Big Country Hoedown
EVENT DIRECTORS PAUL MCQUEEN AND IAN TREMBATH
EVENT DATE: FRIDAY 27th AND SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2021
WELCOME TO NARRANDERA, THE HOMETOWN OF THE 2021 BIG COUNTRY HOEDOWN, LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL RIVERINA REGION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
A New Year of Line Dancing and a Fourth Year of Competition Under the Big Country Hoedown Banner.
Venue
We are excited to have been granted another year at the Narrandera Ex-Servicemens Club. The club is located at 39/45 Bolton Street Narrandera, NSW, 2700. If you need to contact the club, the enquiry number is 6959 1266 or if you’re after a lift to the club call the Courtesy Bus on 6959 1266 which is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm and Sunday from 11am.
We are again grateful for the Narrandera Ex-Servicemens Club to be our Major Sponsors. We send a special thank you to Rick Boller, the Board of Directors and the Staff at the Club who over the past years have treated us with courtesy and respect while we compete in our much-loved sport. It’s so nice to receive this very positive attitude for our sport given that Line Dancing creates a strange connotation in much of the public eye. Many people including a range of Australians think we just do a small number of dances to one or two pieces of music. How wrong is that opinion!
The Club has much to offer including a culinary team headed by Corey and Tegan Hammond trading as “The Blue Apron Steakhouse”. Wonderful food, service and yes, it’s always best to book. Payment options are Cash & EFTPOS.
How Do I Get to Narrandera?
There are several options to get to Narrandera using either bus, train, car, or aeroplane.
FLYING: If you are flying to Narrandera, it is serviced daily by Regional Express or REX (13 17 13 or 6922 7545). Alternatively, you can fly to Wagga Wagga or Griffith. These towns
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EVENT DATE: FRIDAY 27th AND SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2021 are serviced by Quantas Link (13 13 13 or 6922 8987) or Regional Express. These airlines operate direct daily flights to Narrandera from Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne. You may need to hire a car at the airport, it is approximately an hour's drive from Wagga Wagga or Griffith to Narrandera through fabulous western slopes and plains countryside of farms, forest, and river crossings: just beautiful.
CAR: For those people traveling by car from major cities then very simple itineraries are:
• Sydney - Hume Highway - Yass - Gundagai - Wagga Wagga - Narrandera. • Melbourne – Shepparton – Jerilderie – Narrandera. • Adelaide - Balranald – Narrandera. Most towns can be bypassed for a quicker drive however please remember that a break every 2 hours is suggested by transport authorities. • Competitors from Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory have the choice of inland or coastal routes. Please check your directories. • Tasmanian Dancers choices are either flying to the mainland major cities or Regional Airports and then road travel using appropriate routes. Alternatively, take the Spirit of Tasmania from Devonport across the Bass Straight to Melbourne and then take the Melbourne route to Narrandera.
NARRANDERA MAPS: Once you arrive on the outer fringes of Narrandera the town maps below will help you locate Bolton Street and accommodation.
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Accommodation choices in Narrandera
Some of the motel choices available are shown below, we suggest from previous experience that you contact them directly when making a booking. Also, other accommodation choices may be obtained by contacting the staff at the Narrandera Information Centre in Cadell Street, Newell Highway, Narrandera. The staff are very experienced and extremely helpful. The Centre phone number is (02) 6959 5545, and email is [email protected] or visit the website at https//Narrandera.com.au
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BCH 2021 Line Dance Social Themes
• Friday Night: Red the colour of Passion, Strength and Desire 2021 Theme Colour for Choreography and Friday night social. So yes, it’s time to get your hot clothing together for a fun social. • Saturday Night: On Saturday we lose the drama of red and go Blonde, White and Sparkles - purity. Colour Extremes - It’s Going to be Fun.
NOTE: Please email your dance requests for both socials to the Event Directors.
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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COMPETITION RULES CHOREOGRAPHY AND HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN Line Dance Definition
A line dance is a set of step patterns (Vanilla) that are repeated throughout the piece of music with all dancers moving on the same foot, at the same time, in the same direction. The dance is performed to a specific piece of music from any genre e.g. Country, Pop, Rock, Waltz. The time limit for music in the BCH Line Dancing Competition is set at 5 minutes unless specified differently. Bridges, restarts and tags are permitted where the music indicates a need for maintaining the phrasing of the dance.
