VA Indoor (USSE-0421), Judge: Mary Recknagel, Tucker, GA
A Highland Dance Competition brought back to Central Virginia on Saturday October 29th, 2022 hosted by Thistle & Shamrock Dance Academy & friends because the Richmond Highlland Games is not happening this year.
We enjoy promoting Scottish Highland Dance and invite currently registered 2022 RSOBHD/FUSTA competitors to join us. Registration closes October 15, 2022 at 11:59pm.
Premier, Intermediate & Primary Registration 8:00am. Beginner & Novice Registration 10:30th
Dancing starts at 8:30am
Premier Fling (6), Intermediate Fling (4)
Premier Sword (2&1), Intermediate Sword (3&1)
Premier Laddie (4), Intermediate Laddie (4)
Primary Dances 16 Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques & Highcuts, Fling (4), Sword (2&1)
Premier Earl of Errol (4). Intermediate Flora (4)
Primary Awards
Premier & Intermediate Awards
Short Break, Novice Lilt(4)
Beginner Flora (4), Novice Flora (4)
Beginner Fling (4), Novice Fling (4)
Beginner Sword (2&1), Novice Sword (2&1)
Beginner Sean Trews (3&1)
Beginner & Novice Awards
Sword Choreography limited to 2-4 dancers per team
Sword Choreography Award
We anticipate having cash awards for at least one Premier group, amounts TBD.
Thank You!
EVENT INFORMATION
1. Dancing will conform to RSOBHD rules. Judge’s decision is final.
2. Dancers must show 2022 ScotDance USA registration card on day of event in order to compete.
3. $1 from each entry will be donated to SE ScotDance USA.
4. Trophy will be awarded to the dancer with the highest points in each class. Cash awards minimally for oldest Premier class. Primary will receive medals only.
5. Registration is 8:00 am for morning events and 10:30 am for afternoon events.
6. Events begin at 8:30 am for Premier, Intermediate & Primary dancers. Beginner, and Novice and no earlier than 11:00 am dancing for Intermediate and Premier.
7. Pre-Premier and Premier events will be divided into age groups according to entries received.
8. Age is determined the day of competition.
9. Entries close October 15th at 11:59pm.
COVID Rules and Regulations
• If a person is feeling ill, he/she should not attend a SDUSA event.
• All attendees at SDUSA events must comply with state, local & venue health and safety laws, rules, and regulations for physical distancing and masking.
• The combined Assumption of Risk/Day of Competition Waiver must be completed for all adult attendees upon arrival. This waiver requires only one signature and will apply to all family members including the dancer.
• These forms may be included with the entry form so that participants can read them ahead of time.
• Dancers must bring a valid 2022 RSOBHD Registration card. No paper or electronic copy of the card will be accepted. Pre-Premier cards will be collected at Registration.
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend masking as a prevention strategy for persons age 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated. The CDC also continues to recommend physical distancing to reduce transmission risk.
• Dancers may wear a mask while competing or remove the mask before dancing on stage in which case a bag should be used to place the mask at the back of the stage. If a dancer feels more comfortable wearing a mask in the marshalling area, they should bring their own bag.
• Dancers and spectators should have a mask available if required by law or for any situation where they would feel more comfortable wearing a mask.
• Hand sanitizer stations may be available throughout the venue.
• Wearing masks is a personal/family choice if there are no mask requirements in the state where the competition is held. Parents may encourage their children to wear masks to and from the marshaling area or in other congested areas.
CHANGING ROOMS
Changing rooms may be made available. Masks and physical distancing should be followed per State and local guidelines.
WAIVER/ASSESSMENT
• COVID-19 screening documents should continue to be collected as a measure of responsibility and accountability until advised otherwise by SDUSA.
• A positive answer to any question on the 2022 Combined Waiver regardless of cause, will result in the individual being denied entry. Organizers may choose to refund entry fees if an individual is denied admission.
DANCER REGISTRATION CARDS
Dancers must bring a valid 2022 SDUSA Registration Card.
ENTRY FORM
It is the responsibility of all attendees to review guidelines before coming to the competition.
For further information, please contact the organizer:
Bridget Boswell, [email protected], 804-502-5263
