Event Rules

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General Event Rules:

• All competitors must purchase a full weekend pass.

• All competitors must complete the required waiver before competing.

• Competitors under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign all required forms and remain accompanied by a parent/guardian during competitions. Competitors must be 13 or older to compete.

• Competitors must register before the published registration deadline. See schedule for deadlines.

• Competitors must meet the eligibility requirements for their division.

• Video recording and photography is welcome during all events. Entering any competition grants Swustlicious permission to use photographs and video of competitors for promotional purposes. Please get permission before posting identifiable videos of others.  If you post any images, please tag #SWUSTLICIOUS.

• Sales of any product or soliciting in the event areas is only allowed with previous event permission.

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Competition Procedures:

• Competitors must check in and be present for roll call at least 15 minutes before their scheduled division.

• Competitors are responsible for knowing the schedule and any announced changes.

• Assigned bib numbers must be worn during all competition rounds.

• A minimum of five entries (5 leaders and 5 followers) are required for a division to run. Divisions with fewer entries may be combined, modified, or cancelled at the discretion of the organizer (e.g., Newcomer/Nov or Int/Adv). There is no maximum number of competitors.

• Competition schedules, formats, and prize structures are subject to change.

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​Dance Rules:

• No lifts are permitted unless specifically allowed for the division.

• Partner weight support is allowed only when each dancer maintains at least one foot on the floor unless otherwise stated.

• Competitors must demonstrate good sportsmanship and treat fellow competitors, judges, staff, volunteers, and hotel personnel with respect. Competitors may not speak to judges regarding their placements or scores until after the awards have been given. It’s bad sportsmanship to argue with the judges about placements or scores. Competitors must also refrain from behavior that judges deem inappropriate.

• Unsportsmanlike conduct or violations of the Code of Conduct may result in penalties or disqualification.​

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Jack & Jill Competitions:

This is a random partner, random song format. Jack & Jill competitions are designed to showcase dance skills in spontaneous dancing, musicality, and lead/follow skills with randomly assigned partners. 

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Format:

• Register as an individual.

• Partners are assigned randomly.

• Music is selected by the Competition DJ.

• Depending on entry count, competitions may include Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final rounds.

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West Coast Swing Jack & Jill

All West Coast Swing Jack & Jill divisions follow the current WSDC Rules and Points Registry.

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Divisions: Newcomer | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | All-Star | Sophisticated (35+) | Masters (50+)

Event-Specific Rules

• Competitors must compete in their current WSDC eligible level.

• Check your WSDC points BEFORE registering for the J&J competition.

• Petitions for level changes must follow current WSDC procedures.

• Age divisions may be danced in addition to eligible skill divisions as permitted under WSDC rules.

• No lifts are allowed.

• Couples must maintain physical contact except during spins, turns, brief breakaways, and recoveries.

• All Swing Jack & Jills will follow World Swing Dance Council rules. Please refer to the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Rules for complete eligibility, petitions, role requirements, and competition regulations. Refer to their website at:  https://worldsdc.com/rules.

• PETITIONS have updated rules according to WSDC as of 7/1/24:

  • For petitions down only (in either primary or secondary role): The chief judge or qualified individuals/committee designated by the Chief Judge may approve or deny the petition after reviewing competitor’s Points Registry record. Petitions down are event-specific and not transferable.

  • Petitions are available at registration and must be put in at time of check-in at the event or registration for the contest.

  • For petitions up only -- Petitions must be submitted to the WSDC Chief Judges Committee (“CJC”)_at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the event, along with two (2) videos of the competitor’s dancing. Petitions and videos must be submitted via this link: https://worldsdc.com/wsdc-forms. The CJC may approve or deny the petition after reviewing the competitor’s Points Registry record and videos. Petitions will be approved for six (6) months and are transferrable to other events.  Competitors who obtain a point in the higher division will remain in the higher division. 

Hustle Jack & Jill

Divisions: Novice | Intermediate | Advanced/Open | Sophisticated (35+) | Masters (50+)
 

Rules

• Competitors must enter the division appropriate to their skill level.

• Competitors may dance one division per role.

• Competitors may dance both Leader and Follower provided they are in different skill or age divisions.

• Sophisticated and Masters are age divisions and may be entered in addition to one skill division.

• No lifts are allowed.

• Dancers must maintain at least one foot on the floor during any partner-supported movement.​​​​​

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Strictly Competitions

Strictly competitions showcase partnership, musicality, and teamwork with a partner selected before the event.

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Format

• Register with a partner.

• Partners remain together throughout the competition.

• Depending on entries, competitions may include Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final rounds.

• Matching costumes and props are not permitted. Coordinated attire is encouraged.

• Role switching is not permitted.

• No lifts are allowed.

• Partner-supported movement is permitted provided each dancer maintains at least one foot on the floor. 

West Coast Swing Strictly

• Divisions: Newcomer | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | All-Star | Sophisticated (35+) | Masters (50+)

• All West Coast Swing Strictly divisions follow curre nt WSDC rules.

• Partners must enter the division based on the higher eligible WSDC level of the partnership.

• Partners may not compete together in more than one WCS Strictly division.
   

Hustle Strictly

•  Divisions: Novice | Intermediate | Advanced/Open | Sophisticated (35+) | Masters (50+)

• Enter with a partner of your choice.

• Divisions may be combined based on entries.​​
   

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Sophisticated (35+) & Masters (50+):

• These are age levels, and all competitors may compete in one or both of these in addition to their J&J skill level.  

• Sophisticated age level will be 35+ and Masters age level will be 50+.

• A competitor may dance in both (if age permits) but must only do one role per division.

• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).​

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All-American:

• This contest is an All-American contest and is designed to highlight social dance skills in lead/follow dancing in West Coast Swing.

• It is open to all levels and all age levels.

• Couples will randomly be paired with no regard to level.

• The competition will be gender neutral, but each competitor must choose one role. (Competitors cannot compete in both roles).

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground). 

• The contest will be judged on Swing content and technique, musicality and showmanship. No lifts are allowed.

• Prelims and tiebreakers will be held at the chief judge’s discretion.

• Couples will be paired randomly and then judged as a couple, so the couple will stay together through all rounds.

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"Swustle Crossover" Jack & Jill:

• This contest is designed to highlight social dance skills in lead/follow dancing in both Hustle and West Coast Swing, and the ability to dance well with a variety of partners. This contest is open to all skill levels.

• Competitors will be expected to dance to two songs and alternate dances (50/50) mid-song on both songs. 

• The competition will be gender neutral, but each competitor must choose one role. (Competitors cannot compete in both roles).

• Competitors will be judged on their ability to dance as a team and ability to maintain the characteristics of each dance.

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).

• The contest will be judged on Swing & Hustle content and technique, musicality and showmanship. No lifts are allowed.

• Winners of the Crossover Jack & Jill will dance with the Pros on Saturday night!
   

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