THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF DANCING

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF DANCING WESTERN ONTARIO HIGHLAND DANCING FESTIVAL ENTRY FORM Competition Organizer # C-ON-CO-18-1847 OCTOBER 27, 2018 Banting Secondary School, 125 Sherwood Forest Square London, ON N6G 2C3 Only Current B.A.T.D. Teachers May Enter Students! Mail All Entries To: Ruth Barrett, 18 Winding Way Cres, London, ON N6G 3G1. Please notify Ruth of any category changes by October 22, 2018. No status changes on the day of competition. scottruth@rogers.com Entry Deadline: Entries will be received no later than October 15, 2018. One adult reduced admission is included in your entry fee. No charge for B.A.T.D. Teachers showing their current Membership Card. General Public Admission is $5.00 per person. Programs will be available for purchase. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to the first 125 dancers. A waitlist will be made for entries received after the first 125. Dancers must show their S.O.B.H.D. 2018 Registration Card to receive their competitor number. Enquiries: Contact Festival Organizer Anne Sutherland sutherlandstudio@rogers.com Music will be supplied for all events except Choreography. Time Schedule: Saturday Primary Registration 8:30 AM Dance at 9:00 AM, events to completion. Saturday Beginner, Novice, Intermediate Registration at 8:45 AM. Regular events followed by Pre-Premier Special Events and Pre-Premier Choreography (Solo and Groups). Saturday Premier Registration 11:30 am. Regular events followed by Premier Special Events and Premier Choreography events Volunteers: Each school participating in the Festival MUST provide volunteers. One Volunteer per 3 dancers entered. Volunteer co-ordinator Jennifer Sutherland jikg_sutherland@rogers.com Senior Dancers (16 yrs & over), Associate and Member Teachers are asked to volunteer as writers for the Adjudicators. Award Sponsorship and Program Advertisements: Deadline Date Monday October 15, 2018 BATD Teachers/Studios donating $50 will receive a complimentary 1/2 page advert in the festival program. Please send Ad Copy/Sponsorship to: Ruth Barrett, 18 Winding Way Crescent, London, Ont. N6G 3GI. scottruth@rogers.com A great way of advertising your business or upcoming event. We require black and white camera-ready artwork in the following size specifications: Business Card Size Ad $25.00 Award Sponsorship is needed for: Primary Participation, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Premier Keeper Awards. Cash Scholarships for all categories (except Primary) and Premier Adult Age Group Cash Awards. Donations will be acknowledged in the Program. Donations in the amount of $25.00/$50.00/$75.00/$100.00 are very much appreciated.

Page 2 Choreography: ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: Pre-Premier Solo Choreography limit of 20 entries Pre-Premier Group Choreography limit of 10 entries Premier Solo Choreography limit of 20 entries Premier Duet Choreography limit of 10 entries Premier Group Choreography limit of 10 entries For Choreography events Music MUST be submitted electronically to Leslie MacDougall chdcstudio@gmail.com by Monday October 15, 2018. Deadline date will be strictly enforced. 1. Pre-Premier & Premier Choreography solo maximum time limit 1.5 min. 2. Premier Duet maximum time limit 2.5 min. 3. Pre-Premier & Premier Group Choreography (3 8 dancers) maximum time limit 3.5 min The age will be the average age of the group rounded up. Dancers may compete only once per choreography event e.g. one Duet, one group. In the case of injury or illness a substitute dancer of same age (who is not competing in the same event) may dance. Group Choreography Events - Please list all dancers names, their category, their ages and birth dates on a separate sheet. Choreography Rules SOBHD 2018 C & R Pg 48 for details. Teachers must enter their group choreographies, list all dancers and their ages along with one cheque. Group Choreography: $11.00 Per Dancer Per Event Conduct: Dancers, Teachers and Parents are expected to show proper decorum and manners before, during and after performances and especially during presentation of awards. Please no high-pitched yelling or screaming. Teachers are reminded of the SDC and BATD Professional Code of Conduct. Complaints must be received in writing on the day of the Festival accompanied by a fee of $25.00. The decision of the Festival Committee is final. Rules of the B.A.T.D. Festival are for general guidance and may be changed at the Festival Committee s discretion at any time. Age Groups: Age is as of day of performance. Dancers birth date must be on the entry form. Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries received. Groups may be combined if numbers warrant. Adjudication And Awards Awards will be given to 6 places in all sections and presented on stage. Beginners will receive a stamp on their registration cards for medals awarded 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd in Highland Dances Only. Novice & Intermediate will receive a stamp on their registration cards for medals awarded 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd in Highland & National dances. Dancers will dance two/three at a time. The adjudicator's comments are recorded on an individual critique sheet, which is put in your Dance Teacher s File. Most Senior Premier Age Group Cash Awards (excluding choreography events) Overall Category Perpetual awards (except Primary). Plaques must be returned one month before the event to Anne Sutherland, 2088 North Routledge Park London ON N6G 0B7. The trophy must be returned in good condition or the recipient is financially responsible. Engraving is the responsibility of the trophy winner. Trophies are not to leave the stage area until they have been signed for.

