MERINDA

Merinda is a competitive College, and one of the few colleges / clubs that compete in the Championship division.  We participate in approximately 4 team competitions per year.  Attendance at every competition is required for all pupils in all sections. Students are to arrive and depart from competitions in full uniform. Tan, make-up, and groomed hair as requested should be completed before arrival. It is necessary to arrive at competitions at least three quarters of an hour before the scheduled starting time.

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• We ask all families / supporters to not sit in the first 5 rows of the theatre where possible.

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• All young children must be supervised and be sitting with an adult in the theatre.

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• Siblings are not to be playing or running around in foyer areas of theatres unsupervised.

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• Competitors are not permitted to sit in the first 2 rows of the theatre.  If a coach / principal of Merinda asks you to move, please do so.  This is for the benefit of the girls on stage.

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• Show respect for all volunteers.

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• When entering the theatre, all legs, feet and costumes must be covered.  Please also cover legs and feet when warming up.

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• Obey theatre rules on where you can eat or drink.

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• Do not move around or talk while competitors are performing.

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• Give recognition to all performers whether first, second, third or fourth teams.  Clap EVERY item (but of course you may clap Merinda teams a little louder).

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• Do not verbally criticize your fellow competitors.  Remember every performer goes on the stage and competes to the best of their ability.

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• Be quiet around the stage area and dressing rooms.

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• Keep all belongings together as there are others sharing dressing rooms.  Personal items and valuables should not be left in the dressing rooms.

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• Be respectful and remain in the theatre for all speeches and aggregates.

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• Tidy up your dressing room before leaving.

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• Please observe smoke designated areas.

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• Flashlights, videos, cameras, mobile phones or pagers are not to be operated in the theatre.

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• Adjudicators are not to be approached / spoken to before, during or after competitions.

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• Remember we are all representing Merinda at competitions whether we are performing or supporting, please be courteous and kind always.​