The Epsom Trophy Day is fast approaching so the team would like to let you know some key dates…
The Phase start times will be as follows...
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Doors officially open 8.15am (will try to open as close to 8am as possible)
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Phase 1 – Juvenile / Junior solos will start 8.45am. Ballroom first
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Phase 2 – Juvenile / Junior latin couples will start 1pm
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Phase 3 - Juvenile / Junior ballroom couples and selected adult ballroom events will start around 2.45pm
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Phase 4 – remaining adult ballroom will start around 5pm
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Phase 5 – adult latin will start around 7.30pm
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All start times are approximate as there will always be some no-shows which could shorten the phases slightly so we could be a little bit ahead of the above times. We will also endeavour to run as tightly to the timetable as possible so please be ready to dance at least 20 minutes ahead of time
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Further pre-entries will be accepted until Friday 3rd May as that enables us to pre-allocate numbers to ensure a rapid start to the day. At that point the pre-entry form will be deactivated on the www.tmfdance.co.uk website
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Entries will be accepted on the day but if you do so then please come to the entry desk straight away to register and get your number so the start of the phase is not delayed
If you find you cannot attend the day then please let us know as soon as you decide as that may impact the timetable
On the day …
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Doors will open as close to 8.15am as possible (early if we can)
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Please collect your numbers as soon as you get into the hall. There will be separate issuing tables for Juvenile and Juniors
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The first 4 solo events will be in this order…
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2 - Juv Solo U12 WT (NL)
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6 - Jun Solo U16 WT (NL)
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3 - Juv Solo Open TQ (solo dancers only)
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7 - Jun Solo Open FQ (solo dancers only)
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TRAVEL
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Chessington is an area of London that ULEZ has expanded into. Chessington World of Adventures (which is next door to our competition venue) has confirmed the ULEZ expansion includes 'all entrances to the resort, which may affect those driving to us - vehicles need to meet certain emission standards for motorists to avoid paying the daily ULEZ charge.' The theme-park adds: 'Motorists driving to the resort with vehicles that don't meet the requirements will have to pay the daily charge or face a fine.'
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Please use this link to find out if your car meets the ULEX standards https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
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Hopefully no-one needs to pay
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We will still accept entries on the day but please enter as soon as you arrive as we wont be able to hold the competition up
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If you find you cant now make the event, please email us as soon as possible as that may impact the timetable
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Please pay cash if possible and bring the correct change
Admission
U 16 Competitors & Spectators £17
​Adult Competitors £19
​Family Ticket Price... 2 Adults & 1 Child Competitor £45
Changes to Phases...
Over the next few TMFDANCE events we are trialing some changes to the phases of those events to try to be more friendly to both child and adult competitors. For the Epsom Trophy Day on 5th May 2024, the phases will be as follows...
Phase 1 - The day will start with Juvenile and Junior Solos and these will dance to completion before any couple events start. Ballroom First and Latin second. This means Juveniles and Juniors who are only doing couples events can have a lie-in!
Phase 2 - The second phase will be Juvenile and Junior couples Latin. We are doing Latin first as this will mean anybody competing in both Solo and Couple events wont need to change clothes for this phase as they will already be dressed for Latin
There will be approximately a 30 minute gap between phases 2 and 3 to allow for prizes, couples to change & warm-up and judges to have their lunch!
Phase 3 - this will include Juvenile and Junior couples Ballroom as well as adult solos and selected adult ballroom events. This will allow adult beginners / novice as well as Senior 2 & 3 and all ladies couples to start dancing around 2.30pm. The adult and child events will be interspersed so there is more down time between rounds and, importantly, the adults can start dancing earlier without having to wait for kids events to finish
Phase 4 - this will be the remaining adult Ballroom events. These will start after the kids events have finished but may overlap with the finals of the selected adult ballroom events in Phase 3
Phase 5 - Adult Latin - all events
Adult Beginners and Novice are FREE!!!
What's the catch? There is no catch! To try to support the growth of Open Circuit dancing and encourage newcomers to have a go, TMFDANCE will not be charging entrance fees to competitors who meet the following criteria...
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Pre-entered via the website
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Have only entered the following events...
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47 - Adult Beginners WQ (NL)
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48 - Over 35 Beginners WQ
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49 - Adult Novice WT (NL)
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50 - O 35 Novice WT
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64 - Adult Beginners CJ (NL)
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65 - O35 Beginners CJ
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66 - Adult Novice RC (NL)
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67 - O35 Novice RC
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THE EPSOM TROPHY DAY
Chessington Sports Centre
Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS
5th May 2024
Blackpool sized dance floor
Great sponsors & Trophies
Free Parking and Cafe on Site
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Programme reflects new DPA National League categories plus a large range of popular events.
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS COMING SOON
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Pre-Enter (not pre-pay!) online by 25th April 2024 at www.tmfdance.co.uk
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Adjudicators
Alan Ford (Chairman) * Sarka Brock * Stefano Soldati * Alexandra Hixon
Kevin Allcott * Ben Milan Vega * James Taplin
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Admission
U 16 Competitors & Spectators £17
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Adult Competitors £19
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Family Ticket Price... 2 Adults & 1 Child Competitor £45
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PROGRAMME SHOWN IN PDF BELOW
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Toni-Marie, Dan and Gary
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