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Events - FISAF.cz
Release August 2014 ver 1 FISAF International Event Policy 2014 - 2015 In this document you will find a detailed description about the FISAF International Event Policy including Hip Hop Unite: requirements, competition structure, etc. FISAF International Project Team Any general queries relating to this response should be directed to the SG, who can be contacted on the following: Name Diana Minaříková Role Secretary General Email [email protected] Please note the release date of this updated version: Name: Event Policy and Manual Release date: August 2014 Version 1 Contents 1 National Championships ................................................................. 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Santioning Fee ..................................................................................... 5 Conditions of entry ............................................................................... 5 National Judging Panel .......................................................................... 5 Officials ............................................................................................. 5 2 Open National Championships .......................................................... 6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Sanctioning Fee ................................................................................... 7 Conditions of entry ............................................................................... 7 Open National Judge Panel ..................................................................... 7 Officials ............................................................................................. 7 3 European & World Championships ..................................................... 9 3.1 Agreement ......................................................................................... 9 3.2 Sanctioning Application .......................................................................... 9 3.3 Sanctioning Fee & Deposit Fee ................................................................. 9 3.4 Conditions of Entry ............................................................................... 9 3.5 Judging Panel ..................................................................................... 11 3.6 Rules of Competition ............................................................................ 13 3.7 Registration of competitors .................................................................... 13 3.8 Convention / Expo or other Benefits ......................................................... 13 3.9 Meeting Rooms ................................................................................... 13 3.10 General Promotion ............................................................................. 14 3.11 Official Titles ................................................................................... 14 4 Specific Event Requirements .......................................................... 15 4.1 Venue .............................................................................................. 15 4.2 Stage ............................................................................................... 15 4.3 Floor Testing ...................................................................................... 16 4.4 Winner’s Podium ................................................................................. 16 4.5 Winner’s Medals .................................................................................. 16 4.6 Prize Money ....................................................................................... 17 4.7 Competitor Change Area ....................................................................... 17 4.8 Warm Up Area .................................................................................... 17 4.9 Water for Competitors after stage performance ........................................... 17 4.10 Meals for Judges at the Venue ............................................................... 18 4.11 Promotion ........................................................................................ 18 4.12 Reporting ........................................................................................ 18 4.13 Competition results ............................................................................ 18 4.14 Final Schedule for the Event ................................................................. 18 4.15 Flag Presentation / National Anthem ....................................................... 19 4.16 Annual Event Time Frame .................................................................... 19 5 Requirements for all Events............................................................ 20 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Rules of Competition ............................................................................ 20 Age Requirements ............................................................................... 20 Registration of all Competitors ................................................................ 20 Competion Structure ............................................................................ 20 Venue Requirements ............................................................................ 21 5.6 Technical and Administrative Support ....................................................... 21 5.7 Administrative Requirements .................................................................. 22 5.8 Event Schedule ................................................................................... 23 5.9 Reporting to FISAF International .............................................................. 23 5.10 Promotion ........................................................................................ 23 5.11 Smoking and Alcohol ........................................................................... 24 6 Additional Specific Requirements for Hip Hop Unite Events ..................... 25 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 MC & DJ ............................................................................................ 25 Briefing for Dancers ............................................................................. 25 Opening Ceremonys ............................................................................. 26 Announcement of the Final Rankings ........................................................ 26 Notification regarding display of scores for HHU events ................................. 26 7 Competition Structure .................................................................. 27 7.1 Two Rounds of Competition .................................................................... 27 7.2 Three Rounds of Competition.................................................................. 27 8 APPENDIX .................................................................................. 28 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 1 2 3 4 5 – Additional reguirements ....................................................... 28 – Event Planning Check List ..................................................... 29 – Example of Event Schedule .................................................... 30 – Competitor Release Form ...................................................... 33 – Judges Position and Code of Ethics .......................................... 