The Convention Programme Booklet (digital or printed) is provided for all dancer attendees. It must include:

• Essential Information for Dancers
  • Welcome message
  • Venue map
  • Thank-you messages
  • Dancing at a Glance
  • Meetings at a Glance
  • Convention Committee Members
  • Advertising
  • National Anthem
  • Agenda for the Dancer Interest Meeting
  • Emergency Call for Medical Aid (ECMA) showcase information
  • Any State legal requirements
• Programme Content
  • All dance levels and required competencies:
    • Mainstream Sessions – for dancers who have completed the full Mainstream Programme
    • Plus Sessions – for dancers who have completed the full Plus Programme
    • Introduction to A1 – for dancers who have completed the full Plus Programme
    • A1 Sessions – for dancers who have completed the full A1 Programme
  • Each Square Dance session must be listed with:
    • Session Name
    • Venue
    • Time
    • Required Dancer Competency
    • Example: PLUS: Hall 3, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For dancers who have completed the full Plus Programme.
  • Additional information such as Round Up procedure, seating, parking, etc.
  • Note: This just is an outline of requirements, please check your Conventions Operations Manual for an up to date list of requirements.
• Layout Requirements
  • Each page should contain only one session of the Dance Programme.
  • Venues for Annual General Meetings, conferences, and related events must be scheduled to minimise conflicts of interest.
  • The Convention after next should only include a half-page advertisement covering essential details.
• Approval Process
  • Before finalisation, the Convention Committee must provide a draft copy of the Programme Booklet to the Board Management Committee “for Comment.”
  • This must be done with sufficient time for feedback to be received and considered prior to printing.
• Printing
  • Printing costs are covered by the Australian National Square Dance Conventions Board.
    (see more in “Board Assistance”)
  • Arrangements must be made via the Board Liaison Officer.