You’ll find Singapore and overseas events here to shortlist and discuss with your child’s teacher, including whether they’re a good fit and what preparation involves.
Which competition might suit my child?
Your child’s teacher can help you work out which events fit their interests and current training. Your family’s time and budget matter too. You don’t have to aim for the biggest trophy or travel the furthest to find something worthwhile.
A first competition
A local event might be a place to begin if it has a category that fits your child’s age and experience. Some events have novice sections or group entries; others don’t, so it’s worth asking before you choose.
Building on experience
You and your child’s teacher can compare the repertoire and rehearsal schedule with what your child is doing now. Would they enjoy a solo, or prefer a group? Coaching needs to fit around regular classes and school too.
An overseas opportunity
Before you book travel, you’ll need to know whether the event accepts Singapore-based entrants and whether your child needs an invitation or qualifying result. Your budget will also need to cover an accompanying adult, travel and accommodation, alongside entry and coaching fees.
Age eligibility alone doesn’t tell you whether your child is ready. Their teacher can assess the choreography and any pointe requirements. An entry deadline isn’t a reason to rush training.
What should I ask a competition-experienced school?
Your current teacher is a good person to talk to first. If you’re considering another school, a conversation about its recent experience with the event, age group and dance style will tell you more than a medal count. You could ask:
Which competitions have you prepared students for recently, and how did you choose suitable entries?
Who would assess and coach my child? How do you support first-time competitors and handle feedback?
What are the rehearsal hours and full costs, including choreography, costumes, music and travel?
Who handles registration, category rules, supervision and overseas arrangements?
Can my child decline or withdraw, and what happens if plans change?
If you’re considering a regional-to-international pathway, the school and organiser can explain which results qualify. Selection isn’t automatic, and a qualifying result may belong to a different annual cycle.
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Upcoming & in progress
Dates are announced. Check registration separately: some events are full or require selection.
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PIBC Singapore 2026
Singapore edition with masterclasses on 7 November and competition on 8 November. Organiser schedules and judges may change.
When
7–8 November 2026
Where
Singapore Ballet Company / UCC Theatre, NUS
Registration
Closed — organiser reported full capacity on 24 September
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Pacific International Ballet Competition
Eligibility
Classical divisions begin at ages 6–8; contemporary begins at age 9. See rules for every division.
Fees
We haven’t checked the fees yet. You’ll find the latest details in the organiser’s rules.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-03. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Bangkok Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
21–24 November 2026
Where
Bangkok, Thailand; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Registration marked open on 8 October 2026; reconfirm capacity and deadlines with the organiser.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Jakarta Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
27–29 November 2026
Where
Jakarta, Indonesia; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Registration marked open on 8 October 2026; reconfirm capacity and deadlines with the organiser.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Genoa Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
14–18 December 2026
Where
Genoa, Italy; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Registration marked open on 8 October 2026; reconfirm capacity and deadlines with the organiser.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Los Angeles (Chapman University) Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
7–10 January 2027
Where
Los Angeles (Chapman University), USA; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Register link listed on the official calendar; availability and acceptance must be confirmed with YAGP.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Tampa, Florida Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
7–10 January 2027
Where
Tampa, Florida, USA; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Register link listed on the official calendar; availability and acceptance must be confirmed with YAGP.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Lagoa Semi-final 2027
2027 season semi-final listed on the official YAGP calendar. Discuss repertoire, coaching and travel readiness with your teacher; attendance does not guarantee selection for Finals or a scholarship. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
15–21 February 2027
Where
Lagoa, Portugal; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Registration marked open on 8 October 2026; reconfirm capacity and deadlines with the organiser.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Tampa, Florida Finals 2027
2027 season Finals, reached through organiser selection at qualifying YAGP events; this is not an open-entry semi-final. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
26 April–2 May 2027
Where
Tampa, Florida, USA; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Selection/invitation required — not open-entry; follow the organiser’s Finals instructions.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Selection through qualifying events is required; consult the 2027 rules for division-specific Finals criteria.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Next editions & dates TBC
Keep these on your watchlist. Unconfirmed dates and research targets are not open-entry notices.
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Canaan Dance — SCDIBC Malaysia
Recurring Malaysia competition to watch. The organiser’s published page covers August 2026; no next-edition dates are verified here. Discuss overseas preparation and supervision with your teacher before planning travel.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Malaysia — next city and venue TBC
Registration
TBC — no next-edition registration or deadline verified. The linked page describes the past 2026 edition.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition
Eligibility
Confirm next-edition age divisions, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of Singapore-based entrants with the organiser.
