Judges and Officials

Every person attending Islanders Dancesport Challenge does so at his or her own risk and expressly and irrevocably waves any claim or claims against Islanders Dancesport Challenge, its organizers, employees and representatives arising from any loss, personal injury, death or damage associated with this event.

This event may be photographed by video, photography or other method. All persons attending this event may be photographed and, by their presence, waive any claim related to the use of that photography and the rights of any copyright, privacy or publicity associated with said photography. Islanders Dancesport Challenge and its organizers reserve all print, electronic and broadcast rights and reserve the right to use any and all photography taken at Islanders Dancesport Challenge for future promotional purposes.

Competitors at Islanders Dancesport Challenge need to be registered with USA Dance and be in good standing.  To register with USA Dance go here: https://usadance.org/general/register_member_type.asp?

Incomplete entries will not be processed. All entries must be complete and all fees paid before competitor numbers are issued and before competitors are allowed to dance. The organizers reserve the right to modify the final schedule if necessary. Events may commence up to 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time. Events with less than 3 entries may be cancelled or combined across age and/or gender divisions. Prize monies may be reduced in events with fewer than 3 entries.

The judges’ decisions will be final. No competitor shall question or harass a judge about his or her personal marks.  Competitors shall conduct themselves in a civil, sportsmanlike manner at all times while on the competition premises.

Entry into the ballroom is free for amateur adult and junior competitors for the session they are dancing in. 

Costumes are allowed for all events!