That particular comp, this year, has something like 1600 entries. I'm guessing there will be fewer uncontested heats than last year, which had far fewer entries.
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That particular comp, this year, has something like 1600 entries. I'm guessing there will be fewer uncontested heats than last year, which had far fewer entries.
s2k
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Reading NDCAs rulebook, they make it REALLY hard to get on the schedule, let alone "change" the event:
- Section III, #2 - A) Applications for sanction of new multi-day competitions and new Local One-Day Events may only be placed on the first Ballroom Department Meeting Agenda once every three years, specifically in 2015, 2018, etc.
- Section III, #2 - B) At the present time there is a moratorium on the consideration of any new application for any type of sanctioned event until further notice
- Section III, #4 - C) Permanent date changes may not be considered, except at Ballroom Department meetings that are held in conjunction with Board of Governors meetings. (1) Permanent date changes may be considered only when the organizer can provide substantial justification for a date change, and may not be reconsidered for a minimum five-year period if and when granted for any NDCA sanctioned event.
- "No NDCA sanctioned events may be added or moved into to the following geographical locations", which are "CALIFORNIA" and "LAS VEGAS," "FLORIDA - July through December," "MIAMI/PALM BEACH" the entire year, and what they call "THE NORTHEASTERN CORRIDOR."
So I'm guessing that what exists now on the calendar remains the same for the foreseeable future.
Btw, I would do more one day comps if possible. Our travels now take priority over anything else, and while I like the low key one-day events, I fell in love with another organization one day comp only(s) that provided general dancing during their gala, presentation of score sheets, a one couple pro show and fabulous participate jewerly at the end of the evening. It sucked me in and made my husband a believer that he could actually enjoy being in a ballroom most of the day and part of the evening. Lol.
raindance
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And that organization is ?? Do they have events across the country, or just in your area? Sounds very nice!
Mr 4 styles
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World promotions?? If so they are a blast ! More fun than comp but I like them
World Promotions, and one day I plan on doing their one week Argentina tour with comp combo. Bucket list.
MaggieMoves
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I do them every once in awhile if they're close to where I live. While they are pretty cost effective, it does jam everything into one day... leaving it necessary to have an "off" day afterwards. Also with these smaller one day comps, as an amateur competitor you are more than likely to avoid the "near professionals" that make up most of the top amateurs at larger competitions.
Last one day comp I did, I was on the floor at 1 a.m.
Last one day comp I did, I was on the floor at 1 a.m.
Mr 4 styles
Forum Master
Did Argentina with them. Had a blast
cornutt
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Had that happen once at a one day comp, when a power failure in the morning delayed the start of the comp by two hours. I danced my last heat at about 12:30 AM. The pro show ended at 2 AM.