Fees
TBC — request entry and workshop fees; budget separately for coaching, travel, accommodation and an accompanying adult.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-24. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Research pendingDates unconfirmed
GTB — Get the Beat
Included in the research queue. No current Singapore dates or ballet category rules are confirmed in this collection.
When
Dates to verify
Where
Edition and location to verify
Registration
Not verified
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Get the Beat
Eligibility
Ballet category and experience divisions to verify
Fees
We haven’t checked the fees yet. You’ll find the latest details in the organiser’s rules.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
We haven’t checked the current details yet. Please contact the school or organiser before making plans.
Research pendingDates unconfirmed
SCCDC
Included in the research queue. Edition-specific dates, categories and judges still need primary-source review.
When
Dates to verify
Where
Venue to verify
Registration
Not verified
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Singapore Challenge Cup Dance Competition
Eligibility
Age groups and ballet categories to verify
Fees
We haven’t checked the fees yet. You’ll find the latest details in the organiser’s rules.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
We haven’t checked the current details yet. Please contact the school or organiser before making plans.
Source checkedDates unconfirmed
CSTD Singapore Regional Competition (SRC)
Annual local regional competition to watch. The organiser listed 5–10 September 2026 for the previous edition; those dates are historical, not a forecast for the next edition.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Singapore — next venue TBC
Registration
TBC — annual-cycle planning entry only; no next-edition registration or deadline verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing / Comdance
Eligibility
Confirm next-edition age divisions, ballet categories, membership/exam prerequisites and school-entry rules. For overseas regionals, confirm whether Singapore-based entrants are accepted and whether results can qualify for APDC.
Fees
TBC — confirm entry fees, coaching and any travel costs for the next edition.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-09. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Source checkedDates unconfirmed
CSTD Malaysia Dance Competition — regional cycle
Malaysia’s CSTD competition programme is part of the regional planning watchlist. The official site documents recurring member activities and a Malaysia Dance Competition; its event notices are dated, so the next competition’s format and details remain to be verified.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Malaysia — next city and venue TBC
Registration
TBC — annual-cycle planning entry only; no next-edition registration or deadline verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing / Comdance
Eligibility
Confirm next-edition age divisions, ballet categories, membership/exam prerequisites and school-entry rules. For overseas regionals, confirm whether Singapore-based entrants are accepted and whether results can qualify for APDC.
Fees
TBC — confirm entry fees, coaching and any travel costs for the next edition.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-09. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Research pendingDates unconfirmed
CSTD Thailand Dance Grand Prix — regional cycle
Thailand’s national/regional CSTD competition is a planning watchlist entry, not confirmed open entry for Singapore dancers. Next-edition title, format and terms still require organiser verification.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Thailand — next city and venue TBC
Registration
TBC — annual-cycle planning entry only; no next-edition registration or deadline verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing / Comdance
Eligibility
Confirm next-edition age divisions, ballet categories, membership/exam prerequisites and school-entry rules. For overseas regionals, confirm whether Singapore-based entrants are accepted and whether results can qualify for APDC.
Fees
TBC — confirm entry fees, coaching and any travel costs for the next edition.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
We haven’t checked the current details yet. Please contact the school or organiser before making plans.
Source checkedDates unconfirmed
CSTD Hong Kong Kangaroo Cup — regional cycle
The APDC organiser identifies the Kangaroo Cup as a Hong Kong regional competition. Its listed 29 April–3 May 2026 dates are historical; do not reuse them for the next annual edition.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Hong Kong — next venue TBC
Registration
TBC — annual-cycle planning entry only; no next-edition registration or deadline verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing / Comdance
Eligibility
Confirm next-edition age divisions, ballet categories, membership/exam prerequisites and school-entry rules. For overseas regionals, confirm whether Singapore-based entrants are accepted and whether results can qualify for APDC.
Fees
TBC — confirm entry fees, coaching and any travel costs for the next edition.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-09. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Source checkedDates unconfirmed
CSTD Asia Pacific Dance Competition (APDC)
Annual international stage bringing member schools across the region together. The host changes between editions; the next host and dates are TBC. The 2026 edition in Malaysia is historical context, not confirmation of a future Malaysian venue.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Host country, city and venue: TBC
Registration
TBC — annual-cycle planning entry only; no next-edition registration or deadline verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing / Comdance
Eligibility
The organiser describes selection of regional winners for APDC. Confirm which regional edition/results qualify, exam or membership prerequisites, category rules and invitation requirements; participation does not guarantee progression.
