Before I get to the information for this weekend’s competition there are a few important reminders we’d like to bring to everyone’s attention. Moving forward can all members please ensure that they, their dancers, any siblings of dancers, or other guests follow these simple guidelines:
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Garbage and Recycling are to be placed in the appropriate bins (let an executive member know should these be full)
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Nothing is to be left in the change rooms, warm up rooms, line up area, or the theatre that was not there when you arrived
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No Food or Drink (other than bottled water) is to be consumed in the theatre
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The Instruments in the Music Rooms (change rooms) are not to be played
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No shoes other than dance Ghillies (so no street shoes or Jig shoes) are to be worn in the Premier warm up rooms.
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The Premier warm up rooms will be locked at 1pm, so please remove all items as you leave for afternoon dancing
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Equipment in these rooms (balls etc) are not to be played with or moved
Fraser Valley Highland Dancing Association 2017/2018 Season, Competition 2.
Chief Sepass Theatre, Langley Fine Arts School, Trattle Street, Fort Langley:
Saturday January 13th 2018
Judges for this competition are:
Mary Munro, Burnaby
Carolyn Phillips-Cusson, Victoria
Pipers are:
Liam Hilder and Alan Walters.
Doors will open at 8:15 AM (unless completing a set up volunteer shift)
Door Entry Fees:
Competitors and Dance Teachers – No Charge
Adults (Including Volunteers) – $6
Seniors and Students – $4
Children 5 and under – Free
Programs will be available at the door – $4
US dollars will be accepted at par (1:1).
There will be a concession offering reasonably priced (and delicious) drinks, lunch items, and snacks.
Numbers:
The number pick up table will be set up to the rear of the lobby. Morning numbers will be available after 8.15am, and Afternoon numbers from 11.00am.
This area is often very busy at the first competition of a calendar year, please be patient with the volunteers should there be a queue.
If you have questions about your 2018 dance card please see Mrs Cooper at the theatre entry end of the numbers table.
Parking:
Please park in the main parking lot, accessed from Nash Street (not Trattle). The spaces immediately in front of the theatre are reserved for handicapped parking, as well as our judges and pipers. Do not park on the side of the theatre where the garbage dumpsters are.
Change rooms:
There should not be any garment bags etc. in the cafeteria area. There are both female and male change rooms for all dancers – please ensure members of the opposite gender do not enter the change rooms. If you require a family change room space, please let us know and space will be provided for you.
A Reminder:
Dancers must comply with the SOBHD Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in the dancer being reported to the SOBHD.
Beginner / Novice / Intermediate dancers:
Please remember, that even if you have a fully stamped dance card you need to present it at both the numbers table to collect your number, AND, at awards so it can be checked.
Schedule:
Morning dancing will begin at 9:00 AM with PRIMARY dancers. This will be followed by the BEGINNER, NOVICE and INTERMEDIATE dancers.
Afternoon dancing will not start before 12:30 PM with PREMIER dancers.
Finally, if there are any category changes (Beginners to Novice, Novice to Intermediate, Intermediate to Premier), or dancers who will not be attending due to injury or illness, please advise me as soon as possible as classes have been finalized.
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Carla