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-**32.6** It is a condition of registration that a competitor shall not participate with, or provide support or cooperation to, any combination, organisation or individuals seeking to undermine DSA’s role as the governing body for DanceSport in Australia.+**32.6** It is a condition of registration that a competitor shall not participate with, or provide support or cooperation to, any combination, organisation or individuals seeking to undermine DSA’s role as the governing body for DanceSport in Australia.
  
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-**32.8** An application for competitor registration by a person under 16 years of age must be submitted by the applicant’s parent or guardian and must provide proof of age.+**32.8** An application for competitor registration by a person under 16 years of age must be submitted by the applicant’s parent or guardian and must provide proof of age.
  
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 **32.9** [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitors]] are exempt from registration for the following: **32.9** [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitors]] are exempt from registration for the following:
  
-  * Novelty events e.g. parent and child events, and progressive teams’ matches.+  * Novelty events e.g. parent and child events, and progressive teams’ matches.
   * Competitions conducted by a dance studio.   * Competitions conducted by a dance studio.
  
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 **35.3** Age Group - Age Limitations (all age definitions relate to the calendar year of the Birth Date) **35.3** Age Group - Age Limitations (all age definitions relate to the calendar year of the Birth Date)
-  * **(i)** To calculate a person’s DanceSport AGE subtract their year of birth from the current year, for example; 2026 [current year] - 2002 [their birth year] = 24 [DSA AGE]+  * **(i)** To calculate a person’s DanceSport AGE subtract their year of birth from the current year, for example; 2026 [current year] - 2002 [their birth year] = 24 [DSA AGE]
   * **(ii)** No exemptions will apply to this rule.   * **(ii)** No exemptions will apply to this rule.
   * **(iii)** This does not apply to [[rules:definitions#cross_divisional_event|Cross Divisional Events]].   * **(iii)** This does not apply to [[rules:definitions#cross_divisional_event|Cross Divisional Events]].
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-**35.6** At the Competition Organiser’s discretion, couples who are eligible to compete in an event in more than one age group may be required to choose to compete in only one of their eligible age groups in each style. The purpose of this rule is to allow the Competition Organiser to manage program requirements after determining the number of entries in each event.+**35.6** At the Competition Organiser’s discretion, couples who are eligible to compete in an event in more than one age group may be required to choose to compete in only one of their eligible age groups in each style. The purpose of this rule is to allow the Competition Organiser to manage program requirements after determining the number of entries in each event.
  
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-**35.10** A competitor whose fourteenth birthday occurs in the relevant calendar year may compete in Adult events with a person who meets the minimum age requirement for the Adult age category but only after the receipt of written notification from the competitor’s parent or guardian to the DSA Sports Director advising of the competitor’s intention to compete in Adult age group events.+**35.10** A competitor whose fourteenth birthday occurs in the relevant calendar year may compete in Adult events with a person who meets the minimum age requirement for the Adult age category but only after the receipt of written notification from the competitor’s parent or guardian to the DSA Sports Director advising of the competitor’s intention to compete in Adult age group events.
   * **(a)** A couple shall be ineligible to compete in Adult age group events unless at least one partner has reached their 16th birthday in the year of the event.   * **(a)** A couple shall be ineligible to compete in Adult age group events unless at least one partner has reached their 16th birthday in the year of the event.
   * **(b)** In the circumstance where a Juvenile aged competitor has been competing in the Junior Age Group but wishes to revert to competing in the Juvenile Age Group, the grading of that competitor shall be determined by the DSA Executive.   * **(b)** In the circumstance where a Juvenile aged competitor has been competing in the Junior Age Group but wishes to revert to competing in the Juvenile Age Group, the grading of that competitor shall be determined by the DSA Executive.
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   * Events in the Recreational Division can be conducted as being for either   * Events in the Recreational Division can be conducted as being for either
-  * Couples â€“ Regulations relating to Couples apply, or +  * Couples – Regulations relating to Couples apply, or 
-  * Individuals â€“ The competitor may be partnered by any person registered in the Amateur or Recreational Division who does //__not__// hold a Level 1 or higher DSA Accreditation.+  * Individuals – The competitor may be partnered by any person registered in the Amateur or Recreational Division who does //__not__// hold a Level 1 or higher DSA Accreditation.
  
 Note 1: In these events, it is the competitor that is being adjudicated. This does not affect the application of these Rules to the partner, who is a [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitor]] in the event. Note 1: In these events, it is the competitor that is being adjudicated. This does not affect the application of these Rules to the partner, who is a [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitor]] in the event.
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-**36.4** Approved levels/grades shall be referred to in the event name. (For example: â€œC Grade Junior Latin Championship”)+**36.4** Approved levels/grades shall be referred to in the event name. (For example: “C Grade Junior Latin Championship”)
  
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-**36.5** The lowest level in which an individual competitor is eligible to compete shall be termed the competitor’s Level (in Recreational Division Events) or Grade (in Amateur Division Events). For example, an A Grade competitor means a person who is not eligible to compete in B Grade or lower. All competitors must compete in their allocated grade.+**36.5** The lowest level in which an individual competitor is eligible to compete shall be termed the competitor’s Level (in Recreational Division Events) or Grade (in Amateur Division Events). For example, an A Grade competitor means a person who is not eligible to compete in B Grade or lower. All competitors must compete in their allocated grade.
  
