The Celtic Arts Foundation Presents the 26th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon, Washington U.S.A. Highland Dancing Entry Form Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2020 Competition #s: NWCHAMP, USNW-0305, USNW-0325 Dance Competition begins at 9:00 a.m.
Dancing Events – Saturday July 11, 2020 Northern United States Open Championship Pre-Premier Competition & Choreography Events
Northern United States Open Championship – Events begin at 11:00 a.m. Classes: 7 & Under 10 Years 14 & Under 16 Years 21 Years & Over 10 & Under 12 Years 16 & Under 18 Years 12 & Under 14 Years 18 & Under 21 Years
2020 Championship Steps must be danced for Championships. Classes will be combined if insufficient entries are received. Note: Premier dancers may register for both Pre-Championship and Championship events.
Pre-Premier Events Competition begins at 9:00 a.m. Primary Novice Event #1 Pas de Basques (16) #10 Highland Fling (4) #2 Pas de Basques & High Cuts #11 Sword Dance (2&1) #3 Highland Fling (4) #12 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #4 Sword Dance (2&1) #13 Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2) #14 Trophy Fling (4)
Beginner Intermediate #5 Highland Fling (4) #15 Highland Fling (4) #6 Sword Dance (2&1) #16 Sword Dance (2&1) #7 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #17 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #8 Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2) #18 Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2) #9 Trophy Fling (4) #19 Highland Laddie (4) #20 Hornpipe (4)
Open Choreography (following Championship events) #21 Solo #22 Small Group (up to 5 dancers)
Open Choreography Rules: Open dances may include a) Themed or b) Choreographed Broadsword or Reel or a dance which is an interpretation of the music with no theme. Group Choreography entries are submitted by teacher. First place winners receive cash awards. Time Limits: Solo: 3 minutes. Small Group: 3 minutes. Please submit choreography music via e-mail to [email protected] by Friday June 27th.
Sunday, July 12, 2020 Skagit Valley Highland Games Northern United States National Dance Premiership Pre-Premier, Pre-Championship & Choreography Events
Pre-Premier Events Competition begins at 9:00 a.m. Primary Novice Event #23 Pas de Basques (16) #33 Highland Fling (4) #24 Pas de Basques & High Cuts #34 Sword Dance (2&1) #25 Highland Fling (4) #35 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #26 Sword Dance (2&1) #36 Half Tulloch (4) #37 Scottish Lilt (4) #38 Flora (4)
Beginner Intermediate Event #27 Highland Fling (4) #39 Highland Fling (4) #28 Sword Dance (2&1) #40 Sword Dance (2&1) #29 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #41 Seann Triubhas (3&1) #30 Half Tulloch (4) #42 Half Tulloch (4) #31 Scottish Lilt (4) #43 Scottish Lilt (4) #32 Flora (4) #44 Flora (4) #45 Hornpipe (4)
Pre-Championship Events begin at 10:30 a.m. Event #46 Pre-Championship (4 dances)
Classes will be determined at the close of entries. Note: Pre-Championship events are open to Premier dancers who have not previously won a Championship or Pre-Championship. Steps: Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2 )
Northern United States National Dance Premiership Classes: 7 & Under 12 Years 12 & Under 16 Years 16 Years & Over
2020 Premiership Steps must be danced for Premierships.
Premier Themed Choreography Competition begins at 3:00 p.m. Event #51 Under 16 Years “Skagit River Hornpipe” 16 Years & Over “Jig in July”
Steps, costume and music are to be determined by the competitor. Length of music may not exceed three minutes. Please submit choreography music via e-mail to [email protected] by Friday, June 27th. First place receives cash award.
