1. LIST OF COMPETITION DEADLINES – can be found by Clicking Here.

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2. QUARTET CHECKLIST – to ensure you have completed all of the registration steps. This checklist can be found by Clicking Here.

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3. REGISTER YOUR QUARTET FOR REGIONAL COMPETITION – a 2-part required process:

PART 1 – REGISTER AND PAY WITH SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL FOR REGIONAL COMPETITION

WHO: Quartet Contact – Only one contact.

WHAT: Enter the Quartet for Competition with Sweet Adelines International. If a quartet has to withdraw, a written withdrawal notice must be received at International headquarters. This may be by email. A phone call is not sufficient.

WHERE: Competition Registration with Sweet Adelines International – Link to SAI Required forms by Clicking Here (you will need to sign-in to your Sweet Adelines Member Account to access the forms.)

WHEN: Registration opens December 12, 2025. Registration deadline without penalty is January 26, 2026.

International draw for order of appearance is February 2, 2026.

• Registration cost: $125 by January 26, 2026 for quartets.
• An extended deadline with an additional $100 late fee is February 10, 2026 for quartets.

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

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PART 2 – COMPLETE REQUIRED FORM FOR REGIONAL COMPETITION INFORMATION

WHO: Quartet Contact – Only one contact.

WHAT: Provide Competition Information to the Region: includes Song Assessment Tool approval date; competition option, including Evaluation or Open Division; information for the webcast; any special needs; and a contact for competition weekend.

WHERE: Register for quartets by Clicking Here. (you will need to log in to the regional website with your credentials to access the form.)

WHEN: No charge if completed by January 26, 2026. Late registration with $25 late fee is February 10, 2026.

WHY: Competitors must provide details needed for judging and the competition process. The Region needs the following info for reporting mechanical licensing for BMI and ASCAP: Song Title, Arranger, Writer, Publisher (or copyright holder), Copyright year.  The Region also needs information for the webcast.

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4. QUARTET CHAPTER-AT-LARGE (CAL) & MEMBERS NOT IN REGION 4 – CAL members can be added to the home chorus AET order. Members not in Region 4 will need to complete the CAL/MAL/Individual AET form, which can be found by Clicking Here.

AETs ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE OR REFUNDABLE

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5. HOUSING – all housing needs to be coordinated through your home choruses. Any all-CAL quartets will need to contact Lura Nightlinger at [email protected].

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6. COMPETITION PHOTOS – you can find the photography page and order form by Clicking Here.

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7. OPEN DIVISION CUE SHEET (Only required if in Open Division) – This sheet can be found by Clicking Here (you will need to log in to the regional website with your credentials to access the document).

 

 

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