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Highland Dance Information & Registration Form

    Home Highland Dance Information & Registration Form

    Capital District Scottish Games
    Saturday, September 5, 2026

    Highland Dance Registration

    2026 Registration Information

    **THE REGISTRATION FORM IS UNDER REGISTRATION INFORMATION**

    Entry Rules:

    • Entry Due: August 27, 2026 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
    • $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 2026 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.

    2026 Highland Dance Registration Form

    • MM slash DD slash YYYY
    • Premier NEUS Championship Registration - Morning Events

    • Please select your age group from the drop down options below.

    • 7 & under 12: Fling (4), Sword (2&1), S.T. (3&1), Strathspey and Reel of Tulloch
      12 & Under 16/16 & over: Fling (6), Sword (3&1), S.T. (4&2), Strathspey and Reel of Tulloch
    • Pre-Premier Competition Registration - Afternoon Events

    • Please select your competition level from the drop down options below. The dance selections for your level will appear after you've selected your competition level.
    • Terms & Conditions:
    • Please enter me in the events listed above. I hereby, for my self, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have for damages against the Schenectady Pipe Band, Ltd., their agents or representatives, and the owner of the property on which the Games are held, for any injuries which may be suffered by me during the 2026 Capital District Scottish Games.
    • The undersigned (on behalf of the undersigned or as parent or guardian of a minor child) authorize and consent to the taking, capturing, printing, and publishing photographs, video or other visual or sound media taken of the undersigned or the child of the undersigned, while participating in the events sponsored by FUSTA and/or ScotDance USA.
    • Payment

    • $0.00

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

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      • Solo Piping & Drumming
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      • Scottish Breed Dog Show
      • Stage Bands & Entertainment
      • Children’s Events
      • Clans & Societies
      • Event Sponsorship/Program Advertisement
    • The Fairgrounds
      • Patrons 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
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      • CDSG Charity Golf Tournament
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