COMPETITION

RULES, DIVISIONS, FEES & IMPORTANT DATES

The Open has many divisions of swing for you to compete in. Registration for some divisions is required prior to the event — please check cut-off dates and details below.

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!

If you have questions, please contact John Lindo at 201-563-9479.

2023 RULES

COMPETITOR’S HANDBOOK

SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS FROM GDTV

DIVISIONS & COMPETITION ENTRY FEES FOR 2024 TBA

DIVISIONS & COMPETITION ENTRY FEES FOR 2023

Some divisions may be closed to number of entries or cancelled due to lack of entries. For information about Division Sponsorship and a list of our current Division Sponsors, click here.
ROUTINE DIVISION THRU OCT 1 OCT 2 – NOV 11
Classic (NASDE) $99 $129
Showcase (NASDE) $99 $129
Rising Star (RST) $99 $129
Teams $129 $199
Sophisti­cated Swing $99 $129
Masters $99 $129
Young America (6-13) $79 $129
Young Adult (14-17) $79 $129
Cabaret $99 $129
Swing Pro Am Routine Leader AM $52 $66
Swing Pro Am Routine Follow AM $52 $66
Hustle Pro Am Routine Lead or Follow AM $52 $66
STRICTLY DIVISIONS THRU OCT 1 OCT 2 – NOV 21 NOV 22+
Hustle Pro Am Strictly $55 $65 $77
Shag Strictly Junior 1 (6-14) $55 $65 $77
Shag Strictly Junior 2 (15-20) $55 $65 $77
Shag Strictly Open $55 $65 $77
WCS Strictly Juniors (6-17) $55 $65 $77
WCS Strictly Novice/ Inter­mediate $55 $65 $77
WCS Strictly Masters $55 $65 $77
WCS Strictly Open $55 $65 $77
WCS Strictly Champion $55 $65 $77
J&J DIVISIONS THRU OCT 1 OCT 2 – NOV 21 NOV 22+
Hustle Jack & Jill Novice $27 $37 $41
Hustle Jack & Jill Inter­mediate $27 $37 $41
Hustle Jack & Jill Advanced $27 $37 $41
Shag Jack & Jill Junior 1 (6-14) $20 $30 $37
Shag Jack & Jill Junior 2 (15-20) $20 $30 $37
Shag Jack & Jill Open $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill Juniors (6-17) $20 $30 $37
WCS Jack & Jill Novice $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill Inter­mediate $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill Masters $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill Advanced $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill All Star $27 $37 $41
WCS Jack & Jill Champion $27 $37 $41

IMPORTANT DATES 2023

* Must register online, and then follow instructions to submit info online after you register.
DATEDEADLINE
July 5• Registration Opens: Lowest entry fee and guaran­teed entry
October 2• Contest fees increase
• Large group discount expires
October 10• Deadline for registered Opus Division competitors to have your NAME  & PHOTO listed in the Program*
• Login to WDR / go to My Biography to upload photo*
November 1• Last day to purchase a competitor’s discounted ticket
November 11• Deadline to enter an OPUS routine division
• Deadline to enter ProAm routine
November 19• Deadline to enter Music Submission
• Send your music to: music@usopenswing.com
• Label music as:
The Open_Division_LeaderName_FollowerName
November 22• Strictly and J&J contest entry fees increase
competitors bow