Line Dance Categories
As indicated the BCH Line Dance Competition is only divided into two Categories.
a. CHOREOGRAPHY b. HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN i. Junior Competition ii. Senior Competition Choreography Competition Choreography Overview
The standard of Choreography entries has always been excellent in terms of the created dance and there have had to be count backs to determine first, second and third places. The competitors presenting their dances in-house have been a pleasure to watch and the efforts with prescribed clothing was much appreciated by Event Directors and Judges. This year the theme colour for Choreography is Red. The requirements for video presentations have changed for 2021. Judges have asked for these changes to fine tune entries, so they are all on an equal presentation footing/ground. Please check the rule changes in the appropriate section of the choreography.
Please Remember: Video entries are an alternative way to sell your products for those unable to make the journey to Narrandera. You also have a chance to win a particular section. Video presentation of choreographed work was allowed in this competition to give you a voice in a very competitive environment.
As stated above the Judges have requested the changes to videoed materials. The final decision of whether you meet these requirements will be up to Event Directors prior to the
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EVENT DATE: FRIDAY 27th AND SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2021 competition. Ian Trembath and Paul McQueen will be checking the quality of video, so it is important we receive these entries as soon as possible. Submission of entries is now open.
Choreography Sections
1. Beginner Line dance 2. Easy Intermediate/Improver Line dance 3. Intermediate Line dance
Rules for Choreography Sections 1. Submitted choreography must NOT be any older than 1st March 2021.
2. Please supply music or video on a Memory Stick, CD or You Tube. Clearly marked with Category, Dance Title and Track. A backup copy of music must be available for those presenting Inhouse. Materials to be given to MC John Hughes prior to your section.
3. Non-Country Music and Country music may be used.
4. A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 dancers are required to demonstrate the Choreographed dance.
5. Dancers are asked to wear Black Jeans/Skirt and in 2021 with a Red short or long sleeve shirt or Polo Shirt. Please ware sensible dance shoes that support your feet.
6. Dancers will not be judged on their performance, if you make an error with the dance, restart it again while the music is still playing.
7. The dance should be performed exactly as choreographed and documented on the dance sheet. Failure to comply incurs point loss on judges score sheet.
8. There are no limits on the number of entries per person. However, the event organiser may limit the time/length of the dance demonstration if necessary.
9. Entry fee of $10.00 per dance must accompany the entry form.
10. Entries close on Sunday 1st August 2021. Dance sheets received after this date may be included in the competition however, they will not be included in the program summary sheets.
11. Medals and Special Awards will be presented at the end of competition on Friday 27th August 2021.
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12. Dance Sheets Step Descriptions (Dance Sheets) must be signed and accompany each entry if sending by Australia post. If sending Dance Sheet by email a single signed copy attachment is required: BCH Directors will print the additional copies.
13. Upon entering you agree that the BCH organizers can use your dance sheet in our dance booklet that we can sell on the day of the event with proceeds to BCH.
14. Choreographers may nominate dancers to dance on their behalf.
15. Choreographers may enter the competition by submitting a video of their dance/s. Please Note: BCH Event Directors need to be notified if this applies 16. Video Presentation Requirements: a. Inside Filming: use a neutral background and an uncluttered clear floor. b. The Judges Positioning: they are sitting where your camera will be situated. You must be facing the camera i.e. the Judges when starting the dance. c. Music: be loud enough to be heard on the video. d. Clothing: this year is a Red Shirt or Polo Shirt with black skirt or trousers. e. NO Introduction: We do not need spoken introductory information on the video as our MC will introduce your dance on the day. f. NO Cuts/Splicing: A single cut of the video is required with NO edits. g. Body Position: Make sure your full body is being filmed.
17. Choreographed Dances will be judged on the following criteria
Judging Description Judging Criteria Score Criteria range
Suitability How well the choreography fits the music and section/level. 0 - 10
Originality Of dance steps, sequence, tags, restarts, bridges, rotation, 0 - 10 wall number, and starting point details.
Flow Of steps throughout the sequence and how one sequence 0 - 10 flows into another
Dance Dance sheet accuracy, clarity, legibility, compliance of dance 0 0 - 10 Sheet steps and description. Does the Choreography indicate - Choreographer/s contact details (email, mobile) and -
Recording Artist details? 1 0
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Useful Information When Making A Video of Your Line Dance.
Professionalism and Planning Of Your Video: This video needs only to be designed to communicate your danced choreography in detail to a judging panel.