35 1 National Championships A National Championship is defined as an event run in one’s own country to acknowledge a Champion for that country. All competitors are from that country without entry from another country. The FISAF International full and championship members have the right to sanction, in their country, national and regional competitions. They are required to display the “FISAF International” and “Hip Hop Unite” logos at any of these events. In addition to the requirements for all FISAF International sanctioned events contained in this policy document, event organizers will comply with the following requirements: Organizations intending to conduct National Championships will: 1. Provide FISAF International with the following information, within a minimum of three months prior to the competition date: a. Title of the event b. Date of the event c. Venue location d. Official contact e. Categories of event f. Divisions for National competition 2. Ensure that they comply with the criteria for National Championships and, specifically, that the event organizer agrees to: a. Use the FISAF International/Hip Hop Unite Tchnical Rregulations without alteration for the official divisions. b. Use the official FRF program for registration of competitors, Hotel bookings, etc, and also to generate the skill lists (judges sheets) of the Sports Aerobic competitors no later than 2 weeks prior to the competition. c. Use the official tabulation program or one that uses the FISAF International ranking system d. For Sports Aerobic and Fitness Teams the FISAF International logo will be displayed in a prominent position in the stage area. The size of the logo will be no less than 0.5m². Rules of how to use the FISAF International logo can be downloaded from www.fisafinternational.com/documents to download. e. For Hip Hop Unite the logo will be displayed in a prominent position in the stage area. Rules of how to use the HHU logo can be downloaded from www.hiphopunite.com 1.1 Santioning Fee No sanctioning fee will be charged by FISAF International for National Championships. 1.2 Conditions of entry These events are open to all competitors who are members of the officially recognised National FISAF country member. 1.3 National Judging Panel The event organiser in conjunction with the FISAF National country member appoint a suitably qualified judge to act as head judge for the event. The Head Judge will liaise with the Event Organizer/National member, for the appointment of the remaining judges to the panels which must consist of FISAF qualified judges and or Specialised Judges. The panel must be no less than 5 judges + 1 head judge. Where possible, the Event organizer will organize and pay for the judges transportation to and from the event, and their individual accommodation and food during the duration of the competition. 1.4 Officials The Event Organizer will provide the following suitably qualified officials to assist the judging panel: 1.4.1 Tabulator Will control and supervise the entry of all data for the tabulation of the competition. This will include data entry prior to and during the Event. The tabulator will supply to the Head Judge all judging sheets for each judge, starting lists for each round of competition and result sheets for the judging panel signed by the Head Judge. 1.4.2 Judge Assistant Will assist the Head Judge and Judges as required on a full-time basis. 2 Open National Championships All FISAF International members have the opportunity to conduct their National event as an International event in their own country. These events are known as Open National Championships. In addition to the requirements for all sanctioned international events contained in this policy document, event organizers will comply with the following requirements: Organizations intending to conduct an open national championship will: Provide FISAF International main office with a written description of the proposed competition which includes the following information, at a minimum of three months prior to the competition date: a) Title of the event (Title must include “FISAF International” & “Hip Hop Unite”) b) Date of the event c) Venue location d) Official contact e) National categories of event f) Divisions for Open National competition g) List of judges Provide a written commitment that they will comply with the criteria for Open National Championships and, specifically, that the event organizer agrees to: a) Using the FISAF International /HHU Technical Regulations without alteration for any of the official division. b) Organise a suitably qualified National judging panel of no less than 5 judges + 1 head judge (this may include FISAF International judges). c) Provide to FISAF International/ Hip Hop Unite, no later than 2 weeks after an event, completed Judges Database forms for all panel members. d) Use the official FRF program for registration of competitors, Hotel bookings, etc, and also to generate the skill lists (judges sheets) of the Sports Aerobic competitors no later than 2 weeks prior to the competition. e) Use the official tabulation program or one that uses the FISAF International ranking system. f) For Sports Aerobic and Fitness Teams the FISAF International logo will be displayed in a prominent position in the stage area. The size of the logo will be no less than 0.5m². .”Rules of how to use the FISAF International logo can be downloaded from www.fisafinternational.com/documents to download. g) For Hip Hop Unite the logo will be displayed in a prominent position in the stage area. Rules of how to use the HHU logo can be downloaded from – www.hiphopunite.com h) For SA ensure the skill lists are with the Head Judge no later than three weeks prior to the competition, unless a shorter period has been agreed by the national technical committee. i) Use the official tabulation program or one that uses the FISAF International ranking system. j) Provide to FISAF International/Hip Hop Unite, no later than one month prior to the event, the names of the judges participating in each judging panel. k) Provide to FISAF International/ Hip Hop Unite, no later than 2 weeks after an event, completed Judges Database forms for all panel members. l) Provide to FISAF International / Hip Hop Unite no later than one week following the event, a copy of the results from the event. 2.1 Sanctioning Fee No sanctioning fee will be charged by FISAF International for Open National Championships. 2.2 Conditions of entry These events are open to all competitors who are members of any officially recognised National FISAF country member. For an athlete wishing to compete from a non-member country, they are able to apply directly to the event organizer for endorsement to enter the event. The Event Organiser has the right to charge a supplementary fee. 2.3 Open National Judge Panel The event organiser in conjunction with the FISAF National country member will appoint a suitably qualified FISAF judge to act as head judge for the event. The Head Judge will liaise with the Event Organizer/National member, for the appointment of the remaining judges to the panels which must consist of FISAF qualified judges and or Specialised Judges. The panel must be no less than 5 judges + 1 head judge. Where possible, the Event organizer will organize and pay for the judges transportation to and from the event, and their individual accommodation and food during the duration of the competition. 2.4 Officials The Event Organizer will provide the following suitably qualified officials to assist the judging panel: 2.4.1 Tabulator Will control and supervise the entry of all data for the tabulation of the competition. This will include data entry prior to and during the Event. The tabulator will supply to the Head Judge all judging sheets for each judge, starting lists for each round of competition and result sheets for the judging panel signed by the Head Judge. 2.4.2 Tabulator’s Assistant Will assist Tabulator to ensure correct and efficient data entry and organize the distribution of tabulator sheets to the Head Judge. 2.4.3 Judge Assistant Will assist the Head Judge and Judges as required on a full-time basis. 3 3.1 European & World Championships Agreement Based on the “in principle” acceptance of a proposal by the Executive Committee, the event organizer and FISAF International will enter into a formal sanctioning agreement. This agreement must be signed by both parties no later than 6 months prior to the commencement of the event and the event organizer must supply to FISAF International the championship promotional poster or brochure of the event for the FISAF International website. 3.2 Sanctioning Application Applications to conduct the European Championships and World Championships must be made by formal presentation to the FISAF International Executive Committee. Prior to the presentation, a written proposal will be forwarded to FISAF International for review by the Executive Committee. The European Championship for Cadet, Junior and Adult age divisions are held on a yearly basis during the second half of month of May (starting from 2014), if possilbe The World Championship for Cadet, Junior and Adult age divisions are held on a yearly basis during the second half of month of October (starting from 2014), if possible. 