Saturday, March 13, 2010

Entries accepted not earlier than Febuary 9, 2010

Closing date March 5, 2010

SOBHD REGISTRATION NUMBER:

C-MB-C0-10-1053

Judges:

Katie Gardner, Alberta
Lorraine Symington, Ontario

March
Open Competition

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
205-20th Street, Brandon, MB

Sponsors:
City of Brandon
Royal Oak Inn & Suites

Rules & Regulations

1. All dancing events are governed by SOBHD rules. All judges' decisions will be final.

2. Opening date for entries - Payment Received Online or envelope postmarked NO EARLIER than12:01 am February 9th, 2010. Entries postmarked before this date will incur a 2 week hold. Closing date for entries is Payment Received Online or envelope postmarked no later than11:59 pm March 5th, 2010. No courier, email or hand deliveries. Entries postmarked after this date will incur a late penalty of $10.00 per dancer in addition to entry fees. Field entries will be accepted with the late fee.

3. The competition committee reserves the right to combine, split or delete classes according to registration.

4. Age for event is as of March 13th, 2010.

5. All dancers must be registered under the SOBHD registration scheme in order to compete. Dancers MUST PRESENT THEIR REGISTRATION CARD AT THE TIME OF REGISTERING on the day of competition in order to dance.

6. Any change in dancer classification or additional dances must be emailed to kramesar@mbhighlanddance.com (preferred method) or phoned in (204)-257-7941 to the Registrar PRIOR to the day of the competition. Changes will NOT be accepted that day.

7. Competitors will dance in reverse order of entry. Dancers not present when their class is called will only be permitted to dance out of order at the discretion of the Technical Advisor.

8. Medals and/or trophies will be awarded for all classes,except Primary who will receive medals only. Honoraria, in lieu of medals, will be awarded to Premier dancers in 16 year age class and over.

9. Protests must be made in writing, signed and presented to the competition coordinator on the day of the competition
accompanied by a $25.00 fee which is refunded if sustained.

10. ENTRY FEES: $5.00 per dance + $1.00 number deposit (refundable) + $1.00 provincial surcharge + $1.00 for paypal admin fees. $25 surcharge for cheques not honoured. Refunds available upon receipt of a medical certificate only. PROGRAMS may be pre-ordered for $4.00. They will be sold for $5.00 on the day of competition.

11. Numbers will be picked up at the registration desk the day of competition.

12. If you wish to receive confirmation of entry, please provide your email address or enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with entry.

13. Special Fling in Beginner and Novice classification is open to all Beginner and Novice Dancers respectively and are not included in the calculation of aggregate awards. Four steps, dancers choice (no set steps).

14. Newland Sword Special Event: First Place Winners in each premier category will dance off for the Newland Sword Trophy.  Cash Prizes awarded for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), & 3rd ($50) Place winners of the Newland Sword dance off.

15. Intermediate Special Jig & Hornpipe will be regarded as 2 individual events and not included in any Aggregate trophy awards.

16. Demonstration Pas de Bas: No entry fees. All dancers receive a gift. Please submit entry form to determine numbers.