Competition Rules
- Competition will be governed by RSOBHD and ScotDance USA rules.
- All dancers must have a valid Scotdance or RSOBHD registration number to enter. A valid 2023 card is required to compete and receive awards.
- Dancers without a valid 2023 registration card will not be allowed to compete.
- Change in classification must be received by November 27, 2023.
- Pre-Premier cards will be collected at Registration.
- This is a non-refundable entry.
- Organizers reserve the right to cancel, split or combine, add events or makes changes within the RSOBHD rules.
- Competitors will dance in reverse order of entry.
- All competitors are expected to comply with ScotDance USA Code of Ethics.
- Any dancer causing delay will forfeit entry in any event.
- Any attempt to approach a judge or piper on behalf of a competitor may result in disqualification.
- Dancers must be in competition dress to accept all awards.
- Decisions of the judge are final. Protests must be made in writing and submitted to the Executive Secretary with a fee of $5.00 before the end of the competition. Fee will be returned if protest is sustained.
- All dances count toward aggregate trophies except for the choregraphy.
- Aggregate trophy is awarded to the dancer in their class and age category with the highest points.
- All dancers will receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and ribbons for 4th, 5th, and 6th places. Aggregate trophies will be awarded based on age group and category.
- Premier age groups will be based on total number of registrations.
- Aggregate trophies are based on the number of dancers and age groups.
- Competitor numbers will be issued at registration.
- Recorded music from Donald McPhee will be used in lieu of a piper.
- Choreography music must be provided on CD, mp3, or Bluetooth and can be Christmas or Celtic.
Photographs and videos taken by parents/friends must be limited to your own dancer unless you are given permission from the dancer’s parent/legal guardian.
