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The 51st Annual Georgetown Highland Games Dance Entry Information

Location: Georgetown Fairgrounds, Georgetown, Ontario,  Saturday June 13, 2026

C-ON-CO-26-2628

Organized by The Georgetown Highland Games Committee &  WOHDA

2026 Judges: TBA

 

Morning Registration – 8:00 am | Morning Competition – 9:00 am

Category: Primary, Beginner, Novice

Order of Dance: 

  • Lilt, Beginner, Novice
  • Primary Pas de Basque, & PDB & High Cuts
  • Fling (4), Beginner, Novice, Primary
  • Sword (2&1) Beginner, Novice, Primary
  • Seann Triubhas (3&1) Beginner, Novice

Afternoon Registration – 11:00 am | Afternoon Competition begins at 11:30 approx.:

Category: Intermediate, Premier

Order of Dance:

  • Fling (4)
  • Sword (2&1)
  • Sean Triubhas (3&1)
  • Jig (4)

ALL PREMIER GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED CASH PRIZES 

CHANGE FOR 2026 – AFTERNOON DANCERS COMMENCE WITH THE HIGHLAND FLING

**This is a split day** Dancers are asked to participate in the Massed Fling during Opening Ceremonies: 1pm

  1. Prize Money will be awarded to ALL Premier Classes.
  2. Overall Winner trophies awarded in all classes except Primary.
  3. Overall Runner-Up trophies awarded in all classes (except Primary) with more than 10 dancers.
  4. Medals awarded to all classes except as detailed above.
  5. Awards will be to two places less than dancers entered to a maximum of 6 places. * Up to 6 Premier Groups based on a minimum of over 8 entries per age group.

 

Competition Rules

  1. The competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the RSOBHD and ScotDance Canada.
  2. In order to compete, dancers must be registered with the RSOBHD or RSOBHD subsidiary body such as ScotDance Canada.
  3. All competitors must present their current RSOBHD registration card at the registration table on the day of the competition.
  4. Any dancer unable to show a valid registration card will pay a $ 10.00 fee to the organizer and will forfeit all awards until such time as the card is produced. If the card is not produced within 10 days, their name will be passed on to all Organizers who will be advised not to accept entries from the dancer or allow them to compete until such matters are satisfactorily resolved.
  5. This event may be cancelled at any time up to, and including on or during the date of competition, dependent upon public health concerns.
  6. Age groups will be formed at the discretion of the Competition Organizer.
  7. Dancers must dance in their own section and age group or be disqualified.
  8. Dancers will dance in reverse order of entry and must dance in numerical sequence or may be disqualified.
  9. Judge’s decision is final. No discussion can be entered into between a judge, a competitor or the parent of a competitor.
  10. Any complaint must be in writing with the complainant’s signature, accompanied by $35.00 and given to the Georgetown Highland Games Committee (prior to the end of the day) for consideration at their next Executive meeting. The fee will be forfeited if the complaint is not upheld.
  11. Change of status must be to be emailed to the registrar no later than Monday June 1, 2026.
  12. Entry fees are non-refundable.
  13. Dancers must be dressed appropriately at all times.
  14. Dancers and parents must respect the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Guidelines, Local, Provincial and Federal health authority directives, and RSOBHD Code of Ethics.
  15. Dancers over 12 must show their ScotDance Card at the gate for free entry. Children 12 & under are free.
  16. Morning awards will be presented after the Opening Ceremonies.
  17. Tents (without sides) may be erected in designated areas only.
  18. In the event of a full rain, a rain venue tent is provided. Please visit Georgetown Facebook for any updates.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: June 1, 2026  

Any inquiries PLEASE EMAIL: smccarrol@duckett-mccarrol.com or TEXT: 416-809-8676

Dance Fees (Includes Dance List and Levy) 

  • Primary, Beginner, Novice: $35.00
  • Intermediate, Premier: $40.00

Administration Fees will be applied at checkout.  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please review the following waivers required for the 2026 Highland Dance competition.  Confirmation of your acceptance will be asked at the bottom of the registration form.

Should you encounter any technical issues with your online registration, please email: registrations@georgetownhighlandgames.com for assistance.

Download a PDF Copy of the Dance Entry Information

SKU: Highland Dance Category: