General Rules | Ottawa Aerial Circus Fest

GENERAL RULES

Performers, instructors, and individuals helping set up props are allowed backstage. No parents are allowed. Instructors must be wearing a backstage pass in the backstage area at all times.
By entering the competition participants are giving their permission for any video or photographs to be used by Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival. These photos can be used for promotion for future year's competitions without the dancers receiving compensation or royalties.
All performers must sign a waiver within thirty days of the event.
Cowbells and air horns are not permitted in the audience.
Performers that are sick are requested not to come to the competition and should remain home to prevent the spread of germs.
Participants are responsible for the age and placements to be accurate. Students/parents will have to provide document proof if the level or age is questioned.
Performers must be registered in their appropriate levels, if the performer fails to register in the correct level based on the description provided they will be switched to their respected levels and adjudicated based as such.
Participants are covered by general liability insurance through Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival.

CODE OF CONDUCT

We encourage all performers to cheer on their fellow performers when they are on the stage.
Everyone should be respectful of other studios, race, gender, level, size and skills.
Dressing rooms and warm-up space is to be shared by all participants. There will be no reserving of spaces in the dressing room, and we ask that you clean up after yourself. Any vandalism or theft will result in immediate disqualification and you will be asked to leave the competition.
No coaching of other participants unless you have been directly asked. No coaching from the wings is permitted. Participants must be fully prepared to perform. Instructors in the wings for Aerial must be present in case of emergency but not there to help from the wings.
Respectful attitudes are required throughout the festival. Any disrespect or bullying towards staff, instructors, or other performers will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification.
Ottawa Aerial Circus Festival promotes a positive and supportive environment and wants all performers to have a good experience. No gossiping or negative comments are permitted from students, parents or instructors.