3.3 Sanctioning Fee & Deposit Fee A sanctioning fee determined by the Executive Committee (total amount of 5000 EUR for SA, Fitness and Hip Hop events) will be payable by Event Organizer. The payment shall be executed by paying 50% at the day of the signature of this Agreement and the remaining 50% at the beginning of the event. Furthermore, the Event Organizer has to pay a deposit of € 2000 at the day of the signature of this Agreement. This amount is to be used as a retention for meeting all requirements of this agreement by the EO. Event Organizer will receive a report after the championships, after consulting the committees and conducting Event survey. The evaluation will be made by FISAF International Executive Committee in close cooperation with TC and HHU TC. Should the EO meets all requirements of this Agreement and the Event Policy, the deposit of € 2000 will be reimbursed to the Event Organizer latest three months after the Event. 3.4 Conditions of Entry European/World Championships are open to all nominated competitors who are members of any officially recognised European/World National FISAF country member. Where there is no FISAF International member in a European/World country, athletes/teams from that country may apply directly to FISAF International for endorsement to enter the European Championship. The decision to permit such an athlete/team will be made by the Executive Committee in conjunction with the Event Organizer. In such cases, an entry fee, per athlete and per category, for the event is payable by the athlete to FISAF International. The fee will be announced by the Executive Committee at the time of the application. It is the responsibility of the event organizer to collect this fee and forward it to FISAF International. The official registration fee is 40 Euro per person (2 officials per member country will get the registration for free). Event Organizer is not allowed to modify the Registraion Fee which is a fixed amount approved by Executive Committee. For non-member athletes the fee for participation will be decided by Executive Committee case by case. The European & World Championship is for Cadet, Junior and Adult athletes and allows the following; Sport Aerobic and Fitness Teams; a) 3 entries per member country per category and per age division Hip Hop Unite a) 5 entries, per member country, per age division b) Mega Crew; 3 entries, per member country The FISAF International main office will make a list of registered athletes and forward to country Members for confirmation. IMPORTANT: If the EO/Country member do not fully respect the Event Policy, the Executive Committee can decide to exclude the member country for membership for a periode of minimum 1 year. 3.4.1 3.4.1.1 Qualification Sports Aerobics To be eligible for the European or World FISAF International sanctioned events, a competitor must be nominated by the FISAF International Member of the country of which they are a citizen/resident. They must adhere to the official National Nomination procedure of that country. Foreign (not a citizen) competitors with residency in another country other than their own, can take part in the above mentioned international events, only if they have fulfilled the National Nomination procedures of the country they wish to represent. If both countries are Fisaf International Members then both countries have to agree and accept to allow the competitor to compete. 3.4.1.2 Fitness To be eligible for the European or World Fisaf International sanctioned events, a team must be nominated by FISAF International Member of the country of which they are a citizen/resident. They must adhere to the official National Nomination procedure of that country. In a fitness team, a maximum of two members are allowed to compete for a country which is not their country of their citizenship. If a team has ‘foreign’ (not a citizen) members belonging to a Fisaf International Member country, both countries have to agree and accept to allow the athlete/s to compete in the team. 3.4.1.3 Hip Hop Unite In countries where the FISAF International member conducts a national championship, all dancers and crews must qualify through this championship. In countries where the FISAF member does not conduct a national championship, all dancers and crews wanting to participate in the ECS / WCS, must apply to their FISAF International country member for endorsement to participate in these events. 3.4.1.4 Disqualification from Entry Any competitor, who has been disqualified from entry to a FISAF International event, by a FISAF International member, is unable to seek entry into the European or World Championships through another member. 3.4.1.5 Representation Athletes and teams will represent their studio/team name and also their country. Representation of athlete or team is firstly by their studio/team name and secondly by the country. It is the responsibility of the FISAF International member endorsing any team/athletes, to ensure they meet citizenship and residency requirements as stated in 3.4.1. 3.5 Judging Panel Nominations for the appointment to act as a judge and/or a head judge on the judging panel of these events will be forwarded to FISAF International main office. Any country whose judge is appointed to act as head judge for the event is eligible to also nominate a second judge to be appointed to the panel. The International Technical Committee will organize and appoint a suitably qualified FISAF International Judge to act as head judge for each judging panel. It will also organize the judging panels for all categories. 3.5.1 Judging Panel Sports Aerobic and Fitness Aerobic For the European and World Championship, where possible, the judging panel must consist of a 7 member panel of FISAF international qualified judges + 1 head judge. It is a requirement for each panel to have only one representative judge per country. If this is not possible, due to a lack of qualified judges, there can be two judges from the same country, if one is the head judge. For example, Australia Head Judge + Australia panel member. In this case, the second panel member cannot be a lead judge. 3.5.2 Judging Panel Hip Hop Unite The Hip Hop Unite Technical Committee will organize and appoint suitably qualified judging panels for the European and World Championships, based on nominations and qualifications. For all Championships, the judging panel must consist of a minimum of 5 qualified judges (with a minimum of 3 certified Hip Hop Unite International judges) + 1 head judge, if possible. Responsibilities of the judges and head judge are written in the Appendix 5. 3.5.3 Judging Panel accommodation and meals The Event organizer will organize and pay for the Judges individual accommodation, food and venue transfers for the duration of the competition. In the case that the planning of the event, or where a judges travel time requires that the judge or judges need to arrive one day before the programmed event (including all meetings before the event) or depart one day after the programmed event, the Event Organizer will organize and pay for the judges additional individual accommodation, food and travel transfers. 3.5.4 Tabulator Assistant The tabulator will control and supervise the entry of all data for the tabulation of the competition. This will include data entry prior to and during the Event. They will supply to the Head Judge, all Sports Aerobic Skill Lists (judging sheets) for each judge, starting lists for each round of competition and result sheets for the judging panel signed by the Head Judge. Will supply to the Head Judge/panel: skill list sheets for Sports Aerobic three weeks prior to the competition for the Sports Aerobics Head Judge and Technical Committee final skill lists for each Sports Aerobics judge via email one week prior to the event final skill lists for actual judging at the competition for Sports Aerobics Judges one day before the category start lists for each category during the competition result sheets signed by the Head Judge 3.5.5 Tabulator Assistant Will assist Tabulator to ensure correct and efficient data entry and organize the distribution of tabulator sheets to the Head Judge. 