Open International - Contemporary Rock'n'roll gear in the spirit of the era. Open Traditional - Dress style popular between 1954 and 1962. Dress length not above the knees. Substitution of a partner may be allowed at the discretion of the committee if requested in writing prior to the event. Competitors will at all times be within touching distance of each other.
Any competitor has the right to protest.
The protest will be heard within 28 days and a reply sent. The protest fee will be refunded only if the protest is upheld. Protests may only relate to infractions of the rules by competitors and it should be noted the onus falls upon the informant to furnish proof validity of their protest 10.