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--- rules:definitions [2026/07/28 12:19] – [Division] dallas
+++ rules:definitions [2026/09/05 16:04] (current) – [Competition Attire] dallas
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 ===== Coach/Student =====
-Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA registered Accredited Instructor or [[#coach|Coach]] and the other is a [[#student|Student]] who is a current financial registered DSA competitor, and does not hold a Level 1 or higher Coach Accreditation. Students with Level 0 Accreditation must choose to compete either as a Coach or a Student and not both.
+Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA registered Accredited Instructor or [[#accredited_coach|Coach]] and the other is a [[#student|Student]].
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 Means a [[#member|DSA Member]] who holds a DSA Competition Adjudicator qualification.
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+===== Competition Attire =====
+Means the clothing worn by a [[#competitor|Competitor]] on the dance floor during a [[#competition|competition]].
+Competition Attire is the attire of every Competitor taking part in an event, whether or not that Competitor is the person being adjudicated.
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 ===== Competitor =====
-Means a person who enters, or seeks to enter, a [[#competition|competition]].
+Means a person who enters, or seeks to enter, a [[#competition|competition]]. A person is a Competitor whether or not they are the person being adjudicated in an event, and these Rules apply to them in full.
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 ===== Couple =====
-Means a team consisting of two people dancing together when competing in any [[#division|Division]] of Competition. For the purpose of a DanceSport competition, a person may nominate their gender.
+Means a team consisting of two people dancing together when competing in any DanceSport Competition. For the purpose of a DanceSport competition, a person may nominate their gender.
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 Means the continuing professional development requirements for accredited members as defined by the DSA Education Committee and/or approved by the DSA National Board.
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+===== Cross Divisional Event =====
+Means an event in which the two people forming the partnership are drawn from different Divisions or competitor categories, being [[#coach_student|Coach/Student]], [[#pro_student|Pro/Student]], [[#pro_recreational_student|Pro/Recreational Student]] and [[#pro_am|Pro/Am]] events.
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 ===== Day Pass =====
-Is a temporary registration of a person so that they can experience the introductory DanceSport events in the Under 16 and Recreational [[#division|Divisions]]. Competitors cannot hold both a [[#social_day_pass|Social Day Pass]] and a Day Pass at the same time. Also see [[#social_day_pass|Social Day Pass]].
+Is a temporary registration of a person so that they can experience the introductory DanceSport events in the Under 16 and Recreational [[#divisions|Divisions]]. Competitors cannot hold both a [[#social_day_pass|Social Day Pass]] and a Day Pass at the same time. Also see [[#social_day_pass|Social Day Pass]].
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-===== Division =====
+===== Designer Label =====
-Means the following designated categories where registered competitors are grouped together by age group to compete against each other:
+Means the name, logo or mark of the manufacturer or maker of an item of competition attire, applied to that item by its manufacturer or maker, identifying them as the maker of the item actually being worn.
-  - **Dance Up Division Competitor** - means a registered competitor who qualifies in the Dance Up Division of DanceSport. Dance Up is restricted to members who are under 18 years of age and have never registered in any other DSA Division previously. Dance Up syllabus and rules apply.
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-  - **Under 16 Division** Competitor – means a current financial registered competitor who qualifies for the time being to compete in the Under 16 Division which may include the following age sub-divisions:
+===== Divisions =====
+Means the following designated categories where registered competitors are grouped together by age group to compete against each other:
+  * **Dance Up Division Competitor** - means a registered competitor who qualifies in the Dance Up Division of DanceSport. Dance Up is restricted to members who are under 18 years of age and have never registered in any other DSA Division previously. Dance Up syllabus and rules apply.
+  * **Under 16 Division Competitor** – means a current financial registered competitor who qualifies for the time being to compete in the Under 16 Division which may include the following age sub-divisions:
     - Sub-Juvenile
     - Juvenile
     - Junior
-  - Recreational Division Competitor – means a current financial registered competitor who enters or seeks to enter a Recreational Division event within a competition registered with DSA (other than [[#novelty_event|Novelty events]]) and is not an Amateur or Professional Division competitor (Recreational restrictions apply). The Recreational Division may include the following age sub-divisions:
+  * **Recreational Division Competitor** – means a current financial registered competitor who enters or seeks to enter a Recreational Division event within a competition registered with DSA (other than [[#novelty_event|Novelty events]]) and is not an Amateur or Professional Division competitor (Recreational restrictions apply). The Recreational Division may include the following age sub-divisions:
     - Under 21
     - Adult
     - Masters 1, 2, 3 and 4
-  - Amateur Division Competitor – means a current financial registered competitor who qualifies for the time being, to compete in the Amateur Division which may include the following age sub-divisions:
+  * **Amateur Division Competitor** – means a current financial registered competitor who qualifies for the time being to compete in the Amateur Division which may include the following age sub-divisions:
     - Under 21
     - Adult
     - Masters 1, 2, 3 and 4
-  - Professional Division Competitor – means a current financial registered Professional competitor who enters, or seeks to enter, a Professional Division within a competition registered with DSA.
+  * **Professional Division Competitor** – means a current financial registered Professional competitor who enters, or seeks to enter, a Professional Division within a competition registered with DSA.