3.5.6 Judge’s Assistant The Judge’s Assistant will assist the Head Judge and Judging panels as required on a fulltime basis. There will be one Judge’s assistant per panel. The Judge´s Assistant must speak fluent English. 3.6 Rules of Competition Will be the Regulations and any amendments as applied by FISAF International. 3.7 Registration of competitors No competitors will be accepted into a competition unless the registration process as required by the Event Organizer is completed by the required time. For Sports Aerobics & Fitness Aerobics registrations must be done using the official FISAF International registration system and is submitted to the FISAF International Main office. For Hip Hop registrations must be done by using the HHU Registration Form displayed on www.hiphopunite.com. The Event Organiser has no rights to obtain or use the contact details of the athletes, officials, etc. FRF registration should not be combined with other registration systems or forms and is to be used for registration as well as package booking (hotel and transportation). All FRF skill lists must be submitted and finalized 3 weeks prior to the competition. No changes to skill lists will be accepted unless accompanied by a medical certificate. 3.8 Convention / Expo or other Benefits The Event organiser will provide details of any other benefits will be made available to delegations including social events, tourist opportunities, official functions. Where any of these benefits are provided free of charge this will be noted. Where any of these benefits will incur some cost to delegations, this cost will be estimated, per person. 3.9 Meeting Rooms The event Organizer will provide the facilities for all official meetings as required by and agreed to with FISAF International. Facilities required to conduct an International/Judges educational workshop, Briefing for dancers, Championship Corners, Technical Committee/HHU Technical Committee meeting, Executive Committee meeting, Educational Committee meeting, General Assembly etc. The estimated number of persons attending the meeting as follows: Meeting rooms Executive Committee Meeting room for HHU judges debriefing Meeting room for SA/FA judges debriefing Judge Educational Workshop Briefing for Dancers can be done in the venue or in a big hall, but we do not necessarily need a specific meeting room for this Championships Corner Technical Committee meeting General Assembly EDC (Educational Committee) Workshop area (to conduct HH dance workshops) Number of persons 10 6 2 x 10 25 Min 130 10 30-50 10 75-100 The estimated AV equipment needed for the following meeting rooms: AV need for these meeting rooms Executive Committee Meeting room for HHU judges debriefing Meeting room for SA/FA judges debriefing Judge Educational Workshop Briefing for Dancers can be done in the venue or in a big hall, but we do not necessarily need a specific meeting room for this Championships Corner Technical Committee meeting General Assembly EDC (Educational Committee) Workshop area (to conduct HH dance workshops) 3.10 AV Projector and speakers - Internet Projector & Speakers Projector & Speakers Projector & Speakers Microphone Microphone Projector & Speakers Projector, Speakers, Mic Projector & speakers Sound system for playing CD/Mp3 General Promotion Posters and flyers are a good way to catch the audience’s attention. Any artwork should be colourful and vibrant, and leave no questions unanswered – include all relevant details to ensure that the person reading it is well informed about your event. Strategically placing posters and flyers around your community is a big factor in the success of your promotional campaign. Posters can be put up anywhere to ensures that people are finding out about the event. Promote outside your community, advertise in press, as far as possible. To further extend on this, take your promotion online. MySpace and Facebook are a great promotional tool. You’ve got a direct way of targeting the people who are most likely to be interested in your event. Posting a Bulletin is a fantastic way to get users to notice you; use the Bulletin to plug the details, time, ticket prices and location of the event, and provide a link back to the home page of your MySpace or Facebook, so that users can find out more. Try and include a copy of your flyer as well. 3.11 Official Titles The winners in each category of the European Championships will be known as FISAF International European Champions or Hip Hop Unite European Champions. The winners in each category of the World Championships will be known as FISAF International World Champions or Hip Hop Unite World Champions. 4 Specific Event Requirements In addition to the requirements for all events mentioned above within this document, the following specific criteria will be met for European and World: Venue 4.1 The event venue must be visited and approved by either a member of the FISAF International Executive Committee and/or a member of FISAF International Technical Committee/HHU Technical Committee. Stage 4.2 The event venue should have a stage area or constructed podium with a parquet floor suitable for aerobic performance and dance. The performance area for Fitness Teams will be a minimum of 9 x 9 m. For Sports Aerobics the performance areas must be marked 7m x 7m and must be clearly marked by a line of contrasting colour that is between 5 cm and 10 cm in width. The outside edge of the line forms the boundary of the performance area, i.e. the line is inside the performance area. The performance area for Hip Hop Unite small Crew will be around 10 x 10 m The performance area for Hip Hop Unite Mega Crew will be max. of 12 m x 12 m. Athletes will be notified of the specification of the performance area prior to the commencement of the event through websites and bulletins. 4.2.1 Stage Setup Stage requirements: to build up a thrust stage, which is a stage that extends into the audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage area by its upstage end, if possible. The reason for this is due to the fact that it has the benefit of greater intimacy between the audience and performers, thus audience can view the performance from a variety of perspectives to reduce the distance between the performing stage and the audience. Audience has to be located as close to the performing stage as possible, which by time will improve the self-confidence and self-belief to entertain the audience. Eye contact with the audience is very important, and will encourages them to participate in the routine, thus improving the performers stage presence. Entrances to be made from the backstage or by using entrance stairs from the sites. 4.2.2 Stage Lighting Stage requirements: To use basic non-moving toplights during the performance (non-color) 4.2.3 Seating of Judges The judging panel will be seated in an area restricted from competitors, coaches and audience. Access to this restricted area is allowed only to event officials and judges. There must be at least 3-5m of clear space between the judging panel and the audience, and 3-5m of clear space between the judging panel and stage. It is a requirement that the seating positions for the judging panel are elevated to enable all judges to see the entire performance area. However, depending on the venue and the audience seating plan, it can be accepted not to elevate the judging panel in order for the audience to have clear view. In such case, the stage has to be elevated. Judges seating must be facing the front of the stage and in the close proximity of the tabulator. 4.3 Floor Testing The event organizer will provide a schedule for floor and music testing for all categories in the event timetable prior to the preliminary round. 4.4 Winner’s Podium For the award ceremony the event organizer will provide a podium for the first, second and third place recipients of the event. The podium should be large enough to accommodate the teams. The National Anthem for the winning country of each division and category will be played for a minimum of 25 seconds during the award ceremony. The National Anthem and national flags for each participating country must be provided by the Event Organiser. 