Pg 3 Please Make Cheque Payable To BATD Western ON MUST be in Canadian Funds. American Cheques please add a $5.00 SC. There will be a $25.00 SC on all NSF cheques. No Refunds!!! NOTE: Please return Pages 3 & 4 to enter. Fees: Fees include one adult admission & SDO levy. Primary 2 dances (Sixteen Pas de Bas, Pas de Bas & Hi Cuts) $20.00 Primary 3 or 4 dances $30.00 Beginner, Novice, Intermediate 3 Highland Dances: $30.00 Special Event: Beginner, Novice Trophy Fling $ 5.00 Special Event: Intermediate Barracks $ 5.00 Pre-Premier (Beg, Nov, Int) Solo Choreography $25.00 Pre-Premier Group Choreography $11.00 per dancer submitted by the teacher Premier Highland & National Dances $40.00 Premier Solo Choreography $25.00 Premier Duet Choreography $30.00 - $15.00 Per Dancer Premier Group Choreography $11.00 per dancer submitted by the teacher Please check off the level with dances: Primary Beginner Novice Intermediate Premier Pas De Basques PdB & HC Fling (4) Sword (2&1) SeannTriubhas(3&1) Trophy Fling Barracks (4) Hornpipe (4) Pre-Premier Solo Premier Solo Premier Duet Yes, I am willing to volunteer to line-up dancers: Name: Category: Teachers Name & Studio: Phone #: Email: Dancers Name: Phone #: Address: Email: Age as of Oct. 27/2018 DOB: ScotDance Reg #: Group (3-8 dancers) Choreography Events: Please list all dancers, their ages and birth dates on a separate sheet. Teachers must enter their group choreographies. Group Choreography: $11.00 Per Dancer. Title Of Choreography For Program: BATD TEACHERS My signature confirms that the content of the choreography routine(s) that I am entering is the original work of myself and/or my studio teachers and/or my dancer. Teacher/Studio Director s Signature: Current BATD Membership Number

Page 4 NOTE: Waiver must be signed before your entry can be processed. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I am aware that participating in the B.A.T.D. Western On Highland Dancing Festival (the Event ) 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 LIABILITY for 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: Name; City, Province, Country of Residence; Age; 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. Signature of dancer, or parent/guardian if dancer is under 18 years of age Date: BATD Western ON Festival (the Organizers ) reserve the right to cancel the Event, or any part thereof, at any time if the Organizers deem such cancellation to be necessary due to events beyond its control or should it become necessary to cancel the Event at the Organizers sole discretion (the Cancellation ). The Organizers shall not be responsible to any purchaser and/or attendees for any direct or indirect financial loss caused as a result of the Cancellation including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel deposits, entry fees, and tickets. The purchaser and/or attendees agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from all claims arising from the Cancellation. PLEASE NOTE!! IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCOTDANCE CANADA S RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY DANCERS MUST NOT CHANGE COSTUMES IN PUBLIC VIEW OR IN PUBLIC WASHROOMS. DANCERS MUST USE CHANGE-ROOMS PROVIDED. DANCERS IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL HAVE THEIR NAME FORWARDED TO THE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF SCOTDANCE CANADA WHERE FURTHER ACTION MAY BE TAKEN. WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION.

