Commended Certificates may be awarded if merited.

f.      PLEASE NOTE:  Competitors enter at their own risk.

g.     Competitors who use abusive or suggestive language will be disqualified.

h.     Competitors agree that their photo may be taken during competition and that the photograph maybe published in the media.

i.      Competitors must be ready when called to the dance floor, failure results in disqualification.

j.      It is permissible for any dancer to be substituted in any duo, trio or team entry in extenuating circumstances or in the event of illness on the day of competition.

k.     Any decisions made at the discretion of the Head Judge & Events Directors will be final

l.      The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition briefing meeting.

 Music Licences and Competitor Music

a.     The BCH has obtained approval to play music during the competition through the Narrandera Ex Services Club. The Club will not be responsible for any breach of the Copyright Laws.

b.     Competitors Music

                                               i.     Music being used must be provided on the day of competition and handed to the EVENT DIRECTORS (ED) before you compete. 

                                              ii.     The music must be clearly labelled with the Entrant’s name, Division and Section.  Failure to do so will mean the music will not be played.  A backup copy is your responsibility and to be retained by the competitor and to be available if required.

                                            iii.     If using a mobile devise as the source of music or backup please create a separate play list that only contains dances being used and is easy to access. Please turn off any password. A copy of the play list is to be given to the ED.

                                            iv.     On mobile devices the DO NOT DISTURB are turned on before handing the devise to the ED. You do not want to be half-way through your routine and have “You Have A Call” interrupting your dance.

                                              v.     Remember if you are using music in the Cloud, FLIGHT MODE will not allow music to be played.

                                            vi.     Again, for all the sections Duo, Trio or Groups Competitors may choose their own music. Time limits will apply depending on number of competitors.

 

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL DANCERS COMPETING IN THE COMPETITION

Hoedown Showdown Competition Rules

Hoedown Showdown Overview

Firstly, a thank you to every competitor for participating and sharing your wonderful dancing techniques and beautiful energies.

The Hoedown Showdown event: 

1.     Two Identical Hoedown Showdown Competitions

a.     (A) Junior Competition (17 years and under)

       Please Note: One Adult is allowed to dance down into the Junior Duo, Trio or Group sections. Juniors areNOT allowed to dance up into the Adult Duo, Trio or Group sections.

b.     (B) Senior Competition (18 years and over)

 

2.     Duo, Trios and Group sections

a.     Competitors choose their own music and routines

 

Hoedown Showdown Sections, Divisions and Scoring

Sections

1.     The two Hoedown Showdown competitions are the same structure for both Juniors and Seniors. Prizes vary as indicted under prizes.

2.     Competitors may choose to participate in the following Sections - in a Duo or Trio or as a Group combination. 

3.     Additional Information for Hoedown Showdown Sections. Penalty point loss may occur for mandatory requirements.

a.     DUO - A Duo consists of 2 dancers.

                                               i.     Spacing between competitors must be maintained without change, for the entire dance. 

                                             ii.     Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory. 

b.     TRIO - A Trio consists of 3 dancers.

                                               i.     There are no restrictions on line configuration

                                             ii.     Spacing between competitors must be maintained without change, for the entire dance. 

                                            iii.     Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory.

c.     GROUP - A Group consists of 4 dancers or more.

                                               i.     There are no restrictions on the line configuration

                                             ii.     Groups must maintain the formation throughout the routine. 

                                            iii.     A diamond formation is deemed to be 3 lines and may be used by dancers.

                                            iv.     When filling out the entry form please provide additional page to list all competitors for your large groups

                                              v.     Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory. 

                                            vi.     Maximum group size is 20 competitors

Divisions

4.     The Hoedown Showdown has three divisions based on music.

a.     Division 1 - Competitors need to use Non-Waltz Music only in this Division for all sections i.e. Duo, Trio, or Group.

b.     Division 2 - Competitors need to use Waltz Music only in this Division for all sections.

c.     Division 3 - Competitors may use either Non-Waltz Music or Waltz Music in this Division for all sections.

