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Important Information re Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2015.
As we begin the countdown to Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2015 in Montreal, please take a
moment to read the notes below which will probably answer some ongoing questions.
Much of this information, and more, is already on the CLRG website ---just click on the
Worlds 2015 Tab at the top of the page.
The Venue for the Championships: The 3 competition halls are all located on the 2nd level of
The Palais des Congres. All the venues will be well signposted. Two of the competition halls
are back-to-back with the third one just down the corridor. The “Vendor Village” where all
the vendors, Second time Around Dresses, etc. are located separate Hall B from Hall C.
There is a floor map/plan showing all of this on the attached page.
CLRG Office: The Commission Office is located along the main corridor just outside the
competition halls. This office will be open on Saturday, March 28th for collection of
dancers’ packs for those children competing on Sunday, March 29th only. All other
competitors may collect their numbers at any stage during the week.
During the other days, the Commission office will open one hour before the scheduled start
time of each day’s competition. The office will close each day at the commencement of the
final results of the day.
Daily admission charges: Please see attached sheet as already issued for full details re the
Facility fee and Admission charges. All transactions will be in $CND. Cash only.
Admission Desks: There will be 4 Admission kiosks along the main corridor on the second
floor, just outside the competition venues. These admission desks will open for Pre-sales on
Saturday March 28th from 2pm to 6pm. Please avail of this chance to purchase your
admission ticket for Day One as it will help ease the pressure on everyone at the start of the
event. On competition days, the kiosks will open one hour before the scheduled start time
of the competitions. Once the competitions are up and running, there will be Pre sales each
afternoon from 4pm to 6pm for the following day. Again, please avail of this opportunity, if
needed.
Dancers’ Packs: Please note that all dancers should report to the An Coimisiun office to get
their dancer packs. These packs will contain your competitor number, certificate, badge, and
your wristband, which will allow access to the event for all 8 days. Dancers should wear
their wristbands for the entire 8 days as replacements can only be given at an additional
cost. Wristbands will be checked at entrances to all competition venues. You will need to
have your dancer token from checkin at the hotel in order to receive your pack.
Teachers’ Wristbands: Teachers should collect their wristbands and programmes from the
Teachers’ registration desk situated beside the admission kiosks on the second floor.
Teachers must wear their wristbands to gain entry to the competition areas. Teachers
should wear their wristband for the duration of the event also. These will be checked at
entrances to all competition venues.
Teachers’ Reception: The Teachers’ reception will be held in the Westin Hotel (directly
across the street from The Palais) on Saturday night, March 28 th at 8pm. Admission will be
by up-to-date CLRG registration card.
Opening Ceremony: Sponsored by St. Patrick’s Society of Montreal, this is scheduled for
Sunday, March 29th at 4pm and will take place in Competition hall A. The Irish Ambassador
to Canada is expected to attend.
Returning Trophies: All trophies should be returned to the Trophy Officer, Sean Fegan.
Check at the Commission desk for details re his office.
First aid: There will an accredited team of first aid officers on duty in each hall for each day
of the event.
Start Times and Start Numbers: These are all listed in the programme. Competitors are
reminded to be ready to compete at least 30 minutes prior to the stated starting time.
Results: As per the timetable already issued and listed in the programme, results will be
given in either Hall A or Hall B.
Marks : A complimentary copy of each competitor’s solo results will be available at the
Admissions desk on receipt of their competitor’s number. One copy of the Team results will
be available to the teacher on receipt of the team’s number. Otherwise there is a $10 CND.
This applies to both teachers and other patrons.
Dance Drama: The Junior Dance Drama will be held on Thursday, April 2nd and the Senior
Dance Drama on Friday, April 3rd, both in Hall A. The Senior competition will be a standalone event and tickets, costing $30CND, will be available at the Commission Office from
Monday 30th April – Friday 3rd April from 2 pm to 5pm. Cash only will be accepted for
payment of tickets. There is a limited number of complementary tickets available for
registered teachers, these will be available on a first come first served basis from Monday
onward. There will be a variety of other entertainment between each of the Dance Drama
teams and so it should be a very enjoyable evening.
Mass: Mass will be held on both palm Sunday, March 29th on the fifth floor in Room 513A at
9am and again at 9a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5th in Competition Hall C.
Vendor Village: The Vendors will be set up in the 2nd Floor adjacent to Competition Hall C.
Here, you also find Shamrock photography, as well as Northwest Designs, the official
photographer and merchandiser for the event. There is also a small food and beverage
facility here and a final warm-up/stretching area located in this room. This is for light shoe
use only and we ask you to respect this stipulation.
Practice Room: The official practice area is located on the 5th floor. Rooms 510 A,B,C, D.
Graduation Ceremony: This will be held on Saturday, April 4th in Room 517D. All graduates
from 2014/15 have been notified and are asked to reply, without delay, to Claire in the
Commission Office in Dublin (353-1-8146298 or [email protected]) if they plan on attending.
Legends of Canada: This year, An Coimisiun will honour 8 long serving members in Canada,
who have worked diligently over many years their behalf. These honourees will be guests at
the Opening Ceremony, the Dance Drama, the Legends of Canada Ceremony, and the Gala
Ball.
Masquerade Ball: Tickets will be available for collection from a kiosk located next to the
admissions area. Tickets can be collected between the hours of 12.00pm and 3.00pm daily.
Live Commentary: Live commentary of the event by Random Houze. Full information
located on http://www.visionmixer.tv/
2nd Time Around dress sale service: Located in the vendor village, dress can be brought
along for resale, opening hours and full information can be found on
https://www.facebook.com/events/1375588432764780/
Tanning: Top Tan company will be taking appointments for tanning. For full info please see
http://www.toptanandglitz.com/Information updates will be posted on CLRG closer to the
event.
Vetting Surgery: Seán Hennigan – Vetting officer of An Coimisiún will be present in
Montréal to conduct a vetting surgery to assist with any vetting / screening applications and
queries any teacher may have. Seán will be located next to the CLRG office on the 2 nd floor
in the Palais. Opening hours for the vetting surgery will be:
Sunday 29th March - Friday 3rd April
9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 4th April
9.00am – 3.00pm
Sunday 5th April
Hours to be announced.
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