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- *Dancers will receive bonus points for
participation in the 10:00 a.m. session.
*Dancers will be subject to live and taped
television coverage and may be asked for interviews.
*Saturday registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and
closes at the start of the 1:00 p.m. Grand Entry.
*Contestants may enter only one category.
*Contestants must have full Indian outfits (regalia) appropriate
to the category in which they compete.
Appropriateness of regalia will
be at the discretion of
The Head Judge and Austin Powwow Committee.
*Inappropriate outfits will not be allowed to compete,
but may dance in Intertribal dances.
*Contestants who see a relative judging their own contest
must notify the Head Judge or face disqualification.
*If any major part of a contestant's outfit falls or
is dropped during a dance contest,
they should disqualify themselves voluntarily or
be disqualified by the Judges or Arena Director.
*Dyed hackles or plumes are not considered a major part of an outfit.
*Each contestant must wear the number issued by the Registrar for their category.
Please make sure your number is visible to those recording numbers during
The Grand Entry and to The Judges during contest.
in accordance with guidelines provided by
The Head Staff Committee.
The contest will be on the points system.
Points will be awarded beginning at 10:00 a.m. as follows:
20 points - Grand Entry
50 points - 1st place
40 points - 2nd place
30 points - 3rd place
20 points - 4th place
10 points - 5th place
- 10:00 a.m. Grand Entries and
Competition: 1:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
*Contestants suspected of consuming alcohol or drugs as determined by
The Committee, Judges, or Arena Director
will be disqualified for that session.
*Contest winners must present themselves in their full category outfit
in which they contested and may be
subject to photographs to receive their prize.
*Minimum number of dancers to make a category will be at the discretion of
The Head Staff Committee.
*Tabulation books are open after the Powwow for your inspection.
*Final decisions will be determined by
The Head Judge
in accordance with
Powwow Head Staff Committee Guidelines.
(Frequently Asked Questions)
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2. Do dancers get points this year if they are returning?
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3. Why do we have the dancers give their Social Security numbers?
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4. Do we have anything to recognize visiting Princesses?
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5. Does a dancer have to be present to receive a prize?
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6. Do the teenagers really have to have a parent's signature?
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7. Grand Entry points: Is it full regalia for points?
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8. Do Tiny Tots need boys and girls categories?
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9. Why is the Powwow inside? Answer:
10. Who knows if the Powwow is running on time?
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11. When will my category be called?
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12. Do I register Northern or Southern?
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13. What kind of organization are you?
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14. Are there extra points for Grand Entry? How much?
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15. Is my outfit Okay to dance?
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16. Where do I line up?
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17. Can all my family eat in the Hospitality area?
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1. Do dancers who don't want to compete have to wear numbers?
Non-competing dancers do not have to have a number;
they are welcome to dance in any non-contest dance.
Returning dancers do not get bonus points.
Everyone starts the competition equally.
Do we ask for proof?
What about dancers who don't have the information with them?
What about dancers from Canada who don't have a SSN?
We need dancers' SSNs in case WE are audited.
No proof is required, we are on the honor system.
If a dancer does not have the information with them,
and they win, we may have to ask
them to provide the information in the future.
Canadian dancers may have to give proof of residency,
if we get audited.
Currently we ask visiting royalty to fill out a form and
announce them during Grand Entry,
but have nothing to give at this time.
The rules state that dancers must
"present themselves in their full category outfit in which they contested",
so Yes and in full regalia.
Once again, the signature is to track them in case of an audit.
If they don't have it, we need some other way to track them.
Their signature shows that
they agree to the rules of competition.
Do you automatically get GE points for registering?
To receive GE points you must be in
full regalia and participate in GE;
the number takers assure participation.
No, there are no points awarded for registering.
Are they going to dance separately?
Tiny Tots traditionally all dance together in one group;
they are all declared winners.
Due to Texas weather.
Grand Entry is the only set time.
Categories can be called at any time.
Depends on regalia and type of dance.
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
for the benefit of AISD students.
We are not a powwow club.
All points are detailed in the Rules. See above.
Any appropriate outfit is OKAY for Intertribals.
For competition, see the Arena Director for help.
Emcee will call Grand Entry line up area and
Arena Director will call the order.
Yes, if you are a Registered Dancer.
Dance Categories:
Tiny Tots (0-5)
Little Girls (6-11)
Little Boys (6-11)
Junior Girls (12-16):
Buckskin/Cloth, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Junior Boys (12-16):
Traditional, Straight, Fancy, Grass
Adult Ladies (17 & older):
Buckskin, Cloth, Fancy Shawl, Jingle
Adult Men (17 & older):
Traditional, Straight, Fancy, Grass
Senior Age (50-59);
Men and Women
Golden Age (60 & up):
Men and Women
Powwow Schedule-Arena Inside
10am
10am to 12-noon
12-noon to 1pm
1pm
5pm
6pm
Note: Traditional Chicken Dance Exhibition. No contest. Proper regalia mandatory. Honorariums to all participants.
Due to limited space, CONTEST INFORMATION:
All categories pay six places
Blanket Dances:
Raffle:
Outside Storytelling Tent:
All Events are Free to the Public |