5.     Please Note: The music used in divisions 1 and 2 cannot be used in division 3. Penalty for using same music 5 points

6.     If competitors plan to participate in a number of sections, then 3 new dances must be used in these different sections. Penalty for using same music 5 points

7.     Waltz Music and Timing

a.     The music used for any waltz section may include simple and/or compound time signatures.

b.     Waltz music to be used in Waltz Sections only.

c.     Syncopations are permitted in the content of the choreography of the routine.

d.     The rise and fall of waltz must be adhered to regardless of music timing Penalty 1 point

e.     Steps should be in groups of three remembering heel lead.

 

8.     The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition competitors briefing meeting at 8.00am on Saturday 28^th August. All competitors to sign the registration book at the welcome desk inside the competition hall. Warm-up dances start at 8.30am. The Hoedown Showdown competition starts at 9.00am. Failure to turn up promptly to the briefing meeting or sign the registration book may incur a penalty point loss.

Scoring

Hoedown Showdown Scoring

9.     Points scored in Division Stages 1 and 2 will be combined, top-scoring competitors will move onto Division Stage 3 Finals 3.1. The bottom scoring competitors will move onto Division Stage 3 Finals 3.2.

10. The number of competitors in each Division Stages 3 Finals 3.1 or Finals 3.2 will depend on number of competitors from stages 1 and 2.

a.     For example, if there is a total of ten competitors the top 5 go into 3.1 and the bottom 5 go into 3.2. The same applies if there were 20 competitors then the top 10 go to 3.1 then bottom 10 to 3.2. The same applies for smaller or larger numbers of competitors.

11. Please Note: scores obtained in Division Stage 1 and 2 are NOT carried over into Division Stage 3.1 or 3.2. The NEW scores obtained from Division Stage 3 will determine First, Second and Third place for prize money, medals, and certificates.

12. Penalty point losses are determined by the Judges.

 

Prizes

12. Prize for the Hoedown Showdown is currently set at a total of $1000.00. The break down is as follows:

SENIOR COMPETITION

a.     Division Stage 3 Senior Finals 3.1

                                               i.     First Place      Gold Medal plus Certificate plus $700.00

                                             ii.     Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate plus $200.00

                                            iii.     Third Place     Bronze Medal plus Certificate plus $100.00

b.     Division Stage 3 Senior Finals 3.2   

                                               i.     First Place      Certificate Gold Place

                                             ii.     Second Place Certificate Silver Place         

                                            iii.     Third Place     Certificate Bronze Place

 

JUNIOR COMPETITION

c.     Division Stage 3 Junior Finals 3.1

                                               i.     First Place      Gold Medal plus Certificate

                                             ii.     Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate

                                            iii.     Third Place     Bronze Medal plus Certificate

d.     Division Stage 3 Junior Finals 3.2   

                                               i.     First Place      Certificate Gold Place

                                             ii.     Second Place Certificate Silver Place

                                            iii.     Third Place     Certificate Bronze Place

Rules for the Hoedown Showdown Competition

      1.           All competitors must have 3 Open Standard Dance Routines to compete in the Hoedown Showdown

      2.           Competitors are allowed to compete in each Section i.e.  Duo, Trio or Group more than one time.

Please Note: The music chosen over the three event stages for the subsequent times that the competitors enter MUST consist of a new set of 3 dances in each section. Penalty point loss will occur for using the same dances.

      3.           The Competitors may use their own choreographed routine or published material

      4.           In the Hoedown Showdown only Hand, Arm, Hat, Skirt or other body part stylings are allowed in all these sections.

      5.           Please remember that Hand, Arm, Hat, Skirt or other body part styling are used to add to the flow and feel of the music and the choreography you have spent many hours creating. Jerky, erratic movements are frowned upon.