4.5 Winner’s Medals For the award ceremony, the event organizer will provide medals for those ranked first, second and third in each category. The event organizer will also provide 2 extra medals to each winning team/crew (first, second and third in each category). These extra medals are to be used for the coaches/reserve athletes that have been registered on the FRF. The event organizer will provide participation certificates to all non podium competitors and will provide certificates to coaches, choreographers and judges if requested. Furtheremore, for Hip Hop Unite, trophies will be provided by the event organizer for first, second and third in each category. But only one trophy per crew, if possible. Prize Money 4.6 Prize money as determined by agreement between the event organizer and the Executive Committee (amount of 5.200 EUR for European Championships and amount of 10.200 EUR for World Championships in total for SA, Fitness and Hip Hop competitors) will be distributed to the first, second and third ranked recipients in each category of the event – sports aerobics, fitness (seniors only) and hip hop (adults only). The distribution of prize money is provided by the Secretary General immediately after the award ceremony. Competitor Change Area 4.7 Two appropriate areas, with sufficient numbers of change rooms, will be provided for competitors to change into competition attire; one area for males and one area for females. Security staff must be present to ensure security of these areas and belongings. Warm Up Area 4.8 An appropriate and safe area will be provided for warm up. Where possible a second parquet floor will be available in the warm-up area. Requirements: 4.9 That the warming-up area is equipped with screens or projectors which show the competition (live) in order for the athletes to keep pace with the programme and be a part of the event, if possible. That the warming-up area is run by a timetable, provided by the Event Organiser, so that all categories have scheduled time to practice. That the program of the event be visible in in all areas of the warmup area. For SA/FA the warm up areas have to be equipped with minimum two mats. Water for Competitors after stage performance The purpose of consuming water after exercise is to replace fluid and electrolytes lost through sweat. Failure to consume enough fluid and sodium after intense exercise can lead to severe dehydration and, in some cases, the need for intravenous fluid replacement. Bottled water must be available, at no cost, to competitors in the warm-up and stage performance areas. 4.10 Meals for Judges at the Venue Judges are to be supplied with healthy, balanced meals plus snacks and hot and cold beverages. Examples are salads, quiches, pasta, fruit etc. 4.11 Promotion The FISAF International “Sanctioned Event” logo will be prominently displayed in the performance area and will not be less than 0.5 m² in size. 4.11.1 Promotion – T-shirts We recommend T-shirts be provided for sale and may be sponsored by one/more sponsor(s). It is also recommended to provide separate T-Shirts, one for SA/FT and one for Hip Hop Unite. If the Event Organizer is not able to finance T-shirts within the package price/budget, FISAF International will be responsible to produce and sell t-shirts during the event. The profit of this selling will 100% belong to FISAF International. 4.12 Reporting As written in the agreement between event organizer and FISAF International, the event organizer will record the entire competition on DVD or on other data carrier which includes every round of competition from a static frontal position/angle. Three copies of the footage will be suppled to FISAF International within one month of the event. All participating judges will receive a DVD copy or on other data carrier of the entire event from the event organizer or from FISAF International. Non-participating FISAF International judges will have the opportunity to buy the DVD’s at a price of 50% of the retail price. 4.13 Competition results Each delegation will receive a printed copy of all results before departure from the event. Furthermore, the results will be available on the FISAF International websites immediately after each event. 4.14 Final Schedule for the Event No less than one week prior to the arrival of delegations, the event organizer in collaboration with the FISAF International Technical Committees will provide to FISAF International for approval the final schedule for the event. 4.15 Flag Presentation / National Anthem The event organizer will ensure that each nation is presented as part of an opening ceremony for the event. The national flag and the national anthem will be provided by the event organizer. The Flags should be for decoration of the venue and/or a flag ceremony. During the presentation of winners of the event, the national anthem of each winner’s country will be played publically. The Event Organizer is required to provide the national anthem for each winner’s country. 4.16 Annual Event Time Frame It is expected that the European and World Fitness Championships will occur at similar times of the year, each year. This is to ensure planning and preparation for the event organiser and the athletes. Second half of May: European Fitness Championship, to start in 2014 Second half of October: World Fitness Championship, to start in 2014 5 5.1 Requirements for all Events Rules of Competition Rules of competition will be the current FISAF International Technical Regulations and any amendments as applied by The Technical Committee of FISAF International. 5.2 Age Requirements The age requirements of all Athletes will be published each year on www.fisafinternational.com and on www.hiphopunite.com and must be adhered to for National, Open National and international competitions. 5.3 Registration of all Competitors No competitor will be accepted into a competition unless the registration process is done using the Fisaf International Registration Form (FRF) or Hip Hop Unite Registration Form for Hip Hop, as required by the Event Organizer, within the time frame given. 5.3.1 Registration of Sport Aerobic Competitors All competitors in sports aerobics will provide to the Event Organizer, as part of their registration for the competition, the skill list of their performance elements, including their chosen obligatory and compulsory elements. All skill lists must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the competition. No changes to skill lists will be accepted unless accompanied by a medical certificate and approved by the Technical Committee. The timing marks are to be included on all skill lists to show the quarters of the routine. All skill lists are to be received by the Event Organizer at a minimum of 3 weeks before the date of competition. 5.4 Competion Structure 5.4.1 Two Rounds of Competion For categories of events where there are 6 or less competitors, the competition structure will include a maximum of 2 rounds: a preliminary round and a final round. All athletes entered in the event are eligible to compete in the preliminary round and final round. 5.4.2 Three Rounds of Competion Where there are 7 or more competitors in any category, it is compulsory to have three rounds of competition. The competition structure will then include a preliminary round, semi final round and a final round. All athletes entered in the event are eligible to compete in the preliminary round. Where there are less than 25 athletes competing in the event, the highest ranked 12 athletes from the preliminary round are eligible to compete in the semi-final round. Where there are more than 25 athletes competing in the event, the highest ranked 15 athletes from the preliminary round are eligible to compete in the semi-final round. The highest scoring 6 athletes from the semi-final are eligible to compete in the final round. If there are 3 teams/athletes from one country in the top 6, then the 7th ranked team/athlete will be allowed through to the final round. If there are 2 countries with 3 teams/athletes from one country in the top 6, then the 7th and 8th ranked team/athlete will be allowed through to the final round. 