COMPETITION

RULES, DIVISIONS, FEES & IMPORTANT DATES

The Open has many divisions of swing for you to compete in. Sign up for certain divisions is required prior to the event — please check cut-off dates and details below.

(Don’t forget, you also need to register for a Competitor’s Pass or Reserved Seat to compete!)

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!

If you have questions, please contact John Lindo at 201-563-9479.

RULES (LAST UPDATED 11.09.24)

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2024 DIVISIONS & COMPETITION ENTRY FEES -- TBA!!

2024 DIVISIONS & COMPETITION ENTRY FEES

Some divisions may be closed to number of entries or cancelled due to lack of entries. For information about Division Sponsorship and a list of our current Division Sponsors, click here.
ROUTINE DIVISION (*OPUS)THRU OCT 1OCT 2 – NOV 11
Classic (NASDE)**$99$129
Showcase (NASDE)**$99$129
Rising Star (RST)**$99$129
Teams**$129$199
Sophisti­cated Swing**$99$129
Masters**$99$129
Juniors (6-13)**$79$129
Young Adult (14-17)**$79$129
Swing Pro Am Routine Leader AM (Open & Sophisticated)$52$66
Swing Pro Am Routine Follow AM (Open & Sophisticated)$52$66
STRICTLY DIVISIONSTHRU OCT 1OCT 2 – NOV 21NOV 22+
Carolina Shag Strictly Open$55$65$77
Carolina Shag Strictly Juniors  (6-20)$55$65$77
WCS Strictly Open$55$65$77
WCS Strictly Juniors (6-17)$55$65$77
WCS Strictly Novice/ Inter­mediate$55$65$77
WCS Strictly Masters$55$65$77
WCS Strictly Champion$55$65$77
J&J DIVISIONSTHRU OCT 1OCT 2 – NOV 21NOV 22+
Shag Jack & Jill Open$30$40$45
Shag Jack & Jill Juniors  (6-20)$20$30$40
WCS Jack & Jill Juniors (6-17)$20$30$40
WCS Jack & Jill Novice$30$40$45
WCS Jack & Jill Inter­mediate$30$40$45
WCS Jack & Jill Masters$30$40$45
WCS Jack & Jill Advanced$30$40$45
WCS Jack & Jill All Star$30$40$45
WCS Jack & Jill Champion$30$40$45

IMPORTANT DATES 2024

DATEDEADLINE
Aug 1• Registration Opens: Lowest entry fee and guaran­teed entry
Oct 2• Contest fees increase
• Large group discount expires
Oct 10• Deadline for registered Opus Division competitors to have your NAME & PHOTO included in the Program**
• Login to Swing Dancer / go to “My Orders” to upload photo**
• Deadline for Pro-Am Division competitors to have your NAME included in the Program
Nov 11• Deadline to enter an OPUS routine division
• Deadline to enter ProAm routine
Nov 19• Deadline to enter Music Submission
• Send your music to: [email protected]
• Label music as:
The Open _ Division _ LeaderName _ FollowerName
Nov 22• Last day to purchase the special Competitor’s ticket. After this date, competitors will need to purchase Reserved Seating ticket(s).
Nov 22• Strictly and J&J contest entry fees increase

** Must register online, and then follow instructions to submit additional info online after you register.

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