Question 1

What is a Jack & Jill competition?

Accepted Answer

Jack & Jill (JnJ) is a partner dance format where leads and follows are randomly paired before each heat — you dance with someone you've never rehearsed with. It tests connection, musicality, and improvisation. Competitors register as a Lead or Follow and are grouped by skill division.

Question 2

What are the divisions?

Accepted Answer

Divisions are set by each event organiser. Common examples include Novice, Intermediate and Open, but eligibility, experience guidance and entry rules are specific to the event.

Question 3

How does the preliminary round work?

Accepted Answer

In the preliminary round, each judge watches every couple and votes: Callback (yes), Alternate (maybe), or Out (no). A quota is set in advance (e.g. top 8 leads + 8 follows proceed). Judges' votes are tallied and the top N by callback count advance. If there's a tie at the cutoff, Alternate votes break it. If still tied, a Draw decides.

Question 4

What is the Skating System (RPSS)?

Accepted Answer

The Skating System (RPSS — Relative Placement Scoring System) is a documented rank-and-majority method for final rounds. Each judge ranks every couple from 1 to N. A couple places 1st if a majority of judges ranked them 1st. If two couples tie, the Rule 11 head-to-head comparison is applied. In the results table, each count cell is colour-coded: red = majority reached (enough judges have ranked this couple within that position), pink = close call (one vote short of majority), purple = some support (ranked by some judges but not near majority).

Question 5

How do judges submit scores?

Accepted Answer

Judges receive a shared link before the round starts. They open it on their phone, select their name from the panel list, enter a 4-digit PIN, and vote directly. There's no app to install. The PIN prevents others from submitting votes under a judge's name.

Question 6

When are results published?

Accepted Answer

Organisers choose when to publish an event result page. Digitally scored rounds can be calculated after the scoring panel completes its submissions; an archive may also include organiser-supplied official placements with a clear disclosure.

Question 7

I registered but my bib number wasn't on the list — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Find the registration desk or any volunteer with a tablet. Walk-in entries can be added on the day. If you booked via TryBooking and your name is missing, show the volunteer your booking confirmation — they can add you manually.

Question 8

Can I compete in more than one division?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, no — you compete in the division that matches your level. If you want to "up-division" (enter a higher division voluntarily), speak to the organiser before registration closes.

Question 9

How is this system different from paper scoring?

Accepted Answer

The system captures digital votes and applies the configured scoring method for the round. When scoring detail is published, dancers can inspect the recorded placements and calculation information on the event result page.

Question 10

I'm an event organiser — can I use this for my competition?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact JnJ Scoring with your event format, dates, judging setup and public-result requirements. The results archive shows the kind of event records organisers can publish.

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