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 We have given a brief
description of the awards so that you and your team will better understand
our contest and have a more positive experience. For an explanation of the
Nationals Awards, click here.
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DIVISION RATING/SWEEPSTAKES--Teams may seek to earn Divisional ratings (I, II, III) on their routines and are competing against themselves
and a scoresheet. The judges will give consideration to age, team/school size and ability level along with execution, precision, choreography and
presentation of the routine. Teams entered in at least three categories and receiving Division I ratings (86 or above) in each routine, will receive a
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (teams may enter more than 3 events). Each team entered in a team category will receive a large trophy, no matter what
their rating. *The judges will be making oral comments on USB flash drives that will include the video of the performance, as well as numerical scores on our score sheets. Constructive comments and positive
reinforcement will be given to each team to support the numerical scores.
 SWEEPSTAKES awards
are awarded at Regional and State contests. No sweepstakes will be awarded
at Nationals.
GUSSIE NELL DAVIS AWARD OF
EXCELLENCE--Teams and officers receiving a 90 or above (in each of their routines) from each judge will receive this
prestigious award in addition to their Sweepstakes trophy. You must be entered in at least 3 team categories to be eligible.
Gussie Nell Davis is
awarded at Regional, State and National/Internatioanl contests.
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DR. IRVING DREIBRODT
AWARD--The team(s) with the highest total score from all three judges in the Military category will receive this prestigious award.
JUDGES AWARDS--are given based on scores in the following categories:
JAZZ, KICK, PROP, POM PON, NOVELTY, LYRICAL, MODERN, HIP HOP/FUNK, CO-ED,
SHOW PRODUCTION, OPEN &
OFFICERS. In categories where there may be a large number of teams, judges may award more than one "Judges Award". Awards are only given if
there is a strong presentation in the category and must have a minimum score of 93 or above from every judge in the category.
DUETS, SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE
ENSEMBLES--Duets (2 performers), Small Ensembles (3-5 performers), Medium Ensembles (6-12
performers) and Large Ensembles (13-20 performers) will receive ratings for their routines, and each student will receive a ribbon for their rating.
The top scoring duet, small ensemble, medium ensemble, and/or large ensemble will each receive a group award and be considered
'BEST IN CLASS' of the contest.
2 1/2 time limit for
routines. Over 2:45 will be penalized.
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OFFICERS--may
choose to perform in one or more of the following categories of their
choice (jazz, kick, pom, military, lyrical, novelty, prop, modern, contemporary and/or
open). Officers choosing to do three or more routines will be eligible to
receive an Officers Sweepstakes Award. Those officer groups choosing to
participate in only one or two events will receive a divisional rating and
will receive a trophy.
2:45 time limit for
routines. Over 3:00 will be penalized.
The highest scoring
officer group, cumulative from their three top scoring events, will be
recognized as BEST IN CLASS of the contest in their division, if there are at least five junior officer groups
represented. Those officer groups attending with their team will not be allowed to perform the same
routine in the Officer Division as performed in the Team Division. Adjudicators may elect to award Judges Awards and Best Overall Awards in officer
categories/divisions.
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Sweepstakes officers
will be awarded at Regionals and State, but not Nationals.
GUSSIE NELL DAVIS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
OFFICERS--Officer groups receiving a 90 or above from every judge in all events (minimum of three events) will
receive the Officers Award of Excellence.
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SPECIAL AWARDS--Team and officer groups competing in at least three categories and scoring the highest averages will receive BEST OVERALL PRECISION, BEST OVERALL PRESENTATION, BEST OVERALL CHOREOGRAPHY or BEST OVERALL
TECHNIQUE. These awards are given based on high scores in named areas on the scoresheet.
SOLOS--will be evaluated and given Divisional ratings. Those solos receiving a Division I will receive a gold medal; Division II ratings will receive a
silver medal. Winners and runners up will receive special awards. If there are at least five soloists per group, winners and runners up will be awarded
in Mascot (kinder & under), 1st-3rd grade, 4th-6th grade, 7th-9th grade, Middle Schoo, Jr Varsity, Sr. Private Team, HS Small Team, HS Medium Team, HS Large Team, and HS Super Team. |
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BEST IN CLASS TEAMS --are considered the top winners of the contest. These teams will have their three highest team event scores added
together and the highest score will be awarded in the following provided there are at least 3 teams in each division: Lower Elementary (K-3),
Intermediate (4-6), Junior Private (7-9), Middle School (6th-9th school), Sr Private, Jr Varsity, Pep Squad, HS Small Team, HS Medium Team, HS Large Team and
HS Super Team. *Kansas- Winners Circle for top 5 teams. All teams must receive at least 93's and above from every judge to earn this
title.
ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS--Those teams entering at least 3 team events and submitting their teams overall GPA prior to the contest are eligible to
be Academic Champions for that particular contest. There is no fee for entering American Academic Champions. Please include GPA from previous 6 weeks
or 9 weeks grading period. This is due the MONDAY PRIOR to the contest entering. |
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AWARDS CEREMONY --all team, officer, etc., awards will be called in random order and not by rank of low to high. This will allow for some
suspense in the final results.
Results packets may be picked up after Awards
Ceremony. |
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