Competitor Information

 Good luck to all competitors at the 2010 NCDC!

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THANK YOU for your support with once again a record entry of 460 competitive couples (at this stage) from around Australia and overseas. We extend a special welcome to visitors from overseas.

 

The information contained below, hopefully will indicate that every effort is being made for all concerned to ensure the most comfortable and enjoyable participation possible, in view of the tightly packed scheduled with which we are confronted.

 

SYLLABUS OF EVENS

The Syllabus of Events is available for download from the Downloads page.

 

LATE ENTRIES

Please phone Robert Steele to lodge a late competitor entry on (02) 9626 1300.

 

CONFIRMED COMPETITORS

Please click on the link below for confirmed competitor names.  The list is sorted by male surname and only includes entries received up to 1 June 2010.  If you have entered (before 1 June) and your name does not appear on the list, please contact Robert Steele immediately on (02) 9626 1300.

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REVISED PROGRAMME SCHEDULE TIMES

Saturday

  • Doors Open at 7:45 am. Events commence at 8:45 am & conclude at 11:16 pm.

Sunday

  • Doors Open at 7:45 am. Events commence at 8:45 am & conclude at 11:15 pm.

SYLLABUS ALTERATIONS

Competitors should note the following syllabus alterations:

  • Due to the calibre of entries in the Adult Open Standard and Latin American events, 2 new events have been introduced - Adult Rising Star Standard (8:53 pm on Sunday) and Adult Rising Star Latin American (10:28 pm on Sunday). The competitors for these events will be the semi-finalists in the Adult Open Standard and Adult Open Latin American events who did not make the final.
  • Masters I & Masters II Level 1 STD, LA & NV events will be run separately.
  • Masters II Level 4 LA event has been cancelled.

Changes in dances in the preliminary rounds are tabulated below.

    

Event

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Adult Open STD

W, T, QS

W, FT, QS

W, T, FT, QS

Adult Open LA

S, R, PD

S, CC, PD

S, CC, R, PD

Adult Open NV

TW, CAR, TT

TW, BB, TT

N/A

Masters I Open STD

W, T, QS

W, FT, QS

N/A

Masters I Open NV

SW, BB, LB

BB, TW, LB

N/A

Masters II Open STD

W, T, QS

W, SF, QS

N/A

Masters II Open NV

LW, EX, TT

SW, BB,TT

N/A

 

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Presentation of Results and Awards will be held at the following times:

Saturday: 6:22 pm, 9:30 pm & 11:16 pm Final presentations   

Sunday: 6:25 pm, 9:51 pm Juvenile 6 Dance & Junior 8 Dance & 11:15 pm Final presentations        

  

ENTRY ALTERATIONS (Refer to statements on Entry Acknowledgment Form)

It is absolutely imperative that alterations to entries as indicated on the Entry Acknowledgment Form be received by post or by Fax. on (02) 9626 1900 NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY 22 JUNE. The tightly packed schedule of events will not allow inclusion of possible extra rounds due to entry changes not notified, consequently competitors whose names do not appear on the Marshalls Events List for a specific event will not be permitted to compete in those events.  Changes to entries will not be accepted after 22 JUNE 2010.

 

FIRST ROUND START TIMES

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AMENITIES MAP - NUMBERS TABLE

A map showing the location of Cloak Room, Change Rooms, Marshalling and Practice Area, Recall number posting board etc. will be displayed near the Numbers Table positioned just inside the Arena Entrance.

  

REGISTRATION CARDS

The issuing of Competitor back numbers will be subject to the presentation of the appropriate Registration Card for both partners as follows:

  • DSA Registration Cards for Australian Competitors
  • NZD&DC or NZDA Registration Cards for New Zealand Competitors
  • IDSF or WDC member association Registration Cards as appropriate for Overseas Competitors.

Please note: At all DanceSport events conducted within NSW and the ACT, DanceSport Australia (NSW Branch) operates a policy of COLLECTING ALL REGISTRATION CARDS AT THE TIME OF ISSUING NUMBERS.  Your co-operation with this procedure will be much appreciated.

 

COMPETITOR NUMBERS

All back numbers will incorporate an ID BAR CODE for use with the new electronic Adjudicating/Scrutineering system.

 

A $5 deposit will apply for collection of numbers.

The amount will be refunded on the return of your numbers.

 

The onus rests with the competitor for the safekeeping of the numbers throughout the event in particular if competing on both days.

 

MARSHALLING

The Marshalling area is located directly behind the stage AND WILL OPERATE ON A ONE-WAY TRAFFIC FLOW FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STAGE. Entry to this area is restricted to Competitors and NCDC Officials only ..... NO Coaches or PARENTS.

