Pom Pon Entry Information - Wisconsin State Fair Park

2O16 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
POM COMPETITION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
STATE FAIR PARK - WEST ALLIS, WI
BANK MUTUAL AMPHITHEATER
9:OOam - 3:OOpm
Entries are open to any High School, JR High, All-Star or Recreation Pom & Dance Teams.
Receive great feedback from certified judges, perform in a supportive environment and enjoy all
the fun the Fair has to offer! Put Sunday, August 7th on your summer calendar today!
Fill out the enclosed entry form and send along with the $50 TEAM Registration. Only the
registered team members & official coaches will receive complimentary park tickets.
A $10 parking fee* will be charged to each car or van, off-site
bus parking is also available at no cost.
(* parking costs subject to change)
Due to time limits, only 50 teams accepted.
Entries must be RECEIVED by July 20th!
Make All Checks Payable to:
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
Please MAIL entry to:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Special Events- Pom Competition
Attn: Arica Drazdzon
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
Kick off your 2016-17 Season with this 41st Annual Wisconsin favorite!
2O16 POM COMPETITION
AWARDS & GUIDELINES
Wisconsin State Fair Plaques and Cash Awards as follows...
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
High School average aged teams (9th - 12th grade)
1st: $150 2nd: $100 3rd: $75
JUNIOR HIGH DIVISION
4th: $50 5th: $50
Middle School average aged teams (6th - 8th grade)
1st: $100 2nd: $75
3rd: $50
YOUTH DIVISION
4th
5th
Grade School average aged teams (3rd - 5th grade)
1st: $100 2nd: $75
MINI DIVISION
3rd: $50
4th
5th
Grade School average aged teams (K5 - 2nd grade)
1st
2nd
3rd
RULES & REGULATIONS
~ Routines may be pom or dance style & do not need to be original
~ Music & Movement suitable for family viewing, 3 minutes max.
~ Must perform to fit raised, outdoor stage limits of 24’x36’
~ NO GYMNASTIC moves allowed
EVENT INFORMATION
The announcement of the top placings will be made as soon as the scores are tabulated.
Cash awards will be mailed directly to winning teams following the 2016 WI State Fair.The performance
order will be randomly drawn and posted online 7 days prior at www.badgerettepompon.com
CALL (262)255-9581 or Email: info@badgerettepompon.com with further questions. Additional
information, tickets & performing times will be emailed after July 20th.
Get Your Dance On.. 2016 Wisconsin State Fair Pom Competition!
2O16 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
JUDGING CATEGORIES
APPEARANCE
Costuming - Appropriate, uniformity of group
Hair Control - Uniformity, secure & controlled
Makeup - Polished grooming, selections are appropriate for age & routine
No Jewelry. Shoes must be worn.
SHOWMANSHIP
Energy - Body & facial enery fits movement
Smiles - Natural, fun performance
Projection - Eye contact, audience appeal, confidence & poise
UNIFORMITY/EXECUTION
Timing - Rhythm with music, working with music, effective ripple counts etc.
Execution - Strong & complete movements
Precision - Uniformity, spacing & lines, performing strong, as “one”
TECHNIQUE
Get Y our
Dance O n
at t he Fair
!
Body Positioning - Posture, full extension of arms & legs, control of body & flexibility
Strength - Movement from core, point toes, stretch through ankles
Kicks/Turns/Leaps/Jumps - Proper preparation & landing, execution of movement when used
CHOREOGRAPHY
Creativity of Steps & Patterns - Interesting, works with formations, visual impact
Flow/Variety of Movement - “Build” of routine, transitions, use of levels & different patterns
Musicality - Quality of recording, appropriate choice, use of rhythms and beats of music
Difficulty - % of dancers displaying skills, group work within routine holds strength & is
complimentary to various parts etc.
OVERALL PRESENTATION
Knowledge - Absence of mistakes
Overal Visual Effect & performance
Use of poms/color, formations
Audience Appeal
BONUS POINTS AWARDED:
DIFFICULTY
Creativity & originality
ENTRANCE
& EXIT
Organized & prepared (NO arm
movemnerts. Please use a simple
run/walk on & off)
* Enter stage on audience RIGHT &
exit down ramp on audience LEFT
www.badgerettepompon.com (262)255-9581
2O16 EVENT REGISTRATION
SAFETY RULES - This competition will follow the NFHS guidelines in regard
to unsafe movements & the Badgerette Pom Pon Inc.~ Sportsmanship Guidelines.
~ Knee Drops, unsafe & inappropriate movements
~ No Jewelry & shoes must be worn
~ Gymnastic Moves: Due to safety precautions & raised
performance stage, NO GYMNASTICS are allowed.
~ No poms may be left on stage, kindly pick-up before exit
- 10 pt. penalty
- 10 pt. penalty
- 10 pt. penalty
- 5 pt. penalty
REGISTER TODAY! Due to time limitations, only the first 50 teams will be accepted. Your team coach/contact
will be mailed additional information and entrance tickets for registered performers and coach on file only. In
the case of a drop in performers, all extra tickets must be returned at registration or full payment received.
2O16 WSF POM COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
TEAM NAME:___________________________________________________________________________
COACH/s NAME:________________________________________________________________________
SUMMER MAILING ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE: __________________________________________ZIP: _____________________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________________PHONE (
EMAIL MUST BE PROVIDED FOR FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION
) __________________
PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR PERFORMANCE DIVISION:
MINI
K5 - 2gr.
YOUTH
3rd - 5th gr.
JR HIGH
6th - 8th gr.
HIGH SCHOOL
9th - 12th gr.
AVERAGE GRADE OF STUDENTS: __________________
# of Students Performing: _________ # of Coaches: ______
Name of Music Selection: _________________________________________________________________
Coach Signature: ________________________________________________________________________
If music unavailable at time of entry, please call (262)255-9581, or email: info@badgerettepompon.com By July 20, 2016.
I have read & agree to adhere to the rules and judging regulations listed in the 2016 WSF competition brochure. Enclosed
is the $50 Registration Fee for EACH TEAM entered. Tickets are issued to performing members and registered coaches
ONLY. Accounting will be done & extra tickets MUST be returned or payment made at full price upon registration. All
event follow-up information will be EMAILED to the coach on file.
MAIL FORM & $50 ENTRY BY JULY 20th:
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Special Events- Pom Competition
Attn: Arica Drezdzon
640 S. 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214