Richmond Highland Games 2023 Highland Dance

2023 Rules

If a person is feeling ill, he/she must not attend a this event. This includes any of the following symptoms within the 48 hours prior to the event: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell.

• All attendees at SDUSA events must comply with state and local health and safety laws, rules, and regulations for physical distancing and masking.

• Dancers may wear a mask in the marshaling area and on the competition stage. Dancers may remove their mask prior to dancing and place it in their personal paper bag at the back of the stage.

• A stage may be available for warm up if state and local guidelines permit and recommendations for masking and physical distancing are followed.

• We will follow all current state and local guidelines for physical distancing and masking in spectator areas.

• Shared changing rooms will not be available. State and local guidelines for masking and physical distancing must be followed.

• If required, current SCOTDance waivers, attestations, and any other forms will be requested and completed for those deemed appropriate at arrival prior to dancer being released to compete

• Dancers must bring a valid current RSOBHD Registration card. Pre-Premier cards will be collected at Registration.

• If possible a piper may be used.

• State and local guidelines for masking and physical distancing must be followed in the marshalling area.  No warmup allowed in the marshaling areas.  

• Prizewinners may be recognized on stage. Dancers should step forward when their name is called.  Prizes and cards will be handed out separately after the awards ceremony.

• Hand sanitizer may be available if recommended by local and national recommendations throughout the venue.

COVID  & ILLNESS GAMES Regulations Waiver

By agreeing to the terms and conditions upon registrations you/your dancer agree to the following:

I am aware that participating in the 2023 Richmond Highland Games (the “Event”) involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to (a)injury to myself/my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition and performance; and (b) the taking and/or release of unauthorized photographs, video and/or other recordings of myself and/or my child.

In consideration of my/my child’s participation in the Event and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I do hereby, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the SDUSA, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event (the “Releasees”), Richmond Highland Games, the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dance (RSOBHD) and all its agents or representatives, for any/all injuries suffered by me or any member of my family or group at any/all events to be held. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, I agree to release the Releasees from ANY AND ALL LIABILITY for any loss, damage, injury, or expense I / my child may incur as a result of my/my child’s participation in or attendance at the Event.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR EXPENSE, including legal costs, that the Releasees may incur due to my/my child’s participation in or attendance at the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, and whether caused to my child or otherwise.

I understand that the Releasees will photograph and otherwise record the Event, its participants, and attendees. I consent to and authorize such recording. I further consent to authorize the Releasees to publish my/my child’s image, likeness, and information in any medium, including but not limited to photographs, videos, DVDs, and webcasts. I understand that this publication will take place in the public domain, including in printed materials, public announcements, and on the internet.

I specifically consent to the public release of the following information:
1. Name; 2. Country of Residence; 3. Results. I acknowledge that by signing and submitting this entry, electronically or otherwise, that I have read this agreement carefully and fully understand it, and I agree to all the above terms and conditions. FUSTA/ScotDance USA (the “Organizers”) reserve the right to cancel the Event, or any part thereof, at any time if the Organizers deem such cancellation to be necessary due to events beyond its control or should it become necessary to cancel the Event at the Organizers’ sole discretion (the “Cancellation”).

The Organizers shall not be responsible to any purchaser and/or attendees for any direct or indirect financial loss caused as a result of the Cancellation including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel deposits, entry fees, and tickets.

The purchaser and/or attendees agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from all claims arising from the Cancellation.

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and other illnesses and that the CDC and many other public health authorities may recommend practicing social distancing at the time of the event.

I further acknowledge that ScotDance USA, Richmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and other illnesses.

I further acknowledge that ScotDance USA, RIchmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19 or other illness.

I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19or other illnesses may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to other event participants and their families.

I voluntarily seek to participate in events provided by ScotDance USA and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and any other illnesses.

I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending the event.

I attest that:

I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 or other serious illness.

I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 or other contagious serious illness and not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities.

I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and any other contagious serious illness. I hereby release and agree to hold ScotDance USA, Richmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the organization, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any events from ScotDance USA, Richmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD.

I understand that this release discharges ScotDance USA, Richmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against the organization with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from ScotDance USA.

This liability waiver and release extends to ScotDance USA, Richmond Highland Games, and the RSOBHD together with all organizational volunteers.

Any dancer with any symptoms (Fever of 100°F or higher, cough, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea) may not compete.

