Presents
The Nova Scotia Closed Highland Dancing Championship &
Provincial Selection Meet
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Host: McKinnon Dance
Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School
100 York Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Sanctioned by and conducted under the rules of the SOBHD
Permit # C-NS-CO-15-4000
JUDGES:
Natalie Quick, Ontario
Jeanette Shearer, Scotland
Keltie Stowkowy, Alberta
PIPER:
ROBYN WHITTY
Canteen Available
Admission: $3.00
Program: $2.00
Doors open 7:30 am
SCHEDULE
8:30 am
8:30 am
8:30 am
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Event #1
7 & Under 10 Years
Event #2
10 & Under 12 Years
Event #3
12 & Under 14 Years
Event #4
14 & Under 16 Years
Event #5
16 & Under 18 Years
Event #6
18 & Under 21 Years
Event #7
21 Years & Over
Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Truibhas
(3+1), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Truibhas
(3+1), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (6), Sword (3+1), Seann Truibhas
(4+2), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (6), Sword (3+1), Seann Truibhas
(4+2), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (6), Sword (3+1), Seann Truibhas
(4+2), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (6), Sword (3+1), Seann Truibhas
(4+2), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
Fling (6), Sword (3+1), Seann Truibhas
(4+2), Strathspey & Half Tulloch
REGISTRATION
Registration is by mail only. Entries must be postmarked by March 25, 2015. Late
entries will be accepted only at the discretion of the organizing committee. Postdated
cheques will be returned.
Send cheque or money order, made payable to ScotDance Nova Scotia, along with your
entry form to:
Karenanne Peck
553 Main Street
Sydney Mines, NS
B1V 2K5
CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
All dancers will receive a “Confirmation of Registration” email. This Confirmation of
Registration MUST be printed and presented at the Registration Desk in order to obtain
your dancer number for the competition. If you do not have email, please enclose a SelfAddressed Stamped Envelope for a return of “Confirmation of Registration.”
DIRECTIONS
https://goo.gl/maps/fxJ0c
Take Highway 103 to exit #13.
Turn onto Victoria Road towards Bridgewater/Industrial Park.
After approximately 2 km turn right onto York Street.
HOST HOTEL
Days Inn & Conference Center
50 North Street, Bridgewater, NS, B4V 2V6
(902) 543-7131 www.daysinn.ca
A block of 20 rooms has been saved at a rate of $89.99 plus tax per night.
Reference: ScotDance Nova Scotia
COMPETITION RULES
1. The Nova Scotia Closed Championship & Provincial Selection Meet is sanctioned and governed
by the rules & regulations of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing and ScotDance
Canada. All dancers must show a current SOBHD Dancer Registration Card to register.
2. AGE: Age is to be taken as of July 1 for determining the age classification in which dancers
would enter the Canadian Championship. Thus, in preliminary championships or competitions
used to select provincial representatives, dancers would compete according to their age on July
1 of that year.
3. ELIGIBILITY: As this is a Closed Championship, the SOBHD rules state dancers may qualify by
birth or having been a Nova Scotia resident for six (6) months prior to this event. However,
eligibility to compete in the Canadian Championship (July 2015), ScotDance Canada rules state a
dancer may invoke the birth clause only if the dancer is ineligible to compete by residency in
any province. In addition, post-secondary students may choose to compete in the Closed
Provincial Selection Event of either the province where they attend school or the province of
their permanent residence, but not both.
4. All dancers must dance the 2015 SOBHD Championship steps. The 7 Years & Under 10 Years
class and the 10 Years & Under 12 Years class will dance cut steps as set out by the
SOBHD. Championship steps must be danced regardless of whether or not there are sufficient
numbers in the section to qualify as a championship. If a championship class is cancelled due to
insufficient entries, all dancers over the age of 12 years must dance long steps.
5. No refunds after entries received.
6. Dancers will pick up numbers at registration table upon verification of SOBHD card. Dancers
must also present their “Confirmation of Registration” in order to obtain their number.
7. Dancers will be judged according to the technique of SOBHD. Scrutineering shall be conducted
as recommended by the SOBHD.
8. Judges’ decisions are final. No access to judges’ sheets. Only Championship results will be
posted.
9. Competitors must report promptly to dance area when called or risk disqualification in that
event.
10.The Highland Fling will be danced in reverse order of entry. There will be a draw for dance
position for the other three dances. SDNS Professionals will do the number draw in advance.
11.All dancers must remain in full costume to receive awards. No sneakers allowed.
12.Any protest must be lodged in writing and postmarked within 7 days, accompanied by a $25.00
fee, which will be returned if the protest is upheld.
13.Medals will be awarded to 6 places in each category. Keeper trophies will be awarded to the
Champion, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Runners Up.
14.Under the rules of SOBHD and ScotDance Canada, the method that will be used for Selection of
NS Representatives to compete in the Canadian Championships for 2015, will be the top 3
finishers from the 7 age groups at the NS Closed Championship.
The Nova Scotia Closed Highland Dancing Championship &
Provincial Selection Meet
REGISTRATION FORM
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City or Town: _________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: ______________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Age (as of July 1, 2015): ____________ Date of Birth: (d) _____ (m) _____ (y) _____________
Teacher: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Event # Entered: ________________________ SOBHD #: ________________________________________
Championship Fee Enclosed: $45.00
WAIVER: In consideration of your acceptance of this entry I hereby, for myself, my
heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims
for damages I may have against ScotDance Nova Scotia and/or South Shore Regional
School Board, their agents, representatives, successors and assignees for any and all
injuries or loss suffered by me or through the above mentioned events. I agree to
abide by the rules set forth in compliance with the SOBHD and those listed on the
attached form.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _______________________________________
(Must be signed by parent/guardian if entrant is not 18 years of age)
Office Use Only – Date Received: __________________________________________________________