Welcome to the DSA News for March. It's our first newsletter for 2018 and in this issue we tell you the good news about:

• Recreational rule clarification
• ProAm and Teacher/Student rankings
• 2018 registrations are due
• Winners of DSA National Championship Tickets
• News from the West - State Team and Para Dance
• News from SA - Development of its strategic plan
• News from QLD - Government funding awarded
• Victoria has 50 dancers training for 2018 Moomba Parade
• Five Free Dance Classes for Premier's Active April 2018
• Merry Xmas - Free tickets to DSA National Championship
• $250 Grants for Victorian Regional Competitors

Enjoy reading!

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President's message

2018 Welcome

This year has kicked off with a record number of competitions available on the dancesport.org.au On-Line Entry System, 17 DanceSport competitions to be exact.

The impact of this is enormous because when issues arise from an incorrect entry it can be sorted before the competition, NOT at the event on the day which causes stress for all involved. Of course the added benefit for Organisers & Scrutineers to download the entry lists at a touch of a button, no typing, does not pass unnoticed.

Streamlining all aspects of DanceSport, not just the entries, is a cost saving that will benefit all DSA Members. The newsletter you are currently reading is one example of this automation which is now integrated into the website. However whilst automation is a key factor it is the support of our behind the scenes volunteers that take theoretical possibilities and turn them into reality.

All States are now pulling together with our National Marketing Team to deliver DanceSport updates and for that I must thank everyone involved. A sincere thank you to all that have given their free time over the holiday period, well done.

Here's to a great 2018.

Recreational Rule Clarification for 2018

We have had complaints about Recreational competition not being a level playing field. Therefore:

• We have addressed this by clarifying the rule, which means limiting participation to what was originally intended
• This division is designed to be affordable and fun, especially for families and children
• Amateur competitors or teachers who want to partner Recreational students must do so in Teacher/Student events

Read on for more details

Introducing Pro Am and Teacher/Student Rankings

Rankings are now available for Teacher/Student events, and these have been posted on our P5000 website. You will find them alongside the Pro Am competition rankings.

The rankings have taken a while to implement due to the technicality of collating events such as Teacher/Student competitions, where one competitor can partner various dancers.

We have obtained results from the 2017 Australian DanceSport Championships (also on the p5000 website).

DanceSport Australia thanks the scrutineers for creating these rankings.

• ProAm Rankings
• Teacher/Student Rankings

Read on for more details

2018 Registrations due now so renew online

Please promptly pay for your renewal

Existing DSA Membership fees are now due for:

• Recreational
• Amateur
• Professional
• Accredited members

How to pay your membership renewal

Go to the P5000 site and log in, or go directly via this link https://dancesport.org.au/login/dsa_login.php

You can pay via PayPal or your credit card via Pay Pal.

For detailed instructions on how to pay.

Please note that DanceSport Australia works hard to keep membership fees to a minimum. Paying promptly online will further assist DanceSport Australia in keeping our fees to a minimum.

Free tickets winners to DSA National Championship

On the lead-up to Christmas we attracted 300 entries for this promotion via social media.

Three winners won free entry to the DSA National Championship being held on the weekend of Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July.

The event is held in Wollongong, a picturesque seaside city with plenty of affordable accommodation and attractions, just an hour south of Sydney.

The DSA National Championship venue is right across the road from the beach, making it easy to take a tranquil break or stroll.

If you are thinking of competing - early bird deals on registrations are open

Read on for more details

News from the West

DanceSport Western Australian (DSWA) is delighted to congratulate the 2018 State Team, who will receive funding from DSWA and Department of Sport. Read on for results on:

• Juvenile
• Junior
• Under 21
• Adult
• Masters

Para DanceSport WA

An exciting new branch of DanceSport - Para Dance Sport, previously known as Wheelchair Dance Sport - is coming to the west.

Three winners won free entry to the DSA National Championship taking place on the weekend of Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July.

The first three training sessions with coaches and DanceSport competitors were a real success through Come and Try days.

Read on for more details

News from SA - Development of its strategic plan

Our South Australian branch has been busy working out how to grow their grassroots area, and have tackled the area of strategic planning.

Last April, a representative from the Department of Sport and Recreation SA facilitated a strategy workshop with 22 of their members.

Together they came up with a plan and actions.

Read up to see what they have done

News from QLD - Government funding awarded

DSQ are thrilled to have received from the government nearly $20k in funding for three main areas:

• Education and Training
• Participation
• Far North Queensland Schools Programs

The first area will allow for development of coaches, adjudicators and individuals.

Read on for more details

Team of 50 Moomba Parade dancers training!

Overwhelming response

DanceSport Victoria is again in Melbourne’s Moomba Parade. On the morning of Monday 12 March we will travel along the track around the Botanical Gardens in South Yarra (a different route from that followed previously).

Come cheer us on

Bring your friends to see our troupe sashaying their way through the Samba and other dances to promote DanceSport and social ballroom.

Read on for more details

Help spread the word on "Five Free Dance Lessons" for Victorian Premier's Active April

DanceSport Victoria has again joined the PAA campaign for April 2018 - this time as a major partner.

Premier's Active April is all about encouraging Victorians to be active.

Studios, i.e. Registered Training Facilities (RTFs), that join the campaign can advertise, free of charge, their studio and classes on the PAA website.

This year we are super-organised and all ready to go!

Read on for more details

Att : Victorians - $250 Grants for Regional Competitors

Receive

• Coaching costs by registered DSA coaches
• Lectures/workshops recognised by DSV
• Travel costs to and from Melbourne (from Country Victoria)
• Accommodation in Melbourne
• Entry ticket costs to registered competitions

How

• Submit application form
• Save your receipts - submit end Februaury 2018

Restrictions

• Doesn't cover interstate or international travel
• $250 maximum per person - $3,000 for whole program
• For full year 2017

Why

Under DSV's strategy there is support available to regional competitors who travel to Melbourne for coaching and competitions.

Read on for more details