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Offering 3 Levels.................Register Early and Save Big.....

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!!!!   

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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 - 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 and request the "Arizona Pride rate" to receive the event rates. Make your reservations early as rooms will sell out!!!!  Features include: Private patio or balcony, mini bar, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, hair dryer, make up mirror, cable TV, fitness center, 2 oversize pools, racquetball, tennis, massage therapy available, Jacuzzi, onsite AVIS car rental, beauty salon, onsite restaurants, lounge, just minutes from downtown Scottsdale and world class golf.   Book your rooms now!!!  

 

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: 

Individual Duo Group

Acapella Solo

Short Duo Acapella Group

Female Solo

Contemporary Duo Small Group

Male Solo

Traditional Duo Exhibition Group

Traditional Solo

Show Duo Line Group
    Line Formations Group
    Show Group
    Traditional Line Group
    Precision Group
    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. 

Group/Team/Duet Age Divisions

 

9 & Under - Pee Wee                      

 

10 to 11 - Elementary          

12 to 14 - Junior

 

15 to 18 - Senior

 

19 to 29 - Young Adult

 

30 & Over - Adult

 

Individual Age Divisions

 

6 & Under - Tiny Tot                        

 

7 to 9 - Pee Wee                      

 

10 to 11 - Elementary          

 

12 to 14 - Junior                  

 

15 to 18 - Senior

 

19 to 29 - Young Adult

 

30 to 39 - Mid Adult

 

40 to 49 - Adult

 

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

 

 

Registration Deadlines:

 

 

Hotel Drawing - Prior to June 15, 2012 (hotel registration)

 

 

Early - Prior to May 15, 2012

 

 

Prompt - May 16  to June 18, 2012

 

 

Regular - June 19  to July 1, 2012

 

 

 

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 - 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 - Team & 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

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 next highest scoring teams.

 

Duo/Duet Showdown

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 dancers. 

 

 

Event Line Up

 

Friday, July 20

8:30 AM

Registration & Doors Open

9:30 AM

Director & Judge’s Meeting

10:00 AM

Acapella Individuals

 

Female Individuals

 

Male Individuals

 

Traditional Individuals

 

Short Duos

 

Small Teams

 

Line Teams

 

Exhibition Teams

 

Awards

3:30 PM

Recess

 

Saturday, July 21

9:00 AM

Registration & Doors Open

930 AM

Director & Judge’s Meeting

10:00 AM

Traditional Line Teams

Acapella Teams

 

Contemporary Duos

 

Traditional Duos

 

Show Duo/Duos

 

Show Teams

 

Precision Teams

 

Hoedown Teams

 

Awards

 

4:00 PM

Recess

 

 

Saturday, July 21

6:00 PM

Registration & Doors Open

7:00 PM

Formations Line Teams

 

Overall Individuals

 

Overall Showdown Duos

 

Overall Showdown Teams

 

Awards

11:00 PM

Conclude