2025 April 26th and 27th Competition Information

On this page you will find important information to help you prepare for the upcoming competition.

Notification of Absence

Dancers who are no longer able to participate in the competition are asked to notify the Competition Secretary via email as soon as possible: competitions@fvhda.org

Venue

  • The competition will be held in the Chief Sepass Theatre of Langley Fine Arts School
  • Address: 9096 Trattle St, Langley BC
  • The parking lot and theatre entrance is best accessed from Nash St and School Rd: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v6KZYuVK3iMkq1rB6
  • Parking: please note that spaces immediately in front of the theatre entrance are reserved for judges, pipers and those with accessible parking permits; parking is not permitted near the garbage dumpsters.
  • WiFi password: VisitorSD35 (Please note that this is the school’s Wi-Fi network and can perform intermittently)

Judges & Pipers

The FVHDA would like to extend a warm welcome to the Judges & Pipers joining us for our upcoming competition!

Judges
Laureen Geib, AB
Cheryl Rafter, BC
Bill Troock, AB

Pipers
Richard Brown, BC
Liam Hilder, BC
Alastair Lee, BC

Door Entry

Doors will open at 8am on both days for admission of morning competitors. Admission is $5/person (cash only please) for persons 12 and over. Competitors do not pay admission. If you prepaid for admission on the entry form, please provide the name of your dancer to the door volunteers.

Programs

A limited number of printed programs will be available at the door for $8/ea. If you prepaid for a program on the entry form, it will be available for pickup with your dancer’s number at the Numbers table. Alternatively, program information is available via the ScotDance app for your mobile device that can be downloaded for free from the App Store for Apple devices or from Google Play for Android devices.

Category Changes

If you have a Beginner, Novice or Intermediate dancer who has changed categories since their entry was submitted, it’s important that the Competition Secretary is notified before the day of the competition. Please email changes to competitions@fvhda.org

Pre-Premier Dancers Competing At Another Competition Within 14 Days

Is your Pre-Premier dancer competing at another competition within 2 weeks after the FVHDA Open and has the potential to change categories?

If so, you will need the FVHDA to issue a temporary RSOBHD card that the dancer can use while applying for their new card. If this is a possibility, please email competitions@fvhda.org in advance so that we can be prepared to provide your dancer with a temporary card after awards as required.

IMPORTANT: Temporary RSOBHD cards are only valid for 2 weeks from date of issue so the upcoming competition must take place within this time frame.

Dancer Check-In

Competitors can pick up their numbers from the designated table upon arrival. A valid 2025 RSOBHD dancer registration card must be presented before their number will be released to them. A $10 non-refundable fee (cash only) will be collected from a dancer who is not able to produce a valid RSOBHD card. Any prizes won may be withheld until a valid card is presented.

For dancers competing on Saturday and Sunday: the same number will be used for both days. Dancers are responsible for the safe-keeping of their number once they have picked it up on Saturday.

Change Rooms

Both female and male change rooms will be available to dancers in the music classrooms located in the hallway off the entry/lobby area and will be identified with signs. A universal/family-friendly/gender-neutral change space is also available outside of the Mary Pratt Gallery (walk past the music classrooms and then take the hallway to the right). Please note that dancers must be dressed appropriately at all times in this area. There will be two pop-up change tents set up so that dancers have a private space to change costume undergarments.

Warm-Up Rooms

The following spaces can be used for warming up:

  • Line-up room
  • Hallway outside music classrooms (dancers may bring their own foam matting for personal use)
  • (For Premier dancers only) dance classrooms near the Mary Pratt Gallery; Please note that street shoes and Jig shoes are strictly prohibited in these rooms as they will damage the floors.

Etiquette for Theatre Entry and Exit

Please enter and exit the theatre from the top of the stairs. The lower doors are reserved to those requiring an accessible entry/exit, judges and volunteers. To minimize noise and disruption, enter and exit the theatre between dances only (that is, as dancers are entering or exiting the stage).

Platform Schedule

Morning dancing will begin at 9am on both days.
Afternoon dancing will not begin before 12:30pm on both days.

Links to the platform schedules are available below. A reminder to always review the platform schedules in advance so that you are familiar with the order in which the categories will dance (which can vary from competition to competition).

Saturday Morning Platform Schedule
Saturday Afternoon Platform Schedule

Sunday Morning Platform Schedule
Sunday Afternoon Platform Schedule

Championship Points

Please note that there are no awards for Championship Points. Results for Championship Points will be posted to the ScotDance App and to our social media accounts after the competition.

Change Break

Saturday: No costume changes required

Sunday: Please refer to the platform schedule to determine the timing of your dancer’s costume change. Dancers are asked to report to the line-up room as soon as they have changed so that they do not miss the call for their next dance.

Concession

A concession service is not currently planned for the Open competition weekend. There will be tables setup in the entry/lobby area for those who would like to bring their own food and drinks. Please note that only water is allowed in the theatre.

2025 Fraser Valley Open 50/50

Support highland dancing in the Fraser Valley while earning a chance to win half the jackpot of the 2025 Fraser Valley Open 50/50 raffle! Tickets are now on sale on-line!

3-Ticket Pack for $5
10-Ticket Pack for $10
40-Ticket Pack for $25
100-Ticket Pack for $50

To purchase, you must be 19 years of age or older and geographically located within the province of British Columbia at the time of purchase.

Get your tickets now here.

Costume Sale

Are you holding onto costumes, shoes, or accessories that no longer fit or serve you? Now’s the perfect time to clear out your closet and help someone else shine! At the 2025 Open weekend, we’re hosting a Costume Sale where you can buy & sell pre-loved highland items!

👗 Outgrown or unused costumes (full sets or pieces)
👠 Dance shoes (jig shoes, ghillies, etc.)
🎩 Hornpipe hats and accessories

Don’t let these treasures gather dust—bring them along and give them a chance to dance again!

How It Works:

  • Drop off your items at the sale table/racks.
  • Fill out the supplied form with your information.
  • Browse and shop for something new-to-you!

Disclaimer: As a volunteer organization, we strive to monitor and ensure the quality/safety of items offered at this clothing sale. However, please note that all purchases and exchanges are made at your own risk. By participating, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your decisions and agree to hold the organization not liable for any claims, damages, or issues that may arise. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Please direct any questions to president@fvhda.org.

Dates for the 2025/2026 Season

The FVHDA is already working on next season! We have tentative dates for our 2025/2026 season for those who would like to pencil them in! Keep an eye on our social media pages in the weeks to come for confirmation.

Closed competitions: Nov 15, 2025 / Jan 17, 2026 / Mar 7, 2026
Open competitions: April 25-26, 2026

FVHDA AGM

Stay tuned to our social media pages for details on our Annual General Meeting this spring. Every year there are opportunities to join the FVHDA team!

Social Media

The FVHDA is active on both Facebook and Instagram. You are welcome to tag us in your posts and/or use the hashtag #fvhda. A friendly etiquette reminder to not post photos or details of other competitors without their permission.

Code of Conduct

A friendly reminder that dancers are to be appropriately dressed while in common areas.  In addition, all those in attendance at the competition are required to respect the RSOBHD Code of Ethics.

Volunteers

Thank you to all the volunteers who are fulfilling important roles at our competition this weekend! We could not host a successful competition without you.

If you have not yet replied to the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm your shift, kindly do so as soon as possible. A reminder to check-in for your shift at the volunteer table inside the entrance.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email volunteer@fvhda.org

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