{"id":2915,"date":"2022-02-14T16:26:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countdownswingboston.com\/?page_id=2915"},"modified":"2024-02-24T21:11:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T02:11:19","slug":"competition-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/countdownswingboston.com\/competition-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Competition Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2915\" class=\"elementor elementor-2915\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d7741fd elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d7741fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Final decisions on any matters pertaining to competitions rests solely with the organizer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4be96017 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4be96017\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e4d0c19\" data-id=\"1e4d0c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f21672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42f21672\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>General participant contest requirements:<\/h3><p>\u2022 All participants must know and abide by Countdown Swing Boston\u2019s code of conduct to participate in competitions.<br \/>\u2022 Must have purchased a full weekend pass and have paid all associated registration fees for each competition.<br \/>\u2022 Your wristband must be worn at all times. It may only be removed for routines and then replaced after the contest.<br \/>\u2022 Each contestant must sign the appropriate waiver form prior to competing. No contestant will be allowed to compete without a signed waiver form.<br \/>\u2022 Any contestant under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign any required forms. All dancers under the age of 18 must always have a parent or guardian with them in the ballroom.<br \/>\u2022 Must register by the official entry deadline(s) outlined in the weekend schedule.<br \/>\u2022 Meet the other specific requirements as pertaining to each contest.<br \/>\u2022 Entering a contest indicates consent to unrestricted use of your name and likeness in photos and videos to appear in future promotions.<br \/>\u2022 Complete scores from all contest rounds will be available after the last day of the competition.<\/p><h3>Contest requirements<\/h3><p>\u2022 Entries: Each contest much have a minimum of five entries to be a valid contest. Contest with fewer than five entries may be cancelled or may have the prize money reduced at the Organizer\u2019s discretion. Entry fees for cancelled contests will be refunded.<br \/>\u2022 Judges: There will be a minimum of five judges for all competitions. Additionally, there will be a Chief\/Head Judge and Alternate Judges available.<br \/>\u2022 Scoring System: Contests are scored by computer and relative placement. Contestants will be judged in the preliminaries and\/or semi-finals as individual and as a couple in any finals for Jack and Jill competitions. They will be judged as a couple in all rounds for all strictly and routine divisions.<\/p><h3>Appropriate Behavior and Dress Code<\/h3><p>Dancing is an expressive and exciting sport and we want to encourage space for creative exploration, while maintaining space for safety and comfort for all dancers. To that end, any actions or clothing that judges view as disrespectful or unsafe towards one\u2019s partner, other dancers or the event is prohibited. Competitors should check with the Chief\/Head Judge in advance if they have questions regarding acceptable actions\/clothing\/movements.<\/p><h3>Competitor Responsibilities<\/h3><p>\u2022 Planning Ahead: Competitors should know when they are competing, be aware of registration deadlines, check in on time for competitions, and stay aware emcee announcements for competitions. They should bring appropriate competition attire. Competitors are responsible for checking for any changes to previously announced schedules which are subject to change.<\/p><p>\u2022 Knowing the Rules: All competitors should read these rules carefully prior to competing. They are responsible for adhering to these rules, whether or not they have read them. Questions for these rules should be asked prior to contestants competing and should be addressed to the Chief\/Head Judge or the Event Organizer.<\/p><p>\u2022 Being Prepared to Compete: Competitors should be present in the ballroom at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their competition. Competitors are responsible for their bib numbers and may be subject to a replacement fee if lost. Any cancellation by a competitor or couple after the registration deadline will result in the loss of the entry fee.<\/p><p>\u2022 Demonstrating Good Sporting Conduct: Competitors must always demonstrate good sporting conduct, both on and off the competition floor. Competitors must be respectful to their fellow competitors, dancers, event staff, and hotel staff. Competitors may not speak to judges regarding their placements or scores until after the awards have been given. It\u2019s bad sportsmanship to argue with the judges about placements or scores. Competitors must also refrain from behavior that judges deem inappropriate. Failure to adhere to this code of behavior may result in disqualification.<\/p><h3>Strictly Swing Contests<\/h3><p>Sign up with a partner of your choice. Lead\/follow contest. Depending on the number of couples, there may be a preliminary round and\/or semi-final round, followed by a final.