PROFESSIONAL DIVISION:

    Any person who has danced in a Professional Shag contest, specifically in the Competitive Shaggers Association.  Masters and Seniors can enter this division.  Must be 21!

NON-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION:

    No professional competitors!  Novice, amateur and beginners who are 21 years of age and older!

MASTERS DIVISION (Invitational):

    The female must be at least 49 years of age and the male 50 years of age, but with a total of at least 100 years combined.  These ages must be reached by the last night of the finals in March.  No novices or amateurs in this category.  One dancer must be a Hall of Fame member.  They will be judged by Hall of Fame Dancers.  Judged on smoothness, togetherness and showmanship.

SENIOR DIVISION

    The female and male must be at least 40 years of age with a combined age of 85 years.  Only  pro dancers are eligible in this division.  They will be judged by a regular panel of judges.  Judged on smoothness, togetherness, repertoire, execution and degree of difficulty.

JUNIOR DIVISION I:

    14 years and under!

JUNIOR DIVISION II:

    15-20 years of age!

*All age requirements by the last night of the finals in March.

Categories (except Masters):

Smoothness - Degree of Difficulty - Togetherness - Execution - Repertoire

Masters:

Smoothness - Togetherness - Style - Showmanship