SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

Morning Event: Atlantic Open Championship 
Registration begins at 8AM. Dancing starts at 8:30AM. 
 
PREMIER UNDER 12 - Atlantic Open Championship  
Highland Fling (4), Sword Dance (2&1), Seann Truibhas (3&1), Strathspey & Highland Reel 
 
PREMIER 12 YEARS & OVER - Atlantic Open Championship  
Highland Fling (6), Sword Dance (3&1), Seann Truibhas (4&2), Strathspey & Highland Reel 
 
Afternoon Event: New Brunswick Highland Games Pre-Premier Competition 
Registration begins at 12:30PM. Dancing starts at 1PM. 
 
PRIMARY (dancers under 7)  
- PRIMARY A  
Pas-de-Basque (16), Pas-de-Basque & Highcuts 
- PRIMARY B 
Fling (4), Sword (2 &1), Pas-de-Basque (16), Pas-de-Basque & Highcuts 
 
BEGINNER 
Fling (4), Sword (2 & 1), S.T. (3 & 1), Half Tulloch 
 
NOVICE 
Fling (4), Sword (2 &1), S.T (3 & 1), Half Tulloch 
 
INTERMEDIATE 
Fling (4), Sword (2 & 1), S.T. (3 & 1), Half Tulloch 

FREE DEMONSTRATION EVENT for non-competitive dancers at 2PM. 
PLEASE SEE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR DETAILS. 
Dances include: 16 Pas de Basques and Pas de Basques and High Cuts 

- Please note: there is a separate registration form for the FREE DEMONSTRATION EVENT: https://www.jotform.com/221648715622255 

Morning Event: Maritime Open Premiership 
Registration begins at 8:30AM.  Dancing starts at 9AM. 
 
PREMIER UNDER 12 – Maritime Open Premiership 
Sailors’ Hornpipe (4), Earl of Errol (4), Scotch Measure (4), Scottish Lilt (4) 
 
PREMIER 12 YEARS & OVER - Maritime Open Premiership 
Sailors’ Hornpipe (5), Earl of Errol (4), Scotch Measure (4), Scottish Lilt (4) 
   
Afternoon Competition: Registration begins at 1:00PM. Dancing starts at 1:30PM. 
  
Beginner 
Lilt (4), Flora (4) 
Novice 
Lilt (4), Flora (4) 
Intermediate 
Lilt (4), Flora (4), Barracks (4), Laddie (4) 
 
Entries 
Registration by online entry only.  Entries close July 13th, 2022. Entries after July 13th may be accepted at the discretion of the organizer with a $10.00 late fee. Age will be as of July 23rd.  No refunds will be given. Age categories will be determined by number of entries. Last to enter, first to dance. Absolutely no field entries. 

Demonstration Event 
This is a FREE event. 
Dances are: 16 Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques and High Cuts 
Open to any non-competitive dancer 10 and under. 
No costume requirements, however dancers are encouraged to wear tartan 
Dancers will not be judged. 
Demonstration participants will not receive awards. 
Demonstration participants must fill out a registration form, but no payment is required. 

Please note: there is a separate registration form for the FREE DEMONSTRATION EVENT: https://www.jotform.com/221648715622255
 
 
 
Rules & Information 

• The Atlantic Open Championship and Maritime Open Premiership is sanctioned and governed by the rules & regulations of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing and ScotDance Canada. All dancers must show a current RSOBHD Dancer Registration card to register. 
• AGE: Age is to be taken as of July 23rd for determining the age classification in which dancers would enter the Championship and Premiership.  
• All dancers must dance the 2022 RSOBHD Championship and Premiership steps. The 7 Years & Under 10 Years class and the 10 Years & Under 12 Years class will dance cut steps as set out by the RSOBHD. Championship steps must be danced regardless of whether or not there are sufficient numbers in the section to qualify as a championship. If a championship class is cancelled due to insufficient entries, all dancers age 12 and over must dance the 2022 RSOBHD Championship steps - no cut steps. 
• All events will be run according to RSOBHD rules and regulations. 
• All dancers must present their valid RSOBHD registration card at the admission gate and dancer registration table. 
• All judges’ decisions are final. There will be no access to judging sheets. No communication between a judge and a competitor, teacher, parent or guardian regarding any decision made will be permitted. 
• Dancers must report promptly to the dance area when called or risk missing that dance. 
• Dancers will pick up their competition numbers at the registration table upon verification of their 2022 R.S.O.B.H.D card. 
• Classes will be decided based on the number of entries. 
• Medals will be awarded in all categories based on the number of competitors. 
• Aggregate trophies will be awarded to all classes except Primary. 
• No coaching by teachers or parents while dancers are on stage. 
  Teachers and parents are not to be in the line-up area unless volunteering there 
• Dancers and parents must respect the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Guidelines, local health authority directives, and RSOBHD Code of Ethics. 
• Any protest must be made in writing, giving the complainant’s full name and address, and must be lodged no later than 48 hours after the event. Protests must include a $25 fee, which will be returned should the complaint be upheld. 
• Organizers reserve the right to combine/split age groups according to entries received. 
• No mail, telephone, fax or email entries will be accepted 
  Dancers must be in full dress including slippers to receive awards 
  No refunds will be given. 
• Deadline for status changes is July 18th, 2022. Please email vnkodo@hotmail.com for any changes. 
• Dancers must report promptly to line area when called or risk disqualification. 
• RAIN OR SHINE. Please bring lawn chairs and rain gear. 
• The Covid-19 waiver needs to be acknowledged along with the good health declaration. 
• On the day of the competition, if you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-like symptoms, or if you have been asked by Public Health to self-isolate, please stay home. 
• Physical distancing is strongly encouraged 
• The NBHG will not be responsible for lost articles, accidents, injuries or illness to competitors or spectators at the event. 

