====== Competition Classifications ====== {{anchor:r8}} \\ ===== 8 DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIONS ===== {{anchor:r8_1}} **8.1** Development competitions are designed for grass roots development of DanceSport. As such, [[rules:definitions#organiser|Competition Organisers]] may choose to tailor the competition to the intended demographic offering a selection of Divisions, Age Groups and Grades. {{anchor:r8_2}} **8.2** Applications for Development competitions are considered by DSA on a case-by-case basis. {{anchor:r8_3}} **8.3** No elevations or rankings are considered in Development competitions. \\ {{anchor:r9}} ===== 9 FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS ===== {{anchor:r9_1}} **9.1** A minimum of five (5) Competition level Adjudicators is required per panel. Any deviation from this must be approved by the DSA [[rules:definitions#sports_director|Sports Director]]. {{anchor:r9_2}} **9.2** A minimum of one (1) Chairperson is required. DSA may allow the Competition Organiser to act as Chairperson provided approval is granted by DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r9_3}} **9.3** Competition Organisers may use their discretion regarding the following matters: * Whether all official Age Groups can dance across multiple eligible Open events (not Graded events). * The combination of Age Groups per Division and Grades to suit the demographic. \\ {{anchor:r10}} ===== 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS ===== {{anchor:r10_1}} **10.1** A minimum of seven (7) Championship level Adjudicators is required per panel. Any deviation from this must be approved by the DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r10_2}} **10.2** A minimum of one (1) Chairperson is required. {{anchor:r10_3}} **10.3** A minimum of one (1) [[rules:definitions#invigilator|Invigilator]] is required. {{anchor:r10_4}} **10.4** All competition Divisions must be represented in the event schedule (Under 16, Recreational, Amateur and Professional). {{anchor:r10_5}} **10.5** Championship Organisers may use their discretion regarding the following matters: * Whether all official Age Groups can dance across multiple eligible Open events (not Graded events). \\ {{anchor:r11}} ===== 11 STATE OPENS ===== {{anchor:r11_1}} **11.1** A State Open is a prescribed event operated by DSA and includes: the Queensland Open, New South Wales Open, Victorian Open, South Australian Open, Tasmanian Open, Northern Territory Open, Western Australian Open and Australian Open. {{anchor:r11_2}} **11.2** A minimum of nine (9) Championship level Adjudicators is required per panel. Any deviation from this must be approved by the DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r11_3}} **11.3** A minimum of one (1) Chairperson is required. {{anchor:r11_4}} **11.4** A minimum of one (1) Invigilator is required. {{anchor:r11_5}} **11.5** All competition Divisions must be represented in the event schedule (Under 16, Recreational, Amateur and Professional). {{anchor:r11_6}} **11.6** The following conditions apply to Adult Open and Professional events: * If only one (1) couple has entered, the Competition Organiser may cancel the event when entries close or invite the couple to perform a floorshow and receive the same prize money offered for the winner of the event. * An honours dance to be offered for the winners of the event. {{anchor:r11_7}} **11.7** State Open Organisers may use their discretion regarding the following matters: * Whether all official Age Groups per Division can dance across multiple eligible Open events (not Graded events). \\ {{anchor:r12}} ===== 12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ===== {{anchor:r12_1}} **12.1** Applications for National Championship status must be approved by the DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r12_2}} **12.2** The benchmark required to run a National Championship is defined as 300 individual participants. The participation numbers will be assessed from the previous Championship held when considering a competition for National Championship status. {{anchor:r12_3}} **12.3** A minimum of nine (9) National Championship level Adjudicators is required per panel. Any deviation from this must be approved by the DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r12_4}} **12.4** A minimum of one (1) Chairperson is required. {{anchor:r12_5}} **12.5** A minimum of one (1) Invigilator is required. {{anchor:r12_6}} **12.6** All competition Divisions must be represented in the event schedule (Under 16, Recreational, Amateur and Professional). {{anchor:r12_7}} **12.7** The following conditions apply to Adult Open and Professional events: * If only one (1) couple has entered, the Competition Organiser may cancel the event or invite the couple to perform a floorshow and receive the same prize money offered for the winner of the event. * An honours dance to be offered for the winners of the event. {{anchor:r12_8}} **12.8** National Championship Organisers may use their discretion regarding the following matters: * Whether all official Age Groups per Division can dance across multiple eligible Open events (not Graded events). * The events listed in [[rules:conduct#r20|Rule 20]] are the minimum required. Additional events ([[rules:definitions#cross_divisional_event|Cross Divisional Events]] etc) may be incorporated if time permits. \\ {{anchor:r13}} ===== 13 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ===== {{anchor:r13_1}} **13.1** The Australian Championship must consist of two (2) or more days of events. {{anchor:r13_2}} **13.2** A minimum of eleven (11) National Championship level Adjudicators is required per panel. Any deviation from this must be approved by the DSA Sports Director. {{anchor:r13_3}} **13.3** A minimum of one (1) Chairperson is required. {{anchor:r13_4}} **13.4** A minimum of one (1) Invigilator is required. {{anchor:r13_5}} **13.5** All competition Divisions must be represented in the event schedule (Under 16, Recreational, Amateur and Professional), together with [[rules:definitions#pro_am|Pro/Am]] and [[rules:definitions#coach_student|Coach/Student]] events. {{anchor:r13_6}} **13.6** [[rules:definitions#competitor|Competitors]] can only compete in their nominated Age Group. {{anchor:r13_7}} **13.7** The following conditions apply to Adult Open and Professional events: * A warm-up round must be offered for each event where only a final is offered. * An introductory dance be performed by the finalists in each event. * An honours dance to be performed by the winners of each event. \\ {{anchor:r14}} ===== 14 EVENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE ===== ^ ^Development ^Festival / Competition^Championship ^State Open ^National Championship ^Australian Championship^ |Minimum Adjudicators Required |Events can be tailored to suit the intended demographic.\\ \\ Applications considered on a case-by-case basis.|5 |7 |9 |9 |11 | |Minimum Chairperson Required | |1 |1 |1 |1 |1 | |Minimum Invigilator Required | |0 |1 |1 |1 |1 | |All Divisions Represented | |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes |Yes | |Age Divisions can dance all Eligible Open Events| |Organiser’s Discretion|Organiser’s Discretion|Organiser’s Discretion|Organiser’s Discretion|No | |Adult Open / Pro Honours Dance | |Not Required |Not Required |Yes |Yes |Yes | |Adult Open / Pro Intro Dance | |Not Required |Not Required |Not Required |Not Required |Yes | |Adult Open / Pro Warm Up if >1 Round | |Not Required |Not Required |Recommended |Recommended |Yes |