SOUTH QUEENSLAND HIGHLAND GAMES In conjunction with the Australian Pipe Band Championships Including South Queensland Highland Games Scottish National Dance Premierships VENUE Brisbane Boys College Entry off Moggill Road Toowong QLD 4066 Judges Katie Gardner (Canada) Ashley Stowkowy (Canada) Rhona Lawrence (Scotland) Please direct all enquires to Competition Organiser: Jodie Midgley 85 Carr Court, Mount Samson Qld 4520 0405 144 286 sqhdcomp@hotmail.com Dancers are requested to observe the ABHDI direction regarding standard of dress whilst in attendance at Highland Dancing Competitions. If dancers choose to remove any part of their costume whilst not competing, it is requested they be modestly attired at all times.
SATURDAY 7 th APRIL 2018 Morning Session commencing 9.00am SOUTH QUEENSLAND HIGHLAND GAMES SCOTTISH NATIONAL DANCE PREMIERSHIPS Dances and Steps as per SOBHD (see www.sqrchdi.com/list_downloads.php or refer to your teacher AGE GROUPS 7-11 Years, 12-15 Years and 16 Years & over PREMIER SECTION DANCES Blue Bonnets Village Maid Afternoon Session commencing approx. 2.00pm PRIMARY Pas de Basques Pas de Basques & High Cuts Highland Fling BEGINNERS SECTION DANCES Highland Fling TROPHY DANCE Highland Fling NOVICE SECTION DANCES Highland Fling TROPHY DANCE Highland Fling INTERMEDIATE SECTION DANCES Highland Fling Highland Laddie TROPHY DANCE Barracks Johnnie 5 steps AGE GROUPS will be decided upon receipt of entries. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT, COME PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER ON THE DAY. A SMALL AMOUNT OF GRANDSTAND SEATING IS AVAILABLE (UNCOVERED). IT MAYBE ADVISABLE TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR AND MARQUE/UMBRELLA.
RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. This competition is registered with the South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing Inc. Reg. No. SQC 02/18 and will be conducted under the rules and conditions as set down by SOBHD and adopted by ABHDI. 2. Dancers must be registered and present registration card on the day of competition. 3. Age to be taken as at date of competition. 4. Dancers are to compete in their own age group and one classification only. 5. PRE-PREMIER - Eligibility for Pre-Premier section will apply as at date of competition and shall be in accordance with SOBHD registration scheme. 6. PREMIER WITH RESTRICTION Restricted to Premier dancers who have not been placed 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd in a Registered Championship. 7. Dancers compete entirely at their own risk. 8. Dancers arriving late for a section will not be allowed to compete if the dance has been completed. Alternatively, competitors may not pre-dance prior to the commencement of a section. 9. Dancers entering sections when ineligible shall forfeit their entry fee and any prizes gained from dancing in the incorrect section. 10. The Committee reserves the right to refuse entries, substitute an Adjudicator and/or alter the program at their discretion. 11. Subject to the official protest ruling, the Judge s decision is final. 12. Any complaint made by an individual against the organisation or the adjudication of an event must be in writing stating the complainant's full name and address and be lodged with the organiser, if possible on the day of the event, and no later than 48 hours after the event. Such a complaint is to be accompanied by a fee of $5.00, which is refundable if the protest is upheld. 13. For presentation of prizes, dancers must be in Kilt or National Costume. Competition numbers must be worn for prize giving ceremony. If not appropriately dressed, the presentation will be made off stage to that particular competitor. 14. Video equipment and Photography DEFINITELY NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed whilst dancers are competing. Videoing is permitted with the following proviso Only own child or pupil can be filmed and at no time will the film or video be accepted as evidence when protesting adjudication. 15. If after submitting an entry a competitor changes classification, the Competition Organiser must be notified, as soon as practicable, PRIOR to competition day. 16. Any rules pertaining to the competition and/or championship released from SOBHD and ABHDI from time of printing this schedule and actual date of competition will be adhered to. 17. Competitors must use the official music and swords provided by the committee. 18. No warm-up or practicing is permitted in view of competing dancers. 19. Dancers are requested to observe the ABHDI direction regarding standard of dress whilst in attendance at Highland Dancing Competitions. If dancers choose to remove any part of their costume whilst not competing, it is requested they be modestly attired at all times. 20. Competitors not ready when called forfeit the right to compete. 21. SQRCHDI is not liable for the safety of unaccompanied dancers and unsupervised non-dancers. 22. SQRCHDI Risk Management Strategy will be in force and will be available for anyone who wishes to peruse this document. 23. Entry fees are fully refundable prior to 26 th March 2018. After 26 th March 2018 refunds will only be given on production of a medical certificate and if the Competition Secretary is advised in writing prior to the event. No refunds will be given if a dancer does not meet the criteria above or does not compete on the day.
SQC 18/02, SNP01/2018 SOUTH QUEENSLAND HIGHLAND GAMES PRIMARY, BEGINNERS, NOVICE ENTRIES CLOSE: 27 th March 2018 DANCER S NAME... PHONE NO... Complete one form per dancer no joint entries (payments can be made together) ADDRESS...POST CODE. EMAIL ADDRESS DANCER S REG. NO... (please print clearly) STUDIO..AGE (on day of competition).. DOB.../.../... I agree to the use of my child s / my photograph in Highland Dancing Publications. Please circle - Yes No I hereby agree that my child / I will abide by the rules of this competition. Signature...Parent/Guardian/Competitor 18 years & Over PRIMARY Pas de Basques $5.00 $... Pas de Basques & High Cuts $5.00 $... ADMIN $3.00 $ 3.00 BEGINNERS TROPHY DANCE Highland Fling $8.00 $... NOVICE TROPHY DANCE Highland Fling $8.00 $... All cheques to be made payable to "SQRCHDI" Alternatively, payment can be made via direct deposit to the following account: Bank Bank of Queensland BSB 124-089 Account Number 22077546 Reference: HG & Dancer s surname. Entries received via email MUST include receipt details. **Dancers will not be deemed entered until payment has been received.
SQC 18/02, SNP01/2018 SOUTH QUEENSLAND HIGHLAND GAMES INTERMEDIATE, PREMIER ENTRIES CLOSE: 27 th March 2018 ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 6 TH OCTOBER 201 DANCER S NAME... PHONE NO... Complete one form per dancer no joint entries (payments can be made together) ADDRESS...POST CODE. EMAIL ADDRESS DANCER S REG. NO... (please print clearly) STUDIO..AGE (on day of competition).. DOB.../.../... PLEASE TICK PREMIER - IF ELIGIBLE FOR PREMIER WITH RESTRICTION PRIZE I agree to the use of my child s / my photograph in Highland Dancing Publications Please circle Yes No I hereby agree that my child/i will abide by the rules of this competition. Signature...Parent/Guardian/Competitor 18 years & Over INTERMEDIATE Highland Laddie $5.00 $... TROPHY DANCE Barracks Johnnie $8.00 $... PREMIER SCOTTISH NATIONAL DANCE PREMIERSHIP Blue Bonnets $5.00 $... Village Maid $5.00 $... Irish Jig/Flora MacDonald s Fancy/ Earl of Errol/Scotch Measure $25.00 $... All cheques to be made payable to "SQRCHDI" Alternatively, payment can be made via direct deposit to the following account: Bank Bank of Queensland BSB 124-089 Account Number 22077546 Reference: HG & Dancer s and surname. Entries received via email MUST include receipt details. **Dancers will not be deemed entered until payment has been received.