// GENERAL RULES

1. Good sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times.
2. Un-sportsmanship like conduct will not be tolerated.
3. You are responsible for knowing and following all the contest rules.
4. Competitors must be 18 years or older (except, young adults (youth), and pro/am).
5. All competitors must purchase a weekend pass, sign a waiver, register and pay the entry fee.
6. A couple will consist of one male leader and one female follower.
7. You may not enter more than one division with the same partner, except team, line dance, and trios.
8. No video cameras are allowed in the ballrooms. Professionally produced video of all competitions and workshop reviews are available for sale on VHS & DVD.
9. It is understood that all contestants and attendees consent to release the use of their photos, and names to appear in a video for sale.

Conduct and Grievances

Conduct – Judging will be done during the dance presentation, but may be influenced by the contestants; actions during the entire time they are on the floor. Therefore, good sporting conduct should be maintained at all times. Unsporting conduct or harassment of officials by contestants may be cause for disqualification.

Grievances -- Grievances against competing contestants or because of mechanical problems will be presented to the head judge, who will call a meeting of the judges to resolve the grievance. These grievances must be filed within 15 minutes after the problem has occurred. Any other grievance may be filed within 48 hours after the end of the competition with the head judge and will be considered by the “Tri State Connection” Oversight Committee. Any grievance filed after this 48-hour period will not be considered.

All performances are three (3) minutes unless otherwise specified. Team category allows routines of up to four (4 minutes). There will be a five (5) second timing grace period. There will be twenty (20) seconds allowed for entry and exit from the floor with no music. If music is to be used for the entry and/or exit, it must be done within the allotted time of that category. A penalty of one placement will be charged if this rule is violated.

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