Fraser Valley Open Championship, Pre-Championship, & Pre-Premier Competition Saturday April 27th, 2019 CBC CO 191029 Fraser Valley Open Premier & Pre-Premier Competition Sunday April 28th, 2019 CBC CO 191030 Judges: Bill Troock Alberta Joy Tolev - Ontario Kathryn Campbell Giebelhaus Alberta Carmen Munawych Langford - Alberta Kendra Jones-McGrath British Columbia VENUE: Chief Sepass Theatre and Langley Fine Arts School 9096 Trattle St. Fort Langley, BC Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express and Suites 8750 204th Street, Langley, B.C. For reservations phone: (604) 882-2000 and ask for the Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association, or FVHDA, rate. (includes hot breakfast) Entries via email (registrar.fvhda@gmail.com) Entries open Sunday January 27 th at 6pm, and close April 6th 2019
Saturday April 27th, 2019 Langley Fine Arts School, Chief Sepass Theatre Schedule of Dance Events Saturday April 27th, 2019 Langley Fine Arts School, Gymnasium Fraser Valley Open Championship Morning Events expected to commence 9.00 a.m. 7 and Under 10 Years 10 and Under 12 Years 12 and Under 14 Years Call Backs will be posted Afternoon Events will not commence prior to 12.30 p.m. 14 and Under 16 Years 16 and Under 18 Years 18 Years and Over All Championship Results Fling, Sword, Seann Triubhas, Strathspey and Half Tulloch 2019 CHAMPIONSHIP SET STEPS Pre-Championship Entry is restricted to dancers who have never won a Championship or Pre-Championship. (Will be danced prior to Pre-Premier competition) Highland Strathspey & Half Tulloch Dancers 14 Years & Over Will dance in the Morning. Dancers Under 14 Years Will dance in the Afternoon. Note: Premier Dancers may enter the Championship, OR Pre-Championship, OR Both. Saturday April 27th, 2019 Langley Fine Arts School, Gymnasium Pre-Premier Open Competition (Start times will be confirmed once all entries are received, classes set and platforms scheduled.) MORNING: Primary Dancers will compete first, then the 14 & Over Pre-Championship, followed by Beginner Dancers AFTERNOON: 13 & Under Pre-Championship danced first, followed by Novice and Intermediate Primary (AM) Pas de Basques PDB & High Cuts Beginner (AM) Strathspey & Highland Reel Lilt (4) *Special Novice (PM) Strathspey & Half Tulloch Lilt (4) *Special Intermediate (PM) Strathspey & Half Tulloch Johnny (4) Hornpipe (4) *Special NOTES: Each day is a separate competition. It is possible for dancers to earn a stamp on both days. *Special Dances do not count towards the aggregate.
FVHDA Premier and Pre-Premier Open Competition Sunday April 28th, 2019 Langley Fine Arts School, Chief Sepass Theatre Morning events expected to commence 9:00 a.m. Primary Pas de Basques Pas de Basques & H. Cuts Novice Lilt (4) Beginner Lilt (4) Intermediate Laddie (4) Jig (3 & 1) Afternoon events will not commence before 12:30 p.m. Premier Johnny (4) Laddie (4) Village Maid (4) Blue Bonnets (4) Hornpipe (4) Please note: One number will be issued for both days of the competition, and will be available at the venue on the day of competition. Saturday and Sunday are two separate events, therefore it is possible for dancers to earn a stamp both days, and category changes between Saturday and Sunday may apply. Checklist: Form A: Dancer Registration (one per dancer) Form B: Volunteer Form (one per family) Form C: Volunteer Acknowledgement Form D: ScotDance Canada Release form Cheque - payable to FVHDA (one cheque per family) Scan Form A and submit to registrar.fvhda@gmail.com before midnight on 6 th April 2019. Send paper copies of all forms and your cheque within 7 days of submitting electronically to: Carla Kelly, Competition Secretary 9029 Lyra Place, Burnaby, BC, V3J 1A9 Email with any questions: comp.sec.fvhda@gmail.com Closing Date: Entries are to be sent electronically before 6 th April 2019 and originals postmarked no later than Friday 13 th April, 2019. Entries submitted after this date may not appear in the program. Late entries (not Championship) will be accepted, a $10 Late Entry Fee will apply. Late entries for the Championship will not be accepted due to the Championship draw. Note: Entries will be processed in the order they are received to the email address.
