Competition Rules
Eligibility:
All competitors must have a full weekend pass to compete in the leveled Jack and Jill and Strictly divisions.
Attendees may compete in the All American Jack & Jill with a single night or weekend pass.
Entry deadlines are 1 hour before each contest begins.
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Divisions:
Novice J&J:
- Has less than 15 Novice Level WSDC Points
A competitor with 15 or more points in the Novice division may select to remain in novice IF
-They have never competed in a higher WSDC division
-They have less than 30 Novice Level WSDC Points
Intermediate J&J:
-Has fewer than 30 WSDC Intermediate points
A competitor with 30 or more points in the Intermediate division may select to remain in Intermediate IF
-They have never competed in a higher WSDC division
-They have less than 45 Intermediate Points
Advanced J&J:
-Has fewer than 45 WSDC Advanced points
A competitor with 45 or more points in the Advanced division may select to remain in Advanced IF
-They have accumulated less than 60 Advanced points in the past 36 months
-They have less than 3 All Star points earned within the last 36 months
All-Star J&J:
-Has at least 45 WSDC advanced points within the last 36 months
Strictly Swing Duck Season:
Each strictly partnership must consist of 1 Novice Competitor and 1 Intermediate Competitor.
Strictly Swing Rabbit Season:
Each strictly partnership must consist of 1 Advanced Competitor and 1 All Star Competitor
All American J&J:
Each entrant randomly paired with a partner of any level. Open to all levels, beginner to professional.
**ALL COMPETITORS MUST COMPETE AT THE SAME LEVEL ACROSS ALL OF THEIR COMPETITIONS**
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Role:
All Star Swingjam is a gender neutral event. All competitors may select the role to dance in which they feel most comfortable. In accordance with WSDC rules, competitors may only enter a single leveled J&J division that they are qualified for regardless of role.
(for example, a person may not enter as an intermediate follow and an advanced lead during the same event). A person may however compete in their leveled J&J in one role and Strictly or All American J&J in the other if they choose.
Petitions:
All Star Swingjam will consider all petitions to dance at a different level than the above qualifications.
Decisions of the Chief Judge to grant petitions is final.
All petitions must be submitted on the official WSDC Petition form.
Dress Code:
Dress Code for all competitions is casual and comfortable. Informal clothing such as jeans and T-shirts will not be penalized, however, judges may still consider the aesthetic and technical effects clothing choices have on a competitor's dance.
Strictly Theme: Make us laugh!
J&J Finals round theme: Wear your favorite WCS Event T Shirt!
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Points:
All Star SwingJam is approved to award WSDC Points in 2020!