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! We are pleased to acknowledge that the prize purse for “The Skippy Blair Excellence in West Coast Swing Award” has been generously increased to $1000, by sponsors Bob Armstrong (Skippy’s son) and Sarah Grusmark.
If you have questions, please contact John Lindo at 201-563-9479.
| ROUTINE DIVISION (*OPUS) | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 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 DIVISIONS | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 2 – NOV 21 | NOV 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 DIVISIONS | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 2 – NOV 21 | NOV 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 |
| DATE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| 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.