Championship Rules and Regulations 1. The FVHDA Open Championship is sanctioned and conducted under the rules and regulations of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. 2. The order to dance will be pre-drawn using a specially designed computer program. 3. Age is determined as of April 27th, 2019. 4. Dancers must perform the 2019 Championship Set Steps. 5. Awards: Premier 15 & under will receive medals. Prize Money will be awarded to Premier Dancers 16 years & over. Note: Competition rules 7-13 listed below also apply to the Championship. Competition Rules and Regulations 1. The competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing 2. Dancers will compete in inverse order of registration for Pre-Championship, Pre-Premier and Premier Open Competitions, including special dances. First to enter is last to dance. 3. Age is determined as of the day of each event. 4. Classes will be determined on receipt of entries for Pre-Championship, Pre-Premier and Premier Open Competitions, including special dances. 5. The Competition Committee reserves the right to combine, split or delete/cancel classes according to the entries received. 6. Awards: Saturday: Medals and Aggregate awards to all Pre-Premier and Pre-Championship dancers. Primary dancers will be awarded medals and participation awards. **Special dances do not count towards the aggregate award. The winner of Special Flings will receive an award. Sunday: Medals and Aggregate awards to Pre-Premier dancers. Primary dancers will be awarded medals and participation awards. Premier 15 & under will receive medals and Cash Aggregates. Prize Money will be awarded to Premier dancers 16 years & over for places and Aggregates. 7. On Saturday Premier Dancers may enter the Championship, or the Pre-Championship, or both. 8. Confirmation will be sent by email. 9. All competitors must present their current 2019 SOBHD registration cards to pick up their numbers and to receive awards. All competitors must remain in costume for all award presentations. 10.All status changes must be reported no later than 6 days prior to the competition. Please contact: Carla Kelly at comp.sec.fvhda@gmail.com. 11. Competitors must be on hand when their event is called or forfeit entry in that dance. 12. Dancers must fill in for the Reel if asked. Dancers filling in for the Reel must dance the entire dance. 13. The judge s decision is final. Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the competition secretary before the end of the Competition or Championship day. Protests must be accompanied by a fee of $35.00, refundable if sustained. 14. Please make all cheques and money orders payable to Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association. Postdated cheques will NOT be accepted. No refunds will be considered. US cheques are accepted at par. 15. Dancers and parents must respect to ScotDance Canada risk management guidelines, SOBHD code of Ethics and the FVHDA Codes of conduct all times. Dancers must be dressed appropriately at all times. 16. Any start or end timings given are estimations only and may vary on the day.
