Present. On Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May At St. Gregory the Great R.C Secondary School Cricket Road Cowley Oxford OX4 3DR

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1 The Marion Flanagan school of Irish dancing Present The john Flanagan memorial feis On Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May 2012 At St. Gregory the Great R.C Secondary School Cricket Road Cowley Oxford OX4 3DR Adjudicators: Catherine Flanagan A.D.C.R.G. Belfast Eugene Harnett A.D.C.R.G. Dublin Peter Boylan A.D.C.R.G. Drogheda Brenda Boylan A.D.C.R.G. Drogheda Fiona McRoibin A.D.C.R.G. Doncaster Caroline Devaney A.D.C.R.G. Lincoln Musicians: Dean Crouch Essex Anthony Davis Birmingham Cláraithe leis An Choimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha Website: &

2 Dear Teachers, Firstly, we would like to thank you all for supporting our 2011 feis. We are returning to the same venue as last year, St Gregory the Great RC School, which has excellent facilities which I am sure you will all agree make the Feis a very pleasant one to attend. Please note the closing date for entries is Friday 11th May We would really appreciate if the closing date can be adhered to. Please note the new SERC rule For the 2 week period following the initial closing date late entries will be accepted but are subject to a 2 admin fee per dancer. Entries will be accepted up until and including the day of the competition, but will be subject to a 5 admin fee per dancer. Novice (bun ghrad), Primary (tus Ghrad) and (mean Ghrad) are open to dancers from ALL regions worldwide. We have invited 6 very accomplished adjudicators and 2 excellent musicians to be with us for the weekend. All Open and Preliminary s will be adjudicated by a panel of 3 adjudicators. Des Silke will be providing the marks for the weekend and as usual will ensure results are given promptly. Printed results will be available after the Results have been presented. John and Rose Clark from Feiswear will be attending the feis where you can buy shoes, socks, CDs etc. Melaine Murphy will also be in attendance, selling wigs, tiaras and other accessories. John and Noreen Egan from Feispix will be taking photos of presentations as well as studio photos. There will be hot and cold refreshments available all weekend from our canteen which this year will be run by the Marion Flanagan School itself. Days of Competitions Saturday U5, U6, U7, U14, U15, U16, U17, U19 & Senior All Grades, Preliminary & Open s Sunday U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, & U13 All Grades, Preliminary & Open s We look forward to receiving your entries and welcoming you again to our feis. Many thanks in advance for your support. Marion Flanagan A.D.C.R.G. Elizabeth Gallagher T.C.R.G. The parents and pupils of The Marion Flanagan School Of Irish Dancing.

