Tickets

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT: All participants, competitors and spectators alike, must purchase an Admission ticket to the ballroom for the day and /or evening session. All competitors must be in the ballroom at least 30 minutes before their heat start time, which are provided in the Heat List. The organisers do not have to stop the competition if a competitor is not on the dance floor for their heat. If a competitor has missed their heat, no money will be returned.

The organisers are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any personal belongings left in the ballroom, the changing rooms or any other competition premises. The event organisers are not liable and not responsible for any health problems or injuries during the event; this is solely risk of the participants. A qualified First Aider will be appointed for the event.

Special attention: It is forbidden to pour oil, water or any other fluids on to the carpets/flooring within the venue, The Chelsea Old Town Hall. The use of any tanning products including sprays, creams, lotions is also banned. If you are caught using these prohibited items on the premises you risk being warned and ultimately fined £50 each time, which could lead to being disqualified from the competition.

Competitors are counted as ‘entered’ for the competition only when the required entry and registration form has been submitted in the specified time period (before the closing date) and all the required payments (including admission ticket for the appropriate day and/or evening session) have been made. No refunds will be provided to competitors if they are not present for their heats (haven’t arrived).

The organisers have the right to refuse entry/registration without explanation for any person or couple. When registering to the event, competitors are obliged to provide accurate and complete data (name, phone number, e-mail address, an address). Return of tickets purchased is possible ONLY in the case of the event’s cancellation. If you are unable to attend The Ice Ball Competition, no refunds will be given. The Organisers reserve the right in its sole and absolute discretion. Information on the event’s cancellation is communicated to the e-mail address provided in the registration.

The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event for a valid reason. In the event of cancellation, the organisers shall not be held liable for any costs incurred by the participants (competitors and spectators alike) other than the price of the online tickets.

The organisers reserve the right to change The Ice Ball Competition Rules for a valid reason. In the event of a change, this will be communicated to the e-mail address provided in the registration. The amendment of the rules has no effect on the registration process and tickets purchased prior to it.

PRIZE PRESENTATION: After the conclusion of the Single Dances and the 3-Dance and 4-Dance Scholarships, all competitors/finalists will receive their diplomas or medals at their prize presentation. The organisers have the right to award the competitors with extra prizes provided by the competition sponsors and supporters.

After the conclusion of The Ice Ball International Dance Awards and the Open Amateur Ballroom and Latin events, all finalists will receive their medals or trophies at the prize presentation. The organisers have the right to award the competitors with extra prizes provided by the competition sponsors and supporters.

If competitors do not abide the rules set in this document, they will receive a warning or consequently be disqualified from the event.

Only ADJUDICATORS with an International License will be judging the event. During the competition it is prohibited for competitors to talk or interact with members of the panel of adjudicators. It is also prohibited for adjudicators to discuss competitors between themselves while the competition is ongoing. Adjudicators cannot comment on their marks and competitors must take marks as final and they are not under any discussion.

The Ice Ball Competition Information shall be available from the opening of entries and ticket sales.

By attending The Ice Ball Competition event all participants agree to be recorded for the official event video and event photos.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Competitors who register early will receive the best Early Bird Entry prices. This will be valid until including the 16^th October 2022.  Regular Entry prices from then onwards, until the final Closing Date which will be the 11^th November 2022.

The Ice Ball Competition Organisers wish all participants a successful, safe and enjoyable experience at the event!