Premier Dancers please note: Dancers may enter the Championship, or Pre-Championship, or both. Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Form A: Entry and Registration Dancer Name Please advise how to pronounce name (if necessary) Address City Prov./State Postal Code/Zip Email SOBHD # Teacher/School Category Age (as of April 27 th 2019) Age (as of April 28th 2019) Date of Birth: Day Month Year I have read the rules and regulations for this competition. In consideration of your accepting this entry, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive/release all rights and claims for damages I may have against FVHDA, it s agents, representatives, injuries or illness suffered by me at or through the above mentioned events. X Signature (signed by the competitor, or his/her parent/guardian if the competitor is under the age of 18 years. ENTRY FEES CHAMPIONSHIP $50.00 $ PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP $40.00 $ Primary (both days) $6.50 X dances $ Pre-Premier (both days) $7.00 X dances Premier 15 & Under (Sunday) $7.00 X dances $ Premier 16 & Over (Sunday) $8.00 X dances $ Saturday Fees (SDC fee $1 & SDBC fee $1) $2.00 SATURDAY APRIL 27 th, 2019 check the appropriate boxes EVENT/DANCE PRI BEG NOV INT PRE CHAMPIONSHIP PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP 16 PAS DE BASQUES PAS DE BASQUES & HIGH CUTS FLING SWORD SEANN TRIUBHAS REEL **SPECIAL FLING LILT FLORA JOHNNY HORNPIPE Sunday Fees (SDC fee $1 & SDBC fee $1) $2.00 SUNDAY APRIL 28 th, 2019 check the appropriate boxes TOTAL $ Closing Date By email by 6 th April 2019. Received postmarked no later than April 13th, 2017. Late entries for the Championship will not be accepted. Late entries may not appear in the program. Please send entries to: Carla Kelly, Competition Secretary 9029 Lyra Place Burnaby, BC V3J 1A9 Email: registrar.fvhda@gmail.com Cheques are payable to: FVHDA. US cheques are accepted (please email for info) NSF cheques are subject to a $10.00 admin fee. EVENT/DANCE PRI BEG NOV INT PRE 16 PAS DE BASQUES PAS DE BASQUES & HIGH CUTS FLING SWORD FLING SWORD SEANN TRIUBHAS LILT FLORA LADDIE JIG JOHNNY VILLAGE MAID BLUE BONNETS HORNPIPE **NOTE: Special Dances are standard versions of the specified dance which do not count towards the group Aggregate.
Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Form B: Volunteer Form FVHDA competitions are run by parent volunteers. It takes over 50 volunteers per day to run a dance competition. Your help and support are appreciated. Dancer & Volunteer Information Dancer Name Dancer Age Dancer Category Volunteer Name Phone Email I am available to help: Sat April 27th AM / PM (Gym / Theatre) : Sun April 28th AM / PM Volunteer Positions: Please number from 1 (prefer) to 9 your order of job preference. Door Take admission fee and sell programs. 2-3 hrs Numbers Distribute competitor numbers. Complete temporary cards and forms. 1hr Platform Signs Change stage signs during the competition. 3hrs Concession Sell food and beverages. 2.5 hrs Line Up Arrange dancers in correct order and assist them to platform. 3hrs Awards Distribute medals, stamp pre-premier cards and fill in temporary cards. 30 mins. Runner Take the judges scoring sheets after the end of each set to the scoring 3hrs area. Scoring Enter judge s scores into the scrutineer scoring computer program. 3hrs Competition Setting up and taking down tables, signs, cleaning, etc. 1 Setup or Cleanup: hr Please check off if you have experience with: Line-up would like to learn Scoring would like to learn
Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Form C: Volunteer Acknowledgement Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program Acknowledgment Please access the Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program Policy on our website www.fvhda.org. These guidelines have been designed to guide and assist you when working with minors. The information establishes general practices and guidelines and should not be construed in any way as a contract of employment. SCOTDANCE CANADA reserves the right to make changes in the content or application of this program and to implement those changes with or without notice. The terms defined herein are defined for the purposes of the program and do not suppose or establish a legal relationship. These terms are not defined for the purposes of creating a legal relationship with SCOTDANCE CANADA or any related or associated entity and instead are to be used with this document. I have received a copy of SCOTDANCE CANADA's Child and Youth Abuse Prevention Program. I understand it is my responsibility to become familiar with and adhere to the information contained herein. I understand that these policies are the property of SCOTDANCE CANADA. Print Name Signature Date
Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Form D: SDC Waiver Enter to the Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Open Championship, Pre- Championship and Competition will not be accepted without completion and return of this form. To be signed by Parent / Guardian if dancer is younger than 18 years, or by Dancer if 18 or over I am aware that participating in the Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association Open Championship, Pre-Championship and Competition (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: 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 Dancer(s) Name(s) Parent / Guardian Name Authorised Signature Date