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-===== Level 3 (Elite Coach) =====
+===== Invigilator =====
+An Invigilator at a  DSA competition is appointed to monitor the implementation of DSA Rules and report breaches to the Chairperson. The Invigilator may serve as an Adjudicator but may not invigilate and adjudicate at the same time. An Invigilator may not be a registered competitor in any DSA division.
-Means a [[#member|DSA Member]] who holds a DSA Elite Coach qualification.
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+===== Marshall =====
+A Marshall is a DSA official responsible for organising competitors in the Marshalling Area at a competition in order to ensure that
+  * competitors present match entries received
+  * the number of competitors ready to move onto the dancefloor for an event are monitored
+  * communication between the Marshalling Area and other relevant officials is maintained
+  * competitors move to the dancefloor in an orderly fashion when required to do so.
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 ===== Marketing Committee =====
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 ===== Pro/Am =====
-Means a [[#couple|couple]] in which one person is a current financial registered Professional [[#division|Division]] competitor and the other person is a current financial registered Under 16 or Amateur Division competitor.
+Means a [[#couple|couple]] in which one person is a current financial registered Professional [[#divisions|Division]] competitor and the other person is a current financial registered Under 16 or Amateur Division competitor.
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 ===== Pro/Recreational Student =====
-Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA Professional [[#division|Division]] competitor and the other is a [[#student|Student]] who is a current financial registered DSA competitor in the Recreational Division.
+Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA Professional [[#divisions|Division]] competitor and the other is a [[#student|Student]] registered in the Recreational Division.
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 ===== Pro/Student =====
-Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA registered Professional [[#division|Division]] competitor and the other is a [[#student|Student]] who is a current financial registered DSA competitor, and does not hold a Level 1 or higher Coach Accreditation. Students with Level 0 Accreditation must choose to compete either as a Coach or a Student and not both.
+Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA registered Professional [[#divisions|Division]] competitor and the other is a [[#student|Student]].
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 ===== Professional Division Adjudicator =====
-Is an adjudicator who has notified DSA that they are no longer competing in Professional [[#division|Division]] Couple competitions. This retirement does not include [[#pro_am|Pro/Am]] competitions.
+Is an adjudicator who has notified DSA that they are no longer competing in Professional [[#divisions|Division]] Couple competitions. This retirement does not include [[#pro_am|Pro/Am]] competitions.
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   - authorises the issuing of advertisements or invitations to compete in a competition, and/or
   - otherwise claims some proprietary rights in the goodwill attached to a competition title.
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+===== Promotional Material =====
+Means any material, in any medium, produced or authorised by a [[#promoter|promoter]] or [[#organiser|organiser]] to announce, advertise or promote a [[#registered_competition|registered competition]], including but not limited to flyers, brochures, entry information, posters, programs, competition websites, social media pages and accounts, electronic newsletters, print and digital advertisements, and venue signage.
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 ===== Scrutineer =====
-Is a [[#member|DSA Member]] who holds a DSA Scrutineers qualification.
+Is a [[#member|DSA Member]] who holds a DSA Scrutineer’s Licence.
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 Are events where an individual dances on their own and is adjudicated.
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+===== Sponsor =====
+Means a person, business or organisation, independent of the [[#competitor|Competitor]], that provides financial support, goods or services of material value to that Competitor in support of their participation in [[#dancesport|DanceSport]].
+A person, business or organisation is not a Sponsor where:
+  * it is owned or controlled by the Competitor, their [[#partner|Partner]], or a member of their immediate family or household;
+  * it is a [[#dance_studio|Dance Studio]], a [[#registered_teaching_facility|Registered Teaching Facility]], or the business, brand or trading name of an [[#accredited_coach|Accredited Coach]] or [[#instructor|Instructor]] who teaches the Competitor; or
+  * the arrangement consists only of the supply of goods or services on ordinary commercial terms.
+The display of a name, logo or brand for the purpose of identification, or for the promotion of a Competitor’s own business or of a business associated with the Competitor, is not sponsorship.
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 ===== Sports Director =====
-Refers to a person appointed by the DSA National Board to guide the development of DanceSport competitions, liaise between DSA and competition organisers and supervise the implementation of DSA Rules and Policies as they apply to competitions.
+Refers to a person appointed by the DSA National Board to guide the development of DanceSport competitions, liaise between DSA and Competition Organisers and supervise the implementation of DSA Rules and Policies as they apply to competitions.
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 ===== State Committee Member =====
-Means and includes any person who is elected by the State Members.
+Means and includes any person who is elected by the [[#member|Members]] of a State to serve on a [[#state_committee|State Committee]].
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 ===== Student =====
-Is a person who is a current financial DSA member registered as an Under 16 Division, Recreational Division or Amateur [[#division|Division]] competitor and does not hold a Level 1 or higher Coach Accreditation. Students with Level 0 Accreditation must choose to compete either as a Coach or a Student and not both.
+Is a person who is a current financial DSA member registered as an Under 16 Division, Recreational Division or Amateur [[#divisions|Division]] competitor and does not hold a Level 1 or higher Coach Accreditation. Students with Level 0 Accreditation must choose to compete either as a Coach or a Student and not both.
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 Means the World DanceSport Federation, of which DSA is a member.