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

COMPETITOR’S HANDBOOK

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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 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

IMPORTANT DATES 2024

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

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 listed in the Program*
• Login to Swing Dancer / go to “My Orders” to upload photo*
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
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