 

Be aware and be warned --- For the good order and management of the NCDC:

  • Participating in an event WITHOUT first reporting to the Marshalls is not permitted.
  • Couples whose names/numbers do not appear on the Marshalls Events List for a particular event will not be permitted to compete in those events. Refer to "Entry Alterations" section on this web page.
  • Use of the electronic Adjudicating/Scrutineering system requires that competitor "Bar Coded Numbers" be scanned prior to each event. The scanned numbers will then be transferred electronically to the key pads used by the Adjudicators.
  • THE ONUS RESTS WITH COMPETITORS TO BE IN THE MARSHALLING AREA PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME OF THE PARTICULAR EVENT SO AS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR NUMBER IS SCANNED. Failure to follow this procedure may mean not being marked by the adjudicators.

ENTRANCE TO THE ARENA

Entrance to the complex is through the Sports Visitor Centre and up the main stairs. Entry to the Arena will be through a single door - disregard any door numbers printed on the tickets.

 

CLOAK ROOM

A complimentary Cloak Room facility will be available for competitors and officials. Bags and items of clothing should not be left elsewhere. The Cloak Room is located between the main ladies and gentlemen's change room at the dance floor level. Leaving personal items in the change rooms or in the seating areas is at your own risk.

 

CHANGE ROOMS

Spacious Change Rooms & Toilets are provided separately for Professional Competitors, Amateur Competitors & Officials. All Change Rooms & Toilets are located at the dance floor level along a corridor to the left of the dance floor (when facing the stage) on either side of the Cloak Room. 

 

Please note: AIS & Government regulations stipulate that no smoking is allowed within the AIS Arena including the change rooms.  Anyone found in breach of these regulations may be prosecuted.

 

MARSHALLING AREA & PRACTICE AREA

The Marshalling Area and the Practice Area are located directly behind the stage.

 

RECALL INFORMATION

The Recall Information will be displayed just outside the Practice Area behind the stage. 

 

CATERING FACILITIES

Catering facilities (hot meals, snacks and drinks) will be available at the venue.

 

LATIN AMERICAN WORKSHOP BY RICCARDO COCCHI & YULIA ZAGORUYCHENKO

DATE:     Friday 25 June

TIME:     6pm to 7.30pm

COST:     $35

VENUE:   Italo-Australian Club, 78 Franklin Street, Forrest, Canberra

             (10 minutes from City - close to Parliament House)

ENTRY:   Only on production of Ticket or purchase of ticket at door

  

Limited tickets for the Workshop are available and may be purchased in advance

or at the door subject to availability.

To obtain a ticket, please use the enclosed Order Form or contact David on

phone (02) 6231 4403, fax (02) 6231 4309 or

email penny_dekauwe@bigpond.com

 

PRACTICE EVENING

DATE:    Friday 25 June

TIME:    7.45pm to 9.30pm

COST:    FREE

FORMAT: Latin American, Standard, New Vogue

VENUE:  Italo-Australian Club, 78 Franklin Street, Forrest, Canberra

            (10 minutes from City - close to Parliament House)

Programmes will be on sale at the NCDC Practice Evening ($15 each - cash sales only)

 

AFTER PARTY

DATE:    Sunday 27 June

TIME:    At the conclusion of the NCDC Sunday programme

COST:    FREE

VENUE:  Ground Floor, Rydges Lakeside Canberra, London Circuit, Canberra City

Entry is strictly limited to those over 18 years of age.

 

HOW TO GET TO THE AIS ARENA & PARKING

The AIS Arena is located in the Belconnen area of North Canberra in the suburb of Bruce. Travel time to the AIS Arena from the city centre by car is approximately 10 minutes. Allow another 5 minutes for parking.

  

DIRECTIONS:

  • Travel along Belconnen Way or Ginninderra Drive.
  • Turn into Haydon Drive.
  • Turn into Battye Street (signposted as Australian Institute of Sport).
  • Turn left into Leverrier Street.

Entrance to the AIS Arena is through the Sports Visitor Centre up the main stairway.  Ample parking is available opposite the venue (a small fee may apply). Please inform the Parking Attendant that you are attending the DanceSport Championships.

 

 

Thank you once again for your support of the 2010 National Capital DanceSport Championships - Australia's DanceSport Extravaganza.

  

  

Championship Joint Administrative Directors  

  

ROBERT J. STEELE                                    

On behalf of the FATD                             

  

DAVID GUNASEKERA

Manager, Penny De Kauwe School of Dancing Canberra

  

21 May 2010