1. 2024 NBTA rules will be in effect.
2. Absolutely no coolers or fast food permitted inside Hoover High School "Jazz Dolls' parent organization will have a variety of food items available including donuts and coffee for the early birds. NO BEVERAGES OTHER THAN WATER ALLOWED ON GYM
3. Building owners, contest directors or sponsors will not be responsible for accidents, lost or stolen property or injuries.
4. Order of appearance for pageant events will start with letter "N" for solo with modeling being 1/3 down the list of contestants and strut additional 1/3 down the list of contestants. Open events and regional non-pageant events will also start with letter "N".
5. NO DOUBLE ENTERING EXCEPT FOR NOVICES. Novice: Has not won 3 first place awards or a first place award in a higher division. Beginner: Has not won 5 first place awards in Beginner level of competition or a first place in a higher division. Intermediate: Has not won more than 8 first place awards in Intermediate level of competition or a first place in a higher division. In accordance with NBTA rules, Novice contestants are permitted to double enter Beginner pageants and events and will be subject to moving up to Beginner division if the contestant wins a Beginner event or pageant.
6. There is a Gym Fee of $35.00 (per family) to be included with each individual entry. This eliminates the traditional door charge.
7. Contestants will compete in an age group based on their age as of September 1, 2023
8. All lane assignments and order of events will be listed in the contest program.
9. Contest floor is reserved for contestants and officials only. Practice area available.
10. It is the contestant's responsibility to report to their lanes on time or the judges may give a penalty.
11. No gymnastics allowed-body aerials, walkovers, cartwheels, butterflies, somersaults on floor-penalty is disqualification in Great Lakes Regionals Events.
12. Gymastics is ALLOWED in all open and Independence Classic events including Freedom Cup. No time limit
13. A two-handed catch is the same as a drop. 5 penalty)
14. Solo classification determines pageant level. Please refer to 2019 NBTA solo rules: all NBTA sanctioned and non-sanctioned wins must be counted. Please move up accordingly to avoid possible disqualification.
15. Advanced open Twirl-Off on Sunday for first place winner in each division.
16. Rhythmic is a one baton routine choreographed to your own music with no props.