5.5 Venue Requirements The Event Organizer will provide the following facilitites: 5.5.1 Judges Meeting Areas Judges must be provided with a suitable meeting room prior to the event to conduct the pre-competition briefing. During the event and following the event the judges will also require a suitable judges meeting room to meet in private to conduct de-briefing sessions. The Event Organizer will supply drinks and snacks to the judges meeting rooms. 5.5.2 Notice Board The Event Organizer must provide a suitable position for the public display of event information and results during the time of competition. 5.5.3 Judges Feedback to Athletes No feedback will be given to athletes between rounds of competition. Feedback sessions will be verbal and added to the timetable for those wishing to use them: • • • After preliminaries for those eliminated after this round After semi finals for those eliminated after this round After after finals feedback will be given after award ceremony. Feedback will be given by one or more judging panel members under the direction of the Head Judge. 5.6 Technical and Administrative Support It is recommended that the Event Organizer provide technical and administrative personnel whose duties are as follows: 5.6.1 Event Manager The Event Manager shall be the overall administrative authority for the competition. 5.6.2 Announcer or Compere An announcer will be appointed to announce official information. This shall include: Name of individual/team competitors prior to the beginning of each routine. Name of sponsor or club affiliation at the beginning and end of each routine. Following the preliminary and semi-final rounds, announcement of those competitors proceeding to the next round of competition. Following the final round of competition, announcement of the ranking of each competitor at the award ceremony. Wireless microphone to be provided for all MC’s with two back-up hand-held microphones. For Hip Hop Unite, please refer to “Additional Specific Requirements for Hip Hop Unite” on page 24. 5.6.3 Sound Technician The sound technician is responsible for all sound and technical audio function. The sound technician will: 1. Be available for sound and music checks prior to the competition, including practice periods. 2. Check and record the volume and speed of the audio media involved. 3. Record any information required for the correct playing of any media. 4. Ensure music is in the correct performance order. 5. Receive performance music and ensure its safety until the end of competition. 6. Not change any music unless authorized by the Head Judge. 7. Check the length of each performance music to ensure it applies to the Technical Regulations and to notify the Head Judge if it is outside the requirements. 5.6.4 Medical Personnel Qualified medical personnel should be available throughout the event. Emergency procedures should be established prior to the event and made known to athletes and coaches. The medical personnel should be visible in the venue and readily available at all times. 5.7 Administrative Requirements Ring binders, plastic pockets, and pens are to be supplied to each judge. The judges room is to be equipped with a perforator, A4 paper and a supply of extra pens. A sufficient stock of A4 white paper is to be supplied for the Tabulator’s requirements for the judges master sheets, result sheets per round, list of passage sheets per round and per judge. Access to a photocopier is required. 5.8 Event Schedule The Event Schedule will be formulated with the FISAF International Technical Committees and approved by the Executive Committee. It will detail all meetings and briefings for competitors, judges, volunteers, Committees and other officials. The Schedule will also detail the time of all rounds of competition. A competition briefing for judges, of not less than 90 minutes per panel, will occur prior to the event. The schedule will also include de-briefing sessions for the judges after each round of competition. The Event Organizer will liaise with the Head Judge regarding any extra needs for briefings during the competition. 5.9 Reporting to FISAF International A report of the competition must be completed by the event organiser and provided to FISAF International Main Office within six weeks after the completion. This will include the following information/materials: A copy of the official results signed by the Head Judge which will contain a list of all competitors and their ranking in the competition Championship photographs including display of all sponsor logos Championship program or brochures Poster of championships Other printed materials DVD of the entire competition* *The Event Organizer will record the entire competition on DVD which includes every round of competition from a frontal, static angle. Three copies of the footage will be suppled to FISAF International within one month of the event. All participating judges will receive a DVD copy of the entire event from the event organizer or from FISAF International. Non-participating FISAF International judges will have the opportunity to buy the DVD’s at a price of 50% of the retail price. 5.10 Promotion 5.10.1 Promotion Material The Event Organizer will prominently display the FISAF International sanctioned event logo on all promotional material. Furthermore, the FISAF International sanctioned event logo and Hip Hop Unite logo should also be used as official logo at the registration desk. 5.10.2 Backdrop / Banners for SA/FA For SA/FA the FISAF International logo will be prominently displayed in the performance area and will not be less than 0.5m² in size. 5.10.3 Backdrop & Stage Projection for Hip Hop Unite The Stage having a tremendous existing background setup is great. In hip hop communities projectors above the actors projecting onto a white painted flat are often used. Or projectors on the side of the stage are used. By using projectors we create a lot of possibilities, for example that of having several scene backdrops. Requirements: To use the following backdrop for all European and World Championships (Backdrop can be downloaded from www.hiphopunite.com) To use site stage projectors to entertain the audience during the breaks by showing hip hop routines or explaining the criteria, if possible. 5.11 Smoking and Alcohol Alcohol and Smoking are prohibited at the Competition Venue at all times. Additional Specific Requirements for Hip Hop Unite Events 6 MC & DJ 6.1 The Event Organiser must provide a DJ and one or two MCs who must be approved by the HHU TC. 6.1.1 The MC MC requirements: To use MC’s who are familiar with Hip Hop culture. To use MC’s who speak fluent English for the International competitions. To use MC’s who speak the local language for the National competitions. 6.1.2 The DJ (Disk Jockey) DJ requirements: 6.2 To use an experienced Hip Hop DJ To entertain before, during and after the competition sections and during breaks.. Using the workmanship between MC and DJ during the EC and WC as an example for all Hip Hop Unite Countries. Giving a microphone to the DJ to use in case of problems or when he is freestyling. The DJ wearing hip hop clothes during the event. The DJ having hip hop music himself and ask him to create some special music for the awards! The DJ is to be used for crew and battle categories Briefing for Dancers A suitable area is to be provided for the crew briefing before the competition commences. Opening Ceremonys 6.3 All dancers asked on stage and introduce each crew or an introduction of each country member and their flags is also an opportunity. Announcement of the Final Rankings 6.4 The awards Ceremony/announcement is very special and important in order to celebrate the winners and show respect to all participants - Therefore it is important to extract time for this final part of the competition. Requirements: All finalist crews, for each age category, will be called to the stage prior to awarding medals and/or. Finalists are to be announced beginning from the bottom to the top 3, giving each team the time to be photographed and videotaped in front of the stage after announcing their name and result. The DJ playing some special hip hop music to create a professional flavour and to give the dancers this special feeling. Notification regarding display of scores for HHU events 6.5 After the Preliminary round, the scores and ranking of the crews that did not qualify for the Semi-final will be displayed and announced. After the Semi-final round, the scores and ranking of the crews that did not qualify for the Final round will be displayed and announced. In the Final round, the announcement of the final rankings will be giving during the award ceremony and then displayed. All scores and rankings will be available on the FISAF HHU Website after the Competition. 