Highland Dance Entry Form

Welcome!
Please join us as a competitor for the 2026 Skagit Valley Highland Games Highland Dancing competition, held July 11, 2026, at Skagit Valley Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, WA. 

Judge: TBD  Piper: Rob Johnston

Competition #USNW-0325

Competition timing to be decided upon close of entries

Entries will close on July 6, 2026

Primary Events 

Pas de Basques (16)
Pas de Basques & High Cuts
Highland Fling (4)
Sword Dance (2&1)

Beginner Events 

Novice Events 

Intermediate Events 

Premier Events

Premier All Ages - Classes to be decided based on entries

 

Premier Special Events 
Choreography - Classes to be decided based on entries

**Choreography
MAX 2 MIN
MUSIC MUST HAVE CELTIC THEME
SOLOS ONLY
DANCERS BRING THEIR OWN MUSIC (CD OR AUX)

Competition Rules

1. Dancing competition will run under RSOBHD rules.
2. The committee reserves the right to combine, cancel or divide events.
3. Competitor’s age on July 11, 2026 determines the class for competition.
4. Event starting times are approximate and subject to change.
5. Dancers will compete in inverse order of entry.
6. Any dancer causing delay will forfeit entry in that dance.
7. Special Fling does not count towards aggregate.
8. Judges’ decisions are final.
9. No refunds will be given for dancing entries received.
10. Dancers are required to present a valid RSOBHD registration card at the numbers table. A $25 fee will be assessed for any forgotten card.
11. Category changes must be made by July 6, 2026. Contact Celtic Arts Foundation (360) 296-2875 or e-mail:nstewie@msn.com
12. Closing date for entries is July 6, 2026. Entry forms must be received by this date. 
13. Complaints must be written, signed and submitted by the end of the competition accompanied by a $25 (U.S.) fee. Refundable if sustained.
14. Dance classes will be split at close of entries.
15. Medals to be awarded in Pre-premier and cash prizes for Premier classes. 
16. It is the responsibility of competitors to pick up prizes at the competition. Unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after August 1, 2026.

 

 

RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I hereby represent that I wish to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival on July 11, 2026 sponsored by Celtic Arts Foundation (CAF). I recognize that any outdoor activity may involve certain dangers, including, but not limited to, the hazards of the forces of nature, and the actions of other participants and other persons unaffiliated with CAF. I understand that these hazards produce a risk of physical harm or death, as well as a risk of loss or damage to my personal property. I further understand and agree that CAF would not be able to sponsor such Events without some form of agreement providing protection for CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers. In consideration of, and as part payment for, my privilege to participate in the Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, I hereby release CAF and its officers, directors and volunteer workers from any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action arising out of, or in any way connected with, my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event. I personally assume all risks in connection with these activities, and further agree to hold CAF and its officers, directors, paid staff and volunteer workers harmless from and against any and all liability, claims and/or causes of action which I may have arising from my participation in any and all of the activities of the Event, including, but not limited to, those involving negligence on the part of such officers, directors, paid staff or volunteer workers, which result in personal injury or death to myself and/or loss or damage to my personal property. The terms of this agreement shall bind myself and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. 

I agree to allow Celtic Arts Foundation to photograph or record my activities, or those of the competitor for whom this application is being submitted, at the Event(s) for promotional purposes. 

I have fully informed myself of the rules and regulations for participating in events at the Skagit Valley Highland Games, and the contents of this release and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I have initialed it.