COMPETITION LEVELS

Level Petitions

A one-time opportunity for Novice competitors to prove themselves at the Intermediate level. Place in the top 3 and keep the upgrade — permanently.

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Kizomba

Urban Kiz

THE OPPORTUNITY

01 What Is a Level Petition?

A level petition lets Novice competitors temporarily compete at the Intermediate level in a single Jack & Jill competition.

Think of it as a chance to prove you're ready for the next level. If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, you keep the upgrade permanently. If not, you return to Novice.

You get one petition per genre (Kizomba and Urban Kiz) — so make it count.

THE PROCESS

02 How It Works

From request to results — here's what the petition journey looks like.

Request an Upgrade

When viewing a competition event, Novice dancers with at least 5 points can request a temporary upgrade to compete at the Intermediate level.

Upgrade Approved

Your level is updated immediately to Intermediate, allowing you to register for the competition at the higher level.

Compete at Intermediate

Dance in the Intermediate division. Give it your best — your placement will determine whether the upgrade becomes permanent.

Results Decide Your Future

Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd and your upgrade becomes permanent. Otherwise, you return to Novice and cannot petition again for that genre.

THE STAKES

03 Two Possible Outcomes

Your placement in the competition determines what happens to your level.

Top 3 Finish

You keep your Intermediate level permanently. You've proven you belong — no going back.

Outside Top 3

You're returned to Novice and your one-time petition for that genre is used. You'll need to earn your way up through competition points.

This is a one-time opportunity Each genre (Kizomba and Urban Kiz) gets exactly one petition. Once used — whether you place or not — it cannot be used again. Choose your competition wisely.

RULES

04 What You Need to Know

A few important rules to keep in mind before submitting your petition.

Minimum 5 points requiredYou must have at least 5 points in the genre you're petitioning for. This ensures you have competition experience.

One petition per genreYou get one petition for Kizomba and one for Urban Kiz. That's it — for life.

One active petition at a timeYou cannot have petitions for multiple events simultaneously. Wait for the current one to resolve.

Register before the cutoffYour petition expires if the event's registration deadline passes. This still counts as your one-time petition.

Petitions can't be cancelledOnce submitted, your level is updated immediately. The petition resolves when competition results are submitted.

COMING SOON

05 What's Next

We're working on enhancements to the petition process. Here's what's on the horizon.

Voucher Requirement

Petitioners will need an Intermediate-level competitor to vouch for them before submitting a petition. This adds a layer of community validation — someone who competes at Intermediate must believe you're ready.

Planned

Judge Approval

Approved judges may also be able to endorse a petition, giving competitors an alternative path to validation beyond the voucher system.

Planned

Additional Petition Attempts

We're exploring increasing the number of petition attempts from one to two per genre. This gives competitors a second chance if their first attempt doesn't go as planned.

Planned

Have thoughts on these upcoming changes? Join the conversation on Discord and help shape the future of level petitions.

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QUESTIONS

06 Frequently Asked Questions

What is a level petition?

A level petition is a one-time opportunity for Novice competitors to temporarily upgrade to the Intermediate level for a single competition. It lets you test yourself against stronger competition — and if you place in the top 3, the upgrade becomes permanent.

Who can submit a petition?

Any competitor currently at the Novice level with at least 5 points in that genre can submit a petition. This ensures you have some competition experience before petitioning. The competition must also have the Intermediate level available for registration.

How many petitions do I get?

You get one petition per genre (Kizomba and Urban Kiz) in your lifetime. Once used, regardless of the outcome, you cannot petition again for that genre.

What happens if I place in the top 3?

If you place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the competition, your level is permanently upgraded to Intermediate. You'll continue competing at Intermediate in all future events for that genre.

What happens if I don't place in the top 3?

Your level is downgraded back to Novice after the competition results are submitted. Since the petition is a one-time opportunity per genre, you'll need to earn your way up through competition points from that point forward.

Can I petition for multiple genres?

Yes! Kizomba and Urban Kiz are tracked separately. You can use one petition for Kizomba and another for Urban Kiz. However, you can only have one active petition at a time across all events and genres.

Can I have petitions for multiple events at the same time?

No. You can only have one active petition at any given time across all events. You must wait for your current petition to resolve (competition results submitted) before you can petition for another event.

What happens to my petition if registration closes?

If the event's registration deadline passes before you register, your petition expires automatically. This does count as your one-time petition for that genre, so make sure to register before the cutoff.

Can I cancel my petition?

Petitions cannot be cancelled once submitted. Once approved, your level is immediately updated to Intermediate. The petition resolves when the competition results are submitted by the organizer.

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