The Kamloops Highland Games
Highland Dance Competition
Saturday June 27th, 2026
Albert McGowan Park
2025 Summit Drive
Kamloops, BC
V2E 2N7
SCOTDANCE BC #
JUDGES:
Shona McHarg - Brandon, Manitoba
PIPERS:
Meghann Wendell - Parkland County, Alberta
TBA
A link to the entry form is at the bottom of this information sheet.
Entries are Online only.
Entry Closing date : June 12th, 2026
No late entries.
Events listed on the online entry form for each category
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Participation in a ScotDance Canada Sanctioned
Event, including Covid-19/other contagions of concern identified by the World Health Organization/local/provincial/federal government authorities.
This waiver & declaration must be completed by the Organizer of the sanctioned event and provided either
by email, via online participant registration or at the event. Participants are required to acknowledge
(participant definition meaning dancer of legal age/parent/guardian/volunteer/professional, judge, piper).
Kamloops Highland Games Society and its members commit themselves to comply with the requirements
and recommendations of National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities,
and to put in place and adopt all necessary measures to that effect. However, Kamloops Highland Games
Society cannot guarantee that you (or your child, if participant is a minor/ or the person you are the legal
guardian of) will not become infected with COVID-19./other contagions. Further, attending the Event could
increase your (or your child, if participant is a minor/ or the person you are the legal guardian of) risk of
contracting COVID-19/other contagions, despite all preventative measures put in place.
______________________________________________________________________
By signing this document,
I declare that I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) am
participating voluntarily in Kamloops Highland Games.
I am aware that participating in the competition involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards,
including but not limited to:
(a) Covid 19/other contagions; and, (b) injury to myself / my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition/workshop and performance; and (c) the taking and/or release of unauthorized photographs, video and/or other recordings of myself and/or my child, notwithstanding efforts to enforce Event policies.
I declare that neither I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) nor
anyone in my household, have experienced in the last 48 hours prior to the date of Kamloops Highland
Games), Covid-19/other contagions symptoms (as identified by public health authorities).
I declare that neither I (or my child, if participant is a minor/or the person I am the legal guardian of) have
tested positive for COVID-19/other contagions, and have not yet been cleared to discontinue isolation in
accordance with applicable criteria communicated by public health officials (awaiting results); have been in
close contact with a person who, to my knowledge, had symptoms of COVID-19/other contagions or has
tested positive for COVID-19/other contagions, and have not yet been cleared to discontinue isolation in
accordance with applicable criteria communicated by public health officials; or am currently subject to a
quarantine or self-isolation order for any reason, including travel.
I (or my child, if participant is a minor/or the person I am the legal guardian of) declare that I have not been
required to self-isolate under timelines set out by public health authorities (except for essential school or work activities).
If I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) experience, or if anyone in
my household experiences any Covid 19/other contagions symptoms after submitting this declaration, I (or
my child, if guardian of) will not attend any Kamloops Highland Games Society programs or services until no
longer required to self-isolate or for 48 hours after symptoms resolve or as directed by public health authorities.
I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) agree to the requirements
and recommendations of National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities and
to those special safety regulations put in place by Kamloops Highland Games Society as it pertains the
Covid-19/other contagions and to adopt all necessary measures to those effects.
I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) agree that, by filling out and
signing this waiver and agreeing to the terms and conditions set out in it, I am giving up my legal rights to
sue Kamloops Highland Games and its officers and directors, in the event that I (or my child, if participant is
a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of), contracts Covid-19/other contagions.
This document will remain in effect until Kamloops Highland Games Society, as per the direction of the
National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities, determines that the
aforesaid acknowledgments pertaining to Covid 19/other contagions in this declaration are no longer required.
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 hereby WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS against
ScotDance Canada, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the
Event (the “Releasees”), which I now have, or hereafter may have against the Releasees. 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 and
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 web-casts. 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. City, Province, Country of
Residence; 3. Tartan; 4. Age; 5. Results.
This document is in addition to and does not replace all other Kamloops Highland Games Society waivers.
I acknowledge that by signing and submitting this entry, electronically or otherwise, that I have read this
agreement carefully and fully understand it, and agree to all of the above terms and conditions.
Signature required if in person, otherwise acknowledge by email or via online entry form.
