2022 CAIRNS FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE APPLICATION FORM

IMPORTANT: Please read, complete and return along with payment of $66 (only if purchasing a custom made shirt from us) before 12noon on Saturday 30^th July

By signing this form, you agree and understand the following expectations set by Backstreet Dance and the Cairns Regional Council:

• I understand that, if I am a Parent/Guardian of a student aged UNDER 13yo, I am required to attend the compulsory safety briefing on the 26th August
• I understand the choreography will be beginner level and repetitive to suit the moving Parade.
• I understand that, as a student, I must attend the compulsory rehearsal. If I don’t turn up, I understand I am NOT allowed to participate in the Festival Parade.
• I understand that I am responsible for purchasing my own Backstreet Dancewear and I must put a lot of love and creative effort into my costume and face design so that it fits the theme and looks AMAZING!!!
• I understand that whatever items I bring with me on the day of the Festival must be carried on my body. Eg. Mobile phone. Items cannot be given to Teachers. Best to bring disposable drink bottles and throwaway snacks.
• I understand that if the Festival does not go ahead due to COVID restrictions or other reasons out of Backstreet Dance’s control, that I will still be given my shirt (if I purchase one) and there will be no refund. This is because the shirts are unable to be returned to the supplier for refund. Therefore payment is non-refundable, even if the event is cancelled.
• I understand that, if I am a student under 13yo, that once the Parade reaches the end of the Esplanade, a Parent/Adult Guardian must meet me IMMEDIATELY at the finishing point (which will be shared closer to the date) and get signed off by the Dance Director, Deborah before going home/being released.
• I understand that if I am a student of 13yo and over, I do not have to be signed off by the Director at the end of the Parade and am allowed to leave at my own will.
• I understand that I will be representing Backstreet Dance at the Festival and that I will be on my best behaviour. I will be responsible and respect others around me at all times. I understand that if my behaviour is not appropriate, I can be asked to be removed from the Parade immediately.
• I will not hold Backstreet Dance (including its staff and volunteers) or the Cairns Regional Council liable for any injuries or loss of property.
• I understand that I will receive an Acceptance Letter during the week of the 2nd August 2022 which will outline:
• Extra information that the Cairns Regional Council release about our starting and finishing point
• A reminder that I must come FULLY dressed on Friday 26^th August so my costume can be approved
• Instead of wearing your face design, you can show it to Deb for approval (eg. in the packet)
• I understand that naked flame, spraying/squirting water, throwing objects, consumption of alcoholic beverages, use of glass items is strictly prohibited.
• I understand that as a Parade participant I must promptly comply with any instructions given by any member of the Cairns Regional Council, the Parade Co-Ordinator (Deborah Storer) and/or other Backstreet staff members/volunteers and abuse is not tolerated.
• I understand that participating in the Parade is done at my own risk and I must take responsibility for my own personal health and safety.
• I understand that failure to comply with the Terms and Conditions stated may result in exclusion from participation in the Parade by the Cairns Regional Council and/or Backstreet Dance.

For further Terms and Conditions please visit the Cairns Festival Parade website.

Please complete all details below. Thank you

If UNDER 18yo – BOTH student and a Parent/Guardian must sign:

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