Event Brochure
You are invited to attend the Southwest US Clogging Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark your calendars....Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26, 2008.
Join fellow clogging enthusiasts for a memorable weekend in the Valley of the
Sun for Championship Clogging, southwestern
hospitality and fun in the sun.
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
info@azpride.com.
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 of
$89 per
night plus tax (Single / Double). 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 1 and get entered in a drawing for 2 nights complimentary accommodation at this year's Southwest US Clogging Championships.
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. This is a trophy only category.
Amateur Level - is an Intermediate level of competition offered for contestants with moderate competition experience. This is a trophy only category with opportunity to quality for the USA National Clogging Championships.
Masters Level - is an Advanced level of competition offered for contestants with extensive competition experience. This is a trophy and prize money category with the opportunity to quality 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 12 -
Elementary
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16 to 18 -
Senior
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19 to 29 -
Young Adult
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13 to 15 -
Junior
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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 12
- Elementary
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13 to 15
- Junior
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16 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.
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Registration Deadlines: |
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Hotel Drawing - Prior to
June 15,
2008 (hotel registration) |
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Early - Prior to May 15, 2008 |
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Prompt -
May 16 to June 18, 2008 |
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Regular
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Special
Presentations:
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USA National Clogging Championship Qualifications |
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Overall
Adult Team |
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Sportsmanship
Award |
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Spirit Award |
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Video Camera Policy
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Personal
video cameras will be allowed, however on a limited basis.
All video cameras must be registered with the event.
Cameras may not obstruct the view of any contestant or spectator.
Video registration fees are $30 per video camera. Spectators and participants booking with the Doubletree
Paradise Valley Resort by June 1 will receive one complimentary video
pass and Souvenir Program per room.
Personal
Program Messages
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Both
events will again offer participants, spectators and family members the
opportunity to place personal messages in our Official Souvenir Program.
This is your way to wish your favorite group, director, dancer or family
member the best of luck. Just
forward your messages along with $7 per message.
Each message can be up to 25 words in length.
Special
Features for Guests of Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort
- Spectators and
participants booking with the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort by June 18
will receive one complimentary video pass and one Souvenir Program per room.
Hotel guests will also enjoy additional event benefits and surprises!!!!!
Souvenir T-Shirts - limited supply, so pre-order to ensure you get a souvenir shirt.
Workshop
Line Dance Team -
We
are pleased to offer this unique category. The Workshop Dance Team
category offers groups the opportunity to compete in a category featuring the
choreography of workshop style line dances. The rules are the same
as the Line Team category, with the added requirement for the performance of a
workshop style routine with repeating parts choreographed to various sections of
the music. Teams may dance to original workshop style choreography or
perform any one of their favorite workshop treasures.
Bulletin & Announcements:
Rules & Guidelines
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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 info@azpride.com.
Definition
of Acrobatics & Gymnastics
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See
Rulebook for specific definitions.
Registration
Forms -
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
info@azpride.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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Team
& Duet contestants must provide all music on a compact disc (CD) or
high quality cassette tape [one
song per tape, cued and ready to play]. Variable
speed CD players and cassette players will be available for use.
Please have backup music sources available.
Speed checks will be provided prior to performance.
Music for individuals, short duo/duet and special events will be provided
by the event.
Family
Fun/Hospitality/Unique Excitement
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Participants
and spectators will enjoy a weekend filled with championship clog 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.
Group
Hospitality Gift -
Groups
with at least one team entry will receive a very special Hospitality Gift from
the staff. This is just one way we
show our appreciation for your support!
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 – Entries and amended entries received by July 5th will appear in the Official Souvenir Program. Amended Entries after July 5th may not appear in the Official Souvenir Program. REGISTER EARLY!!! At Door Registration Additions Will Be Limited!!! Registration changes after July 10th will be subject to a $5 (per solo, duo or team entry) change administration fee. There is no change fee or refunds for at door entry scratches. Some categories WILL BE Closed based on July 5th trophy orders. To ensure your entry into any category and avoid any change fees, be sure to enter prior to July 5th and carefully check your registration online as to the accuracy of your entries. Thanks for your assistance in this area!!!
Prize & Awards
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Prize Allocations: |
First |
Second |
Third |
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Master
Line Team
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$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master
Line Formations Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master 4
or More Precision Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master 4
or More Hoedown Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master
Exhibition Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master
Show Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master
Acapella Team |
$100 |
$60 |
$40 |
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Master
Contemporary Duo/Duet
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$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Master
Traditional Duo/Duet
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$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Master
Show Duo/Duet |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Master
Female Individual |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Master
Male Individual |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Master
Acapella Individual |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Note:
All Challenge Level Categories and Other Master Level Categories
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Showdown
Tournament
Southwest Showdown Team - 1st $500 - 2nd $250 - 3rd $125 |
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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
next highest scoring teams. |
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Directors
Cup Showdown -
1st $100
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The Directors Cup Showdown is a separate tournament for team contacts/directors/instructors (collectively "group contacts") that have not had an entry place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Overall in a team category featuring “Prize Money” during this year's Southwest US Clogging Championships. Qualifying group contacts may enter one routine in a “bring your best routine” Showdown. If multiple people serve as the group contacts, they will be limited to one entry. This dance-off is reserved for group contacts that have not won prize money in any team category at the Southwest US Championships at the time of this Showdown. Participation is optional. |
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Duo/Duet Showdown - 1st $200
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The
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 25th |
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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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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Acapella
Individuals |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Acapella
Duos |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Female
Individuals |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Male
Individuals |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Traditional
Individuals |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Short
Duos |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Small
Teams |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Line
Teams |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Exhibition
Teams |
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Awards
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4:00
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Recess
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Saturday, July 26th |
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9:00
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Registration
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9:30
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Director
& Judge’s Meeting |
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10:00
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Traditional Line Teams |
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& Master |
Acapella Teams | |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Contemporary
Duos |
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Beginner, Amateur
& Master |
Traditional
Duos |
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