Convention FAQs
This page deals with your frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the schedule, the contests, and other events associated with our regional convention. Can't find what you need? Don't forget to try the Search box (upper right) to find all references to a topic as well.
Where can I find the official SAI Competition Handbook? The Competition Handbook is available by visiting this link: 2018 Competition Handbook. Here you'll find the rules and regulations that pertain to competition; this version replaces all prior handbooks.
What if my quartet has to withdraw from the contest? If your quartet has to withdraw, a written withdrawal notice (email is acceptable) must be received at International headquarters. A phone call is NOT sufficient.
Can choruses schedule breakfasts for Saturday morning in conjunction with their rehearsal? Yes, you can! Stay tuned for more information.
How will props be handled at our new contest venue? Props/riser chairs/other equipment can be brought over to the Exhibit Hall C on Friday for quartets and on Saturday morning for choruses. The items will be stored in the hallway near the door where contestants will be entering to go on stage. Chorus members are responsible for setting up and removing items after your contest set is over. All items must be removed from the building immediately following the chorus contest announcements.
What happens at the end of the Quartet Contest? While the scores are being tabulated we will be entertained by our 2017 Quartet Champions, PrimeTime. After their performance, all competing quartets are introduced once again and take their place on the risers. The Judging Panel Chair will announce the quartet awards, and medals / trophies / certificates will be presented to them by Region 13 VIPs. After the Champion Quartet is announced, they will be invited to sing a song for us. Then we all sing a song together, which will be directed by the chairman of the judging panel.
What happens at the end of the Chorus Contest? While the scores are being tabulated we will be entertained by Pride of Portland, our 2017 Chorus Champions and our 2014 Fourth Place International Chorus. After their performance, all competing chorus directors and team leaders/presidents are introduced and will be escorted to the risers to be acknowledged by the region, and will then leave the stage. The Judging Panel Chair will announce the chorus awards, and medals / trophies / certificates will be presented by Region 13 VIPs. After the Champion Chorus is announced, those chorus members are invited to come up to the stage to get their medals, and will also sing a song for us. Then, the director of our Champion Chorus will direct the entire audience in singing a song together.
What special awards are presented during the weekend? The list of awards, medals and certificates presented during our convention is long indeed! Please read on for more specific information.
Where can I find the official SAI Competition Handbook? The Competition Handbook is available by visiting this link: 2018 Competition Handbook. Here you'll find the rules and regulations that pertain to competition; this version replaces all prior handbooks.
What if my quartet has to withdraw from the contest? If your quartet has to withdraw, a written withdrawal notice (email is acceptable) must be received at International headquarters. A phone call is NOT sufficient.
Can choruses schedule breakfasts for Saturday morning in conjunction with their rehearsal? Yes, you can! Stay tuned for more information.
How will props be handled at our new contest venue? Props/riser chairs/other equipment can be brought over to the Exhibit Hall C on Friday for quartets and on Saturday morning for choruses. The items will be stored in the hallway near the door where contestants will be entering to go on stage. Chorus members are responsible for setting up and removing items after your contest set is over. All items must be removed from the building immediately following the chorus contest announcements.
What happens at the end of the Quartet Contest? While the scores are being tabulated we will be entertained by our 2017 Quartet Champions, PrimeTime. After their performance, all competing quartets are introduced once again and take their place on the risers. The Judging Panel Chair will announce the quartet awards, and medals / trophies / certificates will be presented to them by Region 13 VIPs. After the Champion Quartet is announced, they will be invited to sing a song for us. Then we all sing a song together, which will be directed by the chairman of the judging panel.
What happens at the end of the Chorus Contest? While the scores are being tabulated we will be entertained by Pride of Portland, our 2017 Chorus Champions and our 2014 Fourth Place International Chorus. After their performance, all competing chorus directors and team leaders/presidents are introduced and will be escorted to the risers to be acknowledged by the region, and will then leave the stage. The Judging Panel Chair will announce the chorus awards, and medals / trophies / certificates will be presented by Region 13 VIPs. After the Champion Chorus is announced, those chorus members are invited to come up to the stage to get their medals, and will also sing a song for us. Then, the director of our Champion Chorus will direct the entire audience in singing a song together.