Music Details: Make sure you understand your beats, phrasing and timing
Practice: Rehearse your dance well before doing the final video
Equipment: A smart phone is normally adequate, but you may like to use a more expensive camera with a wide lens. Remember auto-focus is your friend.
Shaking Movements: A tripod for stability is useful if not already built into your equipment. A shaky video does not allow the Judges to concentrate on the dance
Angle Of Filming: Aim for filming straight towards your mid body. Filming from floor up or ceiling down distorts your presentation.
Lighting: Make sure your lighting is appropriate. Dark or grainy videos do not show-off your dance. Remember your camera has to work harder in low lighting and you can see the background noise easier. This makes the work look very unprofessional.
Use A Non-Busy Filming Area: You do not want your Judges concentrating on additional objects e.g. trees, other people or garbage on the floor. Use a white, cream or a light colour walls with a neutral floor. If you need an example please go to a LineDanceDallas5 YouTube to the teach section. White curtains with brown floor i.e. no distractions.
Direction of Filming: Check to make sure you, the dancer, is not silhouetted in the video. Filming in a dimly lit inside room in the direction of large sliding glass doors with a background of daylight will cause this effect. There are many instances of this online where the person being filmed stands between these two areas. All that happens is that the dancer becomes silhouetted and will appear very dark or shadowed and makes it difficult to follow their foot work.
Competitors Briefing Meeting
The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition competitors briefing meeting at 2.00pm on Friday 27th August 2021. All competitors are to be present at this time and are required to sign the registration book at the welcome desk inside the competition hall. Warm-up dances start 2.30pm. The Choreography competition starts at 3.00pm. 7 Big Country Hoedown
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People’s Choice Award
How do I vote for 2021 People’s Choice Award in Choreography?
The People’s Choice Award is voted on by people attending the Friday 27th August Evening Social. The Competitors winning first place in the Beginner, Easy Intermediate and Intermediate sections will present their dance to the audience at approximately 8.30pm during the Social.
Audience will be asked to vote for their favourite dance from the three performed. The Event Organizers will tally votes and the winning Choreographer announced at the social. The winning dance name goes onto the perpetual trophy
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Choreography Entry Form 2021
Choreographer/s Details
Surname: ______Given Name: ______
Club: ______Mobile: ______
Postal Address: ______Email: ______
Competitor/s Declaration
I/We are aware of our copyright obligations with regard to the music and have sited sources accordingly on the dance sheet. I/We will adhere to the BCH Choreography rules for the competition and will accept the decision of the Judges as final.
Choreographer/s Signature: ______
Parent or Guardian Signature for individuals 17 years and under: ______
CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE DETAILS
Section Name of Dance Choreographer/s Music Name and Artist
______
______
______
Total Amount Payable: $ ______($10.00 per dance) Payment Details
Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to
Account Name: Hoedown BSB: 063 097 Account Number: 2022 5887
PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: CHOREO THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G. for Jenny Jones it would be CHOREOJJONES
Signed entry forms & Choreographed Dance Sheets Emailed or Posted to:
Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428
Email: [email protected] Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au
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Hoedown Showdown Competition
Hoedown Showdown Overview
Firstly, a thank you to every competitor for participating and sharing your wonderful dancing techniques and beautiful energies.
The Hoedown Showdown event has now evolved further this year. The competition will still have Solo, Duo, Trios and Group sections. However, there are changes to the Hoedown Showdown structure for 2021 as indicated below:
1. Four Identical Hoedown Showdown Competitions a. Junior Competition (17 years and under) b. Senior Competition (18 years and over) c. Junior and Senior Solo Competitions 2. Solo competitors a. The competition dances will be chosen by the Head Judge and Event Directors. b. Three or Four Competitors will perform dances at the one time c. Solo competitors cannot use solo dances in Duo, Trio or Group Sections 3. Duo, Trios and Group sections a. The competitors in these sections choose their own music and routines. b. Duos, Trios and Groups are judged against each other
Hoedown Showdown Sections, Divisions and Scoring Sections
1. The two Hoedown Showdown competitions are the same structure for both Juniors and Seniors. Prizes vary as indicted under prizes. 2. Competitors may choose to participate in the following Sections - as a Soloist, or in a Duo or Trio or as a Group combination 3. Additional Information for Hoedown Showdown Sections A. SOLO - A Solo consists of 1 dancer. a. The music and dance routine are provided b. Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory. B. DUO - A Duo consists of 2 dancers. a. Spacing between competitors must be maintained without change, for the entire dance. Penalty point loss in unity. b. Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory.
