Soar Rules

..No pun intended, even though it DOES rule!

2027 Registration opens Monday, September 21st (all competitors registered before October 1st will receive a free new design Soar t-shirt
Late entries are accepted up to 30 days before the event, with a $50 late fee per entry.
Registration IS NOT VALID until payment has been made in full.
Entries will receive a competition schedule approximately 1-2 weeks before the event.
Studio owners may email us to request group pricing if bringing more than 15 routines to a single event.
Any music that has not been provided one week prior will incur a $25 late fee.
Any music changes on our end after submitted by the deadline will require a $5 music change fee.

All routines must be 100% appropriate — music, costume, and choreography must be family-friendly.

Inappropriate or immodest routines may receive a 10-point deduction or be disqualified (no refund), please keep it family-friendly.
Routines must be performed in the scheduled order on their assigned day. Only SOAR staff may adjust order due to costume or music conflicts.
Performers must be ready to go on stage 1 hour early. Failure to be ready may result in a 10-point deduction.
No coaching or instructing from the wings or audience; doing so may lead to point deductions or disqualification.
SOAR reserves the right to request proof of age for any performer. Documentation must be provided within 1 hour if asked.
No use of live props, such as animals or people during a routine. No dangerous or destructive props such as fire, water, knives, guns, swords, glitter, confetti, paint, etc.
Props may be used in all categories. Please limit all set and removal of props to 30 seconds.
Kindness is expected from everyone. Please be kinda to all other competitiors, coaches, Soar Staff, etc.

Dressing rooms will be assigned only when possible. We appreciate your flexibility at venues!

All friends, family, and guests must purchase an Observer Band or Ticket (depending on venue) to attend the event. Certain venues require us to use their ticketing service and there may be a ticket service fee added. Tickets will either be sold in advance online or at the door depending on the venue's requirements.
Pre-Registered Coaches do not need an observer band.