3 2012 RULES & REGULATIONS 1 Lodgment of entries at our feis implies that you acknowledge and accept all of the rules set down by An Coimisiun Le Rince Gaelacha & Southern England Regional Council, as well as the additional rules listed below. 2 Ages to be taken from the 1st January of the current year 3 The Adjudicator's decision is final. 4 Committee members only may approach the adjudicator. 5 Any objections must be presented in writing to the Feis Secretary along with a fee. This will be refunded if an objection is upheld. 6 Entries will only be accepted from schools registered with the An Coimisiun and entry forms must be signed by the registered teacher. Entries with no fee will not be processed or acknowledged. 7 Entries, on the enclosed form (in age & grade order) along with the correct entry fee must reach Marion Flanagan on or before Friday 11 th May Cheques should be made payable to Marion Flanagan School of Irish Dancing. 8 New entries will be accepted on the day of the feis, but please note that an additional 5 will be payable with all entries received on the day. 9 No refunds will be made on the day of the feis and will only be considered upon receipt of a written request from the teacher. 10 All competitors may be required to produce their birth certificate/passport as proof of age. 11 Competitors are advised to be in attendance and ready to dance at least 15 minutes before the stated time. 12 Any competitor found to be using artificial carriage aids and subsequently refuses to remove same will be subject to disqualification from that particular competition. Medically prescribed apparatus, proof of which may be required, will be exempt from this ruling. 13 Any form of unauthorised photography which has the capability to capture a dancer's image whilst in motion, using electronic or manual means, e.g. mobile phone, standard camera, video camcorder, cine recorder, commercial film, with or without flash enhancement, is expressly forbidden except in Novice and Primary. 14 Photographs taken at awards ceremonies are permitted but must be for private use and not published on the internet unless written permission has been obtained from all parties in said photograph. 15 Dancers must be properly attired throughout the whole competition, and must be in full costume and appropriate footwear when receiving awards. Dancers may not change in competition halls. 16 The Feis organiser must provide non-slip flooring for every dance surface; however the feis organiser cannot accept any liability for injuries sustained whilst dancing. 17 Any competitions can be moved to another hall at the discretion of the Feis Secretary. 18 Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children, at all times, whilst attending Feiseanna in the Southern England Region, and will be liable for any damages. 19 The Feis Organisers accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property. 20 NO SMOKING is permitted in the school grounds if you wish to smoke you must do so outside the school gates. 21 In all heavy dances, the lead around must be danced on both the right and left foot. 22 All grade competitions are open to all regions. 23 All Novice (Bun Ghrad) and Primary (Tus Ghrad) dancers may only wear a class costume, simple dancewear or appropriate attire (skirt & top or simple dress for girls and trousers, shorts and t-shirt or shirt for boys) in competitions up to and including the Under 12 Age Group.

4 2012 RULES & REGULATIONS (continued) 24 Make-up will not be permitted for any dancer in the first two grades up to and including the Under 12 age group Worldwide. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to disqualification from the competition. 25 The Basic Step Rule will apply to all Novice (Bun Ghrad) competitions as per the Southern England Regional Council. 26 An Coimisiun has ruled that from 1st January of each year, that no block,en pointe,stationary or moving be allowed to be performed for all ages up to and including the under 12 age group Worldwide. From 1st September, the under 12 age group will be entitled to perform this movement. 27 Competitors must dance in their own age group for solo competitions, except where there is no competition for that dance in their age group. Dancers cannot compete in a younger age group. 28 Competitors may only dance each dance in one grade. 29 (Mean Ghrad) dancers, please see Preliminary/ Rule Where there are five or less competitors in a competition, results will not affect their grading. 31 A solo competition cannot be held with only 1 competitor. 32 Novice (Bun Ghrad) is a dancer who has not gained a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medals in Novice grade, or any medal in a higher grade for that particular dance. 33 Primary (Tus Ghrad) is a dancer who has not won a 1st or 2nd place for that particular dance in any age group. 34 (Mean Ghrad) is a dancer who has not won a 1st place in that particular age group or in a higher age group for that particular dance or won a Preliminary, or Premier Competition. 35 Ceili Dancing Rules as stated for Oireachtas Rince Na Cruinne apply. PREMIER, PRELIMINARY & CHAMPIONSHIP RULES 36 A panel of 3 adjudicators will judge all championships from Under 8 Upwards 37 All Premier, Preliminary & 1st place Cups are perpetual and must be returned in good condition and in adequate time for the following year. 38 Competitors can only dance in either Preliminary or Open, they may not compete in both. (Mean Ghrad) competitors can dance their grade dances and either the Preliminary or Open. 39 Under 5s,Under 6s & Under 7s Premier must dance & Light Jig. All grades are allowed to compete but must have performed these dances on the day of the feis. 40 Under 8s and Under 9s must dance and. A recall is at the discretion of the feis organisers. To be eligible to compete, dancers must perform 2 dances in the solo rounds on the day of the feis. 41 There must be a minimum of 3 boys to stage a boy s championship. If there are less than 3, the boys and girls s may be combined. 42 A dancer is only eligible to enter a preliminary championship if they have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an open championship from 1st January in the previous year or within the current year. If there were 5 or fewer dancers in the open championship result, the dancer will still be eligible to enter a preliminary championship. A dancer is not eligible to enter a preliminary championship if they are a current medal holder from Oireachtas Na Cruinne. If a dancer wins two preliminary championships within the current feis year, commencing 1st January of that year, they are no longer eligible to enter a preliminary championship in the rest of the current year and until December 31st of the following year. 43 If parents have any constructive comments to make about any aspect of Feisanna, these would be welcomed by the council, and should be put in writing. It should be noted that anonymous correspondence cannot be dealt with.