Entry Information
Entry Closing Date: June 19, 2020. No late entries. Entry fees must accompany entry form(s). Entry fees payable in U.S. funds only. We also accept payments via VISA/MASTERCARD. Photocopies of entry forms are acceptable. NOTE: you may submit entry & pay fees on-line. Link:
https://form.jotform.com/200625648566158
Send mailed entry forms to: Heather Richendrfer 2919 Birchwood Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225-1447
Entry Fees Primary, Beginner, Novice & Intermediate $ 6.00 per event Championship Entries: $45.00 per dancer Pre-Championship Entries: $25.00 per dancer Premiership Entries: $45.00 per dancer Choreography Solo: $15.00 per dancer Choreography Small Group: $25.00 per group
Awards Pre-Premier & Premier Under 16: medals
Cash Awards: Championship Classes: Champion: $100, 1st Runner Up: $50 Premier 16 & Over: The following awards apply if the class is split: Premier Under 18: $35/$25/$20/$10/$5/$3 Premier 18 & Over: $50/$40/$30/$20/$10/$5 Saturday Solo Choreography: $100, winner take all Saturday Small Group Choreography: $100, winner take all Premiership Classes: Winner: $100 Sunday Premier Choreography Under 16: $100, winner take all Sunday Premier Choreography 16 & Over: $100, winner take all
Rules 1. Dancing competition will run under Royal Scottish Official Board (RSOBHD) rules. 2. The Northern United States Open Championship and Northern United States National Dance Premiership are recognized by the RSOBHD. 3. The committee reserves the right to combine, cancel or divide events. 4. Competitor’s age on the day of the competition determines the class for competition. 5. Event starting times are approximate and subject to change. 6. Dances will compete in inverse order of entry. 7. Any dancer causing delay will forfeit entry in that dance. 8. Judges’ decisions are final. 9. No refunds will be given for dancing entries received. 10. Dancers must present RSOBHD Dance Card at the beginning of their competitive events and prior to receiving awards. All dancers must include RSOBHD card number on entry form. 11. Pre-premier category changes must be made by July 5, 2020. Contact Heather Richendrfer at (360)733-5043 or [email protected] 12. Closing date for entries is June 19, 2020. All entry forms must be postmarked by this date. 13. Complaints must be written, signed and submitted by the end of the competition, accompanied by a $25.00 fee, refundable if sustained. 14. Dance classes will be split at close of entries. 15. It is the responsibility of the competitor to pick up prizes at the competition. All unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after August 1, 2020. 16. A competitor is restricted to a maximum of eight solo dances on any one day. 17. For Pre-Premiers, Saturday and Sunday count as two separate competitions. 18. Championship and Premiership dancers are required to notify the Dance Chairman 24 hours in advance if they are unable to compete.
General Games Information
Highland Dancing Heather Richendrfer: (360) 733-5043 E-mail: [email protected]
Celtic Arts Foundation Skye Richendrfer, Executive Director PO Box 1342 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-4934 or toll free: (888) 416-4934 Website: www.celticarts.org
Travel Assistance Links & Things to Do Border Crossing Status (Department of Transportation webcams): www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic.border
Washington State Tourism: www.tourism.wa.gov Washington State Ferries: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce: www.mountvernonchamber.com/visitors Please complete and return both pages of this form, or use the on-line fill-in form on webpage
Skagit Valley Highland Games Dancing Entry (permissible to copy) Entry Acceptance date: Postmarked by June 19, 2020
Name: ______
Address: ______
City: ______
State/Province: ______Postal Code: ______
Country: ______
Phone: ______
E-mail address: ______
SOBHD Card ID No: ______
Birthdate: ______Age as of July 11, 2020 ______
Teacher: ______
Category: ______
Tartan: ______
Events Entered: Saturday July 11: ______
Championship: ______
Sunday July 12: ______
Pre Championship: ______
Premiership: ______
** Please continue with Part 2 of entry form on next page**
You may use the on-line fill-in form on the website to complete this information: www.celticarts.org RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT I hereby represent that I wish to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival on July 11-12, 2020 sponsored by Celtic Arts Foundation (CAF). I recognize that any activity may involve certain dangers, including but not limited to the hazards of the forces of nature, and the actions of other participants and other persons unaffiliated with CAF. I understand that these hazards produce a risk of physical harm or death, as well as a risk of loss or damage to my personal property. I further understand and agree that CAF would not be able to sponsor such Events without some form of agreement providing protection for CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers.
In consideration of, and as part payment for my privilege to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, I hereby release the City of Mount Vernon, WA, the Clan Heather Dancers, CAF and its officers, directors and volunteer workers from any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities, and further agree to hold CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action which I may have arising from my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event, including but not limited to those involving negligence on the part of such officers, directors, paid staff or volunteer workers, which result in personal injury or death to myself and/or loss or damage to my personal property. The terms of this agreement shall bind myself and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives.
I agree to allow Celtic Arts Foundation to photograph or record my activities, or those of the competitor for whom this application is being submitted at the Event(s) for promotional purposes.
If submitting credit card information for payment of registration fees, my signature here also authorizes CAF to process a charge against my account in the amount indicated in the “Total Amt. Enclosed” field on this page. I have fully informed myself of the contents of this release and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I have signed it.
Signature: ______Waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian if entrant is not at least 18 years of age.
Fees Enclosed
Total Amount US Funds Enclosed: ______
Make checks payable to: Celtic Arts Foundation
Mail to: Heather Richendrfer, 2919 Birchwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225-1447
VISA/MASTERCARD charge option: You may charge entry fees to your VISA or MASTERCARD
VISA/MASTERCARD number:______
Expiration Date: ______Zip/Postal Code where bill is received:______3 digit CVV code:______
E-mail address:______