High School Step Competition 2012

OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE RULES

 

 

1. Each team will have a total of 7 minutes to perform; this includes both the introduction and exit steps. In the case that a team performs beyond 7 minutes time limit, points will be deducted from the total score as follows:

a. 1- 15 seconds over = 2 points (Per Judge)

b. 16- 30 seconds over = 5 points (Per Judge)

c. 31 seconds and greater = immediately disqualification

 

2. In the event of a tie, or no clear winner for a place, then the prize money of that place will be split between the tying teams and the place announced as a tie (i.e. money $1500 will be split, 2nd place prize of $750).

 

3. Each team is evaluated on 6 different categories totaling 100 points; Appearance (10), Precision (20), Difficulty (20), Creativity (20), Vocal Clarity (15), and Enthusiasm (15). Teams should remember that this is a Step competition and not a Dance competition.

 

4. No defamation of character or group will be tolerated. This includes defamation on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual preference/lifestyle, economic status, etc. No belittling of any other team/organization members/groups is allowed. If a Step Team member, coach, sponsor and or chaperone are found to be unsportsmanlike causing a disruption to the step show or other step teams, the step team the disruptive member represents will be disqualified.

 

5. The use of gang signs, signals, affiliations or hand signals and calls associated with Greek letter organizations are not permitted in the performances. A total of 10 points will be deducted from overall totals.

 

6. No profanity or sexually explicit content is to be allowed within any portion of the event/performance. Sexually explicit behaviors/content include, but are not limited to, inappropriate removal of clothing, gyrating in a sexual manner, imitating sexual motions, using music with vulgar sexual lyrics (including chants/songs), etc. This reduction will not exceed a total of 10 points by each judge.

 

STOMP WARS 2012

High School Step Competition 2012

OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE RULES

 

 

7. The highest and lowest score from each judge will be dropped prior to tabulation. The total score from the judges will be added together and a grand total will be tabulated for each team. The team with the highest grand total will be declared the winner.

8. Judges will represent the Greek letter organizations and will have stepping and or step show judging experience. The maximum points a team can receive from each judge is 100 points. The judges’ decisions are final.

 

9. Each team is solely responsible for ensuring that all music, routines, props, costumes and all other aspects of the Team’s performance comply with the Official Rules and these Performance Rules and Regulations and all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
10. Credentials, wristbands, hand stamps must be worn at all times throughout the competition.

 

*******The prizes are as follow:

 1^st Place Girls - $3000     1^st Place Boys -  $3000

 2^nd Place Girls -$1500     2^nd Place Boys - $1500

 3^rd Place Girls-   $500      3^rd Place Boys -   $500

 

 

 

 

 

These rules are subject to change. If changed, all teams will be notified in advance prior to effective implementation.

STOMP WARS USA

Presented By The Rock-T Youth Foundation

 

· STRENGTH

· TEAM

· OBEDIENCE

· MOTIVATION

· PERSEVERANCE

· WINNING

· ATTITUDE

· RESPECT

· SUCCESS

 

 STEPPIN’ can be traced back to the cultural dance traditions of Africa, specifically, the "Gumboot Dance". They also used Gumboot Dancing to bond and build unity among each other. When Black Greek Letter Organizations on College Campuses were introduced to African gumboot dancing, the name of this historical Art was changed to STEPPIN’. The art of stepping has branched out and caught the attention of many others of all ages and ethnicities and is now produced in many African-American churches, schools, community groups, fraternities, and sororities, as well as Latino, Asian-American, and multicultural greek-letter organizations. Stepping has evolved into a competitive activity and some of its KEY elements are: unity, precision, accuracy, energy, attitude, coordination, synchronization, originality and, especially, rhythm of the performance. It seems that stepping has become universal.