5 AGE GROUP UNGRADED Under 5 PREMIER AGE GROUP NOVICE ( BUN) PRIMARY (TUS) 5 & Under 6 6 & Under 7 7 & Under 8 8 & Under 9 INTERMEDIATE (MEAN) OPEN ( ARD) TSD & Open Set PREMIER 9 & Under & Under & Under & Under & Under & Under & Under & Over CEILI & FIGURE COMPETITIONS Under 13 4 Hand Humours of Bandon Fairy 8 Hand Dance Progressive Dance Ceili Under 16 4 Hand Humours of Bandon Fairy 8 Hand Dance Progressive Dance Ceili Over 16 4 hand Humours of Bandon Fairy 8 Hand Dance Progressive Dance Ceili Adult Ceili

6 Premier Trophies & s Girls - (Rounds 1 & 2 will be judged as solos for Under 10 upwards.) Age Group Round 1 Round 2 Recall Under 5 Mixed Premier Trophy## Light Jig No Recall Under 6 Mixed Premier Trophy## Light Jig No Recall 6 & Under 7 Mixed Premier Light Jig No Recall Trophy## 7 & Under 8 ## Traditional Set Dance 8 & Under 9 ## Traditional Set Dance 9 & Under 10 / / Open Set Dance 10 & Under 11 / / Open Set Dance 11 & Under 12 / / Open Set Dance 12 & Under 13 / / Open Set Dance 13 & Under 14 / / Open Set Dance 14 & Under 15 / / Open Set Dance 15 & Under 16 / / Open Set Dance 16 & Under 17 / / Open Set Dance 17 & Under 19 / / Open Set Dance Over 19 / / Open Set Dance ##Solos separate in open grade s Boys (Rounds 1 & 2 will be judged as solos.) Age Group Round 1 Round 2 Recall 7 & Under 9 Traditional Set Dance 9 & Under 11 / Open Set Dance 11 & Under 13 / Open Set Dance 13 & Under 15 / Open Set Dance 15 & Under 17 / Open Set Dance 17 & Under 19 / Open Set Dance Over 19 / Open Set Dance Preliminary s Mixed (Rounds 1 & 2 will be judged as solos.) Age Group Round 1 Round 2 Recall Under 10 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 11 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 12 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 13 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 14 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 15 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under 16 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Under!7 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance Over 17 Preliminary / / Open Set Dance

7 Entry Fees Door Fee (per family) to be included with entry Trophy Competitions U5, U6 & U7 Premier Trophy - 7 please see rule no.39 U8 & U9 s - 8- please see rule no.40 s includes 2 solos Ceili & Figure Competitions - 2 per dancer Family Fee ( this does not include the door fee this must be added on) Entries to be sent to the Feis Secretary: Marion Flanagan A.D.C.R.G. Cheques made payable to: 29 Broadfields Marion Flanagan School of Irish Dancing Littlemore Oxford Closing Date for Entries is: OX4 6LP FRIDAY 11th MAY 2012 Tel: marion@marion72.orangehome.co.uk ENQUIRIES & ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM REGISTERED TEACHERS DIRECTIONS FROM M40 Exit from Junction 8 (south) 8a (north) continue along A40 towards Oxford until you come to a roundabout with McDonalds on your left. Take the first exit continue along this dual carriage way through 2 sets of traffic lights exit dual carriageway at Cowley you will see a big Tescos retail park at this roundabout take the 3rd exit follow this road straight over a mini roundabout and through first set of traffic lights, at the second set of traffic lights the Swan public house should be on your left, turn left. Follow road to mini roundabout again go straight over you will then see Templar Square shopping centre on your left, You will pass through one set of traffic lights(pedestrian crossing) the next set of traffic lights continue through and take the first road on the right. This road is Rymers Lane continue along this road and it becomes Cricket Road you will find the school on your left. FROM A34 Exit the A34 Following the signs for the Kassam stadium. At the Heyford Hill Roundabout take the 1st exit, you will see a big Sainsburys at this roundabout, Follow the dual carriageway to the Rosehill/Littlemore Roundabout again take the first exit. Follow this road passing shops on your left as you start to go down a hill take care as there is a 30mph speed camera on the hill. After the speed camera you will come to a set of traffic lights. Turn right on to Church Cowley Road then take the 2nd road on the left which is Rymers Lane continue along this road and it becomes Cricket Road you will find the school on your left.

