Highland Dancing Registration

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Bellingham Highland Games Highland Dance

General Information and Procedures

Please take note of your event number(s) from this page for use during registration!
Complete a separate registration for each individual who will be performing.

Location: Hovander Park, Ferndale, WA. Maps and direction are available on the next page.

FUSTA MEMBER # USNW 0324
Competition Rules and Eligibility:


1. All dancing events are conducted under the rules of the S.O.B.H.D.
2. Final breakdown of classes for competition will be determined by the dance committee when all entries have been received.
3. Any dancer not ready when called shall forfeit entry in that event.
4. The dancing committee reserves the right to place as many dancers on the platform as it deems advisable.
5. B.H.G.A. reserves the right to change the program to fit the number of dancers and time frame.
6. First to enter is last to dance.
7. Competitor’s age is based on age on day of the games.
8. Dancers must dance to pipers provided
9. Dancer’s must fill in for Reels as necessary. Fill in must dance the whole dance.
10. Good sportsmanship is required of all competitors, parents, families and instructors.
11. Competitors or family members must not approach the Judges, Scruitneers or Dance Pipers during competition. Failure to comply can result in disqualification for awards.
12. Judges decisions are final. Any protest must be made in writing and handed to the Games Secretary accompanied by a $25.00 fee before distribution of prizes . If the dance committee sustains the protest, fee will be returned.

Dancing Prizes:
All dancers must show F.U.S.T.A. or Scot Dance Canada card to receive winnings. If dancer does not have F.U.S.T.A or Scot Dance Canada card, they may fill out a NO CARD FORM.
F.U.S.T.A. Member.
Washington Only competition is a Trophy dance (no monetary award given); Choreography is medals only (no monetary prize).
Primary, Beginners, Novice, Intermediate, and Premier 15 & under - a medal will be awarded.
Premier 16 & over will receive a monetary award for winning in class events.
Aggregate awards will be keeper trophies and be awarded Saturday and Sunday.
Perpetual awards are based on total of Saturday AND Sunday scores combined and be awarded on Sunday.
For a change in dance category, notify the B.H.G.A. Dance Committee before May 20th
For changes or emergencies, e-mail

Gate Passes:
After all dance registration has ended, you will be e-mailed a discount code to "buy" free tickets online.
Everyone must have a ticket to enter the games.
Dancer must check in prior to the start of competition by showing their dance card and then they will be receive their dance number.
Advanced ticket(s) for family & friends may be purchased on the BHGA website.
If you forget or lose your free tickets you will be required to purchase a ticket at the gate with no refunds.

           Bellingham Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 

Entry Fees

Primary, Beginner, Novice and Intermediates - $5.00 per Dance

Premier 7 Years to 15 Years - $6.00 per Dance
Washington Only - $6.00
Choreography Solo - $6.00

Premier 16 Years and Over - $8.00 per Dance
Washington Only - $8.00
Choreography Solo - $8.00
Choreography Groups - $15.00


Primary
Saturday
        #10 16 PDB (16)
        #11 PDB & High Cuts (6) & (4/4)
        #12 Fling (4)
        #13 Sword (2/1)
Sunday
        #50 16 PDB (16)
        #51 PDB & High Cuts (6) & (4/4)
        #52 Fling (4)
        #53 Sword (2&1)

        
Beginner
Saturday                
        #14 Fling (4)
        #15 Sword (2/1)
        #16 Seann Truibhas (3/1)
        #17 Lilt (4)

Sunday          
        #54 Fling (4)
        #55 Seann Truibhas (3/1)
        #56 Highland Reel (2&2)
        #58 Flora (4)

Novice
Saturday                
        #18 Fling 4
        #19 Sword (2/1)
        #20Seann Truibhas (3/1)
        #21 Lilt (4)
Sunday          
        #59 Fling (4)
        #60 Seann Truibhas (3/1)
        #61 Highland Reel
        #62 Flora (4)

Intermediate
Saturday                
        #22 Fling (4)
        #23 Sword (2/1)
        #24 Seann Truibhas (3/1)
        #25 Strathspey & 1/2 Tulloch
Sunday          
        #63 Lilt (4)
        #64 Flora (4)
        #65 Hornpipe (4)


Premier 11 & under
Saturday                
        #26 Fling (4)
        #27 Sword (2/1)
        #28 Seann Truibhas (3/2)
        #29 Strathspey & 1/2 Tulloch
Sunday          
        #66 Lilt (4)
        #67 Earl of Errol (4)
        #68 Jig (3/1)


Premier 12 & over
Saturday                
        #27 Fling (6)
        #28 Sword (3/1)
        #29 Seann Truibhas (4/2)
        #30 Strathspey & 1/2 Tulloch
Sunday          
        #69 Lilt (4)
        #70 Earl of Errol (4)
        #71 Jig (4/1)

WASHINGTON ONLY
#40 Barrack Johnny (6)

CHOREOGRAPHY
#81 Solo
#82 Group

For further information e-mail


Please take note of your event number(s) from this page for use during registration!
Complete a separate registration for each individual who will be performing.


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