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Knife and Competition Specs Senior Division: 18 and over Junior Division: 13 to 17 years Little Warriors: 6 to 12 years Junior and Little Warriors must present proof of age Senior Knife Specs: 50 Points Single knife must be 37 inches long from tip of hook to end of handle Double knives must be 35 inches long Single knife blade must be 14 inches long Double knife blade must be 13 inches long Firewick for single must be 10 inches long and 2 inches wide For doubles must be 7.5 long and 1.5 wide Junior Knife Specs: 50 Points Single knife must be 35 inches long from tip of hook to end of handle Double knives must be 33 inches long Single knife blade must be 13.5 inches long Double knife blade must be 12.5 inches long Little Warrior Knife Specs: 50 Points Single knife must reach to the top of the hip Double knives must reach to the top of the thigh Firewicks are to dancer's preference, but fire must last the duration of the performance Knives MUST have hooks Criteria- ALL Divisions: Technical: 100 Points 1) Vili tasi 2) Vili lua 3) Kakai in and kakai out over palm - both right and left hand 4) Toss up and catch in back 5) Toss in air (spin 2.5 times - six feet) catch in back 6) 2 under the leg throws 7) One around the neck motion 8) 3 kneeling motions 9) 3 laying motions 10) Hook doubles for 3 moves Routine length: 50 Points Senior and Junior Division: at least 6 minutes, no more than 8 minutes Little Warriors: at least 5 minutes, no more than 7 minutes (Routines are timed from when the warrior begins spinning) Showmanship: 100 Points 1) Body movement and vigor 2) Entrance and exits 3) Height of throws (High points) 4) Difficulty of motions (High points) 5) Speed (High points) Costume: 25 points All competitors must wear printed Samoan lavalava, trimmed and cut modestly. Must wear Samoan necklace of shells, leaves, or any Samoan material Anklets must be worn, Samoan materials only War paint is a must 15 points will be deducted for each drop No warrior is to leave the stage at any time during his/her performance, this includes
jumping down onto the track. There will be a 20 second break between singles
and doubles, during which the dancer will remain onstage Safety Regulations: Knives must be soaked and spun off in the marked areas only Junior and Little Warriors may have one person present to soak their knives - under the supervision of a Flaming Sword spotter. Soaking containers will be provided. No water bottles or any other such containers may be used. Gasoline may not be used - any dancer using gasoline will be eliminated No contestant may hold fuel in their mouth for any reason - any dancer doing so will be eliminated. |
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