Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309
WINTER COMPETITION Saturday, January 28, 2017 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock, Portland, OR 97212 • • • • •
Membership in the PHDA is required in order for a dancer to compete in the Winter competition and/or participate in any association sponsored workshops that may be held before the membership expires. Membership purchased for the Winter competition expires on April 7, 2017. Entries must be mailed. No entries will be accepted sent electronically or hand delivered. Entries postmarked after January 16, 2017 will be assessed a $10.00/ family late fee. No entries will be accepted that have not been received by January 23, 2017. Any dancer who changes categories after submitting this entry form must notify the PHDA Competition Organizer of the change no later than six days before the competition. Failure to do so will result in that dancer being first to dance in the new category.
A completed entry will include: 1. Membership Form/Waiver and Media Release 2. Dancer Entry Form 3. A check for membership, entry and NW Region support fees written to PHDA. Mail to: Email or phone questions to: Ramana Scullion
[email protected], (503)887-‐0335 PHDA Competition Organizer 16209 NW Spyglass Drive Beaverton, OR 97006
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Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309 DANCE RULES AND REGULATIONS
• PHDA dance competitions are run under the rules of the SOBHD. • Competitions are open to any registered dancer and are not geographically confined. • Dancers must have a parent or guardian who is a member of the PHDA in order to compete. • Dancers 18 years of age or older may hold their own PHDA membership. • Dancers will pick up their numbers on the day of the competition. None will be mailed. • All dancers must show their FUSTA/SDC cards when picking up their numbers. • Beginner and Novice FUSTA/SDC cards will be collected and returned after awards. • First to enter will be last to dance. • Last to enter will fill-‐in for the Reel when needed. • A dancer’s age will be determined as of date of each competition • Pre Premier Classes will be divided after the closing date. PHDA reserves the right to make changes on the day of the competition if necessary. • Premier Classes will follow the USIR age groups as nearly as possible. • Any dancer not ready when an event is called may forfeit that event. • All judges’ decisions are final. A $20.00 fee must accompany any written protests and be submitted by the end of the competition day. The PHDA Board will determine the outcome in a timely manner. • $5 from each membership will be donated to USIR 2017. • Any dancer who changes categories after submitting an entry must notify the Competition Organizer no later than six days before the competition. Failure to do so will result in that dancer being first up in the new category. • Engraving of PHDA perpetual trophies is the responsibility of the winners. • NO refund for entry fees unless competition is cancelled. • Entry fees are non-‐transferable. • Good sportsmanship is expected from all dancers, parents, teachers, volunteers, and attendees.
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Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309 WINTER MEMBERSHIP FORM/WAIVER and MEDIA RELEASE Name_________________________________________________________________________ Street Address _________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________State __________Zip ____________ Email_________________________________________________ Phone: __________________ (Email will be used to send updates about the competitions. Print clearly.)
Winter Membership Fee: $15.00 per family. ($5 from each membership will be donated to USIR 2017) Winter membership expires April 7, 2017. Membership Category: £ Dance Parent £ Dancer 18+ holding own membership VOLUNTEERS Volunteer support is essential to the success of PHDA competitions. Please consider being a volunteer at the Winter competition. Training will be provided and volunteers can still watch the competition. • I am available to volunteer at the Winter competition and interested in helping in these areas: £ Awards £ Snack Bar £ Scoring £ Dancer Line Up £ Dancer Check-‐in £ Runner Waiver: I have read and understand the rules and regulations. I hereby for myself my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have for damages against the Portland Highland Dancing Association, their agents or representatives, successors and assignees, for any and all injuries or illness suffered by me or my child at or through the above mentioned dance association. Media Release: I give permission to have my child/children photographed for use on the PHDA website and/or Facebook page. £ Yes £ No Signature___________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian if dancer is under 18
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Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309
WINTER DANCER ENTRY FORM (One form per competitor)
