$5.00
SIXTY SIXTH ANNUAL
TOWNSVILLE EISTEDDFOD
2015
Entry Booklet
All Disciplines
Music, Speech & Drama, Dance,
Literary & Visual Arts
TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE
TUESDAY 8th SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2015
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IRISH DIVISION
Adjudicator: Sandra Danastas, Mackay
ENTRIES CLOSE – SUNDAY 7th JUNE, 2015, 3 pm
ENTRY FEES:
Solo Dance
Reels in Couples
Ceili
$5.00
$10.00
$12.00
Age groups will be as follows:
Beginners
10 & under, 11 & over
Primary
11 & under, 12 & over
Intermediate 12 & under, 13 & over
Open
13 & under, 14 & over
If insufficient numbers are entered in each section, age groups may be combined or altered.
Use the solo entry form for each solo competitor
Use the duo/reel in couples entry form for each Reel in couple
Use the group/Ceili entry form for each Ceili team
This competition will be held on Sunday 20th September 2015, as part of the Townsville Eisteddfod
being conducted from September 8 to 26.
This competition is registered with AIDA and with IDC.
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RULES AND CONDITIONS
Entries accepted from pupils of registered teachers only. Please enclose stamped addressed
envelope for return of competitor's ticket.
All music is at set speeds and will be supplied by the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee.
Teachers and competitors must supply their own music to be used in ‘own choice set dance
sections’, reels in couples and Ceili sections on CD.
Age of competitor will be taken as at 1st January, 2015 in accordance with A.I.D.A. ruling however the upper age limit for all competitors is age 18 and under on or before the 31st
December, 2015. Competitors who are not eligible for other sections of the eisteddfod are not
eligible for Irish sections.
The adjudicator's decision is final. Protests, if any, must be submitted in writing and lodged
with the executive member on duty, within thirty minutes of the case arising, accompanied by a
fee of $10. If the protest is considered frivolous, the fee will be forfeited. The decision of the
Management Committee will be final as outlined in General Rule 10.
In Ceili dancing sections, steps will be as set down for 2015. With regard to age of team
members, these can be under the stated age but not over. Each dancer can only dance in 1
team per section.
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SOLO DANCES
Length and speed of Solo dances as set down by AIDA.
401
402
403
404
405
Beginners Light Jig
Beginners Reel
Beginners Slip Jig
Beginners Single Jig
Beginners Hornpipe
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407
408
409
410
Primary Jig
Primary Reel
Primary Slip Jig
Primary Traditional St Patrick's Day
Primary Hornpipe
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Intermediate Reel
Intermediate Slip Jig
Intermediate Jig
Intermediate Hornpipe
Intermediate Set Dance Own Choice (Non Traditional) See Rule 3
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417
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419
420
Open Reel
Open Slip Jig
Open Jig
Open Hornpipe
Open Set Dance Own Choice (Non Traditional) See rule 3
REELS IN COUPLES
Use Duo / Reels in Couples entry form
Entry fee for Reels in Couples is $10.00
421 age 17 & under
422 Under age 13
CEILI
Own choice Ceili 4, 6 or 8 hand. Ceili dances as per Ar Rinci Form Books 1, 2 and 3.
Use a Group / Ceili entry form for each team
Entry fee for each team is $12.00
423 age 17 & under
424 Under age 13
IRISH AWARDS
The Irish bursary will be awarded to the competitor aged age 13 and over who, in the opinion of the
adjudicator, shows the most talent. The bursary is limited to Townsville competitors only.
RENEE MEDLEY ADCRG TROPHY
Awarded to the most promising dancer in the Beginner and Primary sections.
MADISON LYNAM TROPHY
Donated by the Lynam Family. This encouragement award will be decided by the adjudicator from all
levels.
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Townsville Eisteddfod
SOLO ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Please note the following:
NO late entries will be accepted
A stamped addressed envelope must be enclosed for return of competitor’s ticket
The Townsville Eisteddfod Committee will not be responsible for cash sent by mail
E-mailed or faxed entries will not be processed until receipt of payment is received
Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fees
Cheques or money orders to be made payable to Townsville Eisteddfod Inc
Incomplete entries will be returned to competitor
Our ABN is 594 844 546 91
Closing Date for all entries 3.00pm Sunday 7th June, 2015
Literary & Visual Art Works due by 3.00pm Sunday 2nd August, 2015
Mail to:
The Secretary,
Townsville Eisteddfod Committee,
PO Box 5679,
Townsville. QLD 4810
Or deliver to:
St Mary’s Hall, Castling St, West End
All enquiries:
Phone 4724 1653
Fax 47241 657
Office hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30 to 12.30
From May, as above + Sat (9am – 12pm)
June 6 & 7 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
August 1 & 2 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.townsvilleeisteddfod.org.au
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SOLO ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Competitor
First Name
Surname
Date of Birth
Age at 31/12/2015
M/F
School Year
Address
Phone No.