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C. TRIO - A Trio consists of 3 dancers. a. There are no restrictions on the line configuration b. Spacing between competitors must be maintained without change, for the entire dance. Penalty point loss in unity c. Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory. D. GROUP - A Group consists of 4 dancers or more. a. There are no restrictions on the line configuration b. Groups must maintain the formation throughout the routine. Penalty point loss in unity. c. A diamond formation is deemed to be 3 lines and may be used by dancers. d. When filling out the entry form please provide an additional page to list all competitors for your large groups e. Formal entry and exit from the competition dance floor is mandatory. Penalty point loss in unity f. Maximum group size is 20 competitors
Divisions
4. The Hoedown Showdown has three divisions based on music. A. Division 1 - Competitors need to use Non-Waltz Music only in this Division for all sections i.e., Solo, Duo, Trio, or Group. B. Division 2 - Competitors need to use Waltz Music only in this Division for all sections i.e., Solo, Duo, Trio, or Group. C. Division 3 - Competitors may use either Non-Waltz Music or Waltz Music in this Division for all sections i.e., Solo, Duo, Trio, or Group. 5. Please Note: The music used in divisions 1 and 2 cannot be used in division 3. Penalty for using same music is disqualification. 6. If competitors plan to participate in several sections, then 3 new dances must be used in these different sections. Penalty for using same music is disqualification. 7. Waltz Music and Timing A. The music used for any waltz section may include simple and/or compound time signatures. B. Waltz music to be used in Waltz Sections only. C. Syncopations are permitted in the content of the choreography of the routine. D. The rise and fall of waltz must be adhered to regardless of music timing Penalty 1 point E. Steps should be in groups of three remembering heel lead. 8. The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition competitors briefing meeting at
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8.00am on Saturday 28th August. All competitors need to sign the registration book at the welcome desk inside the competition hall. Warm-up dances start at 8.30am.
Hoedown Showdown Scoring
9. Points scored in Division Stages 1 and 2 will be combined, and the top-scoring competitors will move onto Division Stage 3 Finals 3.1. The bottom scoring competitors will move onto Division Stage 3 Finals 3.2. 10. The number of competitors in each Division Stages 3 Finals 3.1 or Finals 3.2 will depend on the number of competitors from stages 1 and 2. A. For example, if there is a total of ten competitors the top 5 go into 3.1 and the bottom 5 go into 3.2. The same applies if there were 20 competitors then the top 10 go to 3.1 then bottom 10 to 3.2. The same applies for smaller or larger numbers of competitors. B. Please Note: scores obtained in Division Stage 1 and 2 are NOT carried over into Division Stage 3.1 or 3.2. The NEW scores obtained from Division Stage 3 will determine First, Second and Third place for prize money, medals, and certificates. C. The Hoedown Showdown competition starts at 9.00am. Failure to turn up promptly to the briefing meeting or sign the registration book incurs a point penalty. The Hoedown Showdown Prizes
The total Prize money for the Hoedown Showdown is currently set at a total of $1500.00. The break down will be as follows: 1. Senior Competitions a. Solo Section Division Stage 3 Senior Solo Finals 3.1 i. First Place Gold Medal plus Certificate plus $300.00 ii. Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate plus $150.00 iii. Third Place Bronze Medal plus Certificate plus $50.00 Division Stage 3 Senior Solo Finals 3.2 iv. First Place Gold Certificate v. Second Place Silver Certificate vi. Third Place Bronze Certificate b. Duo, Trio and Group Section Division Stage 3 Senior Duo, Trio & Group Finals 3.1 12 Big Country Hoedown
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i. First Place Gold Medal plus Certificate plus $700.00 ii. Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate plus $200.00 iii. Third Place Bronze Medal plus Certificate plus $100.00
Division Stage 3 Senior Duo, Trio & Group Finals 3.2 iv. First Place Gold Certificate v. Second Place Silver Certificate vi. Third Place Bronze Certificate 2. Junior Competition a. Solo Section Division Stage 3 Junior Solo Finals 3.1 i. First Place Gold Medal plus Certificate ii. Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate iii. Third Place Bronze Medal plus Certificate Division Stage 3 Junior Solo Finals 3.2 iv. First Place Gold Certificate v. Second Place Silver Certificate vi. Third Place Bronze Certificate b. Duo, Trio and Group Section Division Stage 3 Junior Duo, Trio & Group Finals 3.1 i. First Place Gold Medal plus Certificate ii. Second Place Silver Medal plus Certificate iii. Third Place Bronze Medal plus Certificate Division Stage 3 Junior Duo, Trio & Group Finals 3.2 iv. First Place Gold Certificate v. Second Place Silver Certificate vi. Third Place Bronze Certificate
