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Event Brochure
You are invited to attend the Southwest US Clogging Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark your calendars..... Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21, 2012.
Join fellow clogging / power tap enthusiasts for a memorable weekend in the
Valley of the Sun for Championship clogging and southwestern
hospitality to remember!!! It’s an all new theme that we invite you to partake!
From start to finish, experience a truly
unique competition experience that only the Southwest US offers!!!!
Featuring:
Don’t miss out! Make plans to attend today and see what
everyone is talking about. Be sure and book your hotel rooms early
as rooms will sell out!!!!! Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact us at
azpride2@hotmail.com or
925-361-7105.
Sincerely,
Matt & Colleen Pearson, Executive Event Directors
Room & Board:
Host Hotel
& Venue
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Scottsdale’s
beautiful Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort will be the Official Host Hotel
for the Southwest US Clogging Championships. Event attendees will receive a very special discount rate. All guestrooms
are furnished in Doubletree grandeur trimmed with unbelievable amenities.
Enjoy a paradise get away while just minutes from the Scottsdale
shopping and entertainment district. For
reservations call
1-877-445-6677
Book your rooms at the Hotel by June 15 and get entered in a drawing for 2 nights complimentary accommodation at this year's Southwest US Clogging Championships.
Categories:
Clogging / Power Tap:
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Acapella Solo |
Short Duo | Acapella Group |
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Female Solo |
Contemporary Duo | Small Group |
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Male Solo |
Traditional Duo | Exhibition Group |
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Traditional Solo |
Show Duo | Line Group |
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| Hoedown Group |
Guidelines:
Three Level Championship - The Southwest US Championships offers three levels of competition in several categories. The contestant and or director determine level.
Beginner Level - is a Beginner level of competition offered for contestants with little to no previous competition experience.
Amateur Level - is an Intermediate level of competition offered for contestants with moderate competition experience. Winners will qualify for the USA National Clogging Championships.
Masters Level - is an Advanced level of competition offered for contestants with extensive competition experience. Winners will qualify for the USA National Clogging Championships.
Group/Team/Duet Age Divisions
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9 &
Under - Pee Wee
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10 to 11 -
Elementary
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12 to 14 - Junior |
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15 to 18 -
Senior
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19 to 29 -
Young Adult
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30 &
Over - Adult
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Individual Age Divisions
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6 &
Under - Tiny Tot
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7 to 9 -
Pee Wee
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10 to 11
- Elementary
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12 to 14
- Junior
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15 to 18
- Senior |
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19 to 29
- Young Adult |
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30 to 39
- Mid Adult |
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40 to 49
- Adult |
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50 &
Over - Senior Adult |
To allow more equitable winning opportunities, management reserves the
right to break or combine age divisions if necessary.
Rules:
Clogging / Power Tap Rules - Visit Rule Book or www.clog.org to access the NCHC Clogging/Power Tap Rule Book
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Registration Deadlines: |
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Hotel Drawing - Prior to
June 15, 2012 (hotel registration) |
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Early - Prior to May 15, 2012 |
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Prompt - May 16 to June 18, 2012 |
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Regular - June 19 to July 1, 2012 |
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Bulletin & Announcements:
Rules & Guidelines
- Copies of the Rulebook are available. On-line
& download access is available on at:
www.clog.org For rulebook requests or
questions, please contact us at e-mail azpride2@hotmail.com.
Definition
of Acrobatics & Gymnastics -
See Clogging / Power Tap Rulebook for specific definitions. Gymnastics
allowed in Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical categories.
Registration
Forms
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A registration has been
provided for your use. We are able to accept registration in the form of
spreadsheet. Speed up your registration and forward your spreadsheet via
email to azpride2@hotmail.com (able to accept Excel spreadsheets).
Dance
Order -
Entries will be programmed inversely to the order in which registration
is received. Enter early; dance
late in a category. Enter late;
dance early in a category.
Music
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& Duo/Trio contestants must provide all music on a compact disc (CD). Variable
speed CD players will be available for use. Please have backup music sources available.
Speed checks will be provided prior to performance. Music for individuals, short
duos and special events will be provided
by the event.
Family
Fun/Hospitality/Unique Excitement -
Participants
and spectators will enjoy a weekend filled with championship dance
performance, family fun and a unique excitement. The event focuses efforts on hospitality and fun for the
whole family. Experience an
interactive weekend of entertainment where you are encouraged to whoop it up and
even get involved in audience participation activities.
Qualify for the USA National Clogging Championships - The 4 highest scoring teams/duets in each sanctioned category in the 12 years and under and the 13 years and older will receive an automatic invitation to compete in the USA National Clogging Championships to be held Labor Day Weekend.
Studio
Development Grants –
Check
out our new Studio Development Grant Program and see if you are eligible.
See Director’s Studio Development Grant Application for more details.
Registration Changes – At Door Registration Additions Will Be Limited as low participation categories may be CLOSED. Registration changes after July 1 are restricted and subject to a $5 per entry change fee.
Showdown Tournament:
Southwest Team Showdown |
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The
Southwest Team Showdown is a separate tournament for Master level
participants.
The top 10 highest scoring teams (based on a % of total points
possible) regardless of category, age division, and previous results will
be invited to participate in a “bring your best routine” Southwest
Showdown.
A different team is determined by having at least 50% different
dancers.
Participation is optional – any vacancies will be filled by the
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Duo/Duet Showdown |
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Southwest Duet Showdown is a separate tournament for Master level
participants. The top 10 highest scoring duo/duets regardless of
category, age division, and previous results will be invited to
participate in a “bring your best routine” Southwest Duet Showdown.
A different duo/duet is determined by having at least 50% different
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Event Line Up
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Friday, July 20 |
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8:30
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Registration
& Doors Open |
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9:30
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Director
& Judge’s Meeting |
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10:00
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Acapella
Individuals |
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Female
Individuals |
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Male
Individuals |
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Traditional
Individuals |
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Short
Duos |
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Small
Teams |
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Line
Teams |
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Exhibition
Teams |
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Awards |
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3:30
PM |
Recess |
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Saturday, July 21 |
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9:00
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Registration
& Doors Open |
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930 AM |
Director
& Judge’s Meeting |
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10:00 AM |
Traditional Line Teams |
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Contemporary
Duos |
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Traditional
Duos |
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Show
Duo/Duos |
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Show Teams |
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Precision Teams |
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Hoedown Teams |
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Awards
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4:00
PM |
Recess
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Saturday, July 21 |
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6:00
PM |
Registration
& Doors Open |
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7:00
PM |
Formations Line Teams |
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Overall Individuals |
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Overall
Showdown Duos |
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Overall
Showdown Teams |
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Awards |
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11:00
PM |
Conclude
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