Dance Contest
Drum Registration Rules & Information
There is no drum registration fee
Drum Competition Categories: 1st ($500), 2nd ($300), 3rd ($200)
- Only one representative can register per drum group. No Drum Hopping.
- You are still able to register on March 15, 2025 before 12pm. Once the first grand entry starts, drum groups will not be able to register for competition but can still participate.
- Contest songs will be in rotation of drums. There will be no selection of drums unless specified by MC.
- Participants observed as being under the influence of the use of drugs or alcohol will be disqualified and removed immediately from the Pow Wow grounds.
- Weber State Native American Student Association & Student Success Center will not be responsible for any lost/stolen items, injuries, or accidents.
- When receiving award money it is required by 91¶ÌÊÓƵ to provide a valid Weber State W# or social security number for tax purposes from Drum Group representative.
- All ballots for drum groups are final.
Dancer Registration Rules & Information
There is no dancer registration fee.
Competition prizes vary with each category.
- All Dancers must register in their appropriate age category.
- Dancers must only register in one category.
- Once registered there will be no switching categories.
- You are still able to register on March 15, 2025 before 12pm. Once first grand entry starts dancers will not be able to register for competition but can still participate.
- Each dancer will be given one number at registration. Lost numbers will not be replaced.
- Numbers will be placed on the dancers left side and clearly visible to judges at all times.
- Contest songs will be in rotation of drums. There will be no selection of drums unless specified by MC.
- Dancers observed as being under the influence of the use of drugs or alcohol will be disqualified and removed immediately from the Pow-Wow grounds.
- Weber State Native American Student Association & Student Success Center will not be responsible for any lost/stolen items, injuries, or accidents.
- Dancers who are minors (under the age of 18) will require a parent or guardian to fill out an informed consent form day of Pow Wow (March 15, 2025).
- All dancers above the age of 18 will be required to fill out an Individual Participant Waiver and Release Agreement day of Pow Wow (March 15, 2025).
- When receiving award money it is required by 91¶ÌÊÓƵ to provide a valid Weber State W# or social security number for tax purposes.
Dancer Categories and Prizes
Junior Girls:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
| Jingle |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
| Traditional |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
Junior Boys:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
| Grass |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
| Traditional |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
$50.00 |
Teen Girls:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
| Jingle |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
| Traditional |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
Teen Boys:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
| Grass |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
| Traditional |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
$75.00 |
Womens:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
| Jingle |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
| Traditional |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
Mens:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Fancy |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
| Grass |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
| Traditional |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
Seniors:
| Categories |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
| Mens Combined (Golden Age) |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
| Womens Combined (Golden Age) |
$150.00 |
$125.00 |
$100.00 |
