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4 Girls can be moved up or down during the first 4 weeks of the season depending on ability

Ages...
Baby Tots:

Babies:

Novice:

Dinkies:

Tinies:

Mid juniors:

Open juniors:

Senior 2:

Senior 1:

Leaders:

Mascots:

Must not have attained the age of 4 before 1st January

Must not have attained the age of 6 before 1st January.

Must not have attained the age of 10 before 1st January.

Must not have attained the age of 11 before 1st January.

Must not have attained the age of 12 before 1st January.

Must not have attained the age of 16 before 1st January.

Must not have attained the age of 16 before 1st January.

Any age.

Any age.

Must be the same age as troupe she is leading.

Must not have attained the age of 12 by the 1st January (Tinies age)

Mascots must dance in troupe if girl short before leader.

Photographic proof of age is required for leaders and macots which must be shown on the first dance out.
NO overage dancing is allowed. A troupe will be disqaualifed if this is proven and points deducted. A passport (if possible) is to be produced to prove age.

Numbers in line:

4 In line plus leader-5 on floor.Mascot optional
4 on floor-1 point lost from one judge.
less than 4 then points will not count.

Babies:

Novice:

Dinkies:

Tinies:

Mid junior:

Open junior:

Senior 2:

Senior 1:

4 in line plus leader = 5 on the floor. Mascot optional.
If only 4 on floor = 1 point will be lost for short.
If less than 4 on the floor = will be judged but points dont count.

6 in line plus leader = 7 on floor. Mascot optional.
6 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than 6 on floor = 1 point lost from all judges on floor.

6 in line plus leader = 7 on floor. Mascot optional.
6 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge
Less than 6 on floor = 1 point lost from all judges on floor.

8 in line plus leader = 9 on floor. Mascot optional.
8 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than8 on floor = 1 point lost from all judges on floor.

6 in line plus leader = 7 on floor. Mascot optional.
6 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than 6 = 1 point lost from all judges on the floor.

8 in line plus leader = 9 on floor. Mascot optional.
8 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than 8 on floor = 1 point lost from all judges on floor.

6 in line plus leader = 7 on floor. Mascot optional.
6 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than 6 = 1 point lost from all judges on the floor.

8 in line plus leader = 9 on floor. Mascot optional.
8 on floor = 1 point lost from one judge.
Less than 8 on floor = 1 point lost from all judges on floor.

No second lines in novice sections unless having a full first line.

Formations and Armworks:

Baby Tots & Babies:

Novice:

Dinkies:

Tinies:

Mid-Junior:

Open junior:

Senior 2:

Senior1:

3 formations and 3 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

4 Formations and 4 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from Dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

5 Formations and 5 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from Dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

6 Formations and 6 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from Dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

6 formations and 6 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from Dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

7 formations and 7 different Armworks.
Marching Armwork to be different from Dancing Armwork.
2 Armworks on standing start before breaking out and 2 at end.

Dancing Times:

BABY TOTS & Babies: NO TIME LIMIT

Novice: NO TIME LIMIT

Dinkies: 4 minutes

Tinies: 4 Minutes

Mid junior: 4 minutes 30 seconds

Open junior: 4 Minutes 30 seconds

Senior 2: 5 Minutes

Senior 1: 5 minutes

a Only 6 girls will be allowed to double dance. NO triple dancing.

If normal leader is present on day of competition then she should lead troupe on the day, if on holiday etc then the appointed deputy leader should lead.

In the event of a girl stopping dancing during a routine for any reason then they will be asked to leave the arena and points will be lost accordingly. If however it is an obvious stumble and she gets right back into dancing then she will be allowed to carry on.

If the music goes off in the middle of a routine and it is through no fault of the troupe itself, then it will be the judges decision on the day to decide if the troupe should dance again.

Principles can help Baby Tots,Babies, Novice, Dinkies & mid junior with timing ect:

Principles or one person can line up girls in all sections except open junior, senior 2 and senior 1. Leader to take own timing - 2 minutes is allowed for this.

Line height must be big to little or little to big.

All figures to be symmetrical and mirror image.

Leader and mascot can dance in troupe but they must be DRESSED:differently from troupe but be dressed the same as each other. {IF JUDGES MISS THEM }THEY WONT GET PIONTS IF YOU CANT TELL THEM FROM THE TROUPE.

Once a troupe has changed from marching to dancing there will be no stepping out, no marching or point, point of feet. The routine must continue in dance step until end of routine to changeover to marching at end.

Must at start of season whoever dances to a certain piece of music first has the choice of dancing to that tune till the end of the year. If another troupe in that section has the same music then they must change it by the second week or next visit.

Hats must be worn and all the same colour

Clips and bobbles must be all the same and same colour

No bras to be seen after dancing - girls to keep dresses up on shouldersand not dropped under arms

Only one pair of earings to be worn - either small studs or sleepers anywhere on face

Only light makeup allowed for senior girls

Nail polish is not allowed, only french manicure

Wedding and engagement rings to be worn

Bells must be worn by all but if bell breaks no points will be lost but if the lace or ribbon holding the bell breaks then 1 point lost on costume from each judge on the arena.