B.A.T.D. WESTERN ONTARIO REGION PRESENTS. HIGHLAND LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS FOR DANCERS, TEACHERS, JUDGES SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2018 DANCE LONDON 2 Langarth St. W. London ON N6J1N6 GUEST INSTRUCTORS: Kate De Good USA, Janice Macdonald ON, Sandra Weyman USA Please NOTE that each class will be limited to 25 students Register Early to avoid disappointment deadline date Monday October 22, 2018 FEATURING Primary, Beginner, Novice, Intermediate & Premier Classes 2019 Championship Steps, 2019 Premiership Steps, Stretch & Strength 9:00 am Doors Open and Check-in Teachers please show your 2018 BATD Membership Card Primary, Beginners, Novice Schedule 9:30 10:30 Studio 2 Kate De Good Primary/Beginners/Novice Highland Fling and Sword (Medal Test Preparation) (1 Hr Personal CPD) Primary dancers who have a working knowledge of the Highland Fling and Sword Dance are eligible to participate in this class. Please bring your own practice swords. 10:30 11:30 Studio 2 Janice Macdonald Pre-Premier Stretch & Strength (1 Hr Personal CPD) 11:30 11:45 Pre-Premier Nutrition Break 11:45 1:00 Studio 2 Kate De Good Primary/Beginners/Novice Seann Triubhas & Scottish Lilt (Medal Test Preparation) (1 Hr Personal CPD) Intermediate & Premier Schedule 9:30 am 11:15 Studio 1 Sandra Weyman Intermediate and Premier Dancers 2019 Championship Steps (1.75 Hrs Approved CPD for SOBHD Judges & Teachers) 11:15 11:30 Intermediate & Premier Nutrition Break 11:30 12:30 Studio 2 Janice Macdonald Intermediate & Premier Stretch & Strength (1 Hr Personal CPD) 12:30 pm 2:00 Sandra Weyman Intermediate and Premier Dancers 2019 Premiership Steps (1.5 Hrs Approved CPD for SOBHD Judges & Teachers) 11:30-12:30 Studio 3 BATD Teachers Meeting Teachers please show your 2018 BATD Membership Card 2:00 3:00 Studio 3 SOBHD Judges Meeting