<\/p><p>\u2022 Matching costumes and props are not allowed but coordinating attire is acceptable.<br \/>\u2022 Strictly Swing partners may not dance together in more than one strictly contest OR in any choreography contest.<br \/>\u2022 Drops, leans, circular movements and other partner weight support moves are allowed as long as both partners keep at least one foot on the floor.<br \/>\u2022 Role switching is not allowed.<br \/>\u2022 You may enter more than one strictly swing contest by dancing at your WSDC level in your dominant role, and one level \u2018down\u2019 in your non dominant role.<br \/>\u2022 Skill divisions: Newcomer-Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, All Star, Masters: A couple\u2019s strictly swing division is determined by their WSDC Jack and Jill levels. If partner\u2019s qualify for different WSDC levels, they must enter at the higher skill level if dancing their dominant role.<\/p><h3>Jack and Jill Contests<\/h3><p>Sign up as an individual. Lead\/follow contest. Depending on the number of couples, there may be a preliminary round and\/or semi-final round, followed by a final.<\/p><p>\u2022 You can compete up to two skill divisions in WSDC Jack and Jill competitions<br \/>\u2022 We follow the WSDC rules. See here for more info and to find out what is the current eligible level for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldsdc.com\/wsdc-points-registry-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.worldsdc.com\/wsdc-points-registry-rules\/<\/a><br \/>\u2022 Drops, leans, circular movements and other partner weight support moves are allowed as long as both partners keep at least one foot on the floor.<br \/>\u2022 If you have an exceptional circumstance to petition, you will need to contact the Chief\/Head Judge prior to the event and have it approved before the registration for the division closes. Dancing in the wrong level without approval will incur disqualification. You can submit a petition for one level up or down only.<br \/>\u2022 To compete in Newcomer J&amp;J, you can have up to a max of 10 Newcomer points.<br \/>\u2022 We have one age division for Masters competitors. We require you to be 50 years or older.<br \/>\u2022 In order to enter the WSDC Champions division, you must have 150 All Star points, or a Champion point in the last five years.<\/p><h3>Pro Am Jack and Jill<\/h3><p>Sign up as an individual. Lead\/follow contest. Compete with a pro. A pro, for the purposes of this contest, is defined as a member of the teaching staff and All Star competitors.<\/p><p>\u2022 We offer two levels: Newcomer\/Novice and Intermediate, following WSDC rules. We offer separate leader and follower divisions.<br \/>\u2022 In prelims, individuals will be judged while dancing with a professional. In finals, Ams will dance with a professional and be judged as a couple.<br \/>\u2022 You will be able to dance in your non dominant role one level down per WSDC rules.<\/p><h3>Rising Star<\/h3><p><i>In order to compete in this division, you must:<\/i><br \/>\u2022 Be 15 years or older by the end of the event.<br \/>\u2022 Never have placed or made qualifying final of a NASDE Classic or Showcase division.<br \/>\u2022 Not have Champion or Invitational WSDC points within the last (10) years.<br \/>\u2022 Never have won the RST top point award in previous seasons. (May petition)<br \/>\u2022 Never have placed top three in the US Open RS division. (May petition)<br \/>\u2022 Expected swing content of any style is 70 %.<br \/>\u2022 Performance time is a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.<br \/>\u2022 Competitors select their own music.<br \/>\u2022 Costumes are required.<br \/>\u2022 No props.<br \/>\u2022 Time and judging start at the first movement or performance with or without music.<br \/>\u2022 Separate entrances are permitted but must come together within thirty-two beats of the music.<br \/>\u2022 Break-a-ways and side by side patterns are permitted, no longer than 8 beats.<br \/>\u2022 Lifts are optional but not required.<br \/>\u2022 Maximum five partner weight support moves with at least one foot on the ground.<\/p><p><i>Couples may request a restart in the following cases:<\/i><br \/>\u2022 The DJ plays the wrong music for your routine.<br \/>\u2022 Sound system fails.<br \/>\u2022 Shoe breaks, costume malfunction, or loss of a vital piece of clothing.<br \/>\u2022 Lights go out in the ballroom during the performance.<br \/>\u2022 If the CJ approves due to special circumstances. Couples must make the request prior to leaving the dance floor.<\/p><p>\u2022 CJ may call a restart without the request of the couple if they believe it fair and in the best interest in the contestants and their fellow competitors.<\/p><h3>Pro Am Routine<\/h3><p>\u2022 Amateurs are defined as newcomer, novice, intermediate or advanced dancers.<br \/>\u2022 A professional is defined as an All Star, Champion, or someone who earns a significant amount of income teaching or performing West Coast Swing.<br \/>\u2022 Anyone who has previously competed in open or professional level West Coast Swing competition must be considered a Pro for this purpose.<br \/>\u2022 This division is designed for new routine dancers to dance with their Professional partner. Anyone that has not placed top 5 at a NASDE event in the routine divisions may dance in this level as the Amateur.<br \/>\u2022 Each Professional may dance with up to 3 different Amateurs in this division. 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