Guidelines/ Competition Rules and Director's Information
STEPPERS
Guidelines | Competition Rules | Director's Information
GUIDELINES
Time Limit
No longer than 8 minutes for the entire show. (This includes your intro and exit)
All props and backdrops must be removed from the stage at the conclusion of your performance.
The show will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.
Order of Show
The order of the show will be determined by a random drawing held in sponsor meeting.
The order of show will not be altered once chosen.
Judging Criteria
Judges Criteria Includes
Vocal Clarity/Enthusiasm/Showmanship
Step Creativity/Appearance
Transitions/Formations
Synchronization/Precision
Complexity/Difficulty
Intro/Outro/Thematic Flow
There will be a panel of 7 judges
Judges will be knowledgeable of “stepping”. (trained and/or certified)
In the event of a tie, we will follow tie breaker rules
All judges’ decisions are final.
Only a registered coach will be allowed to pick up score cards after the show (if tangibly provided).
Sticks Mania Event Coordinators reserve the right to make the deciding judgement call on the desired layout of the show in terms of payout format
COMPETITION RULES
Sponsor Information
All teams will be escorted to a designated area. The Sticks Mania Staff will be your guides if you need any help (we will try to assign each school a member of the staff to help you in any way needed).
Drumline/Steppers will have 8-minute rehearsal/stage time upon arrival.
After performing, each school will be escorted back to their designated area near the GYM to store their props. Steppers will then enter the Gym and enjoy the rest of the show.
Tickets will be sold via Eventbrite & at the door for general admission: