Information for Competitors

2010 Competitions and Rules

What's New for 2010
See the rules for full details

Increased prize money for some divisions

Addition of

Lindy Showcase

Rule change for eligibility for Strictly Challenge Events

Addition of special comps

Strictly Balboa
Lindy Jack & Jill

Thank you for your interest in registering for our 2010 Competition. This section of the website with the rules, guidelines, and registration will simplify your registraion process and answer your questions.

First: please print and read our RULES AND INFORMATION packet (about 18 pages). If you still have questions, please email me, Tyoni Martin at tyonim@sbcglobal.net.

Pre-registration is required for all contests.
Absolutely NO registration at the event (even for the Jack and Jill.)

To register:

You will need this information for both partners (or the responsible person for teams & cabaret):
- name,
- address,
- phone number,
- email address,
- if a minor, parent or guardians, information
- For Teams and Cabaret: the names, ages and email addresses of all participating dancers
You will need a credit card to process your on-line registration (Master Card or Visa only)
You may purchase your discounted competitor ticket when you register ($100 instead of $140) If you do not purchase your discounted competitor ticket when you register, you may to call Tyoni at 800-537-8937 to purchase
The entry fees and ticket prices increase after October 1st, so please register before this date
For Choreography Divisions, (not Strictly or J&J) You should have your bio written and your picture ready when you register. If you do not, you can still register and submit these two items later, but the deadline for these items is October 10th

Divisions and Prize Money

Classic Division $6000
Showcase Division $6000
Lindy Showcase Division $2500
SPONSORED BY: FRITZ & JEANNINE HEALEY
Cabaret Division $4500
Formation Team Division $5000
Sophisticated Swing Division (35+) $2800
Masters Division (50+) $2500
Young Adult Division (14-17) $2500
SPONSORED BY JIM & DALE HERN
Young America Division (6-13) $4000
SPONSORED BY: RUSSELL HAUSSKE AND MAGNONE BROTHERS ENTERPRISES

Adv/All-Star Jack & Jill $900
Junior Strictly Swing Division $1500
SPONSORED BY: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION
Strictly Swing Challenge Overall $2000
Competitors must participate in the Strictly Swing Challenge Championship's Final Round to be eligible for any Strictly Swing Challenge Prize Money. There are no exceptions to this rule.
- Strictly Swing Challenge - West Coast Swing $1500
- Strictly Swing Challenge - Lindy $1500
- Strictly Swing Challenge - Shag $1500
- Strictly Swing Challenge - Dance $1500

SPECIAL SPONSORSED DANCE COMPETITION

Strictly Balboa - $500
SPONSORED BY: FRITZ & JEANNINE HEALEY
Lindy Open Jack & Jill - $500
SPONSORED BY: FRITZ & JEANNINE HEALEY

Entry Fees (until 1 Oct/after 1 Oct)

Classic Division $75/$125
Showcase Division $75/$125
Cabaret Division
- Single $75/$125
- Couple $75/$125
- Three or more $125/$175
Formation Team Division $125/$175
Sophisticated Swing Div (35+) $75/$125
Masters Division (50+) $75/$125
Young Adult Division (14-17) $75/$125
Young America Division (6-13) $75/$125

Adv/All-Star Jack & Jill Division $25/$35
Strictly West Coast Swing Division $50/$60
Strictly Lindy Division $50/$60
Strictly Shag Division $50/$60
Strictly Hand Dance Division $50/$60
Junior Strictly Swing Division $50/$60

Sponsors:

Young Adult - Jim and Dale Hern
Junior Strictly & Entry Fees - The Phoenix Foundation
Young America - Magnone Brothers Enterprises & Russell Hausske
Lindy Showcase - Fritz & Jeannine Healey
Swing Challenge - Strictly Lindy - Fritz & Jeannine Healey
Balboa - Fritz & Jeannine Healey
Lindy Open Jack & Jill - Fritz & Jeannine Healey

Friends of the Open

Rose T. Brown