Staff Information
KEY LINKS
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
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- Please pick up your wrist band and register for your contests at registration. You have not been registered for any contests.
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- Please remember to wear your wristband all weekend
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- Please arrive 15 minutes early for all judging assignments and on-time for your workshops.
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- Workshops are 45 minutes with typically a 15-minute break between sessions. However, there are some exceptions.
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- In general, unless it is appropriate to be in costumed attire (invitationals or social dancing) please dress professionally and please refrain from drinking alcohol during your professional responsibilities.
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- If you have not already done so, please update your facebook profile pic to the RCS frame located here: fotofra.me/s/rcs2025
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IMPORTANT TIMES
Staff Meeting
Friday Oct 31, 6:15 PM at Enterprise
Opening Ceremonies/ Meet the Pros
Friday Oct 31, 9 PM
Invitational Strictly Swing
Friday Oct 31, 9 PM
Invitational Jack & Jill
Saturday Nov 1, 7:15 PM
PROAM Jack & Jill
Sunday Nov 2, 10:30 AM
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Who to Contact
Getting Paid

Andy Pakan is the event accountant, please find him on Friday or Saturday in the Judges/Scoring office (Enterprise) in order to get paid on Sunday. All Staff will need to complete a W-9. Please fill the Email Communication Waiver and Digital W9 at your convenience or there will be an ipad available at the event to fill these out.
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ROUTINE MUSIC
Pro Am Routines: Send to Don Schanaberger at dj@rocketcityswing.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Challenger Room has been set aside for a practice area.
HOSPITALITY
If hospitality is included as a part of your contract (please ask if you are unsure), the hotel will be providing Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner. For times and menu options, please see the link/ button above. No guests allowed.
Breakfast options will be provided for Saturday and Sunday in the hospitality room, hotel room 727 connecting to room 731.
PROMOTION
We love it when you promote us by updating on social media. Please help us promote the event through facebook and social media using #rocketcityswing
SOCIAL MEDIA
AIRPORT PICKUP
Your drivers will be contacting you early in the week of the event. If you are concerned about your ride, feel free to contact volunteer@rocketcityswing.com
LATE CHECKOUT/ROOM EXPENSES
Check-in is at 3pm. Normal checkout is at noon and late checkout, if requested is at 1pm. Other than the room night(s) plus taxes that we’ve agreed to, you are responsible for all incidentals and extra room nights.
VIDEO POLICY
Attendees can video anything they want – including recaps at the end of the workshop. For workshop intensives, videotaping is up to the discretion of the instructor(s).
Judging and Contest Questions

Doug Rousar contact on facebook or email judging@rocketcityswing.com
Please note that competition rules are accessible from the rocketcityswing.com homepage.
Anything Else?
Contact your event director – Jenn Nye

Facebook or jenn@rocketcityswing.com
