Rules & regulations

Official competition conditions. These Regulations apply to all competitors, parents, teachers, officials, guests and spectators. The current Official Event List, Entry Form, published timetable and official notices form part of these Regulations.

1. Application and organiser authority

1. By entering or attending, every person agrees to follow these Regulations and the reasonable directions of the Organiser and authorised officials.
2. The Organiser may refuse an entry or admission, change the timetable, running order, rounds, adjudicating panel or venue arrangements, or combine, reschedule or cancel an event where reasonably necessary. The Organiser will decide any matter not expressly covered by these Regulations.
3. The Official Event List determines category eligibility, dances, age limits, fees, deadlines and any category-specific requirements.

2. Entries, eligibility and fees

1. Entries are accepted only when complete, paid and confirmed by the Organiser. Competitors are responsible for correct names, dates of birth, categories and partner details. Supporting identity or proof-of-age documents may be required.
2. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except where the Organiser publishes otherwise or cancels the relevant event. Late changes are subject to approval and may incur an administration fee.
3. A competitor's age group is determined by their age on the day of the competition. For couple events, the age group is determined by the age of the older partner. Both partners must satisfy the stated classification requirements. A change of partner in the same event is not permitted unless the Organiser approves it in writing before the event.
4. Professional and Asia Closed categories are open to participants from countries in Asia and Oceania.
5. Amateur competitors may not enter non-Amateur events, except Amateur Rising Star, Youth Under 21 and Junior Under 16. Amateur Rising Star competitors may not enter categories below Pre-Amateur.

3. Pro-Am categories

1. Pro-Am couples consist of one dance teacher and one Amateur Student. An Amateur Student does not work professionally in dance, including as a teacher, and does not actively compete in other competitive dance-sport categories. The Pro partner must currently compete, or have previously competed, at Amateur Open or Professional Open level.

4. Competition procedure and results

1. Competitors must check in, collect their number tags and report to marshalling at least five events before their scheduled event, or earlier if directed. A competitor who is not ready when called may be disqualified.
2. Number tags must be worn clearly while on the floor and returned in accordance with the published procedure. Competitors must use safe floorcraft, enter and leave the floor promptly, and follow all floor-management instructions.
3. Adjudicators' decisions and officially published results are final. Only a clerical error, identity concern, eligibility issue or operational matter may be raised promptly with the designated Competition Official; marks and placements are not open to appeal.

5. Conduct, costume and safety

1. Respectful conduct is required at all times. Harassment, abusive behaviour, unsafe conduct, disruption, unauthorised coaching from the floor and attempts to influence adjudicators are prohibited.
2. Competitors must be medically fit to participate and wear safe, secure, family-appropriate costumes and footwear suitable for the floor. The Organiser may require an immediate correction or disqualify a non-compliant competitor. A parent, guardian, teacher or other responsible adult must supervise every competitor under 18.

6. Media, liability and cancellations

1. The Organiser and authorised partners may photograph, film, record, livestream and use event images, performances and results for event-related editorial, promotional, archival and broadcast purposes without further payment. Entry data may be used to administer the event, verify eligibility and publish results.
2. To the extent permitted by law, attendance and participation are at the individual's risk. The Organiser is not responsible for personal injury, illness, loss, theft or property damage, or for travel, accommodation or similar costs caused by a cancellation, postponement or change outside its reasonable control.

Appendix A — Beginner / Medalist and Juveniles 1 & 2 (couples): rules and dress code

This Appendix applies to every Beginner / Medalist and Juveniles 1 & 2 (couples) category unless the Official Event List states a more specific age or discipline requirement.

A1. Category rules

1. Competitors in Beginner / Medalist events must dance only prescribed syllabus figures up to Gold level, as defined by UKA, ISTD or NATD.
2. No open variations or choreography outside the approved syllabus are permitted in Beginner / Medalist categories. An appointed official may inspect compliance before or during the event; a competitor who does not comply may be disqualified.
3. Competitors entered in Beginner / Medalist categories may not participate in Open category events.
4. Couples entered in the Beginners U12 and U10 categories may also participate in the Juveniles U12 and U10 categories.

A2. Dress code

Beginner / Medalist presentation must be neat, modest, secure and free from theatrical or professional-level decoration. Rhinestones, sequins, gemstones, feathers, fringe, elaborate lace appliqué, pearls and similar decorative elements are not permitted.

A3. Final compliance

1. The Organiser may issue official notices that clarify these Regulations. A breach may result in a warning, correction of entry details, removal from a category, disqualification, loss of accreditation or removal from the venue. The English version of these Regulations is authoritative.