PROHIBITED ITEMS

Affiliate and Region Tournament Restrictions

The following are NOT ALLOWED at the NExT Region or the Texas Affiliate Tournament*, during performances, or at the Award Ceremony:

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  • live animals

  • fog machines

  • gratuitous violence

  • party poppers, confetti

  • aerosol propelled paint

  • air rifles, BB guns, paint guns

  • sparklers, flame, fire, smoke, smoke machines

  • lasers, laser pointers

  • Weapons: Follow the Rules of the Road section on Safety Guidelines and Restrictions.

  • There will be NO DIMMING OR TURNING OFF OF LIGHTS by the team, unless otherwise specified by their challenge.

  • *Note changes made November 2019: Dry ice and latex are permitted at the NExT Region and Texas Affiliate tournaments. Helium and small helium tanks (like those purchased at a retail store) are also permitted, except as indicated above. Any restrictions in a Challenge or the Rules of the Road supersedes this information

Site Restrictions for teams competing at 2025 Lone Star Finals 

  • glitter -  A team with glitter will be allowed to compete, however, any glitter not cleaned up by the team will result in an unsportsmanlike conduct deduction. This restriction includes common areas as well as the challenge sites.

  • No Water Guns

  • No Silly String

  • Dry Ice with approval. Teams must email the State Director, Emily Duke dukeel@greenvilleisd.com, before 3/15/25 with their team number, challenge, level, and how they plan to handle and dispose of the dry ice. See Rules of the Road pg. 27

Additional Safety Guidelines and Restrictions

Check these places first:

  • The Challenge

  • Published Clarifications

  • The Rules of the Road, including, but limited to:

    • All team members must wear shoes or foot coverings with reasonably impenetrable soles at all times.

    • Your team may not spread powders, such as talcum powder, baby powder, cornstarch, etc., on any tournament site floor.