Rules for the Hoedown Showdown Competition
1. All competitors must have 3 (Three) Open Standard Dance Routines to compete in the Hoedown Showdown 2. Competitors are allowed to compete in each Section i.e. Solo, Duo, Trio or Group more than one time. Please Note: The music chosen over the three event stages for the subsequent times that the competitors enter MUST consist of a new set of 3 dances in each section. Penalty: For using the same dances is disqualification
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3. The Competitors may use their own choreographed routine or published material 4. In the Hoedown Showdown only Hand, Arm, Hat, Skirt or other body part stylings are allowed in all these sections. 5. Please remember that Hand, Arm, Hat, Skirt or other body part styling are used to add to the flow and feel of the music and the choreography you have spent many hours creating. Jerky, erratic movements are frowned upon. 6. Mirror imaging and contra are NOT allowed. 7. The following are NOT permitted: movements such as joining of hands and props, athletic movements such as flips or splits, obscene or overly suggestive body movements. Penalty Point Deduction 8. Music Licences and Competitor Music a. The BCH has obtained approval to play music during the competition through the Narrandera Ex Services Club. The Club will not be responsible for any breach of the Copyright Laws. b. Competitors Music i. Music being used must be provided on the day of competition and handed to the Master of Ceremony, John Hughes before you compete. ii. The music must be clearly labelled with the Entrant’s name, Division and Section. Failure to do so will mean the music will not be played. A backup copy is your responsibility and to be retained by the competitor and to be available if required. iii. If using a mobile devise as the source of music or backup, please create a separate play list that only contains dances being used and is easy to access. Please turn off any password. A hard copy of the play list is to be provided. iv. On mobile devices the DO NOT DISTURB are turned on before handing the devise to the Master of Ceremony. You do not want to be half-way through your routine and have “You Have A Call” interrupting your dance. v. Remember if you are using music from the Cloud, FLIGHT MODE will not allow music to be played. vi. Again, for all the sections Duo, Trio or Groups Competitors may choose their own music. Time limits will apply depending on number of competitors. 2. Dress Code
a. No strapless items of clothing are allowed. Outfits must not have a bare midriff b. Should any of the Competitors costume be dropped or fall to the floor it should be picked up immediately.
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c. Competitors must wear Country Style Boots when dancing to Country Music, other footwear may be worn where appropriate to the music and the choreography. d. No Club Polo shirts, Club T-shirts, Club Jackets, or promotional clothing are permitted. e. Short and long sleeve shirts are permitted f. Jeans or dance trousers of any colour are permitted g. Provocative clothing is not permitted h. Western style hats are encouraged but not mandatory i. Ladies and men’s shirts/tops may be tucked in or worn on the outside of their skirts or jeans j. Skirts may be any length provided the dancers’ footwork is not obscured from the judges’ k. Modesty garments, bike pants, pantyhose, dance tights or fishnet stockings must be worn under skirts. The choice is up to the dancer. l. Shorts are allowed m. If wearing shorts, the leg portion of the shorts must entirely cover the dancer’s buttocks and underwear. 3. Age Requirements This year we are introducing a Hoedown Showdown competition for Juniors (17 years and under) as well as the usual Adult (18 years and over) competition. The competitions will be run identically but separated by age. 4. Judging Criteria Points will be awarded for: a. Style, Presentation, Vanilla Compliance, Unity, Degree of Difficulty and Execution/Technique b. Unity does not apply to Solo Sections c. Dance entertainment value as judged by showmanship and audience enjoyment is included in the overall score d. If a hat or belt should fall to the floor it must be picked up immediately. Penalty loss of 1 Point per judge e. Remember that judging starts from the moment you step onto the dance floor until the moment you leave the dance floor. Formal entry and exit are mandatory and will be judged and points will be deducted f. At the Judge’s discretion Highly Commended Certificates may be awarded if merited g. Perpetual Shields or Trophies will be displayed on the day of the competition h. PLEASE NOTE: Competitors enter at their own risk. i. Competitors who use abusive or suggestive language will be disqualified j. Competitors agree that their photo may be taken during competition and that the photograph maybe published in the media