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After Hours No.
email
Highland Registration No.
Irish Registration No.
Section No
Age at 23/09/15
Age at 1/01/15
Level
Copyright Number
(Dancing)
Description of Section
Entry Fee
Lanyard & pouch $5.00
Season Tickets
Entry Booklet + postage and handling
Official program (OUT OF TOWN COMPETITORS ONLY) $15 ea
TOTAL $
I have read all “Rules & Conditions” of this schedule and agree to abide by such rules and conditions
laid down by the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee. Failure to comply will result in disqualification and
withholding of prizes.
Signature – Parent/Teacher________________________________________________
OPTIONAL:
I give permission for the use of photographs taken by the Townsville Eisteddfod Inc. to be used for
promotional purposes on the eisteddfod’s official website.
Signature – Parent/Carer_________________________________________________
Information on this form will be used for Eisteddfod use only.
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Townsville Eisteddfod
DUO/REELS IN COUPLES/TRIO & QUARTETTE ENTRY
FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Please note the following:
NO late entries will be accepted
A stamped addressed envelope must be enclosed for return of competitors tickets
The Townsville Eisteddfod Committee will not be responsible for cash sent by mail
E-mailed or faxed entries will not be processed until receipt of payment is received
Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fees
Cheques or money orders to be made payable to Townsville Eisteddfod Inc
Incomplete entries will be returned to competitor
Our ABN is 594 844 546 91
Closing Date for all entries 3.00pm Sunday 7th June, 2015
Literary & Visual Art Works due by 3.00pm Sunday 2nd August, 2015
Mail to:
The Secretary,
Townsville Eisteddfod Committee,
PO Box 5679,
Townsville. QLD 4810
Or deliver to:
St Mary’s Hall, Castling St, West End
All enquiries:
Phone 4724 1653
Fax 4724 1657
Office hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30 to 12.30
From May, as above + Sat (9am – 12pm)
June 6 and 7 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
August 1 and 2 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.townsvilleeisteddfod.org.au
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DUO/REELS IN COUPLES/TRIO & QUARTETTE ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Details for each member are compulsory
Name of Competitor
Address
Phone No
After Hours Phone No
Date of Birth
Age at 31/12/2015
School Year
Name of Competitor
Address
Phone No
After Hours Phone No
Date of Birth
Age at 31/12/2015
School Year
Name of Competitor
Address
Phone No
After Hours Phone No
Date of Birth
Age at 31/12/2015
School Year
Name of Competitor
Address
Phone No
After Hours Phone No
Date of Birth
Age at 31/12/2015
Section No
School Year
Description of Section
Entry Fee
TOTAL
ABN 594 844 546 91
I have read all “Rules & Conditions” of this schedule and agree to abide by such rules and conditions as
laid down by the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee. Failure to comply will result in disqualification
and withholding of prizes.
Signed:
Teacher/Parent
Information on this form will be used for Eisteddfod use only.
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Townsville Eisteddfod
BAND/CHOIR/GROUP/CEILI ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Please note the following: Separate form required for each entry
NO late entries will be accepted
A stamped addressed envelope must be enclosed for a return letter listing entries/competitors
numbers
The Townsville Eisteddfod Committee will not be responsible for cash sent by mail
E-mailed or faxed entries will not be processed until receipt of payment is received
Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fees
Cheques or money orders to be made payable to Townsville Eisteddfod Inc
Incomplete entries will be returned to competitor
The names and birth dates, or school year where applicable, of members of all groups MUST be in
the hands of the Secretary seven (7) days before the commencement of the Eisteddfod. (Birth
certificates to be submitted upon request).
Our ABN is 594 844 546 91
Closing Date for all entries 3.00pm Sunday 7th June, 2015
Literary & Visual Art Works due by 3.00pm Sunday 2nd August, 2015
Mail to:
The Secretary,
Townsville Eisteddfod Committee,
PO Box 5679,
Townsville. QLD 4810
Or deliver to:
St Mary’s Hall, Castling St, West End
Office hours :
Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30 to 12.30
From May, as above + Sat (9am – 12pm)
June 6 and 7 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
August 1 and 2 – 9.00am to 3.00pm
All enquiries:
Phone 4724 1653
Fax 4724 1657
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.townsvilleeisteddfod.org.au
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Townsville Eisteddfod
BAND/CHOIR/GROUP/CEILI ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY
Name of Competitor
Age-group
School Year
Contact Person
Address
Phone No.
After Hours Phone No.
Email
Section No
Description of Section
Entry Fee
TOTAL
I have read all “Rules & Conditions” of this schedule and agree to abide by such rules and conditions as
laid down by the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee. Failure to comply will result in disqualification and
withholding of prizes.
Signed:
Information on this form will be used for Eisteddfod use only.
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