KIDA I&E Championship Guidelines
KIDA I&E Ruling (as of the 2020 Season):
13.11 Each individual/ensemble, competing in I&E, will pay a nonrefundable $20 fee due the date of I&E registration; even if the performer(s) withdraw(s) from the I&E competition.
Download KIDA I&E Registration Form
Rules and Guidelines
- Solo and ensemble is intended for members of active, participating units of the KIDA’s current competitive season. This provides an opportunity for members of the association to highlight their talents. Performances are to be performer driven and not written / designed by performers’ instruction staff.
- Performers must compete within the same division that they perform with their competitive unit.
- Entry forms for Solo & Ensemble must be signed by the performers’ unit instructor. The Solo & Ensemble entry form will not be accepted by the contest coordinator unless signed by the unit’s instructor. All contact must be completed for the form to be accepted.
- On the day of performance, an instructor from the performers unit must register/check-in with the performer. Performers will not be permitted entrance without a unit representative. Only the performer and the unit representative will be permitted access from the performers’ registration area. All other spectators and guests must pay entry into the event.
- Categories for Individual & small ensemble performers:
- Categories of Individual Competition
Scholastic Percussion
Independent Percussion
Middle School Scholastic Color Guard
Junior Independent Color Guard
Scholastic (HS) Color Guard
Independent Color Guard
Middle School Scholastic Majorette
Junior Independent Majorette
Scholastic (HS) Majorette
Independent Majorette - Categories for Ensemble Competition
Scholastic Percussion Small Ensemble
Independent Percussion Ensemble
Middle School Scholastic Color Guard Small Ensemble
Junior Independent Color Guard Small Ensemble
Scholastic (HS) Color Guard Small Ensemble
Independent Color Guard Small Ensemble
Middle School Scholastic Majorette Small Ensemble
Junior Independent Majorette Small Ensemble
Scholastic (HS) Majorette Small Ensemble
Independent Majorette Small Ensemble
- Categories of Individual Competition
- The time limits for all categories will be 1:30 to 2:30 minutes and a 1.0 penalty will be assessed if over or under time
- Small ensembles may not consist of more than 5 members
- All performers must arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to the assigned performance time.
- Performers are responsible for reporting to staging area in a timely fashion. Warm-up area will be provided, and will be a communal warm-up area. Please be courteous of other performers utilizing the warm-up space.
- All registration forms must be returned to the KIDA Contest Coordinator by said date on form. Registration forms can be found on the KIDA website.
- Only the top 3 placements in each category will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
Download KIDA I&E Registration Form
Form and payment should be sent to:
Chris Moyer
KIDA Contest Coordinator
132 W. Granada Avenue
Hershey, PA, 17033