Knickers must be all the same colour and large enough to cover all, not skimpy

Socks must be all the same pattern and colour, Leader and mascots to be the same as each other. They must not be rolled down or scrunched

Any socks that wrinkles or slips down during dance then 1 point wil be lost off costume from each judge on the arena

Pom-poms are optional on pumps but they must not be dirty. Ribbons must be clean and not too long or frayed. If the lace or ribbon comes undone the points off costume will be lost

One point will be lost for a dropped shaker and another one if picked up by girl. The judge may pick it up and give it back to the girl

If there are marks on dresses, socks or pumps, or if seam or hem down, undone zips or cotten hanging then points will be lost from costume.
If a judge notices a hole in sock or dress then she must tell the principle before troupe starts dancing

The same appiles to leaders and mascots

All troupes to use shakers

Tamborines are optional in all sections execpt open juniors, senior 2, senior1 where shakers should be used. Tambourines should be same colour and size.

Moving armworks are optional except i Open juniors, senior 2 and senior 1.

NO WHITENING OF PUMPS ALLOWED IN ANY HALL!!
WHITE PUMPS AND WHITE SOCKS {ONLY }
General rules:

Points will count from first dance out.

Troupes late on arena will lose 1 point.

Dance order will be strictly adhered to except in exceptional circumstances e.g. bus breaks down

All trophies to be returned. A book will be kept as to what needs to be returned.

NO SMOKING INDOORS
NO ALCOHOL AROUND ARENA
NO SWEARING ALLOWED

Troupe principles will be responsible for their own troupe and supporters at all times.
Any member of a troupe found to be infringing the rules then the troupe would be disqualified on the day.

Complaints must be in writting, signed by the principal and accompanied by a pound coin. If the complaint is proven then the pound will be returned. All complaints will be dealt with on the day if possible or by the next competition.

Troupes are not to borrow girls from other troupes outside the association. If proven then 5 points will be deducted or they will be disqualified on th day.

Judges are not to be approched on the arena. The judges decision is final but they must be available to explain their cards.
PRINCIPALS WILL CHOOSE 2 PEOPLE TO CHECK PLACES ARE CLEAN AND AROUND THE BUSES{ EACH PRINCIPAL WILL PAY £10
DEPOSIT FOR BIN BAGS} MONEY WILL BE KEPT IF PLACES ARE NOT CLEAN.

POINTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

5 points for Win +apperance point.
3 points for second + apperance point.
2 points for third +plus apperance point.

{ 1 point for apperance if not placed in that section.}

1 point for leader
1 point for mascot

If there are only 3 troupes or less in section then the points awarded will be as follows:

3 points for a win +apperance
2 points for second +apperance
1 point for third + apperance

1 point per apperance if not placed in that section.
1 point leader
1 point mascot

HOLIDAY CARDS:3 CARDS FOR EACH SECTION !!
{if your short in a line } you dont loose a point if you use one
REMEMBER YOU ONLY HAVE THREE PER SECTION !!!!!!

75% attendance at competitions is needed to qualify for the end of season Championships.

The end of year holiday will be discussed and a vote taken. The majority to decide the venue. Points are not counted at this competition.

The end of season championships will take place on a different day to the holiday.

Carol will give each troupe whose venue it is on the day 10pound worth of medals.

Each troupe will see 5 pound worth of raffle tickets at each venue

Each non dancer will pay £1 entrance fee to the troupe whos venue it is to aid with the cost of the hall

Any damage caused when away on holiday by any member of any troupe must be paid for by the troupe or supporter of that troupe. Principals must sign a waiver to effect.

All troupes must provide a troupe rep and a bus rep to ensure fair play and tidiness around the bus area.

Toilets at each venue must be kept clean at all times.
Any girl found damaging etc, will be cautioned and her troupe will be disqualified on the day.

All rubbish to be removed from around the arena and bus area. Anyone infinging rules will have points deducted on the day.

No help is to be given from around the arena. No girls or parent to stand on centre outside the arena.

The only help allowed on the arena will be for babies, novices and dinkies,

Leaders and mascots will have their own marching competition and will not be allowed to take part in the general one. A book will be kept of the names of the winning dancers on the day who will qualify for dancer of the year.

No pregnant ladies will be allowed to step or dance. After having a baby they are allowed to step out for 6weeks but the dancer must return within 6months of the birth and then step out for 6 weeks.

No other stepping out allowed

Troupes must applaud all other troupes who dance on the day

Each week points will be allocated towards troupe of the year

Part timers points will be taken out but points not moved up e.g. if a troupe comes second on the day and the part timer first then the troupe does not move up and get first palce points etc.

All thats left to say is...
Goodluck everyone and lets make
2009 a great season for us all!

Piczo