The Dance Worlds 2022 ________________________________________________________________________
WARM-UP ROOM and BACKSTAGE ACCESS POLICY
WORLDS TEAM ROSTERS MUST INCLUDE all participants who plan to enter the warm-up room with a team preparing to compete : program owners , coaches , choreographers , athletic trainers , personnel , athletes and alternate / substitute athletes .
U . S . -BASED TEAMS
• Athletes must be current members of the USASF and listed on the official Worlds roster .
• Adult athletes must have a current background screening with a green light determination and SafeSport training . Adult athletes are those who are 18 years and older or will turn 18 before June 1 , 2022 . Exceptional Athletes are excluded from this requirement .
• Alternate and substitute athletes ( reserves ) must meet the age grid criteria for that specific team .
• Reserve athletes must be on the roster in order to be allowed in the warm-up areas . Reserve athletes must be competition-ready and in the venue where the team is competing . If an injury occurs , reserve athletes may be used , as needed , as long as they meet eligibility requirements , are listed on the roster and have been approved during the roster verification appointment . Reserve athletes must report , be ready to warmup and compete with the team , within 15 minutes of the injury .
• Athletes must present a photo ID for verification by a USASF official . See page 16 for more details .
• NEW REQUIREMENT : ALL athletes on U . S . - based Open teams ( any division that does not have a top age ) must complete SAFE @ ALL STAR
OPEN TEAMS TRAINING . 4 4 Updated 2.21.2022
NON-U . S . -BASED TEAMS
• Each non-U . S . -based team must have an official team roster , verified during the scheduled roster verification appointment in Orlando and signed by the team coach and a Worlds official .
• Each athlete must present a photo ID ( passport / visa ) to a Worlds official to enter the warm-up area .
• Alternate and substitute athletes ( reserves ) must meet the age grid criteria for the rostered team .
• Reserve athletes must be on the official roster to be allowed in the warmup room . Reserve athletes must be competition-ready and in the venue where the team is competing . If an injury occurs , reserve athletes may be used , as needed , as long as they meet eligibility requirements , are listed on the roster and have been approved during the roster verification appointment .
WORLDS DANCE COACHES
• Coaches must have active USASF coach membership .
• Coaches must complete membership eligibility requirements through their USASF member profile .
• Coaches must present a USASF ID card , either digital or plastic .
• Coaches must wear a Worlds coach lanyard at all times .
PERSONNEL
• Personnel must meet all membership eligibility requirements .
• Personnel must present a USASF ID card , either digital or plastic .
• Personnel must present a Worlds Park Hopper or admission ticket .
• One personnel member per team will be permitted in the warm-up room .
COACH | PERSONNEL
HOW TO CREATE USASF ID CARDS
DIGITAL ID CARD - no cost
COACH / OWNER : Create digital ID through the USASF COACH app . Show a screen capture and QR code at warm-ups .
PERSONNEL : Owners may create digital IDs through the program profile . 1 . Click PERSONNEL tab > REGULAR
PERSONNEL . 2 . Place check by individual ’ s name > click
PERSONNEL ID CARD tab . 3 . Follow prompts to confirm info , upload photo and preview card . DO NOT make payment .
4 . Return to PERSONNEL tab > DIGITAL ID CARD .
5 . Place check by individual ’ s name > click SEND DIGITAL ID CARD tab .
6 . Individual will receive an email with digital ID to print or screen capture .
PLASTIC ID CARD - $ 15 COACH / OWNER : Purchase plastic ID through the USASF coach membership profile .
PERSONNEL : Owners may purchase plastic ID through the program profile . Follow steps 1-3 above and continue through payment prompts .
Failure to produce the proper credentials and identification will prohibit entry into the warm-up area . Unauthorized entry into the warm-up area will result in immediate disciplinary action .
PROHIBITED FROM ENTRY INTO THE WARM-UP ROOM
• Children not listed on the roster as athletes or reserves
• VIPs
• Team photographers
• Media