Events

Australian Jitterbug Championships

The eighth annual Australian Jitterbug Championships will be held in August 2010

A competition full of high-drama and excitement and a chance to social dance the night away… it's the Australian Jitterbug Championships!!


Images by www.willsphotography.com.au

Competition divisions include: -

1. Like a Virgin (For those who have never competed before)
2. Marnie Oliver Up & Coming (For those dancing since July 1st 2009)
3. Showcase.
4. Slow Swing
5. Strictly Lindy
6. Fast and Furious
7. All Balboa Jam
8. Solo Charleston
9. Open Jack and Jill
10.  Invitational Jack and Jill** 

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I would like to be a spectator
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You won’t be disappointed and we hope to see you up social dancing on the night!

We look forward to hosting you for the 2010 Australian Jitterbug Championships.

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Is there a Late Night Party?
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Oh Yes! Details to come in 2010
 
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I would like to compete
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That’s very exciting and we’d love to see you on the floor!
Before you Bring It, there are a few things you need to know:-

Registration & Payment Deadline:
The registration date for 2010 is yet to be confirmed. Registrations will not be accepted after this date, so make sure both you and your partner are registered & paid in full before this date!

Please be aware that your partner in each competition category MUST register separately.

Restrictions are placed on the number of dancers in each category and your place in the competition is not guaranteed until payment has been received in full.
 
Please note: It is not possible to enter the same event more than once
 
Entry costs:
$18 per dancer per event (except Solo Charleston and Jack ‘n’ Jill which are $15 each).
$50 Cap (no matter how many events you enter, you will only pay a maximum of $50!)
Please pay us whichever is the least amount.


Payment Options - One of 3 Options:
 
a) Payment via PayPal
 
Please note: you need to have a PayPal account in order to use this payment method

i. Log in to your PayPal account
ii. Go to "send money"
iii. Follow the instructions, filling out the form and sending your payment to payments@swingpatrol.com
 
b) Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking

Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking, including your 'SURNAME' and the word 'AJC' in the description of the transfer for identification. Without it, there is no way we can identify the payment as yours in our account, and your payment may not be recorded.  Our banking details are:

Westpac Account Name: Swing Patrol Dance Group Pty Ltd
BSB: 033 072
Acct #: 248 364

c) Pay by cheque or money order

Please make your cheque/money order payable to "Swing Patrol Dance Group P/L" and mail it to 25 Station Rd, Seddon, Vic, 3011

Registration Email
After making payment, you need to send us your registration to compete at the Australian Jitterbug Championships. Please cut and paste the following in a new e-mail to info@swingpatrol.com: -

Australian Jitterbug Championships - Registration
1. Full Name:
2. State:
3. Phone:
4. Email:
5. Lead or Follow:
6. I would like to compete in (list only those you want to enter and list your partner’s name):
Like a Virgin ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Marnie Oliver Up & Coming ($18)  - My Partner's Name is:
Showcase ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Slow Swing ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Strictly Lindy ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Fast and Furious ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
All Balboa Jam ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Solo Charleston ($15)
Open Jack and Jill ($15)
Invitational Jack and Jill ($15) - By Invitation Only**
7. Payment: I have paid by $....... (insert amount) PayPal, DD or Money Order/Cheque (please select one)

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive a competitor’s email a few days prior to the event confirming all details. If you don't receive this email by date tbc, please contact us immediately

Everything else you need to know is available in the links below. Good luck!

Competition Events
Competitor Information
Previous Winners
Register Now

**Invitational Jack and Jill
The following people have placed in a Jack and Jill at MLB, AJC, SJC or ASDC in previous years and are eligible to compete in the 2010  'invitational' Jack and Jill.

Alice Roberts, Alli Burns, Andy Fodor, Anna Whitmire, Anthony Wheaton, Ben Cook, Brock Mifsud, Cam Mitchell, Carl Joseph, Corinne Allen, Daniel Ng, David Raudam, David Shackleford, Dean Scott, Denise Cox, Derek Carruthers, Emily Gassner, Erin Piggott, Evan Hughes, Fi Daff, Francine Jeffery, Gemma Slussareff, Georgia Brooks, Harry Doan, Jase Selva, Jaymee Lee, Jennifer Farrington, Jess Faggian, Jess Gordon, Joel Kohn, John Tenaglia, Josh McKiterick, Julie O’Reilly, Justine Kinkade, Kara Martin, Kathryn Sherrard, Kieran Yee, Laura Perriam, Lauren Yee, Leon Clarke, Liam Honer, Lucy Carpinelli, Mark Christopoulos, Matthew Greenwood, Matthew Yeung, Max Pogonowski, Meral Nieman, Nicole Smith, Noni Clarke, Peta Cook, Riccardo Guerra, Romi Villanueva, Russell Turner, Sameera (Sam) Rajapaksa-Arachige, Sarah Farrelly, Sharon Callaghan, Sharon Davis, Shob Nambiar, Stephanie Resciniti, Stephen Danczak, Suzi Warren, Tara Quinlivan, Tim Oon, Trevor Hutchison & Xavier Shay.