7 7.1 Competition Structure Two Rounds of Competition For categories of events where there are 10 or less crews, the competition structure will include a minimum of two rounds: a preliminary round and a final round. All athletes entered in the event are eligible to compete in the preliminary round and final round. 7.2 Three Rounds of Competition Where there are 11 - 25 or more crews in any category of event it is compulsory to have three rounds of competition. The competition structure will then include a preliminary round, semi final round and a final round. All crews entered in the event are eligible to compete in the preliminary round. The 20 highest ranked crews from the preliminary round are eligible to compete in the semi-final round. The 10 highest ranked crews from the semi-final are eligible to compete in the final round. 8 APPENDIX Appendix 1 – Additional reguirements 8.1 8.1.1 Package The Package offered by FISAF International should be a good and appreciated offering compared to other organizations. It is recommended to: offer the package services, as this is a point of difference to other competitions for FISAF International offer same package, but also include low-cost hostels to teams that cannot afford more expensive ones (it is our opinion that including low-cost packages might result in higher participation). To create links on the championship website to hotels and hostels, busses and car-rentals not included in the packages in the specific area of the competition 8.1.2 Food for Athletes During the Event The package offered by FISAF International includes breakfast and 1 hot meal. This is the best offer for athletes, especially since breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Nevertheless, we have some further requirements: Lunch could consist of a choice between several small dishes at the venue for example: fruit, pasta, sandwiches, etc. This will help the organization to keep all athletes at the venue all day and to create a better atmosphere. We all know that athletes need to eat and drink healthy food/proteins before, during and after their performances! That is why it is necessary to provide healthy food and drinks at the venue. 8.2 Appendix 2 – Event Planning Check List The Event Planning Check List is a separate document available through FISAF International main office. 8.3 Appendix 3 – Example of Event Schedule The Event Planning Check List is a separate document available through FISAF International main office. 8.4 Appendix 4 – Competitor Release Form Adult Waiver/Release FISAF International Sports Aerobics, Fitness and Hip Hop Name: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Tel. nr. ______________________________________ With reference to my participation in FISAF International Official events: World International Fitness and Hip Hop Unite Championships for seniors/adults, juniors and cadets being conducted by ____________ (EVENT ORGANISER) in conjunction with FISAF International, in consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in FISAF International Sports Aerobics, Fitness and Hip Hop related events and activities, I the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and I hereby agree, on behalf of myself as follows: 1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death and while particular rules, technical regulations, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. I certify that I am physically fit and adequately trained to participate in these championships. I acknowledge that fitness aerobics, hip-hop and sports aerobics are activities that involve risks of injury. Further, I agree to examine the physical staging area of the championships for any possible defects (e.g. wet or oily surface cracks, etc.); and, 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms, technical regulations and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS ,FISAF International and the EVENT ORGANISER their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 5. I hereby consent to the EVENT ORGANISER and FISAF International photographing me and recording my voice and performance, and using my photograph, silhouette and other reproductions of my physical likeness and sound for marketing the championships and the championships in the years ahead in anyway. 6. I acknowledge that the taping, recording, filming and/or still photographs may be taken in connection with my program and by permitting myself to be photographed and/or recorded, said rights in point 7. above are granted to EVENT ORGANISER and FISAF International without any compensation or payment being made. 7. From _______ till _________ (competition period) I agree not to participate as a competitor, teacher, organizer or presenter in any other events directly or indirectly related to the aerobic and fitness industry, without prior written consent from the EVENT ORGANISER or FISAF International. In case I do not honour the clause herein, I agree to lose any prize and title deriving from the Championships. 8. I acknowledge I have complied with the current FISAF International Anti-Doping Policy and Technical Regulations. For the purpose of this Policy a doping practice is: the taking of substances or use of methods prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Competitors found to have engaged in a doping practice are liable to sanctions by FISAF International. When drug testing is conducted at an FISAF International sanctioned event, all competitors must make themselves available for testing. I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY DOCUMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. SIGNED: _______________________________ DATE: _________________________________ (Participant's Signature) FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINOR AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releases, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releases from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. NAME of PARENT/GUARDIAN ___________________________________________ SIGNED: _______________________________ DATE: _________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) Appendix 5 – Judges Position and Code of Ethics 8.5 8.5.1 Judges Code of Ethics A FISAF International Judge should be fair, honest and impartial in all activities and decisions concerning every competitor participating in an event. FISAF International Judges participate in an event as an ‘Official’ of the sport and their role is to apply the rules of the sport to the best of their ability. A judge will: understand and abide by the FISAF International Technical Regulations act fairly, honestly and impartially be able to apply the current FISAF International Technical Regulations and any subsequent published amendments or notifications develop and maintain excellent judging skills through ongoing review of the Technical Regulations, recorded footage, workshops and live performance serve the interests of the sport competently treat athletes, coaches, judges, event organizers and other officials with respect avoid any conflict of interest 8.5.2 Code of Conduct A judge will: present himself/herself in attire that is appropriate to the category they are assigned too. See suggested Dress Code below. judge independently and not be influenced by the opinion of other judges, the audience or outside influences. take written notes of every routine with the purpose of making a judging decision, justification of and providing feedback for athletes/crews. maintain a professional demeanor throughout the event including facial expressions, body language, and gesture be a role model and display “sportsmanlike” behaviour display respect for other judges on the judging panel and contribute to the process of determining the winner of a competition restrict contact with the audience, general public and competitors during the competition be prepared for competition by having all personal materials prepared and available be prepared to justify scores where required disclose any attempt to influence a ranking to the Head Judge be present and punctual for all scheduled meetings and events 8.5.3 8.5.3.1 Suggested Judges Dress Code Sports Aerobics and Fitness Judges As a sign of respect for the Athletes, Sport Aerobics and Fitness judges should maintain a professional, business-like appearance. This would include semi-formal or business wear. Company logos are not appropriate. 