DANCING RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. All dancing events governed by the rules of the SOBHD.
  2. The committee reserves the right to combine, split or cancel classes.
  3. Competitor’s age is as of day of event.
  4. Dancers compete in inverse order of entry.
  5. Dancers not on hand when their event is called forfeits entry in that event.
  6. Competitors MUST dance to the music, pipers and swords provided and fill in for reels when requested. Dancers filling in for any reel must dance the entire dance (figure of eight movement and all setting steps.) Last to enter, first to fill in.
  7. Winners must be in full costume to receive awards.
  8. All competitors must present their 2018SCOTDANCE card before receiving their number. A $5.00 fee will be charged for no card and awards will be held.
  9. No refunds for entries received.
  10. Decisions of judges are final.
  11. Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted by the end of competition day. $5.00 fee will be charged, refunded if sustained.
  12. Cash awards for Premier 16 & over; Medals for Premier Under 16; Medals/Ribbons for Pre-Premiers.
  13. There must be two more entrants than the number of awards given (ie. 4 dancers = only 2 placings).
  14. $20.00 charge for NSF cheque
  15. Entries should be postmarked by April 2nd

. Entry deadline: April 6, 2018.

  1. Late Entries may be accepted at discretion of the Organizing Committee. Dancer’s name in program cannot be guaranteed.

Mail individual entries to:

PAHDA c/o Diane Cheetham

4067 Glenside Rd

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 5X5

Please notify Competition Secretary of changes ASAP

Diane : 1-250-724-5958 or email:

Saturday April 14, 2018 * Numbers available 8:45 am

MORNING EVENTS: dancing begins 9:30 am

Primary:1. Pas de Basques

2. Pas de Basques & Highcuts

3. Fling (4)

4. Sword (2&1)

Beginner:5. Fling (4)

6. Sword (2&1)

7. Str. & Highland Reel (2&2)

8. Lilt (4)

9. Flora (4)

Novice:10. Fling (4)

11. Sword (2&1)

12. Seann Truibhas (3&1)

13. Str. & Highland Reel (2&2)

14. Lilt (4)

15. Flora (4)

CHOREOGRAPHY SPECIAL EVENT

(see separate entry form)

Small Group Choreography (3 – 7 dancers)

Large Group Choreography (over 7 dancers)

AFTERNOON EVENTS: not before12:00 pm

Intermediate:16. Fling (4)

17. Sword (2&1)

18. Seann Truibhas (3&1)

19. Str. ½ Tulloch (2 & 4)

20. Highland Laddie (4)

21 Flora (4))

Premier:22. Fling (4)

Under 1623. Sword (21)

24. Seann Truibhas (3&1)25. Str. & ½ Tulloch (2 & 4)

26. Flora (4)

27. Earl of Errol(4)

Premier:28. Fling (4)

16 & over29. Sword (21)

30. Seann Truibhas (3&1)

31. Str. & ½ Tulloch (2 & 4)

32. Flora (4)

33. Earl of Errol(4)

TRIBUTE TO J.L. MACKENZIE DEMONSTRATION

(see separate entry form)

PAHDA Official Entry Form

(Please print clearly!)

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______

Postal Code: ______

Phone:______Age:______

Date of Birth: M______D______Y______

Dance Teacher: ______

Category: ______

Enter dances: #______

Scotdance #:______

All entries will receive email confirmation.

Email: ______

ENTRY FEES:

Pre-premier and Premier under 16

_____X $6.50/dance = $_____

Premier 16 & over

_____X$7.00/dance = $_____

Number deposit$2.00

Scotdance BC fee$1.00

SDCCS BC surcharge$1.00

TOTAL:$______

Cheque or money order payable to PAHDA

WAIVER:

I have read and understand the rules and regulations listed on this form and wish to enter the events listed above. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and assignees waive and release any and all claims I may have for damages against the Port Alberni Highland Dancers Assoc, its agents or representatives, for any injuries which may be suffered by me during this competition sponsored by said association and/or any function related to this competition.

Signature of Dancer OR Parent/Guardian if dancer under 19 years of age

AREA HOTELS:

(mention that you are attending the Highland Dance Competition to get the rate quoted)

Howard Johnson Inn

1-250-724-2900

(call this local number to receive the rate)

$79.00 + tax

(breakfast not included – restaurant on site)

Best Western Plus Barclay

1-800-563-6590

1-250-724-7171

$99.99 + tax (2 Double or 1 Queen & pull-out sofa)

(breakfast not included – restaurant on site)

CONSIGNMENT BOOTH

Anyone wishing to sell used highland dance gear can participate. Please mark all items clearly with your name, phone #, and price. The booth can be found inside the front entrance and items can be dropped off when you arrive. The booth will be open for sales from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Payments and any unsold items must be picked up by 3:00 pm.

