Fling Together Collective

NYC Competition Entry Form

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55 Battery Place

Manhattan, NY 10280

New York City Highland Dance Competition

Competition Number: E-0136

Judge: Jennifer Stephenson

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Location: Battery Park City School

55 Battery Place, Manhattan, NY 10280

Doors Open: 8:00am

Registration: 8:30am

Dancing Commences: 9:00am

Competition Organizers:

Ciara Wilson: ciara.hannah.wilson@gmail.com

Stephanie Ward: stephanie.p.ward@gmail.com

Emily Ritter: emily.b.ritter@gmail.com

Competition Rules:

Conducted under RSOBHD rules; the judge's decision is final.
Last to enter, first to dance.
Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries. All competitors ages determined as of the day of the competition, April 6th 2025. Proof of age required upon request.
All dancers must present a valid 2025 SDUSA/RSOBHD registration card.
All dance competitors, teachers and parents are expected to comply with the “ScotDance USA Code of Ethics”.
Medals will be awarded in each event. Dancers must be in costume to receive awards. A trophy will be awarded to the highest aggregate point winner in each age group. No trophy for Primary.
Dancers must be ready and appear when called or forfeit the chance to dance in the event.
Communication with the judge by dancers or parents is prohibited.
Organizers may adjust the schedule or events as needed within RSOBHD rules.
Numbers will be issued at registration.
Dancers must comply with the Three-Month Rule:

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 they have attended a class or workshop within the last three months, the dancer must step down from the competition.

Protests require a $25 fee and written complaint; fee refunded if the protest is upheld.
No refunds.
Please read our Release and Liability Waiver Form here.

Entry Fees:

Primary: $25
Beginner/Novice: $25
Intermediate/Premier: $35

Note: Entry fee remains the same regardless of participation in all dances.

Entry Deadline: 23 March 2025

* entries submitted after March 23rd will be subject to a $20 late fee *

Highland Demonstration (Non-Competitive):

Once the competition concludes, non-competitive dancers can join our demonstration of:

Pas de Basques and Highcuts
Highland Fling (4 steps of your choice)

Spectators:

All registered dancers are able to receive one free spectator ticket for a guest of their choice.

Spectator entry is $5 available online or at the door on competition day.

Sponsorships:

Help us cover the costs of the dance competition with a tax deductible donation! Sponsors names/in honor/memory of will be listed in the program.

Medal Set Sponsor: $40
Trophy Sponsor: $75

Fling Together Collective, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to support this community event through in-kind contributions of resources and infrastructure. All donations made through this form are fully tax-deductible and will directly help offset the costs of the competition, ensuring a successful and enriching experience for all participants.

Add a donation for Fling Together Collective

Primary

$45

*Price includes $20 late fee* A. 16 Pas de Basques B. Pas de Basques & Highcuts C. Highland Fling (4 steps) D. Sword (2&1)

Beginners

$45

*Price includes $20 late fee* C. Highland Fling (4 steps) D. Sword (2&1) E. Seann Triubhas (3&1)

Novice

$45

*Price includes $20 late fee* C. Highland Fling (4 steps) D. Sword (2&1) E. Seann Triubhas (3&1)

Special Fling (Beginners or Novice Only)

$10

*Must be entered for the Beginners or Novice Competition* Special Award: Highland Fling (4 step). Medals awarded up to 6th. A trophy will be awarded to 1st place in each age group. This dance does not count towards the overall competition trophy.

$55

*Price includes $20 late fee* C. Highland Fling (4 steps) D. Sword (2&1) E. Seann Triubhas (3&1) F. Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnnie (4 steps)

Premier

$55

*Price includes $20 late fee* C. Highland Fling (4 steps) D. Sword (2&1) E. Seann Triubhas (3&1) F. Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnnie (4 steps)

Hornpipe Challenge (Premier Only)

$10

*Must be entered for the Premier Competition* Hornpipe Challenge Rules: Sailor’s Hornpipe (5 steps). Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries. Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Medals awarded to 4th, 5th & 6th place. A trophy will be awarded to 1st place in each age group.

Free

Register a dancer online to receive one free spectator ticket. Additional spectator entry is $5 available through this form (ticket below) or at the door on competition day.

Additional Spectator Ticket

$5

Register a dancer online to receive one free spectator ticket (ticket above). Additional spectator entry is $5 available through this form or at the door on competition day.

Highland Demonstration (Non-Competitive)

Free

Open to non-competitive dancers only (all ages). Register here to join us for our demonstration of 'Pas de Basques and Highcuts' and the 'Highland Fling' (4 steps of your choice).

Medal Set Sponsor

$40

Help us cover the costs of the dance competition with a tax deductible donation! Medal Set Sponsor includes: 1. Your name featured in the competition program

Trophy Sponsor

$75

Help us cover the costs of the dance competition with a tax deductible donation! Trophy Sponsor includes: 1. Trophy (available for Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, and Premier groups) named after your company. 2. Company name featured in the competition program. 3. Special thank you announcement during the presentation of the trophy.

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NYC Highland Dance Competition Waiver & Release of Liability - By checking this box (parent/guardian if dancer is under 18yrs old) you are indicating that you accept the terms of the following release waiver: I am aware that participating in the New York City Highland Dance Competition 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 NYC School of Highland Dance, Fling Together Collective, ScotDance USA, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event (the "Releasees"), 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 results 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 may 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 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. The NYC Highland Dance Competition Organizers (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 hereby release and agree to hold NYC School of Highland Dance, Fling Together Collective, ScotDance USA, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event, 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, or the organization, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any events from the NYC School of Highland Dance, Fling Together Collective, ScotDance USA, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event and the RSOBHD. I understand that this release discharges the NYC School of Highland Dance, Fling Together Collective, ScotDance USA 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 the NYC Highland Dance Competition. This liability waiver and release extends to the NYC School of Highland Dance, Fling Together Collective, ScotDance USA, and the RSOBHD together with all organizational volunteers. By checking this box, I confirm that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to this waiver and release of liability. If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must agree on their behalf.*

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Fling Together Collective

NYC Competition Entry Form

Add a donation for Fling Together Collective

Primary

$45

Beginners

$45

Novice

$45

Special Fling (Beginners or Novice Only)

$10

Intermediate

$55

Premier

$55

Hornpipe Challenge (Premier Only)

$10

One Free Spectator Ticket

Free

Additional Spectator Ticket

$5

Highland Demonstration (Non-Competitive)

Free

Medal Set Sponsor

$40

Trophy Sponsor

$75

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