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GENERAL RULES
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I. JUDGING PROCEDURES
The judges for the event will be appointed at the sole discretion of Universal Dance Association. As the
teams make their presentations, the judges will score the teams using a 100 point system. The highest
score and lowest score given for each team will be dropped and the remaining judges scores will be
AVERAGED
together to determine the overall team score. In the event of a first place tie, the high low
scores are added back in and averaged again. If the tie still remains, the ranking points for each judge
will be used to break the tie.
II. SCORES AND RANKINGS
Individual score sheets are for the exclusive use of each particular judge. Each judge has the re-
sponsibility and authority to review and submit his or her final scores and rankings prior to the
final tally of the scores for all teams. Scores and rankings will be available
only
to coaches or cap-
tains at the conclusion of Saturday and Sunday’s competition. No scores or rankings will be given
over the telephone. After each round of competition, teams will receive the judges’ score sheets as
well as their score and the top score in the group. In addition, teams will receive a ranking sheet
with the names and scores of the teams advancing. The remaining teams’ scores will be listed in rank
order, however the team names will be omitted. This will be done in order for teams to see the break
in scores as well as how far they were from advancing.
III. HOW TO HANDLE PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS
A. RULES & PROCEDURES
– Any questions concerning the rules or procedures of
the competition will be handled exclusively by the advisor / coach of the team and will be
directed to the Competition Director. Such questions should be made prior to the team’s
competition performance.
B. PERFORMANCE
– Any questions concerning the team’s performance should be
made to the Competition Director immediately after the team's performance and/or
following the outcome of the competition.
IV. SPORTSMANSHIP
All participants agree to conduct themselves in a manner displaying good sportsmanship through-
out the competition with positive presentation upon entry and exit from the performance area as
well as throughout the routine. The advisor and coach of each team is responsible for seeing that
team members, coaches, parents and other persons affiliated with the team conduct themselves
accordingly. Severe cases of unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for disqualification.
V. INTERRUPTION OF PERFORMANCE
A. UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
1. If, in the opinion of the competition officials, a team’s routine is interrupted because of failure
of the competition equipment, facilities, or other factors attributable to the competition rather
than the team, the team affected should
STOP
the routine.
2. The team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from the point
where the interruption occurred. The degree and effect of the interruption will be determined
by the competition officials.
B. FAULT OF TEAM
1. In the event a team’s routine is interrupted because of failure of the team’s own equipment, the
team must either continue the routine or withdraw from the competition.
2. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time.
If decided by officials, the team will perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be eval-
uated ONLY from the point where the interruption occurred.
C. INJURY
1. The only persons that may stop a routine for injury are: a) competition officials,
b) the advisor / coach from the team performing or c) an injured individual.
2. The competition officials will determine if the team will be allowed to perform at a later time.
If the competition officials allow a routine to be performed at a later time, the spot in the
schedule where the re-performance is to take place is at the sole discretion of competition of-
ficials. The team may perform the routine again in its entirety, but will be evaluated ONLY from
the point where the interruption occurred.
3. The injured participant that wishes to perform may not return to the competition floor unless:
a. The competition officials receive clearance from, first, the medical personnel attending to
that participant, second the parent (if present) AND THEN the head coach/advisor of the
competing team.
b. If the medical personnel does not clear the participant, the participant can only return to
the competition if a parent or legal guardian in attendance signs a return to participation
waiver. In the event of a suspected concussion, the participant cannot return to perform
without clearance from a medical professional, even with a waiver from a parent or legal
guardian.
VI. INTERPRETATIONS AND / OR RULINGS
Any interpretation of any aspect of these Rules and Regulations or any decision involving any other
aspect of the competition will be rendered by the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee will render
a judgment in an effort to ensure that the competition proceeds in a manner consistent with the gen-
eral spirit and goals of the competition. The Rules Committee will consist of the Competition Director,
Head Judge, and a designated competition official.
VII. DISQUALIFICATION
Any team that does not adhere to the terms and procedures of these "Rules and Regulations" will be
subject to disqualification from the competition, will automatically forfeit any right to any prizes or
awards presented by the competition.
VIII. FINALITY OF DECISIONS
By participating in this competition, each team agrees that all decisions by the judges will be final
and will not be subject for review. Each team acknowledges the necessity for the judges to make
prompt and fair decisions in this competition and each team therefore expressly waives any legal,
equitable, administrative or procedural review of such decisions.
IX. PRELIMINARIES, SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS
UDA reserves the right to determine if a preliminary, semi-final or final round will be necessary.
There will be a preliminary competition held in most categories. All divisions with only one round
prior to the finals will be classified as a semi-final. There will be a minimum of 50% of the teams
that will advance from prelims to semi-finals. If a category has a semi-final and final round, 40%
will advance into finals Tournament officials will have full authority to make the final determina-
tion of the number of teams selected to advance to the next round.
X. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPATION
School Teams Only
It is understood that teams participating in the National Dance Team Championship will not know-
ingly and willingly participate in any other dance event promoted as a "national championship" or
"international championship" for the 2014-2015 school year (Exception: USA National Champi-
onship). Teams who do not adhere will automatically be disqualified from the 2015 Championship
and will forfeit the opportunity to participate in the tournament the following year.
XI. TELEVISION COVERAGE
The National Dance Team Championship nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2.
Because of the format of the show, not all finalist teams will be shown on the telecast.
XII. TOURNAMENT FACILITY
1. The competition is scheduled to be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports
®
HP Field House, Jostens
Center and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
®
.
2. Marley Floor: All main floors will have 10 strips and all rehearsal floors will have 8. At
Indiana Jones each strip is 5 feet wide. At ESPN Wide World of Sports
®
each strip is 5 feet
3.5 inches wide.
3. The tournament officials shall have the right to alter the time and location of the competition
in the event changes become necessary due to inclement weather, facility problems, television
production requirements, or any other situation deemed by the tournament officials to be
essential to the successful execution of the championship.
XIII. APPEARANCES, ENDORSEMENTS AND PUBLICITY
All teams winning titles, awards or prizes agree to have all appearances, endorsements and publicity
approved through the NDTC office.
XV. PENALTIES
A five (5) point per judge penalty will be assessed to any team violating any of the specific rules stated.
This deduction does not apply to violations mentioned above that are designated a lesser point value.
If you have any questions concerning the legality of a trick or move, please email a video of that trick or
move to Ashley Udashen at
Please include your team name and a contact per-
son's name and phone number. All videos must be received no later than January 10, 2015.
SCHOOL AND ALL STAR GENERAL RULES
2015 NATIONAL DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
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PLEASE GO TO UDA.VARSITY.COM FOR NDTC ROUTINE RULES AND GUIDELINES. EACH TEAM WILL BE
REQUIRED TO SIGN A COPY OF THESE RULES AND GUIDELINES PRIOR TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
