2025 Convention - Chorus - International & Regional Registration

1. LIST OF CONTEST DEADLINES

• Enter Region 13 Competition and make payment through Sweet Adelines International (LINK)  - Opens January 31, 2025
• Hotel Reservations - Opens February 17, 2025
• Register at the regional level and complete information for NxNW Region 13 - Opens March 5, 2025
• Early Registration and payment through SAI  $125 - Deadline March 18, 2025
• Order of Appearance Draw for Early Entries - March 24, 2025
• Late registration entry through SAI $225 - Deadline April 2, 2025
• Order of Appearance FINAL Draw - April 8, 2025
• Open Division Cue Sheet (Open Division competitors only) due to NxNW Competition Coordinator - Deadline April 15, 2025
• Registration for NxNW Region 13 and All Event Tickets (AET) orders due - Deadline April 25, 2025
• Performance Flash Drive Orders Due - Deadline April 25, 2025
• Program Ads and Shout Out Orders Due - Deadline April 25, 2025
• Webcast Information Sheet (Available after registration) - Deadline April 25, 2025
• Photography Orders Due - Deadline TBD

2. CHORUS CHECKLIST

• This Chorus Checklist will guide you through the process of submitting forms and meeting deadlines while preparing for convention. 
  Regional Chorus Roster deadline changes: The April 30th deadline for a member's name to appear on the chorus roster has been removed. All competitors must be on the chorus' official roster at IHQ as of the day before the actual competition.            

Competitor Information Resources

• 2025 Regional Chorus Competitor Packet (SAI resource - REV. 1/24/25
• 2025 Regional Competition Eligibility Requirements
• 2025 Competition Handbook
• Song Assessment Tool and Submission Form

3. INTERNATIONAL CHORUS REGISTRATION

WHO: President/Team Leader/Finance Coordinator for chorus. Only one contact.

WHAT: Enter the Chorus for competition with Sweet Adelines International. Be sure to indicate if director sings or directs another chorus to avoid being drawn back to back for order of appearance. Information includes competition division, song assessment approval date Entry ID#. Song Information Sheet. If a chorus has to withdraw, a written withdrawal notice be received at International headquarters.  This may be by email. a phone call is not sufficient.

WHERE: Sweet Adeline International website Chorus Competitor Portal. (You must sign in with your member login at the SAI website)

WHEN: Registration opens January 31, 2025. Registration deadline without a late fee is March 18, 2025. The International draw for order of appearance in Monday, March 24, 2025.

• Registration cost: $200 by March 18, 2025 for choruses.
• An extended deadline with additional $100 late fee is April 2, 2025 for choruses

WHY: Choruses must provide information to Sweet Adelines International to register for competition.

NEXT STEPS: Be sure to complete Regional Registration starting March 5th.

4. REGIONAL CHORUS REGISTRATION

WHO: President/Team Leader/Finance Coordinator/Competition Coordinator for chorus.

WHAT: Register the Chorus with NxNW Region 13 for Regional Contest. Information includes director name(s), director novice status, competition division, information for the webcaster, chorus requested rehearsals or meals, any special needs, performance flash drives and a chorus contact for convention weekend.

WHERE: Register here with required information starting March 5, 2025. 

WHEN: No charge for registration. The deadline for completion is April 25, 2025.  

WHY: Competitors must provide details needed for judging, the webcasters and the contest process.

NOTE: AET's are not transferable.

• Submit Photo for Kick-Off and Convention Center Slide Show - Deadline April 25th.
• Webcaster Information Sheet - submit by April 10, 2025.
• Rehearsal and Meal Request – submit by April 10, 2025.

5. COMPETITION PHOTOS

InSpirit Studioz Photography will provide details soon

Chorus Master Checklist - Photography Information Packet

6. OPEN DIVISION CUE SHEET

The Open Division Cue sheet is Only required if in Open Division and changes were made after submission to the Convention Chair.  To be turned in at the briefing on May 15, 2025.