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Highland Dance Information & Registration Form

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    Capital District Scottish Games
    Saturday, August 30, 2025

    Highland Dance Registration

    Highland Dance Registration Form

    2025 Registration Information

    Morning Events:

    Premier NEUS Championship
    Registration Opens: 8:30am
    Competition Start Time: 9:00am

    Registration Fees:
    7 & Under 12:     $25
    12 & Under 16:   $25
    16 & Over:           $35

    Levels & Dances:

    7 & Under 12

    • Highland Fling (4)
    • Sword (2&1)
    • Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    • Strathspey & Highland Reel

    12 & Under 16

    • Highland Fling (6)
    • Sword (3&1)
    • Seann Triubhas (4&2)
    • Strathspey & Highland Reel

    16 & Over

    • Highland Fling (6)
    • Sword (3&1)
    • Seann Triubhas (4&2)
    • Strathspey & Highland Reel

    Afternoon Events:

    Pre-premier Competition
    Registration Opens: 11:30am
    Competition Start Time: 12:00pm

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

    Levels & Dances:

    Primary:

    • 16 Pas De Basques
    • Pas De Basques & High Cuts
    • Sword (2&1)
    • Highland Fling (4)

    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:

    • Lilt (4)
    • Fling (4)
    • Sword (2&1)
    • Seann Triubhas (3&1)

    Entry Rules:

    • Entry Due: August 20, 2025
    • 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).
    • Age groups to be determined by entries.
    • Entries after registration deadline should contact Victoria Swann 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 2025 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.

    Awards

      • Primary:  Medals (no trophy)
      • Pre-Premier & Premier (Under 16):  Medals and Trophies
      • Premier 16+: 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)
      • Novice:  Most Promising Dancer
      • 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 five dances.  The dance will be a 4 step Fling.
    Highland Dance Registration Form

    For questions about the registration process, please email Victoria Swann at [email protected]

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