Performance rules & 

Team battle rules

• Size: 3 to 7 jumpers per team.
• Junior Category (-16y): All jumpers must be under 16 on the day of the event.
• Senior Category (+16y): At least one jumper must be 16 or older on the day of the event.
• Registration: Register your team before the deadline

• Junior (-16y): Maximum 3 minutes.
• Senior (+16y): Maximum 3 minutes.
• Note: judges criteria are non-cumulative. This means that a longer performance will not necessarily lead to higher points. Focus on making a nice balanced performance. 

• Step 1 – VIDEO WILDCARDS: Send your team performance video to info@ddcb.be – high quality, fixed camera, neutral background and lighting –  before March 20. 

• The organization will analyze these videos and select 3 Junior teams and 10 Senior teams to get a wildcard and therefore advance directly to the DDCB Final (step 3). 
• Note: At least 1 of the Junior teams and at least 5 of the Senior wildcards will be Belgian teams to secure a Belgian qualification for DDCW.

• Step 2 – DDCB QUALIFIER: Teams without a wildcard will enter the qualifier on stage in the afternoon. Judges will pick another 2 Junior and 5 Senior teams to advance to the DDCB Final.
•  There will also be a qualifier for SPEED on stage. The 4 fastest Junior teams and the 10 fastest Senior teams will advance to the DDCB final in the evening.

• Step 3 – DDCB FINAL: After step 1 and step 2 is completed, we will count a total of 5 Junior and 15 Senior selected performance teams. These teams will enter the big DDCB final in the evening.

• Questions: Contact info@ddcb.be.

• Stage Dimensions: 10 meters wide, 10 meters deep, with an 8-meter height.
• Timing: Arrive on time for stand-by zones. Check the schedule often and ask staff for help if needed.
• Props / special items: Notify organizers in advance. All props require prior approval.
• Ropes: Only 1 set of Double Dutch ropes is allowed for a performance. Cotton (fusion) ropes are recommended, but beaded and plastic ropes are permitted. 
• Music & Entrance: Tell the DJ beforehand if you start off-stage. Raise your hand to signal when the music can start.
• Conduct: Offensive or inappropriate behavior on stage leads to point deductions or disqualification.

Top 4 Team Battle (Senior Category only)

• Semi-Finals: the top 4 will enter 2 semi-final battles 
• Finals: The two winners of the semi-finals advance to the grand final.
• Music: A DJ provides random tracks at approximately 120 BPM.
• Format: Teams alternately perform 2 “moves” per round. Each  “move” has a maximum time limit of 1 minute. Example Battle LINK
• Tip: You can use your favourite parts of your performance in the battles.
• Judging: The judges will raise flags (blue or red) directly on stage to vote for their preferred team. 
• Note: this battle is an “extra” and has no effect on the Qualifications for DDCE or DDCW.

• Requirement: The use of music is mandatory for all performances.
• Content: Explicit or offensive language in your track can result in a point deduction.
• Submission: Email your music file to info@ddcb.be before the registration deadline.
• Backup: Bring a copy of your track on a USB stick or external drive on the day of the event.

Prize Money (Senior Category only)

• Speed 1st Place: €100
• Performance 1st Place: €200
• Battle Final 1st Place: €200
• Triple Crown Bonus: An extra €250 is awarded if a single team wins all three events.

Championship Qualifications (DDC Europe /  DDC World)

• Team Replacements: If a qualified top-3 team drops out, the spot passes down the ranking up to the 5th place Belgian team. The 6th place team and lower cannot be selected.
• Jumper Replacements: Individual jumper substitutions are permitted, provided at least 50% of the original roster remains. The core structure of the original choreography must be maintained.
• External Events: Registration fees, music royalty rules, and formats can vary by host. Check the official DDC World website and the IJRU Website for 2027 championship details.
• DDC World 2027 info: DDC World website
• IJRU World Championships 2027 info: IJRU Website