CVHDA Open Premiership, competition and workshops. November 2 and 3, 2024

Saturday November 2 C-BC-CO 241041

Premiership: Begins at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Recognized by RSOBHD.

(As per RSOBHD 2024 Premiership Steps – Earl of Errol, Lilt, Highland Laddie, Hornpipe)

Categories. 7 & under 12 years; 12 & under 14 years; 14 & under 16 years; 16 years & over.

Primary: Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques & High Cuts, Fling (4), Sword (2+1)

Beginner: Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Triubhas (3+1), Scottish Lilt (4), Flora (4), Special Fling (4)

Novice: Fling (4), Sword (2+1), Seann Triubhas (3+1), Scottish Lilt (4), Flora (4), Special Fling (4)

Afternoon dancing will start no earlier than 12:30 pm

Intermediate: Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3+1), Half Reel of Tulloch (4), Jig (3+1), Hornpipe (4)

Premier: Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3+1), Half Reel of Tulloch (4), Jig (3+ 2)

***** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREMIER JIG IS 3+ 2 STEPS*****

Sunday Nov 3: Workshops Celtic Rhythm Dancers studio 371 Brae Rd C-BC-CO 241042

9:15 – 10:30 am: Pre-Premier

11:00 – 2:00 pm: Premier (all ages) - 2025 Championship & Premiership Steps

ONE ENTRY PER DANCER on the eventbrite PLEASE ENTER EACH DANCER SEPARATELY

Entries close Saturday, October 26 at 11:30 pm

WE HAVE A NEW section in our Eventbrite. You can sponsor medals and / or a trophy for a class! Your name or business name will appear in our program and you have the option of presenting the class with their awards. Our Association has absolutely no outside funding and we appreciate your support!

Competition Rules and Regulations:

1. All dancing events are governed by the rules and regulations of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD) and ScotDance Canada.

2. This event may be cancelled at any time up to, and including on or during the date of competition, dependent upon public health concerns.

3. Decisions of the competition organizers and judge(s) are final, including age categories and number of placements in each event.

4. Dancers will compete in inverse order of entry. First to enter is last to dance.

5. Age is as of 12:01am on competition date. Competitors dance only in their respective age groups.

6. Entry fee must accompany entry.

7. No refunds for the entries received.

8. Dancers must be registered with the RSOBHD or RSOBHD subsidiary body (such as ScotDance Canada) in order to compete. All competitors must present current RSOBHD registration card prior to receiving awards or pay the $10 non-refundable fee.

9. Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the CVHDA by the end of the competition day and must be accompanied by a $35.00 fee, refundable, if sustained.

10. The CVHDA reserves the right to combine or split classes.

11. No category changes will be accepted on the day of competition. CVHDA must be notified of any class changes by October 26. Changes to be sent to competition secretary at: [email protected]

12. Competitors must be on hand when their event is called or forfeit entry in that dance.

13. All competitors must remain in costume for award presentations.

14. Dancers must be dressed appropriately at all times.

15. Dancers and parents must respect the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Guidelines, local, Provincial and Federal health authority directives, and RSOBHD Code of Ethics.

16. Competitors must dance with swords and to music provided by the competition organizer.

17. Entry deadline is October 26, 2024. Late entries are at the discretion of CVHDA.

18. Special awards will be given for the Special fling. Cash prizes will be awarded in the regular 16 & over Premier categories. Medals will be awarded in all other events / categories. First to 6th place sashes awarded in Premiership categories.

Note that while we cannot run a concession there are many choices for restaurants in the building and close by.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

If you would like to sponsor medals and or trophies for any of the categories we would be grateful and your name / ad will be in the program and you have the choice of handing out the awards to that class. Please e mail: [email protected] if you would like to sponsor an award(s)

Medals only per class: $100

Trophy only per class: $50

Medals and trophy combined per class: $150

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Participation in a ScotDance Canada Sanctioned Event (competition/workshop), including Covid-19/other contagions of concern identified by the World Health Organization/local/provincial/federal government authorities.

Participants are required to acknowledge (participant definition meaning dancer of legal age/parent/guardian/volunteer/professional, judge, piper).

The CVHDA competition and its members commit themselves to comply with the requirements and recommendations of National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities, and to put in place and adopt all necessary measures to that effect. However, the CVHDA cannot guarantee that you (or your child, if participant is a minor/ or the person you are the legal guardian of) will not become infected with COVID-19./other contagions. Further, attending the Event could increase your (or your child, if participant is a minor/ or the person you are the legal guardian of) risk of contracting COVID-19/other contagions, despite all preventative measures put in place.

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By signing this document, (or entering online)

I declare that I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) am participating voluntarily in VHDA’s Saanich Fair competition.

I am aware that participating in the ___________________ (the “Event”) involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to:

(a) Covid 19/other contagions; and,

(b) injury to myself / my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition/workshop and performance; and

(c) 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.

I declare that neither I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) nor anyone in my household, have experienced in the last 48 hours prior to the date of CVHDA’s competition, Covid-19/other contagions symptoms (as identified by public health authorities).

I declare that neither I (or my child, if participant is a minor/or the person I am the legal guardian of) have tested positive for COVID-19/other contagions, and have not yet been cleared to discontinue isolation in accordance with applicable criteria communicated by public health officials (awaiting results); have been in close contact with a person who, to my knowledge, had symptoms of COVID-19/other contagions or has tested positive for COVID-19/other contagions, and have not yet been cleared to discontinue isolation in accordance with applicable criteria communicated by public health officials; or am currently subject to a quarantine or self-isolation order for any reason, including travel.

I (or my child, if participant is a minor/or the person I am the legal guardian of) declare that I have not been required to self-isolate under timelines set out by public health authorities (except for essential school or work activities).

If I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) experience, or if anyone in my household experiences any Covid 19/other contagions symptoms after submitting this declaration, I (or my child, if guardian of) will not attend any of CVHDA’s competition, workshops, programs or services until no longer required to self-isolate or for 48 hours after symptoms resolve or as directed by public health authorities.

I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) agree to the requirements and recommendations of National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities and to those special safety regulations put in place by CVHDA’s competition as it pertains the Covid-19/other contagions and to adopt all necessary measures to those effects.

I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) agree that, by filling out and signing this waiver and agreeing to the terms and conditions set out in it, I am giving up my legal rights to sue CVHDA’s competition and its officers and directors, in the event that I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of), contracts Covid-19/other contagions.

This document will remain in effect until CVHDA’s competition, as per the direction of the National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities, determines that the aforesaid acknowledgments pertaining to Covid 19/other contagions in this declaration are no longer required.

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.

This document is in addition to and does not replace all other CVHDA’s competition waivers.

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 required if in person, otherwise acknowledge by email or via online entry form.

__________________________________Print name __________________________________Date (dd/mm/year)

__________________________________Signature

Please note that the $10 entrance to the theatre helps us to keep running our Premiership and competition in this lovely facility. Parents and all other spectators over the age of 10 will be asked to pay admission (dance teachers with pupils competing exempt!).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (Cowichan Theatre), 2687 James Street, Duncan, Canada