technical> membership

GOALS OF TECHNICAL JUDGES
This committee exists to maintain a high level of integrity in Dance Teams as a high school sport. The Tech Committee has been put in place to help train and advise the DDCA Organization.

The TECH Committee will train and manage the TECH Judges that will observe routines during team performances each round of competition. Teams that have infractions at a competition during the dance season/year will be contacted by the DDCA Technical Committee and will be assessed penalties. Repeat offenders may be at risk of losing their “Good Standing” with the DDCA and the OSAA.

It is the responsibility of each Coach to review and understand all of the Technical rules and regulations. Coaches also need to make sure that all coaching staff/choreographers are made aware of these rules.
Download 2007 TECH Rules Manual
Download 2007 NFHS Rules: Oregon Interpretation (updated Nov-6-07)

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Commissioner	Karalee Kyllo
Associate	Kirsten Kler
Associate/ Trainer	Christine Andersen
Associate	BJ Cerny
4A/ Scappoose	Pam Dider
4A/ Marist	Sam Gibeau
4A/ Scappoose	Tyra Haebe
4A/ Banks	Jenny Lunzman
5A/ Woodburn/ Trainer	Cori Mingear
Associate	Julie Leftridge
6A/	Charlon Blackmon
Associate	Linda Romey
5A/	Stephanie Ouellette
Associate	Ann Finch
Associate	Amanda Lawson

2007-08 REVISIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
First warnings have been added to allow coaches the opportunity to make corrections.
Immediate Appeals have been removed now that there are warnings.
Clarifications on costuming have been added. For more information:
Download 07-08 Approved Tech Revisions

SEND IN PRE-APPROVAL FORM
Any questionable materials are to be reviewed and approved prior to performance/competition. Download and fill out the pre-approval submission form and send to the TECH Commissioner. Avoid a penalty by being proactive.
Download 2007-08 Pre-Approval Form

SEND IN VIOLATION APPEAL FORM
This is the form you would use if you have objection to a technical penalty. Download, fill out and send.
Download 2008 Violation Appeal Form

AT AN EVENT
The Coach is responsible to check in with the clerk at the TECH Drop-off area after their performance for any infraction paperwork. Allow 15 minutes.
Download 2007 TECH Judging

EVALUATION OF A TECH JUDGE
For tech judge evaluations by a team coach. Download, fill out and send.
Download 2008 Tech Judge Evaluation Form

TECH INFORMATION FOR COMPETITION DIRECTORS
If you are hosting a competition, this information is what you will need to provide for the Tech Judge during your competition.
Download 2008 Tech Judge Needs at a Competition

QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A TECHNICAL JUDGE
- At least 4 years out of High School with dance background in Jazz/modern/ballet styles
- Successfully complete the TECH Judges training & continue TECH training as requested by TECH Committee
- Judge one competition per year to maintain TECH Judging eligibility
- Maintain a professional attitude/attire when judging
For more information about becoming a TECH Judge, please contact Karalee Kyllo

JUDGE'S INDIVIDUAL AVAILABILITY
Schedule was almost completely filled at the October meeting.
Judges scheduling for 2007-2008 season will be handled by Linda Romey

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