REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH MEMBER OF PARTICIPATING GROUPS
College Category
- Photocopy of School ID with picture shown
- Photocopy of enrolment form
- Letter of approval from group moderator and school administrator
- Medical Certificate from School Physician or Private Doctor
- Accomplished Registration Form
HS Category
- Photocopy of School ID with picture shown
- Photocopy of enrolment form
- Letter of approval from group moderator and school administrator
- Medical Certificate from a Recognized School Physician
- Accomplished Registration Form
During the elimination rounds, groups will be asked to bring their members’ original IDs and
enrolment forms for the College and HS categories for on-site verification.
ROUTINE LENGTH
The routine must be a total of four minutes (4:00).
A grace period of plus or minus (+/-) five seconds (:05) is permitted resulting in a minimum 3:55
and a maximum 4:05.
Pre-performance display is permissible up to 20 seconds allowing the group to acknowledge the
audience and to get into the opening pose.
Timing of the pre-performance begins when the first group member steps on stage.
Timing of the routine begins with the first audible sound and ends with the last audible sound.
Failing to comply with the routine length will result in a 5-point deduction.
MUSIC
Groups may use a performance piece with a minimum of two (2) songs with no maximum
limit.
Groups must submit their final material on CD (2 copies) 2 days prior to the
competition.
Special requests regarding playback of music during the competition must be indicated on the
CDs submitted (i.e. higher speed playback, pre-set before playback, etc.).
Changes in music will not be entertained after said deadline.
No CDs will be accepted on the day of the competition.
Cassette tapes are not allowed.
Group representatives are not allowed in the control booth during performance.
Music submitted on CD will be converted to digital format to ensure errorless playback during
competition. CDs will be brought to the competition venue as back-up.
Make sure that audio levels are at the normal baseline when having your music mixed down to avoid extemely loud or distorted playback.
COMPETITION PERFORMANCE AREA
In all elimination legs, the stage area will be 16x24 feet.
ATTIRE AND PROPS
Groups should wear clothing reflecting the character and style of the performance.
This may include accessories such as hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelry and other forms of
theatrical dress.However, bead necklaces, bracelets, or other accessories made of
beads are prohibited.
Taking off pieces of clothing during the performance is permitted provided it is not offensive or
out of character.
Props may be allowed in the performance as long as it doesn’t destroy the stage set up or
flooring or those that may harm other groups’ performance (e.g. hand props or head gears.)
Body oils, body paints, body and hair glitters are prohibited as is any other substance applied to
the body that may affect the clean dry surface of the stage and the safety of fellow competitors.
All participants are highly encouraged to wear Skechers footwear for the eliminations and finals.
In the event that participants will not be wearing Skechers footwear during their performance,
non-branded or generic looking shoes should be worn.
Participants are discouraged from wearing footwear and clothing with prominent logos aside from
the Skechers logo.
In the event shoes or clothing worn bear prominent logos, participants must cover these with masking tape.
All footwear must have clean, non-scuff soles (street shoes and street boots are not acceptable).
No taps or bare feet is permitted.
DAY OF ELIMINATION
On the day of their scheduled elimination competition, groups will draw lots to determine the chronology of performances. Drawn spots are final, no changes will be entertained.
Practice and Blocking
Each group will be given 7 minutes each to practice on the day of their competition using the stage area.
All groups are requested to be at the venue at least 4 hours before the start of the show.
General Meeting
Participating schools will be called to a General Assembly (schedule to follow) to discuss the mechanics, criteria, other concerns, and to draw lots for the assignation of elimination venues.
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