8.5.3.2 Hip Hop Unite HHU judge should present themselves in attire that is respectful and appropriate to the Hip Hop culture. 8.5.4 Conflicts of Interest A Judge must be aware of the possibility of bias and therefore avoid this by disclosure of any conflict. If a conflict exists, a Judge cannot be part of the panel for that category. Circumstances of a conflict of interest which may compromise a Judge's position on a panel would include the following relationships: An employee or employer of a competitor; o A relative of a competitor A trainer, choreographer or coach for a competitor A business or personal relationship with a competitor or competiton sponsor; An existing or former personal relationship with a competitor o 8.5.5 8.5.5.1 Anyone who stands to gain from influencing the Judging Panel Judges Position Description FISAF International Judges Position Description Accountable to FISAF Technical Committee and Head Judge (The FISAF Technical Committee is accountable to the FISAF Executive Committee) Liaises with Judging Panel Limit of authority Not to exceed the requirements of the FISAF International Technical Regulations 8.5.5.2 Responsibilities Prior to the Event Prepare themselves in accordance with the Self Study Requirements contained in the FISAF International Technical Regulations Attend and participate in the Judges Briefing Attend all scheduled meetings on time Ensure they have all required stationery prepared prior to the Official Warm Up and each round of competition Ensure they have knowledge of the event schedule Ensure they have knowledge of special event requirements which may affect their duties Familiarize themselves with the venue, meeting rooms, etc. in order to efficiently attend meetings, rounds without any time delays Bring with them to the event any support documentation, information and personal stationery which is required to perform their duties as judge Participate in and contribute to all scheduled briefing sessions 8.5.5.3 Responsibilities during the Event Application of the FISAF International Technical Regulations as specified Attend all debriefing meetings Application of the judging criteria with the utmost skill, objectivity, dedication, fairness and professionalism Assist the Head Judge in the efficient operation of all judging procedures Participate in giving feedback to the Athletes in-between rounds of competition 8.5.5.4 Responsibilities After the Event Attend and participate in Judges Debriefing when applicable Retain notation from the competition for feedback purposes which will be done via email, through the Head Judge, up to two weeks after the Competition. 8.5.6 8.5.6.1 Head Judges Position FISAF International Head Judge Position Description Accountable to FISAF International Executive Committee Liaises with organizer and Judging Panel Limit of authority Not to exceed the requirements of the FISAF International Technical Regulations and FISAF International juges training manual 8.5.6.2 Responsibilities Prior to the Event Co-ordinate and conduct Judges Briefing Liaise with Event Organizer regarding all meeting room requirements. Liaise with Event Organizer regarding specific event requirements which will affect the judging panel Provide leadership for Judges Panel Act as spokesperson for Judges Panel Participate in all meetings as required by Event Organizer Co-ordinate and supervise the Judging Panel at the Official Warm Up Provide feedback, where necessary, to competitors following the Official Warm Up Liaise with Event Organizer regarding requirements for Judging Area, resources and judges materials Liaise with Event Organizer regarding the event schedule Ensure the suitability of the Judging Area and that adequate resources are provided 8.5.6.3 Responsibilities During the Event Supervise judging panel and provide leadership Act as spokesperson for the judging panel Supervise the accuracy and consistency of the judging panel, which includes: o Review of Judges' scores and rankings based on computer program analysis, in order to ensure fairness and consistency in the judging process. o Consultation with judges, where necessary, in the case of irregular scores, before the results are finalized Ensure that an individual or circumstance does not interfere with the credible process of the judging procedures Supervise and review the tabulation of scores Control the stop and recommencement a round of competition if an accident or mishap occurs Determination of false starts Report to Event Organizer if irregular delays in the judging process occur Conduct Judges De-briefings as required 8.5.6.4 Responsibilities Following the Event Approve and sign the results prior to their announcement Provide reports to FISAF where required, concerning the judging panel and/or the competition Ensure that signed copies of the score are provided as follows: o o o 1 copy posted for public scrutiny after every round 1 copy to FISAF International Secretary General 1 copy Event Organizer Conduct Judges Debriefing Act as spokesperson for judging panel In order to fulfill their responsibilities, the Head Judge will perform the following task: Pre-competition o Inform Event Organizer regarding requirements for all Judges Briefings/meetings, including: Venue Equipment (e.g. video player, monitor, tables, writing materials, etc) Time Length. The initial Judges Briefing must be at least 3 hours. o Inform Event Organizer regarding other judges meeting requirements o Understand specific event requirements, including media, judges appearance, rigid time constraint, when/where judges are to report o Ensure Judging Panel is provided with the following: o o Written schedule for the event Competitors List in Competition order (draw) Adequate stationery for each round of event including the Official Warm Up Obligatory movements of each competitor Stop watch Ensure Judges can be seated in positions which give clear vision of the competitor and have ample table space Tabulator is placed in a position which will ensure the efficient processing of scores That the judges area has a least 1 meter of clear space between the judging panel and the audience to prevent interference with the judging panel Judges Stationery is correctly prepared for the event Judges understand the attendance requirements at meetings and venue Ensure volunteers associated with Judging Panel, fully understand their duties During Competition o Ensure judging panel is seated and prepared for judging at all scheduled times o Review of Judges' scores and rankings for consistency o Review tabulation reports for accuracy Post Competition o Approve final tabulation of scores and results o Sign results and distribute copies as required o Provide feedback to judges 8.5.7 8.5.7.1 Judges Agreement FISAF International Judges Position Sports Aerobic Fitness Aerobic Hip Hop Shadow Judge Head Judge I have read the FISAF International Judges Position and Codes of Ethics and agree to fulfill the requirements as stated. I understand that any violation of the Code or Judging Position will subject me to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include demotion or discharge from the Panel and/or Competition. I hereby agree that I will comply with this Code of Ethics and Judging Position for the duration of the competitions I am assigned to for 2014 and will fulfil the requirements of both documents. Date: ______________________ Judge: __________________________________ Signature Place: ______________________ __________________________________ Name clarification