COMPETITION DRESS RULES – GENERAL

 

Leotards and Performance Wear

1. Only leotards or performance wear supplied by BJP may be worn and must show the BJP stamped logo. BJP reserves the right to check garments for compliance at all competitions.

2. BJP garments in any style from any previous year may be worn by any age.

3. Any necessary sizing alterations to BJP leotards or performance wear must not change the style or design of the garment and the original logo must be visible in its original place.

4. In individual competitions, any colour and style of BJP attire may be worn as follows:

a. BJP Leotards

b. BJP Performance wear

c. BJP Leotards with Performance wear leggings over the top.

Other Garments

5. Undergarments of any type must not be visible with the exception of skin-coloured body stockings which may be worn under any competition attire. 

6. Competitors of any age may have bare legs or wear plain or mesh skin-coloured stirrup tights with leotards, however, no tights may be visible if wearing any performance wear leggings.

7. Competitors wishing to wear a head cover for religious or medical reasons must wear the BJP approved head cover with the BJP logo, supplied by Physie Shop.

Accessories

8. Seniors (13 years and older) and Ladies may wear flesh coloured foot thongs.

9. If strapping tape or tape to cover tattoos is worn, it must be skin colour.

10. No face or hair glitter or highly reflective hair accessories may be worn in any competition. 

11. For Seniors (13 years and older) and Ladies, wedding rings and small stud earrings up to 0.5cm diameter (gold, silver or gem) may be worn. No other jewellery, watches or wristbands are permitted, including drop or dangly earrings of any kind.

12. No glitter may be worn on the hair or face.

13. No metal, gems, feathers, pieces of glitter or other pieces which could come loose during competition may be worn in the hair or on the face.

14. Coloured hairspray is not permitted.

15. Hair accessories for Junior 5-12 years Champion Girl: Plain coloured ribbon no wider than 2.5cm may be worn, either in satin, nylon or lycra. The ribbon may be clipped on or tied around the ponytail/s in a single bow or made into a bow and secured by clip or hairpins or may be worn as a head band. BJP headbands, scrunchies and fabric bows (large and small) purchased from the BJP Physie Shop may be worn and must display the BJP logo. No accessories other than hair-coloured pins and elastics are permitted. Foam donut inserts are not permitted.

Dress Rules Specific to Juniors 5-12 Years

1. Hair Styles - Girls may only wear their hair in simple styles. No teasing of any part of the hair or pinned curls are permitted. Long hair may be worn in a ponytail, plaits, bunches, half up/half down or loose. Ballet style buns may be worn low at the nape of the neck only. No foam donut inserts or false hair pieces are permitted for juniors.

2. Tan – Girls may not wear any leg, face or body tan or coloured moisturiser in any

competition, except where Junior girls are taken up to a senior team (but these girls may not wear tan in their champion girl event, even if it is scheduled on the same weekend).

3. Makeup – All girls may wear lipstick, blush and foundation. Girls may not wear face/body/hair glitter, eye shadow or false eye lashes, eye liner or mascara.

4. Jewellery – No jewellery of any type may be worn. However, if girls have just had their ears pierced and cannot remove the studs, the studs must be covered with skin-coloured tape.

 5. Nails – Girls 5-12 years may not wear any nail polish or acrylic, gel or any other kind of false nails.

Code of Conduct 

As Australians, we relish a sporting contest and we respect winners. The struggle for victory is an essential element of sport. But even more important than winning is the spirit of sporting competition. Children and adults enjoy participating in sport – they enjoy learning new skills and putting them to the test. Winning is important but it is not the only reason for competing. Our challenge is to encourage Australians to be good sports and to ensure that everyone gets a fair go and has fun. We believe in equity for all our members and we respect the rights, dignity and worth of everyone. Here is our code of conduct.

Members' Code 

  • Enjoy yourself and have fun.

  • Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of their ability or cultural origin.

  • Treat all members as you would like to be treated.

  • Show respect for and co-operate with your teachers and other officials. Without them there would be no competition.

  • Be humble and graceful regardless of your success at competitions. Our club promotes a beneficial mindset of seeking self-improvement in the case of results being more disappointing than you had hoped, rather than seeking excuses or blaming judges or teachers.

  • Do not criticise other members or competitors.

  • Be a good sport. Applaud other competitors whether they are from your club or another.

  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team. The team will benefit and so will you.

  • Be loyal to your club and support it.

Parents' Code

  • Encourage children to participate, don’t force them. Remember that children participate for their own enjoyment, not yours.

  • Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than on winning or losing.

  • Respect the dignity and worth of all members regardless of their ability, appearance or cultural origin.

  • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or for losing.

  • Remember that children learn best by following your example. Applaud all competitors, not just those from your club.

  • Show appreciation for teachers, officials and judges. Without them your child could not participate.

  • Respect the judges’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

  • Address conflict openly, honestly and respectfully.

  • Consider volunteering your time to assist with the work of running of your club.

Spectators' Code

  • Respect the dignity and worth of all competitors and applaud everyone.

  • Ensure a fair and proper competition environment for all competitors by abiding by the following:
    • remain still and quiet when the music is playing
    • ensure that your children remain still and quiet
    • turn all mobile phones or other electronic devices to silent
    • keep belongings clear of the competition floor
    • do not let children sit around the edge of the competition floor
    • do not ever walk across the competition floor
    • do not use flash photography

  • Respect the rights of competitors by only videoing or photographing your own child.

  • Show appreciation and respect for judges and officials and follow their directions. Without them there would be no competition.

  • Do not sit in teachers’ reserved seating or stand behind this reserved seating area.

  • Obey the rules of the venue and treat the venue with care. This includes clearing your own rubbish and not spraying cosmetics inside the venue.

  • Be helpful and advise an official if there are problems or if help is needed for any reason.