Events

Australian Jitterbug Championships

The seventh annual Australian Jitterbug Championships will be held on August 15th at the Malvern Town Hall 2009.



A competition full of high-drama and excitement and a chance to social dance the night away… welcome to the seventh annual Australian Jitterbug Championships!


Images by www.willsphotography.com.au

Competition divisions include: -

1. Like a Virgin (For those who have never competed before)
2. Marnie Oliver Up & Coming (For those dancing since July 1st 2008)
3. Showcase.
4. Slow Swing
5. Strictly Lindy
6. Fast and Furious
7. All Balboa Jam
8. Solo Charleston
9. Open Jack and Jill
10.  Invitational Jack and Jill** 

Date: 15th August, 2009
Venue: Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne.
Time: 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Cost: $22 Adults / $15 for children under 10 years of age

Map & Directions:
Corner Glenferrie Road & High Street, Malvern Vic 3144


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I would like to be a spectator
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You won’t be disappointed and we hope to see you up social dancing on the night!

To book a ticket for yourself or a group of friends, please follow this 2-step process:-

1. Please pay us
2. Tell us you’ve paid us and how!

STEP#1 - One of 3 Options:

a) Pay by credit card using the below link (but send us your details afterwards)

Details to be provided shortly

b) Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking

Please include your 'SURNAME' and the word 'AJC' in the description of the transfer for identification. Without it, there is no way we can identify the payment as yours, and your payment may not be recorded.  Our banking details are:

Westpac Account Name: Swing Patrol Dance Group Pty Ltd
BSB: 033 072
Acct #: 248 364

c) Pay by cheque or money order

Please make your cheque/money order payable to "Swing Patrol Dance Group P/L" and mail it to 25 Station Rd, Seddon, Vic, 3011.

STEP #2 - Let us know:

AFTER payment has been made, please send an email to info@swingpatrol.com complete with ALL of these details:

2009 AJC Ticket Purchase
Name:
E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
Number of Tickets Purchased:
Payment:  I have paid by a) credit card, b) direct deposit, c) cheque (choose one)
If you pay but don't send us an e-mail, it's highly likely that your name won't be on the door... so don't forget!
 
You may also buy your ticket on the night from our friendly door staff.

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Is there a Late Night Party?
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Oh Yes!

When: Friday 15th August
Where:Forever Dance, 1st floor, 432 Church Street, Richmond Vic 3121
Time:  Midnight
Cost: $10 or FREE if you attended or competed in AJC

Map & Directions:
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I would like to compete
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That’s very exciting and we’d love to see you on the floor!
Before you Bring It, there are a few things you need to know:-

Registration & Payment Deadline: Friday 7th August 5:00pm
Registrations will not be accepted after this date, so make sure both you and your partner are registered & paid in full before this date!

Please be aware that your partner in each competition category MUST register separately.

Restrictions are placed on the number of dancers in each category and your place in the competition is not guaranteed until payment has been received in full.
 
Entry costs:
$18 per division ($15 each for Jack & Jill or Solo Charleston)
$50 Cap (no matter how many events you enter, you will only pay a maximum of $50!)
Please pay us whichever is the least amount.

Payment Options - One of 3 Options:

a) Payment via PayPal
 
Details to be provided shortly
 
b) Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking

Transfer funds directly with phone or internet banking, including your 'SURNAME' and the word 'AJC' in the description of the transfer for identification. Without it, there is no way we can identify the payment as yours in our account, and your payment may not be recorded.  Our banking details are:

Westpac Account Name: Swing Patrol Dance Group Pty Ltd
BSB: 033 072
Acct #: 248 364

c) Pay by cheque or money order

Please make your cheque/money order payable to "Swing Patrol Dance Group P/L" and mail it to 25 Station Rd, Seddon, Vic, 3011

Registration Email
After making payment, you need to send us your registration to compete at the Australian Jitterbug Championships. Please cut and paste the following in a new e-mail to info@swingpatrol.com: -

Australian Jitterbug Championships - Registration
1. Full Name:
2. State:
3. Phone:
4. Email:
5. Lead or Follow:
6. I would like to compete in (list only those you want to enter and list your partner’s name):
Like a Virgin ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Marnie Oliver Up & Coming ($18)  - My Partner's Name is:
Showcase ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Slow Swing ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Strictly Lindy ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Fast and Furious ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
All Balboa Jam ($18) - My Partner's Name is:
Solo Charleston ($15)
Open Jack and Jill ($15)
Invitational Jack and Jill ($15) - By Invitation Only**
7. Payment: I have paid by $....... (insert amount) PayPal, DD or Money Order/Cheque (please select one)

Once you have registered and paid, you will receive a competitor’s email a few days prior to the event confirming all details. If you don't receive this email by Wednesday 12 August, please contact us immediately

Everything else you need to know is available in the links below. Good luck!

Competition Events
Competitor Information
Previous Winners
Register Now

**Invitational Jack and Jill
The following people have placed in a Jack and Jill at MLB, AJC, SJC or ASDC in previous years and are eligible to compete in the 2009  'invitational' Jack and Jill.

Alice Roberts, Alli Burns, Andy Fodor, Anna Whitmire, Anthony Wheaton, Ben Cook, Brock Mifsud, Cam Mitchell, Carl Joseph, Corinne Allen, Daniel Ng, David Lamb, David Shackleford, Dean Scott, Denise Cox, Derek Carruthers, Emily Gassner, Erin Piggott, Evan Hughes, Fi Daff, Gemma Slussareff, Georgia Brooks, Harry Doan, Jase Selva, Jaymee Lee, Jennifer Farrington, Jess Faggian, Jess Gordon, Joel Kohn, John Tenaglia, Josh McKiterick, Julie O’Reilly, Justine Kinkade, Kathryn Sherrard, Kieran Yee, Laura Perriam, Lauren Yee, Leon Clarke, Liam Honer, Lucy Carpinelli, Mark Christopoulos, Max Pogonowski, Meral Nieman, Nicole Smith, Noni Clarke, Riccardo Guerra, Romi Villanueva, Russell Turner, Sarah Farrelly, Sharon Callaghan, Shob Nambiar, Stephanie Resciniti, Suzi Warren, Tara Quinlivan, Tim Oon, Trevor Hutchison & Xavier Shay. Alice Roberts, Alli Burns, Andy Fodor, Anna Whitmire, Anthony Wheaton, Ben Cook, Brock Mifsud, Cam Mitchell, Carl Joseph, Corinne Allen, Daniel Ng, David Lamb, David Shackleford, Dean Scott, Denise Cox, Derek Carruthers, Emily Gassner, Erin Piggott, Evan Hughes, Fi Daff, Georgia Brooks, Harry Doan, Jase Selva, Jaymee Lee, Jennifer Farrington, Jess Faggian, Jess Gordon, John Tenaglia, Josh McKiterick, Julie O’Reilly, Justine Kinkade, Kathryn Sherrand, Kieran Yee, Laura Perriam, Leon Clarke, Liam Honer, Loz Yee, Lucy Carpinelli, Max Pogonowski, Meral Nieman, Nicole Smith, Noni Clarke, Riccardo Guerra, Romi Villanueva, Russell Turner, Sarah Farrelly, Sharon Callaghan, Shob Nambiar, Stephanie Resciniti, Suzi Warren, Tara Quinlivan, Tim Oon, Trevor Hutchison & Xavier Shay.