Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- rules:definitions [2026/08/14 11:54] – external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ rules:definitions [2026/09/05 16:04] (current) – [Competition Attire] dallas
@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 ===== Coach/Student =====
-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]] 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]].
 \\
@@ Line 100: / Line 100: @@
 Means a [[#member|DSA Member]] who holds a DSA Competition Adjudicator qualification.
+\\
+===== 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.
 \\
 ===== 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.
 \\
@@ Line 115: / Line 121: @@
 Means the continuing professional development requirements for accredited members as defined by the DSA Education Committee and/or approved by the DSA National Board.
+\\
+===== 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.
 \\
@@ Line 130: / Line 141: @@
 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]].
+\\
+===== Designer Label =====
+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.
 \\
@@ Line 273: / Line 289: @@
 ===== Pro/Recreational Student =====
-Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA Professional [[#divisions|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.
 \\
 ===== Pro/Student =====
-Means a partnership in which one partner is a current financial DSA registered Professional [[#divisions|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]].
 \\
@@ Line 344: / Line 360: @@
 Are events where an individual dances on their own and is adjudicated.
+\\
+===== 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.
 \\
@@ Line 363: / Line 392: @@
 ===== 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]].
 \\