Sacramento Valley Open Championship and Competition at the NorCal Celtic Festival
Saturday April 27, 2024
USW-05
Late Fees Apply April 6, 2024 —all entry fees increase by $20
Location
Downtown Woodland — 701 Main St, Woodland, CA 95695
Adjudicators & Piper
Jennifer Thompson — BC, CAN
Pamela Patrick — Littleton, CO
Ann Johnson — Beaverton, OR
Piper: Rob Johnston — BC, CAN
Organizers
Kyla Groeschel & Jessica Bach-McElhaney
Questions or concerns?
info@scotdancesacramento.com / 916-572-8814
Sacramento Valley Open Championship
Recognized by the RSOBHD
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Dancing begins at 9:00 AM
Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas & Hullachan
*2024 RSOBHD Championship Steps must be performed
Age Groups
7 & Under 12
12 & Under 16
16 & Over
Age groups will be split, if possible, based upon entries received.
Pre-Premier Competition
Registration begins at 12:30 PM
Dancing begins at 1:00 PM
DANCES
Primary - 16 Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques and High Cuts, Highland Fling (4), Sword Dance (2&1)
Beginner - Highland Fling (4), Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), 1/2 Reel of Tulloch, Scottish Lilt (4)
Novice - Highland Fling (4), Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), 1/2 Reel of Tulloch, Flora MacDonald (4)
Intermediate Ages 11 & Under - Highland Fling (4), Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1), 1/2 Reel of Tulloch, Sailor's Hornpipe (4)
Intermediate Ages 12 & Over - Highland Fling (6), Barracks Johnnie (4), Hielan' Laddie (4), 1/2 Reel of Tulloch, Sailor's Hornpipe (4)
Premier Nationals Competition
Registration begins at 12:30 PM
Dancing begins at 1:00 PM
DANCES
15 Years & Under - Scottish Lilt (4), Flora MacDonald (4), Sailor's Hornpipe (4)
16 Years & Over - Blue Bonnets (4), Earl of Errol (4), Sailor's Hornpipe (4)
Schedule for April 27, 2024 (subject to change)
8:30 AM - Registration begins for Sacramento Valley Championship for Premier dancers
9:00 AM - Championship dancing begins with the 2024 Highland Fling
12:00 PM - Free Children's Scottish Highland Dance Lesson on the stage
12:30 PM - Registration begins for Pre-Premier Competition and Premier Nationals Competition
1:00 PM - Dancing begins for Pre-Premier Competition and Premier Nationals Competition
4:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies
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Rules
The Sacramento Valley Championship is sanctioned by, and conducted under rules and regulations of, the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD). The competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the RSOBHD.
All competitors must be registered with the RSOBHD in order to dance and must have their 2024 registration cards with them in order to collect awards.
The earliest entry dances last; latest entry dances first.
Age groups will be determined by the number of entries received, other than indicated above.
The number of competitors will determine the number of prizes.
Any dancer not present at the time of their event forfeits their entry to said event.
Communication, or attempted communication, with a judge or piper, by or about a competitor will result in the disqualification of that competitor.
All winners must be in competition dress to accept medals and trophies.
No entry fees can be refunded, other than for cancellation of the event by the organizers.
The Competition Committee reserves the right to cancel, combine, and/or add events, reject any entry, or make changes within the RSOBHD Rules and Regulations.
Judges’ decision is final.
Dancer numbers will be issued on the day during registration.
The Organizer accepts no responsibility for loss of equipment or injury.
The Sacramento Area includes all dancers who take lessons, reside, and/or take lessons from a teacher who lives in the County of Sacramento or a 25-mile radius from the State Capitol Grounds.
Recorded music may be used.
Five dollars per dancer will be collected and donated to ScotDance USA West.
Special Awards
Most Promising Sacramento Area Beginner Dancer - Open to all Sacramento-area Beginner dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the Beginner dancer who is determined by the judges to show the most promise.
Most Successful Sacramento Area Novice Dancer - Open to all Sacramento-area Novice dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the dancer who has earned the most aggregate points. If there are less than six dancers in an age group, a dance-off between Sacramento-area Novice dancers will be held, and the dance will be a four (4) step Highland Fling.
Most Successful Sacramento Area Intermediate Dancer - Open to all Sacramento-area Intermediate dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the dancer who has earned the most aggregate points. If there are less than six dancers in an age group, a dance-off between Sacramento-area Intermediate dancers will be held, and the dance will be a four (4) step Highland Fling.
Best Sacramento Area Dancer - Open to all Sacramento-area Premier dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the winner of a dance-off between all Sacramento-area Premier dancers. The dance will be a four (4) step Highland Fling. Sponsored by Daughters of Scotia Kilwinning Lodge No. 203.
Karyl Kintner Todd Memorial Nationals Trophy - Open to all California Premier dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the dancer who has earned the most aggregate points in the National Dances.
Scottish & Newcastle Trophy Dancer of the Day - Open to all Premier dancers. This trophy will be awarded to the Premier dancer who wins a dance off between the Premier dancers who have earned the most aggregate points in each age group throughout the competition. Sponsored by Scottish & Newcastle Importers Co.
Travel Information
Woodland, California is located 10 miles from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).