Formation Teachers Alliance
The UK Authority of Formation Dancing
FTA Competition.

The FTA committee have decided to stage the 2009 Competition at Ricoh Arena, e-on suite, again this year but with some very significant changes.

It is now over TWO DAYS.

Special Family Tickets and Two Day Tickets available.

It now includes an ADULT Competition.

There is a Saturday Night Party for all dancers and parents.

We propose to have lectures for all trainers.

The date..... Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th June, 2009



Information


Timetable for FTA Annual Formation Competitions

Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th June 2009.


Saturday

Doors Open                               10.00

First Round, Junior 4 Couple       11.00

First Round Juvenile 8 Couple     12.50

Second Round Junior 4 Couple   14.00

Final Beginners                       15.15

Final Juvenile 8 Couple           15.30

Final Junior 4 Couple               16.00

Prize Presentation                      16.45


Saturday Evening Disco Party      19.00 to 22.30 Free entry for everyone Adults and Children.

Final Adult Formation.              21.00


 

Sunday

Doors Open                               09.00

First Round Juvenile 4 Couple     10.00

First Round Junior 8 Couple        11.00

Final Juvenile 4 Couple           12.30

Final Junior 8 Couple               13.10

Prize Presentation                      14.00


Judges...  Alan Birchenough, Robert Chapman, Gary Foster (Chairman), Brenda Gascoigne, Tony Hunnisett, Mark Jones, Betty Watts.

Tickets available NOW, Please contact Stephen Holland on

01772 703704    or    07890 356261    or    stephen@feverdancecompany.com

 

Trophies:

All winners of competitions last year are asked to return the trophy awarded. If they could have a plate attached, and have their details/ Date engraved with the title of the plaque Winners: The FTA will then replace their trophy with a slightly smaller one in recognition of their previous win.

PREPARATION

Outfits

You are reminded that outfits for this competition should conform to the British Dance Council Rule Book for this competition.

Venue

The Venue is the Ricoh Arena Coventry, which is the football stadium for Coventry City FC. The Venue is state of the art and the competition will be held in the E-on Suite overlooking the football pitch. For directions

at the E-on Suite, Ricoh Arena, Pheonix Way, Foleshill, Coventry, CV6 6GE

Take Exit Number 3 off M6.  Follow A444 to Coventry,

Ricoh Arena is signposted from the motorway island, situated LESS than 1 mile from the motorway exit. 

At the roundabout in front of the Arena, turn left, then turn right into Car Parks A, B.

Entrance to the Arena is on left hand side of Casino.  The E-on Suite, in on the second floor. (Lifts and Escalators available)

 

Seating for over 1000 people, Coffee Bars, Restaurants, Licensed Bars.

Dance Floor Size…. 22 mtrs x 18 mtrs. (approx) 

Car Parking

Free Car Parking for 15,000 cars right outside the front door.

Ample space for coaches

 

Accommodation

There are a number of Hotels situated in the locality to the venue.

List will follow

Admission Prices & Ticket Information

Dance Festival tickets must be purchased in advance, as numbers will need to be restricted. Tickets are priced at £25 Weekend Pass, £13 for day pass, £90 Family Weekend Pass. Family Pass is for two Adults and Two Children. Single ticket prices are for both Children & Adults.. There will be a disco and get together on the Saturday evening for all competitors. Ticket price includes disco.

Items Needed:

You will need your EADA registration forms that have been provided by EADA and your FTA confirmation letter sent by email or hand delivered at Blackpool championships.

Changing Facilities

Changing Facilities will be provided and will be split into male and female changing rooms. Please be mindful of other teams whilst changing. Items left in the changing rooms will be left at the owners risk.

Drink

Please note the Arena does not allow food or drink to be taken into the premises as they sell it inside.  Pass outs are available. And many food outlets can be found on site.

  

Supervision

Please note there are to be no unaccompanied children.  There are many teams competing. You are responsible for your Team and it is your responsibility to get them to the right places at the right times. 

 

Please remind your children to be on their best behaviour as

 they will be representing YOUR SCHOOL and the FTA

 

Thank you and Good Luck!

 

Organisers:

Formation Teachers Alliance

Contact: Stephen Holland

stephen@formationteachersalliance.co.uk

(Mobile) 07890 356261

Or: Martin Cutler

info@formationteachersallaince.co.uk

Martin Cutler

Chairman FTA

A Full List of All Results and markings will be found on

www.Scrutelle.info

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