All dancing events will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD).
 

All dancers must compete in their own category and age group based upon their age as of the first day of the event.
 

Dancers will retain the same category status over the entire event.

Dancers will compete in reverse order of entry received.
 

Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries.
 

Organizer reserves the right to combine, split, or delete classes the day of the competition.
 

Dancers reporting late for their dance may not be allowed to dance.
 

Dancers must present a valid ScotDance USA registration card at the time of registration.
 

Judges may not adjudicate any competitor that they have instructed for a period of three months. If a competitor has entered a competition with a judge with whom they have attended a class or workshop within the last three months, the dancer must step down from the competition. 
 

Any complaint made by an individual against the organizer or adjudication of an event must be made in writing giving the complainant’s full name and address and lodged with the Organizer, if possible, on the day of the event and certainly not later than 48 hours after the event. Such complaint must be accompanied by a fee of $50. The deposit shall be returned should the complaint be upheld.
 

Dancer’s competitor numbers handed out on the field when dancers present their dance cards at registration. 

A daily screening tool must be completed prior to each competition each day to monitor any possible signs and symptoms. Minors will be completed by their parent/guardian.

Dancers must arrive for their call time in their full costume and ready to dance.

Shared changing rooms will not be available. Any costume changes must take place prior to arrival.

SDUSA requires all dancers at US competitions to wear face masks over their mouth and nose when they are not dancing on the competition stage. All dancers must wear their mask when they enter the competition stage.  The dancer may remove their mask and place it in a paper bag placed at the back of the competition stage or opt to compete wearing the mask, whichever is more comfortable for the dancer. Dancers must wear their mask over their mouth and nose when they exit the competition stage.

During all dances, masks must be a solid color. No embellishments including but not limited to words, writing, sequins, bells or other noise makers are allowed on the mask during competitions. If the dancers mask is deemed inappropriate, solid colored, single use masks will be available in the marshaling area.

Medal placing will be awarded in all events except those in which cash prizes are given. Trophies will be awarded based on all dances in an age group, except for primary.

Competition organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry.

I attest to complete any and all required SCOTDANCE form(s) the day of the event.  They will be emailed to the address I supply during registration.  Dancers will not be allowed to compete unless form(s) are completed and signed appropriately. 
 

General Rules

1. All dancing events will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD).
2. All dancers must compete in their own category and age group based upon their age as of the first day of the event.
3. Dancers will retain the same category status over the entire event.
4. Dancers will compete in reverse order of entry received.
5. Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries.
6. Organizer reserves the right to combine, split, or delete classes the day of the competition.
7. Dancers reporting late for their dance may not be allowed to dance.
8. Dancers must present a valid ScotDance USA registration card at the time of registration.
9. Judges may not adjudicate any competitor that they have instructed for a period of three months. If a competitor has entered a competition with a judge with whom they have attended a class or workshop within the last three months, the dancer must step down from the competition. 
10. Any complaint made by an individual against the organizer or adjudication of an event must be made in writing giving the complainant’s full name and address and lodged with the Organizer, if possible, on the day of the event and certainly not later than 48 hours after the event. Such complaint must be accompanied by a fee of $50. The deposit shall be returned should the complaint be upheld.
11. Dancer’s competitor numbers handed out on the field when dancers present their dance cards at registration. 
12. A daily screening tool must be completed prior to each competition each day to monitor any possible signs and symptoms. Minors will be completed by their parent/guardian.
13. Dancers must arrive for their call time in their full costume and ready to dance.
14. Shared changing rooms will not be available. Any costume changes must take place prior to arrival.
15. SDUSA requires all dancers at US competitions to wear face masks over their mouth and nose when they are not dancing on the competition stage. All dancers must wear their mask when they enter the competition stage.  The dancer may remove their mask and place it in a paper bag placed at the back of the competition stage or opt to compete wearing the mask, whichever is more comfortable for the dancer. Dancers must wear their mask over their mouth and nose when they exit the competition stage.
16. During all dances, masks must be a solid color. No embellishments including but not limited to words, writing, sequins, bells or other noise makers are allowed on the mask during competitions. If the dancers mask is deemed inappropriate, solid colored, single use masks will be available in the marshaling area.
17. Medal placing will be awarded in all events except those in which cash prizes are given. Trophies will be awarded based on all dances in an age group, except for primary.
18. Competition organizers reserve the right to refuse any entry.