      6.           Mirror imaging and contra are allowed.

      7.           The following are NOT permitted, movements such as joining of hands and props, athletic movements such as flips or splits, obscene or overly suggestive body movements. Penalty Point Deduction

      8.           Music Licences and Competitor Music

a.     The BCH has obtained approval to play music during the competition through the Narrandera Ex Services Club. The Club will not be responsible for any breach of the Copyright Laws.

b.     Competitors Music

                                               i.     Music being used must be provided on the day of competition and handed to the Event Directors (ED) before you compete. 

                                             ii.     The music must be clearly labelled with the Entrant’s name, Division and Section.  Failure to do so will mean the music will not be played.  A backup copy is your responsibility and to be retained by the competitor and to be available if required.

                                            iii.     If using a mobile devise as the source of music or backup please create a separate play list that only contains dances being used and is easy to access. Please turn off any password. A copy of the play list is to be given to the ED.

                                            iv.     On mobile devices the DO NOT DISTURB are turned on before handing the devise to the Master of Ceremony. You do not want to be half-way through your routine and have “You Have A Call” interrupting your dance.

                                              v.     Remember if you are using music in the Cloud, FLIGHT MODE will not allow music to be played.

                                            vi.     Again, for all the sections Duo, Trio or Groups Competitors may choose their own music. Time limits will apply depending on number of competitors.

1.    Dress Code

a.     Skirts, if worn, should be no shorter than 10cm above the centre of the knee, front and back

b.     Long skirts to be at least 20cms above the ankle

c.     Fringe and lace cannot compensate for skirt length 

d.     Modesty garments must be worn under long or short skirts

e.     Shorts are allowed but no shorter than mid length

f.      No Polo shirts or T-shirts (including club shirts) or shoestring shoulder strap tops or dresses are to be worn during a performance Penalty 2 points

g.     Short and long sleeve shirts are permitted

h.     Jeans or dance trousers of any colour are permitted.

i.      No ripped garments allowed.

j.      Provocative clothing is not permitted i.e. G-strings, crop tops.

k.     Western style hats are encouraged but not mandatory.

l.      Western style boots are to be worn if dancing to country music. If non country music is being used boots are optional and only appropriate dance shoes may be worn.

m.   Ladies and men’s shirts/tops may be tucked in or worn on the outside of their skirts or jeans.

n.     Peasant blouses may be used but tailored garments are preferred.

2.     Age Requirements 

This year we are introducing a Hoedown Showdown competition for Juniors (17 years and under) as well as the usual Adult (18 years and over) competition. The two Competitions will be run identically but separated by age. The Junior section may consist of all Junior dancers in Duo, Trio or Group. however as indicated above ONE ADULT may dance down into the Junior Comptition E.G. in Duo one Junior plus and Adult, Trio two Juniors plas one Adult, Group one Adult plus up to 19 Junior Competitors. 

3.     Judging Criteria

Points will be awarded for:

a.     Style, Presentation, Vanilla Compliance, Unity, Degree of Difficulty and Execution/Technique.

b.     Dance entertainment value as judged by showmanship and audience enjoyment is included in the overall score.

c.     If a hat, belt, etc., should fall to the floor it must be picked up within 5 seconds.

Penalty Points will be deducted if time exceeded.

d.     Remember that judging starts from the moment you step onto the dance floor until the moment you leave the dance floor. Formal entry and exit are mandatory and will be judged and points will be deducted

e.     At the Judge’s discretion Highly Commended Certificates may be awarded if merited.

f.      Perpetual Shields or Trophies will be presented on the day of the competition.

g.     PLEASE NOTE:  Competitors enter at their own risk.

h.     Competitors who use abusive or suggestive language will be disqualified.

i.      Competitors agree that their photo may be taken during competition and that the photograph maybe published in the media.

j.      Competitors must be ready when called to the dance floor, failure results in disqualification.

k.     It is permissible for any dancer to be substituted in any duo, trio or team entry in extenuating circumstances or in the event of illness on the day of competition.

l.      Any decisions made throughoput the competitions are at the discretion of the Head Judge & Events Directors and will be final

m.   The Event Directorss, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition briefing meeting at 8.00am on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28th August