THE NOWRA HONKY TONK LINE DANCING COMPETITION

Competition Rules & Regulations

Set Dance Rules

• All dancers must perform the published step sheet for the nominated dance.

• No contrasting directions, position changes or altered formations are permitted.

• Arm, hat and skirt styling is permitted in all sections from the start of the dance, provided it complements the footwork.

• Dance intros can contain contrasting movements and changing formations.

• Judges' decisions are final.

Age Divisions

• Dancers must compete in the correct age division.

• A competitor's age is determined as of competition day.

• All dancers in Duos, Trios and Teams events must be within the age category.

Novice Division

A Novice competitor is:

• A dancer who is new to line dancing competitions; or

• A dancer who has not competed in a line dancing competition for 15 years or more.

Own Choice Sections

• Competitors may choose a published line dance or use their own choreography.

• Arm, hat and skirt styling is permitted.

• Dance intros can contain contrasting movements and changing formations.

Costume Rules

• Costumes should be appropriate, family-friendly and suit the style of the dance.

Sportsmanship 

• Competitors are expected to display respect towards judges, officials and fellow dancers at all times.

• Unsportsmanlike behaviour may result in penalties or disqualification.

• The Nowra Honky Tonk is built on fun, encouragement and community, and we ask all competitors to uphold these values.