CONCESSION STAND

A variety of snack and lunch items will be for sale in the upstairs warm up area and viewing lounge.

PAHDA COMPETITION COMMITTEE

ORGANIZER: Crystal Batt – 250-724-0710

ASSISTANT: Rebecca Standley – 250-735-5503

SECRETARY: Diane Cheetham – 250-724-5958

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:

(The New) Alberni Athletic Hall

As you enter the Alberni Valley:

1) At the Junction, turn LEFT (signs to Bamfield) continue past Hospital onto Redford Street. Turn RIGHT at 10th Avenue, continue on 10th and turn RIGHT at Roger Street. Continue on Roger passing ADSS on your right and Multiplex Arena on your left.Alberni Athletic Hall is next door. Turn LEFT into the Alberni Athletic Hall parking area.

2) At the Junction, stay on highway (follow Tofino Signs), pass by Pacific Rim Shopping Centre (Wal-Mart) and continue, now Johnston Road.Turn LEFT onto Gertrude Street (5th set of lights). Proceed along Gertrude to Roger Street (the next light-Barclay Best Western Hotel). Turn LEFT onto Roger Streetand proceed up Roger until you pass the Multiplex Arena. Turn LEFT into the Alberni Athletic Hall parking area.

Note: Only Dance shoes or clean athletic/indoor footwear (no heels) allowed in gymnasium; protecting the MAPLE SPRUNG FLOOR.

MORNING EVENTS

will begin at 9:30 am

AFTERNOON EVENTS

will not begin before 12:00 noon

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Choreography Competition will take place at the end of the morning events.

Tribute to J.L. MacKenzie Demonstration will take place at the end of the day.

PORT ALBERNI

HIGHLAND DANCERS

40thANNUAL OPEN

HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION

SATURDAY April 14, 2018

Alberni Athletic Hall

3727 Roger St, Port Alberni

V9Y 3Z5

JUDGES:

Peggy Askew, Coquitlam, BC

Katie Gardner, Calgary, AB

PIPERS:

Phillip MacKenzie, Port Alberni, BC

Sandy Reid, Courtenay, BC

Scotdance Canada

Registration #CBC CO 181018

CHOREOGRAPHY

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. The Choreography entry form must be completed by the teacher. Each Choreography entry must be submitted on this separate entry form and include teacher/studio name.
  2. Choreography events open to all Pre-Premier & Premier dancers.
  3. All dancers must be registered with Scotdance Canada.
  4. Choreography content, music and costuming must be of a Scottish, Celtic, or Nautical theme.
  5. Small Group is 3 – 7 dancers with a maximum 4 minutes including entrances and exits.
  6. Large Group is 8 or more dancers with a maximum of 4 minutes including entrances and exits.
  7. Only small props will be permitted, provided that they do not require set-up or take-down.
  8. Maximum of 6 Small Group and 6 Large Group entries will be accepted initially. Please advise the Competition Secretary as soon as possible if circumstances prevent your group from participating, thereby allowing a group from the waitlist to compete.
  9. Additional entries may be accepted. Events may or may not be split into age groupings, depending on entries. Average age per group will be determined by 5 oldest dancers.
  10. All music should be submitted electronically to . A Backup CDis highly recommended.
  11. Individual dancers may only enter 1 small and/or 1 large group dance.
  12. No jig shoes permitted.

PAHDA Choreography Entry Form

(Please print clearly!)

STUDIO NAME: ______

TEACHER: ______

PHONE: ______

EMAIL: ______

NAME OF NUMBER: ______

MUSIC: ______

# OF DANCERS: ______

All entries will receive email confirmation.

Dancer Name / Scotdance # / Dancer Age

ENTRY FEES: $5.00 per dancer

Small Group Choreography (3 to 7 dancers)

Large Group Choreography (over 7 dancers)

Cheque or money order payable to PAHDA

JAMES L. McKENZIE TRIBUTE

Applicants for the James L McKenzie Scholarship may perform the 6 step Tribute to J.L. McKenzie at the competition. The Tribute will be performed at the end of the day on Saturday April 14, 2018. Participants must bring their JL McKenzie Scholarship Application form to be signed by the judge after the performance.
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JL MCKENZIE APPLICATION FORM

If you are interested in performing the Tribute, please indicate below and mail with your Competition Entry Form or emailthe Competition Secretary at .

There is no fee for this event.

JL MCKENZIE ENTRY:

DANCER NAME: ______

SCOTDANCE #: ______

PHONE: ______

EMAIL: ______

TEACHER: ______