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-**37.4** The points that are allocated towards the elevation of a competitors’ Grade or Level are determined and approved by the DSA National Board. They are published on the DSA website [[http://www.dancesport.org.au|www.dancesport.org.au]]+**37.4** The points that are allocated towards the elevation of a competitors’ Grade or Level are determined and approved by the DSA National Board. They are published on the DSA website [[http://www.dancesport.org.au|www.dancesport.org.au]]
  
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-**37.5** In the Recreational Division the competitor’s Level will be assessed at 1<sup>st</sup> January according to the points system. A competitor reaching Recreational A Level is not obliged to move to C Grade in the Amateur Division.+**37.5** In the Recreational Division the competitor’s Level will be assessed at 1<sup>st</sup> January according to the points system. A competitor reaching Recreational A Level is not obliged to move to C Grade in the Amateur Division.
  
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-**37.6** In the Under 16 Division and the Amateur Division the competitor’s grade will be assessed at 1<sup>st</sup> January in each calendar year according to the points system.+**37.6** In the Under 16 Division and the Amateur Division the competitor’s grade will be assessed at 1<sup>st</sup> January in each calendar year according to the points system.
  
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-**37.7** Points are recorded for a win at all DSA registered competitions (except Development competitions) for competitor’s grade or level until the maximum number of points are awarded. At the specified date, the competitor is required to elevate, there is no carry over of points to a higher grade.+**37.7** Points are recorded for a win at all DSA registered competitions (except Development competitions) for competitor’s grade or level until the maximum number of points are awarded. At the specified date, the competitor is required to elevate, there is no carry over of points to a higher grade.
  
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-**37.17** An individual competitor’s accrued points shall continue to be considered in determining that competitor’s grade, regardless of any change of partnership.+**37.17** An individual competitor’s accrued points shall continue to be considered in determining that competitor’s grade, regardless of any change of partnership.
  
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-**37.18** The grade and any partial elevations of a competitor who was previously registered, and who let their registration lapse, shall continue to be considered (on a style-by-style basis) in determining the competitor’s eligibility to enter competitions.+**37.18** The grade and any partial elevations of a competitor who was previously registered, and who let their registration lapse, shall continue to be considered (on a style-by-style basis) in determining the competitor’s eligibility to enter competitions.
  
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   * All Recreational Division events in the Under 21, Adult and Masters age groups.   * All Recreational Division events in the Under 21, Adult and Masters age groups.
-  * All Under 16 Division â€“ Sub-Juvenile and Juvenile age group events.+  * All Under 16 Division – Sub-Juvenile and Juvenile age group events.
   * All Under 16 Division - Junior age group Lead/Follow and Solo C and B grade events.   * All Under 16 Division - Junior age group Lead/Follow and Solo C and B grade events.
  
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-**40.1** Details of the Competition Dress Code are defined in Appendices of these DSA Rules of Dancesport.+**40.1** Details of the Competition Dress Code are defined in Appendices of these DSA Rules of Dancesport. The Dress Code applies to the [[rules:definitions#competition_attire|Competition Attire]] of every Competitor.
  
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-**40.6** The competitor’s buttocks must be covered at all times.+**40.6** The competitor’s buttocks must be covered at all times.
  
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-**41.1** A [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitor]] must not wear any advertising logo, [[rules:definitions#sponsor|Sponsor]] logo or [[rules:definitions#designer_label|Designer Label]] on competition attire unless it has been approved under this Rule and recorded in the Sponsor Tag Register.+**41.1** A [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitor]] must not wear any advertising logo, [[rules:definitions#sponsor|Sponsor]] logo or [[rules:definitions#designer_label|Designer Label]] on [[rules:definitions#competition_attire|competition attire]] unless it has been approved under this Rule and recorded in the Sponsor Tag Register.
  
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   * **(a)** An application must include an image of the logo or label as it will appear on the attire, its dimensions and intended position, the identity of the Sponsor or manufacturer, and the nature of the support provided.   * **(a)** An application must include an image of the logo or label as it will appear on the attire, its dimensions and intended position, the identity of the Sponsor or manufacturer, and the nature of the support provided.
   * **(b)** The DSA [[rules:definitions#marketing_committee|Marketing Committee]] may require that no advertising logos be worn at a particular competition or during a particular DSA-organised function where the content conflicts with any DSA sponsorship arrangement.   * **(b)** The DSA [[rules:definitions#marketing_committee|Marketing Committee]] may require that no advertising logos be worn at a particular competition or during a particular DSA-organised function where the content conflicts with any DSA sponsorship arrangement.
 +  * **(c)** Approval of a [[rules:definitions#sponsor|Sponsor]] logo is given in respect of the applicant only. Approval of a [[rules:definitions#designer_label|Designer Label]] is given in respect of the manufacturer or maker and is not limited to the applicant — see [[#r41_5|Rule 41.5]].
  
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-**41.5** The wearing of a manufacturer’s [[rules:definitions#designer_label|Designer Label]] on competition attire is permitted, subject to approval under [[#r41_2|Rule 41.2]]. A Designer Label is subject to [[#r41_4|Rule 41.4]] in the same way as a Sponsor logo, and may not exceed the size, or be worn in any position other than those, permitted by that Rule.+**41.5** The wearing of a manufacturer’s [[rules:definitions#designer_label|Designer Label]] on competition attire is permitted where that Designer Label has been approved and recorded in the Sponsor Tag Register. 
 +  * **(a)** A Designer Label is approved once, for the manufacturer or maker. Once approved it may be worn by any Competitor on an item of competition attire made by that manufacturer or maker, and a separate approval is not required for each Competitor. 
 +  * **(b)** A Designer Label is subject to [[#r41_4|Rule 41.4]] in the same way as a [[rules:definitions#sponsor|Sponsor]] logo, and may not exceed the size, or be worn in any position other than those, permitted by that Rule.
  
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