__________________________________Print name__________________________________Date (dd/mm/year)
__________________________________Signature
Rules for attending ScotDance Canada Sanctioned Competitions: Competition Rules and Regulations:
1. All dancing events are governed by the rules and regulations of the Royal Scottish Official
Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD) and ScotDance Canada.
2. This event may be cancelled at any time up to, and including on or during the date of
competition, dependent upon public health concerns.
3. The decision of the judge(s) is final.
4. Dancers will compete in inverse order of entry. First to enter is last to dance.
5. Age is as of 12.01am on competition date.
6. Entry fee must accompany entry.
7. Late entries will NOT be accepted.
8. Refunds are at discretion of Organizer policy. Where admittance to event is refused based upon
good health declaration, fees will be refunded (excepting an administration fee of $5.00 per family).
9. In order to compete, dancers must be registered with the RSOBHD or RSOBHD subsidiary
body (such as ScotDance Canada). All competitors must present their current RSOBHD
registration card at the registration table on the day of registration for this event. Any dancer
unable to show a valid registration card will pay a $10.00 fee to the organiser 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 Organisers who will be advised not to accept entries from the
dancer or allow them to compete until such matters are satisfactorily resolved.
10. Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the Organizer by the end of the
competition day and must be accompanied by a $35.00 fee, refundable, if sustained.
11. The Organizer reserves the right to combine or split classes.
12. No category changes will be accepted on the day of competition.
13. Competitors must be on hand when their event is called or forfeit entry in that dance.
14. All competitors must remain in costume for award presentations.
15. Dancers must be dressed appropriately at all times.
16. Dancers and parents must respect the ScotDance Canada Risk Management
Guidelines, local, Provincial and Federal health authority directives, and RSOBHD Code of Ethics.
17. All category changes must be emailed to: Jenn Nikkel at
khgdanceregistration@outlook.com by June 25th , 2026
18. In accordance with the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Policies, dancers must not
change costumes in public view or in public washrooms. Dancers must use the provided secured
changing facilities ONLY. Dancers must also abide by the RSOBHD Code of Ethics which states
that dancers will dress appropriately and modestly when in public at competitions. Dancers in
violation of these policies will be asked to leave the area until properly dressed and will have
their names forwarded to the SDC Risk Management Committee and the RSOBHD where further action may be taken.
19. Prizes: **Cash Prizes awarded in the 16 & Over Premier Classes and medals in all other classes.
20. Absolutely NO telephone, email or hand delivered entries.
21. The Solo Choreography does not count towards the aggregate.
22. Only teachers and Marshals allowed in Line up area.
23. Solo Choreography Competition Rules and Regulations
-Must be Scottish or Celtic in appearance and theme including costume and music.
-Time limit is 2 minutes maximum including Entrance and exit.
-All dancers must present their 2026 RSOBHD Dancer Registration card at registration.
- Dancers must also be registered in the Highland Competition.
- Pre Premier and Premier Solo Choreography’s
Dance Fees
Pre-premier - $9.00 per dance.
Premier 15 years and under - $9.00 per dance.
Premier 16 years and over - $10.00 per dance
Solo Choreography - $11.00
SDBC fee $2.00
Number Fee - $1.00
PayPal fee of 2.9% + $0.30
Highland Games Gate Admission:
Adults - $15.00.
Children 5-12 yrs - $12.00
Seniors 65 + - $12.00
Under 5 years - No Charge
Competing Dancers - No Charge.
Dances
Primary
1) 16 Pas de Basques
2) Pas de Basques & Highcuts
3) Highland Fling (4)
4) Sword Dance (2&1)
Beginner
1) Highland Fling (4)
2) Sword Dance (2&1)
3) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
4) Scottish Lilt (4)
5) Flora Macdonald's Fancy (4)
Novice
1) Highland Fling (4)
2) Sword Dance (2&1)
3) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
4) Scottish Lilt (4)
5) Flora Macdonald’s Fancy (4)
Intermediate
1) Highland Fling (4)
2) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
3) Wilt Though go to the Barracks Johnnie (4)
4) Highland Laddie (4)
5) Sailors Hornpipe (4)
Premier
1) Highland Fling (4)
2) Seann Triubhas (3&1)
3) Scottish Lilt (4)
4) Earl of Errol (4)
5) Sailors Hornpipe (4)
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