RULES

o A team can consist of minimum 3 and maximum 6 members
o It is not allowed to enter in 2 different teams in the same category
o Team members can consist of different clubs/countries within 1 team

o There are 2 categories:
U-19: All team members are younger than 19 on the day of the DDCB
OPEN: If at least 1 team member is older than 19 on the day of the DDCB

SPEED

o 1x 30”  Double Dutch Speed – Right foot will be counted

o 2 teams will jump at the same time on the designated marks on stage
o In case of a false start, the team will lose 10 points in case the ropes move before the ‘go’ sound
o Every type of rope is allowed

o First the U-19 Division will jump, then the Open Division.

PERFORMANCE   U-19  (teams younger than 19)
o Time limit: min 1’30”, max 2’00”
oMinimum 3 and maximum 6 team members
o Mandatory use of music
o Every type of rope is allowed
o Teams can decide if they start on or next to the stage before the music starts

PERFORMANCE   Open Division 
o Time limit: min 2’00”, max 2’30”
o Minimum 3 and maximum 6 team members
o Mandatory use of music
o Every type of rope is allowed
o Teams can decide if they start on or next the stage before the music starts

o Teams should send their music mix to info@ddcb.be (before the deadline!) with your team name as the title + also bring their music on USB on the day of the DDCB as a back-up!

o The stage is 10m wide by 10m deep
o The clear height of the stage is 8m

5 judges will quote on:

1) Technical Ability (20 points)

Turners:

• Is there enough control over the ropes?
• Are the ropes turning fluently?
• Is there enough variation and difficulty in turner tricks and switches?

Jumpers:

• Does the team implement a wide range of tricks, speedsteps, and dance moves?
• Are the tricks, speedsteps, and dance moves well executed? Or is it sloppy?
• Do the trick, speedsteps, and/or dance moves have some difficulty?

2) Expression (20 points)

• Is the team transcending enough positive energy to the audience?
• Is the team transcending the right feeling connected to the music?
• Is the team interacting with the audience in a balanced way?
• Is the team transcending an “extra” spark instead of just jumping a routine?

3)  Choreography (20 points)

• Is there enough movement and energy in the routine as a whole?
• Is the team filling the stage to create enough energy?
• Are the jumpers outside of the ropes engaging in the routine?
• Is there enough symmetry in the dancing formations?
• Is there a good balance between difficulty and enjoyment?

4) Originality (20 points)

• Are there new elements, combinations, tricks, dance moves that are “out of the box” ?
• Is there concept / story?
• Does the team create their own identity?

5) Overall show (20 points)

• Each judge will give an extra 5p quotation of their overall impression of the routine

 If you plan to use a prop such as an extra rope, a ball, a special item, etc. in addition to one set of double dutch ropes, please indicate that information when you register..