Competitor’s Name__________________________________________________________ Age as of 01/28/2017 ____________Date of Birth (month/day/year) __________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Dancer’s Email ___________________________ Parent/Guardian email ______________________________________________________ Dancer’s FUSTA/SDC Registration Card number__________________________________ Dance Teacher(s) __________________________________________________________ Email(s) ________________________________________________________________ Primary: Select dances. $ 5.00 per dance. Enter total in Entry Fee column below. ⬜ 16 Pas de Basques ⬜ Pas de Basques and High cuts ⬜ Highland Fling ⬜ Sword Beginner: Select dances. $ 5.00 per dance. Enter total in Entry Fee column below. ⬜ Highland Fling ⬜ Seann Triubhas ⬜ Sword ⬜ Scottish Lilt Novice, Intermediate and Premier dancers pay a flat entry fee. Select category. Dancers will be automatically entered in all the dances in their category. See schedule for the Winter competition. ⬜ Novice ⬜ Intermediate ⬜ Premier Entry Fee + Winter Membership + NW Region = Total (Enter total fees below ($5 donated to USIR 2017) for Primary or Beginner) Primary $______ + $15.00 + $2.00 = $______ Beginner $______ + $15.00 + $2.00 = $______ Novice $20.00 + $15.00 + $2.00 = $______ Intermediate $25.00 + $15.00 + $2.00 = $______ Premier $30.00 + $15.00 + $2.00 = $______ *** NOTE: Only one membership fee per family with multiple dancers *** Checks Payable to PHDA
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Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309 Special Events and Scholarships • Primary/Beginner Debut Designed for dancers who are not quite ready to compete but who would benefit from a performance opportunity at one of the dance competitions. No entry fees are required. There will be no judge’s critiques, prizes or participation gifts. Dancers may debut at only one competition. Dance teachers will contact the competition organizer with names of students ready to debut. • Pre Premier Workshops Following the competition there will be an hour-‐long workshop for Pre Premier Dancers. Cost per workshop: $15.00 per dancer. $5 of registration fees goes towards USIR 2017. There will be a separate registration form. • 2017 Premier Workshops Premier workshops will be held on Sunday January 29th, 2017 and Sunday April 9th, 2017. $5 of registration fees goes towards USIR 2017. There will be a separate registration form.
• Cecelia Buckley Spirit of Dance Pre Premier Scholarships The PHDA Board has designated that a percentage of fundraising dollars to be awarded to Pre-‐Premier dancers in the form of dance scholarships. Each time a Pre Premier Dancer competes in one of the three PHDA indoor competitions and/or attends a PHDA sponsored workshop, the dancer’s name will be entered into a drawing to be held at the spring competition. The PHDA will award a minimum of two scholarships annually. • NW Regional Representative Scholarships (Premier Dancers) A dancer who qualifies to represent the NW Region at the USIR is eligible for Regional Representative funds, if that dancer is member of the PHDA, has competed in or coached a competitor in two PHDA competitions during the year.
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Portland Highland Dance Association Winter Entry Package USNW -‐ 0309 Portland Highland Dance Association 2016-‐2017 Dance Schedule All events will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church 1624 NE Hancock Portland, Oregon 97212 9:15 AM check-‐in for all dancers. 10:00 AM dancing begins for all dancers. Fall Competition November 5, 2016 Primary 16 PDB’s PDB’s and High Cuts Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Beginner Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Scottish Lilt (4) Novice Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Flora (4) Intermediate Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Highland Laddie (4) Hornpipe (4) Premier Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Highland Laddie (4) Hornpipe (4)
Winter Competition January 28, 2017 Primary 16 PDB’s PDB’s and High Cuts Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Beginner Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Scottish Lilt (4) Novice Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Flora (4) Intermediate Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2) Premier 7 & Under 12 Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2) Premier 12 & Over Highland Fling (6) Sword (2&2) Seann Triubhas (4&2) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2)
Spring Competition April 8, 2017 Primary 16 PDB’s PDB’s and High Cuts Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Beginner Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Scottish Lilt (4) Novice Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Flora (4) Intermediate Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2) Hornpipe (4) Premier 7 & Under 12 Highland Fling (4) Sword (2&1) Seann Triubhas (3&1) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2) Blue Bonnets (4) Premier 12 & Over Highland Fling (6) Sword (2&2) Seann Triubhas (4&2) Strath./ H. Reel (2+2) Blue Bonnets (4)
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