Fees
TBC — confirm entry fees, coaching and any travel costs for the next edition.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-09. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Source checkedDates unconfirmed
Supreme Singapore — next edition
Recurring Singapore dance competition with ballet among the published styles. The published 2026 dates are 9–11 October; use this entry to plan enquiries, not to assume a future booking is available.
When
Next edition: TBC
Where
Singapore — next venue TBC
Registration
TBC — next-edition dates, registration and deadline not yet verified. The 2026 entry window is closed.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Supreme Dance Experience — Singapore
Eligibility
Next-edition rules TBC. Prior Singapore rules used age bands and Intermediate/Elite divisions linked to competition results. Ask your teacher and the organiser which future ballet category fits; do not assume Australian or 2026 rules carry forward.
Fees
TBC — next-edition fees not verified. Budget separately for entry, registration, coaching, rehearsal and costumes.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-10. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Past editions (5) · historical reference
Useful background only—not competitions you can currently enter on these dates.
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Supreme Singapore 2026
Australian multi-genre competition from the team behind Get the Beat, with ballet among the Singapore solo styles. Not a ballet-only event; discuss category and preparation with your teacher.
When
9–11 October 2026
Where
Gateway Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461
Registration
Closed — the official 2026 event page states registration is closed. Dates do not imply entries are open.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Supreme Dance Experience — Singapore
Eligibility
2026 Singapore rules list solo age bands from 4 to 17, with age taken on the first event day. Intermediate and Elite depend on style-specific top-five placings during the preceding 18 months. Confirm the applicable division and exceptions with the organiser; do not substitute Australian rules.
Fees
2026 ticket page: General Solos SGD 70 plus SGD 1.75 service fee; Rego pass SGD 30 plus SGD 0.75 service fee. Confirm applicable charges and optional routines; coaching, costumes and rehearsals are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-10. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Manila Semi-final 2027
Past edition in the 2027 season; retained for planning context. No next edition is confirmed here. Budget separately for flights, accommodation, accompanying adults, insurance and local transport.
When
28 September–1 October 2026
Where
Manila, Philippines; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Past edition — no current entry for these dates.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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YAGP / YGP — Singapore Semi-final 2027
Past edition in the 2027 season; retained for planning context. No next edition is confirmed here.
When
18–20 September 2026
Where
Singapore, Singapore; confirm the venue and session schedule in the organiser’s guide
Registration
Past edition — no current entry for these dates.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Youth America Grand Prix — 2027 season
Eligibility
Confirm the selected location’s 2027 rules, age cut-off, repertoire, pointe restrictions and acceptance of your entry before paying or booking travel.
Fees
Edition/category fees not extracted — consult the organiser; travel and coaching costs are additional.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
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Canaan Dance — SCDIBC Malaysia 2026
Historical Malaysia edition. Workshops were listed for 4–5 August 2026, followed by competition and awards on 6–9 August. Retained for reference, not as a current entry opportunity.
When
6–9 August 2026 (workshops: 4–5 August)
Where
Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), Stage 1, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Registration
Past edition — no current entry for these dates.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Star of Canaan Dance International Ballet Competition
Eligibility
Historical rules only; confirm the current edition’s requirements before preparing an entry.
Fees
We haven’t checked the fees yet. You’ll find the latest details in the organiser’s rules.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-24. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
Source checkedPast edition
MIBC — Masterpiece Singapore 2026
Past Singapore edition covering ballet and contemporary solos, ballet duos/trios, other-style duos/trios and groups. Ballet solo entries included a ballet masterclass, variation coaching and a leotard; these are historical 2026 inclusions, not a current booking offer.
When
10–16 June 2026
Where
Gateway Theatre, Singapore
Registration
Past edition — the registration period has ended. No future edition or open registration verified.
Entry requirements & costs
Event
Masterpiece International Ballet Competition
Eligibility
Solo categories start at ages 7–8; duos/trios and groups start at 7–9. Age is assessed as at 1 January of the competition year. See the organiser’s full category rules.
Fees
The 2026 page lists a $30 one-time Rego Pass per dancer; currency and category entry fees need confirmation.
Before you enter, you’ll want to go through the age cut-off, repertoire, pointe rules, music rights, coaching costs and cancellation terms with your teacher. A future date doesn’t necessarily mean registration is open.
Source checked 2026-10-08. Please check for updates before you pay or travel.
TALK IT THROUGH
Found an event you’re curious about?
You can take your shortlist to your child’s teacher, or talk to a school with relevant competition experience. Before you enter, you’ll want a readiness assessment, a preparation plan that fits your week and a written budget.
This directory can help you find someone to speak with. It’s not a verified ranking of competition coaches, and a listing doesn’t promise results.