Page 2 LECTURES & FEES: Registration Deadline Monday October 22, 2018 Please make your cheque or money order payable to BATD Western ON Primary/Beginner/Novice $15.00 per class or $35.00 for three classes Intermediate/Premier Championship Step Class $30.00 (1.75 hrs) Intermediate/Premier Stretch & Strength $15.00 (1 hr) Intermediate/Premier Premiership Class $25.00 (1.5 hr) Intermediate/Premier $50.00 (All classes 4.25 hrs) Please Note: Intermediate Dancers may participate in the Pre-Premier classes OR the Premier classes based on their teacher s recommendation. BATD Member Teacher $50.00 (one or all classes) BATD Non-Member Teacher $75.00 (one or all classes) ***BATD Teachers who bring 10 or more students No Charge*** Note: Add $10.00 Late Fee after the deadline date of Monday October 22, 2018. RECOMMENDED ATTIRE: Girls: Body suit /dance wear, tights, or knee socks and highland slippers; Hair neatly groomed off of face in a bun; Pre- Premier and Premier Dancers require a practice skirt for national dances. Boys: Dark dance style shorts with neat fitting t-shirt, knee socks, and highland slippers BIOGRAPHIES Sandra Weyman, United States Sandra began her dancing with Australian champion, Shirley Ayres. A successful competitive career with numerous championship wins was completed with Marguerite Reid of Philadelphia. Sandra is a Fellow and Examiner with the BATD and is the FUSTA Board of Trustees. Past President of FUSTA, she has served on many committees including the FYSTA executive board, Advisory Board, Scholarship and Nominating committees. She has been chairman of the east region Judges Network and BATD Atlantic Seaboard. Her dance school includes champions and dancers who have consistently been USIR Reps. She enjoys her students' successes but is most gratified with those who work hard to be 'their best' and use what they gain from dancing to become successful in their lives. She co-authored "Raising the Barre" using knowledge gained from 35 years as a kindergarten teacher; the book applies development readiness and levels to dance training. She is honored to have judged at Cowal, several SDCCS including Calgary 2018 and Championships in Australia. Kate De Good, United States Over the last 20 years, Kate s competitive dancing career has brought worldwide championship success in every age category. A many times finalist in the World Highland Dancing Championship (competition), Kate also holds over 100 major championship titles throughout the United States, Canada, Scotland, and Australia. Kate is a Fellow of the BATD and SDTA, Chairperson of the BATD Great Lakes Region, Coordinator of the North American BATD New Professionals Forum and is an S.O.B.H.D. Judge. A member of FUSTA, where she has served on the Choreography Committee, Kate teaches and directs Highland Dance in Michigan at both Alma College and the Kate DeGood School of Dance. She leads the Kiltie Dance Company, and her studio includes Champion dancers who have qualified and placed at USIR and North American Championships. Kate also judges, lectures, and performs internationally. Janice Macdonald, Ontario Janice has balanced a full-time career in industrial sales with a diverse background in fitness training. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional and Wellness Specialist, Cycling Spin Class and TRX Suspension Training instructor. Janice s passion for fitness led her to become certified in the Y s group fitness programs which she teaches regularly. She is currently developing a unique TRX/Pilates program that blends core strength and stretching with TRX suspension resistance. An accomplished Ironman distance triathlete, cyclist and marathon runner, Janice has completed numerous races and frequently finishes in the top ten. Janice grew up surrounded by bagpipes and highland dancing and has worked in the past with highland dancers to bring awareness to the critical need for a strong core and lengthened postures in order to excel at dance.

BATD WESTERN ONTARIO REGION Presents HIGHLAND WORKSHOP FOR DANCERS, TEACHERS, JUDGES Sunday, October 28, 2018 SUMMARY SHEET STUDIO NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBER (DAYTIME) (EVENING) EMAIL STUDENT NAME AGE Fee LEVEL / CLASS i.e Little Suzy 12 Paid - $50 Premier *Make Cheques payable to: TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ BATD Western ON Note: Add $10.00 Late Fee after the deadline date of Monday October 22, 2018. Signed waiver forms must accompany payments (one per dancer) PLEASE RETURN TO LESLIE MACDOUGALL BY Monday October 22, 2018 127 Greenbank Drive Cambridge, ON, N1T 2B6 519-212-1907 Contact Leslie if you have any questions chdcstudio@gmail.com

The British Association 0f Teachers 0f Dancing Established 1892 HEAD OFFICE Mrs. Katrina Allan Pavillion8, Upper Level Watermark Business Park 315 Govan Road Glasgow, Scotland 011-44-141-423-4029 Fax: 011-44-141-423-0877 WESTERN ONTARIO REGION Ms. Cathy Macdonald 4 Parkland Drive Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Y9 Canada 519-472-7999 STUDENT/PARTICIPANT WAIVER FORM I hereby grant permission for my child to participate in all B.A.T.D. programs / activities including photographs, written articles, public performances, or any such activity in which my child appears for promotional, educational, instructional purposes. I hereby release the B.A.T.D. and all staff members and its agents from all claims and damages arising from participation of my child in such activities. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY CELL NUMBER: SIGNATURE DATE: MONTH/ DAY/ YEAR RELATIONSHIP TO THE CHILD