Bushkill Beats: Skate Rink Showdown! 

 TIMING & ACCESS (DON'T BE LATE!)

This is an "Early Bird" event happening before the park's standard Sunday hours.

• Date: Sunday, September 13th

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• Sign-ups Open: 10:30 AM (Inside the Skating Rink)

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• Music Starts: 11:00 AM

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• Gate Entry Closes: 11:05 AM SHARP

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• Gate Reopens: 12:00 PM (Noon) for regular FurFest Sunday hours.

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 THE 11:05 AM LOCKOUT RULE: The front gate will be completely locked at 11:05 AM so our staff can run the event.

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• Explanation: If you are sleeping in at the hotel and arrive at 11:06 AM, you will be stuck outside until Noon. Do not be late.

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 ADMISSION & VIP PASSES: * To Compete: $10.00 Entry Fee

• To Watch: $7.00 Spectator Fee

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• VIP PASS HOLDERS: Spectator entry is 100% INCLUDED with your Music in the Park VIP Pass! You must present your VIP badge at the gate before 11:05 AM to enter for free.

(Note: VIP passes are exclusive to FurFest attendees, but the dance competition is open to everyone).

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 FURSUITERS ON THE RINK (RULES & SAFETY)

We want to see the fluff on the floor! However, safety and fairness are our top priorities.

1. The "Heat & Safety" Exemption: Fursuiting is hot, and battling is exhausting.

• Rule: If you feel overheated or dizzy during a battle, you are permitted to "pop your head" (remove your fursuit head) immediately.

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• Explanation: You will NOT be penalized by the judges for breaking the magic/character for medical safety. Take the head off, hand it to your handler, and keep dancing (or step down if you need a break).

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2. No Props Allowed: Per competition rules, only clothing, costumes, and fursuits worn on your person are allowed.

• Example: If you have an 80's boombox prop that is part of your suit, you may NOT bring it onto the dance floor. If you have a tail, wings, or a jacket, you may use them creatively as part of your dance.

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3. Vision Constraints (No Contact Rule): We know fursuit vision is limited. You must maintain spatial awareness.

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• Example: Battles require you to "respond" to your opponent. You can gesture at them, but if you accidentally bump into them or tackle them due to poor suit vision, you will be disqualified. Keep your distance!

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 HOW THE BATTLES WORK

1. The Showcase: You get 30-45 seconds of freestyle solo time to impress the 5 judges. The top performers are seeded into a bracket.

 

2. The Bracket Battles: 1-on-1 elimination rounds. You dance for 30 seconds, your opponent answers for 30 seconds.

 

3. Sudden Death: If the judges tie, the DJ drops one last beat, and both dancers go simultaneously. The winner is decided by Audience Noise Level.

Pro-Tip: Bring your handlers, friends, and fellow furs to the sidelines. When the MC asks the crowd who won, your crew needs to scream, clap, and stomp the loudest!

 THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST (THE DIRTY DOZEN + EXTRAS)

The DJ will pull from these 14 tracks at random. Study the beats, learn the breaks, and get ready to battle!

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1. Cyndi Lauper — Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)

2. Dead or Alive — You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (1984)

3. DMC and Aerosmith — Walk This Way (1986)

4. Kenny Loggins — Footloose (1984)

5. Kool & The Gang — Celebration (1980)

6. Madonna — Express Yourself (1989)

7. Men Without Hats — The Safety Dance (1982)

8. Michael Jackson — Billie Jean (1982)

9. New Order — Blue Monday (1983)

10. Prince — 1999 (1982)

11. Rick James — Super Freak (1981)

12. Technotronic — Pump Up the Jam (1989)

13. The Pointer Sisters — I'm So Excited (1982)

14. Wham! — Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (1984)

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 IMPORTANT: EARLY BIRD GATE ENTRY & PAYMENT POLICY

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Because we have only a 35-minute window to get everyone through the front gate before the 11:05 AM lockout, we have a strict gate policy to keep the line moving quickly.

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Please read carefully before you arrive:

1. EXACT CHANGE / CASH ONLY We will NOT have a cash box or register at the front gate for this early-bird event. All entry fees will be dropped directly into a sealed donation jar. No change will be given under any circumstances.

 

2. THE DONATION RULE (BRING EXACT BILLS!) If you do not bring exact change, the remaining cash will be considered a direct donation to the Bushkill Park restoration fund.

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• Example 1: If you are paying the $10 competitor fee and hand the gate staff a $20 bill, you are paying your $10 entry and donating $10 to the park.

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• Example 2: If you are paying the $7 spectator fee and hand the gate staff a $10 bill, you are paying your $7 entry and donating the remaining $3 to the park.

 

3. PRICING & ENTRY DETAILS

• Competitors ($10 Exact Cash): You will pay at the gate and receive a specific paper entry slip. 

• Spectators ($7 Exact Cash): Pay at the gate and head straight to the rink to claim a good viewing spot!

 

Thank you for understanding!

This policy helps us get everyone inside before the music starts while maximizing every dollar raised for the park.