Awards 

• New Brunswick Pre-Premier Dancer of the Day, highest total accumulated points on Saturday, July 23rd (open to all New Brunswick Pre-Premier dancers. Will be awarded following the afternoon competition). 
• Reverend Ivan C. Murray Memorial Trophy (4-step fling dance off). 
• New Brunswick Premier Dancer of the Weekend, highest accumulated points (open to all New Brunswick Premier dancers). 

Tickets for Parents or Guardians

Please note: competitor registration does not include access to the event grounds for parents or guardians of the competitor. Tickets may be purchased online (when available) at https://www.highlandgames.ca/tickets/ or at the Gates.

WAIVERS

SCOTDANCE CANADA COMPETITION/WORKSHOP WAIVER FORM 

I am aware that participating in the New Brunswick 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, notwithstanding efforts to enforce Event policies.

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 

Releases. 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. 
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. 

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/Covid-19 
 
This waiver & declaration must be completed prior to or upon visiting the venue and before participating in any activity.

 
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is known to spread mainly by contact from person to person. Consequently, local, provincial and federal governmental authorities recommend various measures and prohibit a variety of behaviors, in order to reduce the spread of the virus.  
 
ScotDance New Brunswick and ScotDance Canada 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, ScotDance New Brunswick and ScotDance Canada 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. Further, attending the Activities 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, despite all preventative measures put in place.  

By signing this document,  
I acknowledge the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and I voluntarily assume the risk that I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) could be exposed or infected by COVID-19 by participating in ScotDance New Brunswick /ScotDance Canada’s activities. Being exposed or infected by COVID-19 may particularly lead to injuries, diseases or other illnesses. 
 
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 ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada’s activities. 
 
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 14 days prior to the date of ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada, cold or flu-like symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing) and or have travelled from outside of Canada and been asked to quarantine upon return/entry into Canada. 
 
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, 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 or has tested positive for COVID-19, 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. 
 
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 cold or flu-like symptoms after submitting this declaration, I (or my child, if participant is a minor/ or the person I am the legal guardian of) will not attend any of ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada’s activities, programs or services until at least 14 days have passed since those symptoms were last experienced.   
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 ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada as it pertains the Covid-19 Coronavirus 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 ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada 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 the Covid-19 Coronavirus. 
 
This document will remain in effect until ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada, as per the direction of the National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities, determines that the acknowledgments in this declaration are no longer required.  
 
This document is in addition to and does not replace all other ScotDance New Brunswick/ScotDance Canada waivers. 

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

This event is being held in compliance with all provincial health and safety orders, as well as facility requirements for Covid-19.
1. Public Health requirements will be continuously evaluated, and participants will be informed of the Covid-19 protocols prior to the event through social media and email.
2. In the absence of any Public Health Order mandates, the organizing committee for the New Brunswick Highland Games strongly encourage participants to:
a. Wear a mask for your own protection and the protection of others (dancers continue to have a choice whether to wear a mask while competing)
b. Maintain physical distancing wherever possible
c. Frequent hand hygiene
d. Stay home if you feel sick
3. Upon registering for this event and immediately prior to the event, you agree to the requirements and recommendations of any National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities as well as any requirements from (name of facility) which may be in effect at the time of the event, as it pertains to the Covid-19 Coronavirus and to adopt all necessary measures to those effects.
4. Participants are required to agree to each of the following at the time of registration:
a. Good Health Declaration
b. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/Covid-19
c. ScotDance Canada Competition and Workshop Waiver Form

Good Health Declaration 

By registering for this event, you are agreeing: 
- That if you or anyone in your household travelled outside of Canada within 14 days prior to the start of this event and have been asked to quarantine by governmental health officials, you may not attend the event. 
- That on the day of the competition, if you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID like symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, or difficulty breathing), or have tested positive for Covid-19 and/or have been in contact with a person who, to your knowledge had symptoms of Covid-19 or has tested positive for Covid-19 and you have not yet been cleared to discontinue isolation in accordance with applicable criteria communicated by Public Health officials (awaiting results), or are currently subject to a quarantine or self-isolation order by Public Health officials, we respectfully request that you do not attend.