What special awards are presented during the weekend? The list of awards, medals and certificates presented during our convention is long indeed! Please read on for more specific information.
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Sweet Adelines International and North by Northwest Region 13 Awards
SAI provides certificates to the participating chapters and quartets, as well as some medals. Additionally, Region 13 has some awards / plaques /medals of our own which are presented at various times throughout the convention. See below for a breakdown. Quartets: -- First Place Quartet: medals (SAI) and individual plaques -- 2nd – 5th Place Quartets: medals (SAI) -- Novice Quartet: plaque (R13) -- Most Improved Quartet: plaque (R13) -- Audience Choice Quartet: ribbons (R13) Choruses: -- Overall 1st Place Chorus Champion: medals (SAI) and a plaque -- Overall 1st Place Chorus Director: plaque (R13) -- Overall 2nd-5th Place Choruses: medals (SAI) -- Division A 1st Place Chorus: medals (SAI) and plaque (R13) -- Division A 1st Place Chorus Director: plaque (R13) -- Division A 2nd and 3rd Place Choruses: medals (SAI) -- Division AA 1st Place Chorus: medals (SAI) and plaque (R13) -- Division AA 1st Place Chorus Director: plaque (R13) -- Division AA 2nd and 3rd Place Choruses: medals (SAI) -- Most Improved Chorus: medals (SAI) -- Novice Director(s): plaque(s) (R13) -- Audience Choice Chorus: ribbons (R13) Audience Choice Awards: The Audience Choice Award is an international award. Ballots will be distributed for the Audience Choice Awards for each contest to a maximum of 50 people in the audience. The voting forms will include instructions that those voting must be present for all competitors. The Regional Awards Coordinator will determine the best way to randomly distribute ballots to audience members at the beginning of the contests, and collect ballots after each contest for tallying and reporting of results to the Events Coordinator and award presenter(s). The Awards are in the form of a chorus or quartet certificate and individual member ribbons will be presented to the chorus and quartet meeting the following criteria: competes in the Open Division of the Regional Competition; choruses that are competing in the current year’s international semifinals or Harmony Classic are not eligible for the award; receives the highest vote count from audience members; and, no criteria are established except the personal preference of the individual audience member. Novice Director Award: For this regional award, the Directors Coordinator presents a plaque during the convention weekend to the chorus director meeting the following criteria: a. Competing as a director for the first time ever in any barbershop (BHS, SAI, HI, etc) contest, and b. Score higher than any other Novice Directors, with the chorus achieving a minimum of 400 points. Novice Quartet Award: A plaque is presented during the convention weekend to a novice quartet that meets the following criteria: scores higher than any other novice quartet in the contest, with a minimum of 400 points having been achieved; and no more than two (2) members of the quartet have previously competed at any Regional Competition. The Education Coordinator is responsible for calculating the information for this regional award. Most Improved Quartet Award: At this regional award, a plaque is presented during the convention weekend to the quartet meeting the following criteria: exhibits the greatest increase in total points over the previous year’s score when compared to other competitors; must achieve a minimum score of 400 points; and, must have competed the previous year with the same quartet personnel. The Education Coordinator will track the statistics and award the traveling plaque during the convention weekend. Heart of the Northwest Award: The Heart of the Northwest is an award the Regional Management Team gives each year to a Region 13 member who displays enthusiasm and commitment and exemplifies all that is a Sweet Adeline. Chapters may nominate members for this award. The award will be presented during the competition weekend. All candidates, along with the award recipient, will be posted on the regional website after contest. Starburst Award: The Region 13 Starburst Award is presented to the chorus achieving the greatest percentage increase in membership beginning February 1 to January 31 of the following year. A gift certificate from Sweet Adelines International Sales is presented to the winning chapter. Honorable mention certificates are presented to the two runners-up choruses. The Region 13 Membership Coordinator presents the awards during the Kick-off at the Regional Convention. |
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