Glengarry Games 2019 Highland Dancing Entry Form Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 C-ON-CO-19-1925 Pre-Premier Competition Premier National Competition Restricted Premier National Competition Glengarry Highland Games Open Championship

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY www.glengarryhighlandgames.com email: [email protected] 34 Fair Street, P.O. Box 106, Maxville, Ontario, K0C 1T0

Judges: Cheryl Kirby – Quechee, VT, Steven MacRae – Seattle, WA, Ashley Stowkowy – Calgary, AB Pipers: Amy Garson, Emily Porter, Sean Werely

New for 2019!!! Special Awards donated by The Clan Donald Lands Trust, a Scottish charity, And the foremost supporter of the Gaelic Performing Arts, Located at Armadale Castle, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Colonel John MacDonell of Lochgarry Memorial Premier Male High Aggregate Award This award will be open to all male premier dancers competing on Friday and Saturday. To be eligible for this award, male dancers must compete in both Friday and Saturday’s premier events (Restricted Premier National or Premier National and Championship). Overall points will determine the winner and first and second runner up. Prize money: 1st $1000.00, 2nd $500.00, 3rd $250.00

The Flora MacDonald of Kingsburgh Memorial Premier Female High Aggregate Award This award will be open to all female premier dancers competing on Friday and Saturday. To be eligible for this award, female dancers must compete in both Friday and Saturday’s premier events (Restricted Premier National or Premier National and Championship). Overall points will determine the winner and first and second runner up. Prize money: 1st $1000.00, 2nd $500.00, 3rd $250.00

These awards will be presented after the Championship awards on Saturday, prior to the Glengarry Highland Games Closing Ceremonies.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 2018 – PRE-PREMIER COMPETITION, PREMIER NATIONAL COMPETITION AND RESTRICTED PREMIER NATIONAL COMPETITION

7:30 a.m. Doors open 7:45 a.m. Morning registration opens 8:30 a.m. Pre-Premier Competition Competition to start with Pas de Basques and Pas de Basques and Highcuts for all Primary groups, followed by the for all groups. 12:45 p.m. Afternoon registration opens Not before 1:30 p.m. Premier National and Restricted Premier National competitions Competition to start with the Lilt

FRIDAY: Medals awarded to six places in all groups. Cash awards given to the most senior Premier National group (1st $70.00, 2nd $60.00, 3rd $50.00, 4th 40.00, 5th $30.00, 6th $20.00) and the most senior Restricted Premier National group (1st $60.00, 2nd $50.00, 3rd $40.00, 4th 30.00, 5th $20.00, 6th $10.00). Aggregate trophy and Runner-up trophy will be awarded in each age group except Primary.

Primary Pas de Bas (16), Pas de Bas & High Cuts (4), (4), Sword (2&1) Beginner Highland Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Scottish Lilt (4), Flora (4) Novice Highland Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Scottish Lilt (4), Flora (4) Intermediate Highland Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Scottish Lilt (4), Flora (4) Premier National Lilt (4), Flora (4), Blue Bonnets (4), Sailor’s (4) Restricted Premier National Lilt (4), Flora (4), Blue Bonnets (4), Sailor’s Hornpipe (4) **A Restricted Premier dancer is defined as one

Friday, August 2 August Friday, who has not won a trophy in a Premier or Restricted Premier competition for two years SUMMARYOF EVENTS preceding August 2nd, 2019.**

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 2019 GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

7:30 a.m. Doors open 7:45 a.m. Registration for 7 & under 11 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years, 14 years 8:30 a.m. Open Championship: 7 & Under 11 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years, 14 years 10:15 a.m. Registration for all other age groups Not before 11:00 a.m. 15 years, 16 & Under 18 years, 18 & Under 21 years, 21 years & Over

SATURDAY: CASH AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES. Championship Trophies will be awarded to 5th runner-up. SD&G Dancer of the Day will be awarded to a dancer attaining the most points who resides in Stormont, Dundas, or Glengarry counties. All Championship awards will be presented at the conclusion of the competition, prior to the closing ceremonies.

