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Highland Dance Information & Registration Form

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    Capital District Scottish Games
    Saturday, September 2, 2023

    Highland Dance Information
    Registration is now closed

    Competitor Information

    Adjudicators:
    Gail Bacon (Mount Hood, OR)
    Jennifer Hastings (Frederick, CO)
    Alison Plemmons (Fenton, MI)
    Piper:
    Brian Green (Gurnee, IL)

    AM - North Eastern United States Open Championship

    Age Groups
    7 & Under 12, 12 & Under 14, 14 & Under 16, 16 & Under 22, 22 & Over

    Registration Fees
    Premier 15 & Under:  $25
    Premier 16 & Over:  $35

    Awards
    •   Trophies: Champion – 5th Runner-up per age group.
    •   Premier NEUS 15 & Under: Medals
    •   Premier NEUS 16 & Over:  Cash Prizes
    16 & Under 22:     1st ($45), 2nd ($30), 3rd ($20), 4th ($15), 5th ($10), 6th ($5)
    22 & Over:             1st ($80), 2nd ($60), 3rd ($45), 4th ($30), 5th ($15), 6th ($10)
    •   Dancer of the Day:
    Jeannie Jardine Brauns Memorial Perpetual Plaque and Keeper Trophy determined by a Dance Off between all first place winners in any of the four NEUS dances.  The dance will be a 4 step Fling.

    PM - Pre Premier Competition

    Primary  16 PdBs PdBs & HCs Fling (4) Sword (2&1)
    Beginner  Lilt (4) Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    Novice  Lilt (4) Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    Intermediate Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strathspey & Reel of Tulloch
    Premier Lilt (4) Village Maid (4) Blue Bonnets (4)

    Registration Fees:
    Primary: $5 per event
    Pre-Premier and Premier: $20

    Awards:
    •   Primary:  Medals (no trophy)
    •   Pre-Premier & Premier:  Medals and Trophies
    •   Novice:  Most Promising Dancer

    Entry Rules:

    • Entry Due: August 23, 2023
    • A $10 late fee will be charged for entries received after due date (No field entries allowed).
    • $1 from each entry will be donated to the Eastern Region SDUSA/FUSTA.
    • Competitors will receive an email confirmation per entry.
    • Gate Entry:  Competitors 13 & over must pick up complimentary admission ticket at will-call window at gate 2 (12 & under admission is free).
    • For insufficient entries in a stated championship age group the organizer has the option to amalgamate age groups to meet the minimum numbers required for a championship after entry due date.
    • Pre-Premier age groups to be determined by entries.
    • Entries after registration deadline should contact Shana Weir at [email protected]

    RSOBHD Rules:

    Dancing will conform to RSOBHD rules.  Reminders include, but are not limited to,

    • The decisions of the Adjudicators are final.
    • A valid 2023 Registration Card recognized by the RSOBHD, (i.e. SDCanada, SDUSA/FUSTA, etc.) MUST BE PRESENTED when registering.
    • If Applicable, please be sure to request a Temporary Registration Card from the competition prior to our event and check with your teacher for questions/concerns.

    For questions about the registration process, please email Shana Weir at [email protected]

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      • 2023 Games Map
      • 2023 Schedule of Events
      • Pipe Band Events
      • Solo Piping & Drumming
      • Highland Dancing
      • Highland Athletics
      • Scottish Breed Dog Show
      • Stage Bands & Entertainment
      • Children’s Events
      • Clans & Societies
      • Event Sponsorship/Program Advertisement
    • The Fairgrounds
      • Patron Tent
      • Where to Stay
      • Onsite Camping
      • Vendors
      • Food & Drink Vendors
      • Directions to the Fairgrounds
    • Competitions
      • Pipe Band Registration
      • Solo Piping/Drumming/Drum Major Registration
      • Highland Dance Registration
      • Rules and Regulations
    • Charity Golf
      • 2023 Tournament Foursome Photos
      • 2023 Wrap up/Winners/Sponsors
    • Contact Us
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