8 2011 CHAMPIONS U5 Mixed Ellie-Kate McCarthy, Marion Flanagan U6 Mixed Casey Conlon Collins-Brooks. U7 Mixed Ella Owens, Ceim Oir. U8 Mixed Grace McGrory, Turley. U9 Girls Niamh O Connor, Murchu-Duiginn. U10 Girls Imogen Burridge, Brooks. U10 Boys Liam Collins, Doherty. U11 Girls Mairead Trainor, Trainor. U12 Girls Olivia Drury, Claddagh. U12 Boys Sam Goldsmith, Doherty. U13 Girls Aoife Griffin, Marion Flanagan. U14 Girls Shannon Morrisey, Ceim Oir. U14 Boys James McCarthy, Marion Flanagan. U15 Girls Jade Bridgewater, Doherty. U16 Girls Rachel Ferguson, McGahan Lees. U16 Boys Niall Forrest, McGahan Lees. U17 Girls Olivia Graydon, Maguire O Shea. U18 Ladies Christine Bresnan, Brooks. Senior Ladies Nadine Martin, Doherty. Senior Men Connor Ryan, Ceim Oir. U10 Preliminary Mia Ward, Kidd. U11 Preliminary Alison Foxall, McCarron. U12 Preliminary Ellena Nsajja, McGahan Lees. U13 Preliminary Ellie Mikalikous, Claddagh. U14 Preliminary Catherine Kidd, Aaron Crosbie. U15 Preliminary Holly O Brien, Aaron Crosbie. U16 Preliminary Chrissie Culnane, Murchu Duiginn. U17 Preliminary Megan McGrenra, Hennigan O Loughlin. O17 Preliminary Laura Griffin, Julie Herlihy.

9 PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE SATURDAY TIME MAIN HALL SPORTS HALL FLOOR A SPORTS HALL FLOOR B SPORTS HALL FLOOR C 9.00am U16 Prelim & U5 Ungraded Girls U6 Int & Open U6 Primary U6 Novice 10.15am X U5 Premier x x U6 Premier 10.30am U17 Prelim & Girls & Boys U7 Novice U7 Primary U7 Int & Open 11.45am U7 Premier x x 12.00pm U14 Prelim & Girls 15 & U18 Novice 15 & U18 Primary 2.00pm 3.30pm U15 Prelim & Boys & Girls U19 Boys & Girls & O17 Prelim Senior Men & Ladies 18 & Over Novice 18 & Over Primary 15 & U18 18 & Over U14 Novice U14 Primary U pm U15 Novice U15 Primary U pm HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED SUNDAY 9.00am U10 Prelim & U11 Novice U11 Primary U am U11 Prelim & Boys & Girls U10 Novice U10 Primary U pm U12 Prelim & U13 Novice U13 Primary U pm U13 Preliminary & Open U12 Novice U12 Primary U pm U8 Girls U9 Novice U9 Primary U9 & Open 4.30pm U9 Girls & Boys U8 Novice U8 Primary U8 & Open 6.30pm HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED HALL CLOSED