Dancers will be judged according to the techniques of the S.O.B.H.D. Judge’s decision shall be final. There shall be no access to Judges score sheets. In the event of a protest, a $25.00 non-refundable fee must accompany a written complaint and be submitted to the organizers the same day as the competition and no later than 12 midnight. All special events (Double Swords, Choreographies and Broadswords) may only be entered by registered dancers of the competition. In addition, all dancers must COMPETE in the highland competition in order to be eligible for awards in the special events. Dancers who sign up for the highland competition, but do not compete will be disqualified from all special events. Group Choreography will be a limit of 10 dancers in a group. Categories will be decided on the number of entries. All dancers must have a valid 2018 ScotDance Card on the day of the competition. There will be a $5.00 penalty fee for a dancer without their card. Numbers can be picked up at the registration desk during Registration and all Pre- Premier cards should be left at the registration until after the awards are distributed. For all solo, duo, trio and group choreographies dancers must use movements primarily from Highland, National Dances as well as Jig, Hornpipe. Some influences from other dance forms may be incorporated. Costumes music and props must have a Celtic flavour or theme, NO Special effects, Glitter or additional lighting permitted. We are limiting the number of solo choreography to the first 20 entries Choreography (including Double Swords, and Broadswords) Dancers are to enter as a team. Each dancer is to register themself and provide the names of dancers who are in their team. Choreographed Double Sword are to be made up of Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Dancers only. All dancers who compete and are placed will receive medals. Trophies will be awarded in all categories except Primary who will receive medals only. Solos, Duos and Trios, will be awarded a Perpetual trophy for each winning team and keeper awards for each dancer. For groups events a perpetual trophy and one keeper award for the winning team. Competitors must be in full dress to receive awards. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM FOR COMPETITION
Dancers will be judged according to the techniques of the S.O.B.H.D. Judge’s decision shall be final. There shall be no access to Judges score sheets. In the event of a protest, a $25.00 non-refundable fee must accompany a written complaint and be submitted to the organizers the same day as the competition and no later than 12 midnight. All special events (Double Swords, Choreographies and Broadswords) may only be entered by registered dancers of the competition. In addition, all dancers must COMPETE in the highland competition in order to be eligible for awards in the special events. Dancers who sign up for the highland competition, but do not compete will be disqualified from all special events. Group Choreography will be a limit of 10 dancers in a group. Categories will be decided on the number of entries. All dancers must have a valid 2018 ScotDance Card on the day of the competition. There will be a $5.00 penalty fee for a dancer without their card. Numbers can be picked up at the registration desk during Registration and all Pre- Premier cards should be left at the registration until after the awards are distributed. For all solo, duo, trio and group choreographies dancers must use movements primarily from Highland, National Dances as well as Jig, Hornpipe. Some influences from other dance forms may be incorporated. Costumes music and props must have a Celtic flavour or theme, NO Special effects, Glitter or additional lighting permitted. We are limiting the number of solo choreography to the first 20 entries Choreography (including Double Swords, and Broadswords) Dancers are to enter as a team. Each dancer is to register themself and provide the names of dancers who are in their team. Choreographed Double Sword are to be made up of Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Dancers only. All dancers who compete and are placed will receive medals. Trophies will be awarded in all categories except Primary who will receive medals only. Solos, Duos and Trios, will be awarded a Perpetual trophy for each winning team and keeper awards for each dancer. For groups events a perpetual trophy and one keeper award for the winning team. Competitors must be in full dress to receive awards. OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM FOR COMPETITION