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k. Competitors must be ready when called to the dance floor, failure results in disqualification l. It is permissible for any dancer to be substituted in any duo, trio or team entry in extenuating circumstances or in the event of illness on the day of competition m. Any decisions made at the discretion of the Head Judge & Events Directors will be final n. The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition briefing meeting at 8.00am on Saturday 28th August. All Competitors are required to attend this meeting o. 5. Competition and Audience Tickets Tickets to the Big Country Hoedown are now on sale. As you will understand the Narrandera Ex-Soldiers Club has limited space due to COVID-19 restrictions, so tickets must be Pre-purchased prior to the event by 1st August 2021. Weekend Pass Pre-Purchase Tickets (Entry to all 4 Events) Adults Weekend Pass $40.00 Children 17 years and Under Weekend Pass $20.00
Single Event Entry Pre-Booked Adult $15.00 per event Children 17 years and under per event $10.00
Socials Non-Dancers Social Entry for Adult Non-Dancers $10.00 per social
Competitors Social Entry for Competitors $10.00 per social
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL DANCERS COMPETING IN THE HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN
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HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN JUNIOR AND SENIOR ENTRY FORM
DIVISION (D) SECTION CATEGORY COMPETITOR NAME (CN) FEE DIVISION 1 SOLO OPEN STANDARD CN1 $10 (D1) NON WALTZ DIVISION 1 DUO OPEN STANDARD CN1 $10 (D1) CN2 $10 NON WALTZ DIVISION 1 TRIO OPEN STANDARD CN1 $10 (D1) CN2 $10 NON WALTZ CN3 $10 DIVISION 1 GROUP OPEN STANDARD CN1 $10 (D1) CN2 $10 NON WALTZ CN3 $10 CN4 PLUS $10 for CN5 etc $10
DIVISION 2 SOLO OPEN STANDARD CN1 When the D1 (D2) WALTZ $10 has been paid the DIVISION 2 DUO OPEN STANDARD CN1 D2 and D3 (D2) WALTZ CN2 dances are also included DIVISION 2 TRIO OPEN STANDARD CN1 in that entry Fee (D2) WALTZ CN2 for that section. CN3 If you compete in DIVISION 2 GROUP OPEN STANDARD CN1 another section (D2) WALTZ CN2 further fees CN3 apply. CN4 PLUS CN5 etc
DIVISION 3 SOLO OPEN STANDARD CN1 (D3) NON WALTZ OR WALTZ DIVISION 3 DUO OPEN STANDARD CN1 (D3) NON CN2 WALTZ OR WALTZ DIVISION 3 TRIO OPEN STANDARD CN1 (D3) NON CN2 WALTZ OR CN3 WALTZ DIVISION 3 GROUP OPEN STANDARD CN1 (D3) NON CN2 WALTZ OR CN3 WALTZ CN4 PLUS CN5 etc
COMPETITORS: PLEASE INDICATE COMPETITION JUNIOR OR SENIOR
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Entry Form Information
• The entry fees of $10.00 per competitor per section entered is payable. • All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. • Closing date for payment of entries is FRIDAY 06 August 2021. • Fees are payable by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque or Money order. o Electronic Transfer: Please make payment to ▪ Account Name: Hoedown BSB: 063 097 Account Number: 2022 5887 • PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR TRANSFER: HDSD THEN ADD YOUR INITIAL & LAST NAME E.G., for Jenny Jones it would be HDSDJJONES • Send cheques and signed entry forms: Postal Address: PO Box 74 Pacific Palms NSW 2428 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.bigcountryhoedown.com.au Competition Meeting Summary List
1. The Event Coordinators must be present at ALL meetings taking place throughout the events. 2. Big Country Hoedown Team Meeting a. The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition briefing meeting at 12.30pm on Friday 27th August. This will take place at “The Blue Apron Steakhouse”. 3. Choreography Pre-Competition Meeting a. The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition competitors briefing meeting at 2.00pm on Friday 27th August. b. All competitors to sign the registration book at the welcome desk inside the competition hall. c. Warm-up dances start at 2.30pm. d. The Choreography competition starts at 3.00pm. 4. HoeDown ShowDown Pre-Competition Meeting a. The Event Coordinators, the Head Judge and all other judges plus MC and the head Scorer will be present at the pre-competition competitors briefing meeting at 8.00am on Saturday 28th August. b. Attendance for competitors is mandatory. Please sign the registration book at the BCH welcome desk located inside the competition hall. c. Warm-up dances start at 8.30am. d. The Hoedown Showdown competition starts at 9.00am. 18