This session is designed to help the Women’s Program community understand all the rule changes that were approved at the 2026 annual committee meetings. You’ll hear directly from members of the Administrative, Technical, and Development Program committees as they walk through the key updates — including changes to the Rules and Policies, the Development Program Code of Points, the Compulsory Book, and the Operating Code. These updates will take effect for the upcoming 2026-2027 competition season, so this is a great chance to get clear on what’s new.
This session is designed to help the Women’s Program community understand all the rule changes that were approved at the 2026 annual committee meetings. You’ll hear directly from members of the Administrative, Technical, and Xcel Program committees as they walk through the key updates — including changes to the Rules and Policies, the Xcel Program Code of Points, and the Operating Code. These updates will take effect for the upcoming 2026-2027 competition season, so this is a great chance to get clear on what’s new.
Apply the updated rules to calculate your start value.
Navigating the changes and revisiting the foundations of Level 8.
Navigating the changes and revisiting the foundations of Level 9.
Updated deduction guidelines for choreography, expression, posture, footwork, and dynamics.
Ask questions and receive guidance directly from the Region 3 Technical and Xcel Chairs on rules, policies and program specifics.
Navigating the changes and revisiting the foundations of Levels 6 & 7.
Navigating the changes and revisiting the foundations of Level 9.