Competition entry brochures have been posted to the handouts tab. These brochures have all the details of dates, times and locations of each competition.
Of course you do not need to fill out the group forms, however all soloists - or those who have been working on the CBTF individual pre-events must fill out an entry form! You may fill out the 2012 generlc entry form for all competitions except Provincials and Trillium, with your details once, and then make copies and write in the competition name.
Please note that entries for Ajax, Camaros, Spectrum AND Provincials are due on Sunday February 12th. Entries for Pizzazz and Trillium are due March 19, however, I strongly recommend you submit on February 12!
I will not accept any entries after that day and you will be responsible for submission yourself. If any of this is unclear, or you need clarification of event, age, level, please contact Jen.
Note: CBTF/OBTA now automatically upgrade your status if you advance a level at competition, so there is no need to wait to enter anything!
Now that we are on the final touches of the costumes, you need to know about shoes/tights.
Please note ALL team members will require beige tights & shoes. Additionally, Saxobeat requires black shoes and black tights/knee highs
As for specifics - we have had negative feedback in the past due to the variance in type and colour of shoes and tights worn - both in terms of each individual girls shoes & tights matching, and in terms of the various team members footwear/tights not matching each other.
Therefore I am requesting this be worn:
SHOES*
Make: Bloch or Capezio laceless
Colour: Caramel
TIGHTS
Either Capezio Caramel, or,
Mondor Light Tan
Regarding shoes, for those of you who have narrow feet, we have been told that the Bloch shoes have a much better fit. If you find them still a bit loose, insoles should help.
For the costumes with black pants - I feel we can be more flexible here because wearing pants makes the feet less exposed, and its only important that the very lower leg be showing black. However, where possible still wear black laceless shoes.
Generally - its a very good idea to have an extra pair of tights on hand for emergencies.
Onto grooming/etc
The following guidelines are for our Teams, and they are in place to ensure our professionalism and "sameness",
I would stronly suggest that this be adhered to for solos as well, however, that is up to the individual and parent in consultation with the coach.
(speaking for myself, as coach to the majority of the clubs soloists - I do expect these guidelines to be adhered to!)
Regarding grooming & other appearance issues:
Makeup: (either find this exact, or another brand that has same colour. Hopefully some of you still have this from last year)
Eyeshadow: CoverGirl "SmokyShadowBlast" *815 Bronze Fire
Lips: Revlon ColourStay Just Bitten Colour Twilight
Cheeks: Any standard "rose" blush
Eyes: Black Eye Pencil or Liquid Liner on lower and upper Lid, extended
Past outer corner of eye
Eyes: Anyone junior age and older will also wear mascara this year.
Note: foundation is recommended for anyone needing it for coverage purposes, or if your skin seems to absorb makeup
We will be providing guidance regarding how its to be put on - bearing in mind that for a sport where the competitors are sometimes 50 feet away from the judges - more is better.
Regarding hair: we will be going with straight back buns - no bangs - and as always with enough gel & spray to survive a hurricane. The bun is to be high on the back of the head, secured with both pins and a hair-matching net. Good idea to get practicing now, if you are new to buns.
Executive decision: no team will be wearing any sort of "fake hair" this year. Again, in my discussions with some judges, I have come to hear that they view it as rather juvenile and unprofessional. So - no fake hair, and this equally applies to awards ceremonies, opening ceremonies, etc.
Note to soloists: you may opt for a size part bun for your individual events if you would like to (and if you have the ability to change it after teams)
Regarding batons: ends are to be white! Batons with tape should be well taped and new looking.
Undergarments: as I had previously mentioned - no bras showing at all, and that includes clear or flesh toned. Having sat through 2 judging seminars lately, when the judges have been asked if clear or fleshtone was acceptable, the consistent answer was NO. What I asked what effect a brastrap showing would have, the consistent answer was "why would you choose to do something that would give me a negative impression before you even start your routine?"
Tights have to be worn with every costume, because they will help to eliminate any rolls or bulges in the lower body (ie: panty lines) A very good idea to consider if the overall smoothness of the bodylines is a problem is a body-glove that is basically an all in one undergarment. I believe these also come in caramel colour.
Coming & going: The girls will be wearing their new club jackets and plain black pants (any totally black jazz pant, or yoga pant - of your own choosing) when they arrive and depart the competition, and for any opening/closing/awards ceremonies.
Lastly, although Im sure it goes without saying: no nail polish, no body art, no jewellery of any kind (including earrings) no watches. No gum!
If anyone has any questions regarding the above, please contact me.
