Saturday,
August 26, 2000
Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds
Davenport, IA
Starlight Ballroom

Gates Open 8 am

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FOR GENERAL ADMISSION
and
HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION

RAIN OR SHINE !

For information regarding dance registration call Kristie Leeman at
(309) 691-3354 or e-mail kaleeman@worldnet.att.net

Dance Competition will be held in the Starlight Ballroom of the Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds, one of the finest dance halls in Iowa, a climate controlled facility with food and beverages available on premise and commodious restrooms and changing facilities.

CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES
OF THE QUAD CITIES

Highland Dance Competition

In addition,we will feature a Parade of Tartans
Competitive Athletes,
Scottish Dancers & Pipers
Hands on History at the Children's & Teen Areas
Scottish Foods & Merchandise
Scottish Clan Tents to help find your Roots
Tents serving up Celtic Music, Stories & Brew
A variety of Celtic Traditions Demonstrated
Kilted Pipers & Drummers
Ceilidh (party with Celtic entertainment)
and much, much more at the MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS!

(attractions subject to change)

This brochure is intended to include the entry form for Highland Dance Competition and General Admission. 

For special hotel rates, please contact the Davenport Holiday Inn at 319-391-1230. Be sure to mention the Highland Games to receive special rates, $72.00 per night. Deadline for reservations is August 23, 2000.

Highland Dancing Rules

· All judge’s decisions are final.
· Dancers may compete in one section only.
· Age applies as of August 28th, 1999. Proof of age must be furnished, if requested.
· ALL DANCERS MUST PRESENT A REGISTRATION CARD TO COMPETE.
If you do not have one, please contact your appropriate representative.
· Age groups will be determined according to number of entries.
· A trophy will be awarded to the highest point winner in each age group. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st, 88 points, 2nd, 56 points, 3rd, 38 points, 4th, 25 points.
· Any competitor not ready to perform when their number is called will be disqualified for that dance.
· No medals will be worn during competitions.
· Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities reserves the right to add or remove events from the schedule and to make other changes as long as its action is within the scope of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing rules and, in the judgment of the Committee, is in the best interest of the Competition.
· Competitors will remain in uniform until all medals and trophies have been awarded.
· No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by remittance.
· Dancers entering the competition first will dance last.

· Medals will be awarded in each event except Premier 16 and over category. Cash prizes will be for the Premier 16 and over category ($60 1st place, $40 2nd place, $25 3rd place)

 ENTRY FEES
Pre-Premier $10.00
Premier $15.00
Late Fee * $10.00

* A late fee is due on all entries postmarked later than August 16, 2000.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Registration:
Primary/Beginners/Novice                     8:00 am
Intermediate/Premier         Noon

Competition Begins:
Primary/Beginners/Novice                      9:00 am
Intermediate/Premier  1:00 pm 

NATIONALS DANCED FIRST

Primary: Dancers 6 years and under
       1.     16 Pas De Basques
       2.      6 Pas De Basques & 4 Highcuts
       3.      Highland Fling (4)
       4.      Sword Dance (2 & 1)

Beginners:
       5.      Flora (4)
       6.      Highland Fling (4)
       7.      Sword Dance (2 & 1)
       8.      Seann Truibhas (3 & 1)

Novice:
       9.      Flora (4)
     10.      Highland Fling (4)
     11.      Sword Dance (2 & 1)
     12      Seann Truibhas (3 & 1)

Intermediate:
     13..      Barracks Johnnie (6 step)
     14.      Highland Fling (6 step)
     15..      Sword Dance (3 & 1)
     16.      Seann Truibhas (4 & 2)

Premier:
     17.      Sailors Hornpipe (6 step)
     18.      Highland Fling (6 step)
     19.      Sword Dance (3 & 1)
     20.      Seann Truibhas (4 & 2)
     

Dancers gate passes are included in entry fee.
Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your entry

Highland Dance Competition
August 26, 2000
Rain or Shine

I have read and understand the rules and regulations listed on this form and wish to be entered in the events below. I hereby, for myself, my heirs and executors assign, waive and release any and all rights and claims I may have for damages against the Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities and/or their sponsors, agents or representatives for any injuries which may be suffered by me attending, participating in, or traveling to or from said dance competition. Participation and or attendance at the Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities constitutes authorization to use and reproduce any and all photographs, negative or positive proofs which are taken the day of the games by the Celtic Highland Games of the Quad 1Cities. All negatives and positives together with the prints shall constitute solely and completely the property of the Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities.

Signature: _________________________                (parent or guardian if under 18 years)
Dancers Name:_______________________________                             (Please print) Address:_____________________________

City:______________ State ____ Zip _____

Age:_______ Date of Birth:____________

Enter in events numbered: ______________

Circle Registration level: Primary, Beginner,
Novice, Intermediate, Premier

Tartan worn in competition:_____________

X____________________________________  (Teachers Signature)

Entry Fee Enclosed: _____FUSTA #_______

Make Checks Payable to:
Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities
and mail entry form and fee to:
6605 N. ParkView Terrace
Peoria, IL 61614
309-691-3354
Attn.: Kristie Leeman
kaleeman@worldnet.att.net

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Name: ______________________________

Full Address: ________________________

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