Events Aberdeen

Highland Games Dancing Entry Form

Advanced entries are now closed but entries on the day will still be accepted.

Highland Games Highland Dancing Entry form

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Date of Birth of Participant*

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Dancing Highland Fling - 10 Years Old and Under. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Shean Truibhais - 10 Years Old and Under. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Sailors Hornpipe - 10 Years Old and Under. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Reel of Tulloch - 10 Years Old and Under. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Highland Fling - 11 to 13 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Sword Dance - 11 to 13 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Shean Truibhais - 11 to 13 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Irish Jig - 11 to 13 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Shean Truibhais - 14 to 16 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Highland Reel - 14 to 16 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Highland Fling - 14 to 16 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Sailors Hornpipe - 14 to 16 Years Old Inclusive. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Strathspey and Reel - 17 Years Old and Over. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Sword Dance - 17 Years Old and Over. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Shean Truibhais - 17 Years Old and Over. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Dancing Irish Jig - 17 Years Old and Over. Please place a tick in the box if you wish to participate in this event.

Aberdeen Highland Games, Highland Dancing Rules

1. Competitors must pay Highland Games admission fee at entry gates and register/report to the Games Office no less than half and hour before the event is due to take place.

2. At all competitions there must be more competitors than prizes, otherwise part of the prizes will be withdrawn.

3. Upon the decision of each dancing competition, the successful competitors will be shown a flag 1st prize red, 2nd prize white, 3rd prize blue, 4th prize yellow and take the prize card issued to the Games Office

4. In dancing events, all competitors are requested to wear full Highland Dress while competing in the Highland Dances. The wearing of a Balmoral (men) will be optional. No medals to be worn. For Sailors Hornpipe and Irish Jig the appropriate costume must be worn (including jig shoes). A shield – to be retained by the winner will be awarded in each of the four dancing sections for most points awarded overall. A special challenge cup – to be retained for one year – will be awarded to the competitor with the most points in events 27, 28, 29 and 30 (14 to 16 years inclusive). A special cup – to be retained for one year – will be awarded to the Adult Dancer with the most points. In the event of a tie, a dance-off (dance selected by judges) will take place.

5. All competitors when not competing must retire to a place appointed for them and, if refusing to do so when ordered, will forfeit the right to further competition.

6. In all questions of dispute, the decision of the Judge will be final.

7. The Organisers accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or damage, which the public might sustain.

8. Please note times may vary according to programme requirements on the day

By clicking on the Submit button below I wish to register my participation in the Highland Dancing Competition and I agree to abide by all the Rules and Regulations of the Aberdeen Highland Games.