Championship Championship Championship 7 & Under 11, 16 & Under 18, 21 & Over 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 18 & Under 21 st 1 $50.00 $80.00 $125.00 nd 2 $40.00 $70.00 $110.00 3rd $30.00 $60.00 $95.00 4th $20.00 $50.00 $80.00 5th $10.00 $40.00 $75.00 6th $10.00 $30.00 $60.00

DANCE FEES Primary $20.00 Beginner, Novice, Intermediate $23.00 Premier National, Restricted Premier National $28.00 Open Championship $35.00 SDCCS Surcharge $ 1.00 LATE FEE (For entries submitted after July 13, 2019) $20.00 ***ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE***

ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS Dancers 13 and over will be provided a complimentary admission ticket that must be presented at the time of admission. These tickets are NOT replaceable. DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT www.glengarryhighlandgames.com.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

• All dancing events will be governed by the rules and regulations of the S.O.B.H.D. and ScotDance Canada. • This competition will offer Premier and Restricted Premier classes according to the rules and regulations of the SOBHD and ScotDance Canada. • Dancers will compete in reverse order of entry. • The decisions of the judges are final. • Age is as of Friday, August 2, 2019. • Dancers must be in appropriate costume for presentation of awards and group photos. • Dancers will be required to fill in for Reels as required. • The 2019 Championship Steps must be danced for the Glengarry Open Championship. • The Organizing Committee reserves the right to combine or divide all age groups at their discretion. • Dancers reporting late for their dance may not be allowed to dance out of numerical order. • Dancers must present a valid SOBHD dance registration card at time of registration. • Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. • Any dancer who decides not to compete after having registered, or may have changed categories, is asked to notify the Registrar in advance. • Cloth numbers must be returned at the conclusion of the competition or a $10.00 fee will be incurred. • No dance mats or boards will be permitted outside of the designated warm-up area. No warming up in the seating area. • No parents permitted behind the stage area. • In accordance with the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Policies, dancers must not change costumes in public view or in public washrooms. Dancers must use the provided secured changing facilities ONLY. Dancers in violation of this policy will be asked to leave the area until properly dressed and will have their names forwarded to the Risk Management Committee of ScotDance Canada where further action may be taken.

RESTRICTED PREMIER RULES

• A Restricted Premier dancer is defined as one who has not won an overall trophy in a Premier or Restricted Premier class for two years preceding the date of the Restricted Premier event. • ScotDance Canada defines an Overall Trophy win for Restricted Premier purposes as, “the dancer with the highest total number of points having competed in more than one individual dance in a Premier competition age group that has 6 or more competitors, thus the name of High Aggregate Trophy.” Winners of special dances such as a Special Hornpipe or Special , Best Dressed or Choreography event DO NOT qualify as an overall trophy win. A Championship and Pre-Championship are both considered a Premier event.

WAIVER I am aware that participating in the Glengarry Highland Games Dancing Competitions involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: (a) injury to myself / my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition and performance; and (b) the taking and/or release of unauthorized photographs, video and/or other recordings of myself and/or my child, notwithstanding efforts to enforce Event policies. In consideration of my / my child’s participation in the Event and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged,I hereby WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS against ScotDance Canada, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event (the “Releasees”), which I now have, or hereafter may have against the Releasees. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing,I agree to release the Releasees from ANY AND ALL LIABILITYfor any loss, damage, injury, or expense I / my child may incur as a result of my / my child’s participation in or attendance at the Event. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR EXPENSE, including legal costs, that the Releasees may incur due to my / my child’s participation in or attendance at the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, and whether caused to my child or otherwise. I understand that the Releasees will photograph and otherwise record the Event, its participants and attendees.I consent to and authorize such recording. I further consent to and authorize the Releasees to publish my/my child’s image, likeness and information in any medium, including but not limited to photographs, videos, DVDs, and web-casts. I understand that this publication will take place in the public domain, including in printed materials, public announcements, and on the internet. I specifically consent to the public release of the following information:1. Name; 2. City, Province, Country of Residence; 3. Tartan; 4. Age; 5. Results. I acknowledge that by signing and submitting this entry, electronically or otherwise, that I have read this agreement carefully and fully understand it, and agree to all of the above terms and conditions.