UTAH SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AND HIGHLAND GAMES

JUNE 14-15, 2025

UTAH SCOTTISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP & PRE-PREMIER COMPETITION

SCOTDANCE USNW 0304

UTAH STATE FAIR PARK 

155 North 1000 West, Salt Lake City Utah, 84116

Judges: Gail Bacon, Jennifer Hastings & Andrea Tronnes    

Pipers: Alastair Lee & Matt Turnbull

Competition Organizers: Heather Overright & Kelsey Deklerk

REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 AT 9:00 AM MST

Saturday, June 14, 2025Utah Scottish Open Championship 8:00am to 8:45am - Registration for Open Championship9:00am - Open Championship beginsChampionship (7&U12) - Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Triubhas (3&1), Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2)Championship (12&U16) and (16&Over) - Fling (6), Sword (2&2), Triubhas (4&2), Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2)Pre-Championship and Pre-Premier Competition12:00 to 12:45pm - Registration for Pre-Championship and Pre-Premier Competition 1:00pm - Pre-Championship and Pre-Premier Competition beginsTime is approximate, dependent on completion of morning events.Primary - Pas De Bas, Pas de Bas & Hi Cuts, Fling (4), Sword (2&1)Beginner & Novice - Fling (4), Sword, (2&1), Triubhas (3&1) Intermediate - Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Triubhas (3&1), Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2)Pre-Championship - Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Triubhas (3&1), Strathspey & Highland Reel (2&2)Pre-Championship is restricted to premier dancers who have never won a championship or pre-championship.Sunday, June 15, 2025National Dance Competitions   8:00am to 8:45am - Registration for Intermediate and Premier National Dance Competition9:00am - Intermediate and Premier National Dance Competition BeginsIntermediate - Barracks (4), Jig (3&1), Flora (4) Lilt (4) Premier (11&Under) - Barracks (4), Jig (3&1), Flora (4), Scotch Measure (4)
Premier (12&Over) - Barracks (4), Jig (4&1), Flora (4), Scotch Measure (4)Kathleen McMaster Memorial Challenge Lilt (Scottish Lilt 4 Step)Open to all Premier dancers regardless of age. Winner will receive a special perpetual trophy awarded by Kathleen's family. Prize money awarded to the top 6 dancers.1st Place: $75, 2nd Place: $65, 3rd Place: $55, 4th Place: $45, 5th Place: $35, 6th Place: $25

12:00 to 12:45pm - Registration for Primary, Beginner and Novice Competitors
1:00pm - Competition Begins

Primary - Pas De Bas, Pas de Bas & Hi Cuts, Fling (4), Sword (2&1)Beginner - Lilt (4), Flora (4), Trophy Fling (4)Novice - Lilt (4), Flora (4, Trophy Fling (4)Intermediate - Barracks (4), Jig (3&1), Lilt (4), Flora (4) 

GENERAL RULES

• Dance competition will be governed by the rules and regulations of the RSOBHD.   
• Advance registration is necessary.  Dancers must enter by May 24, 2025. Any entries received after this date are subject to a $25 late fee and may not be included in the program 
• No refunds of entry fees will be given. No exceptions.
• Each Dancer must present a valid 2025 ScotDance registration card. Pre-premier cards will be collected and returned during the awards. 
• The decision of the adjudicator is final.
• No one other than the competition committee may communicate with any adjudicator.
• Age groups will be determined or adjusted as needed at the close of the entry.    
• Dancers will dance in inverse order of entry (first to enter last to dance) Dancers must appear when their group is called or forfeit their chance to dance in that event.      
• Dancers must remain in costume to receive awards.
• Medals, Ribbons and Trophies will be awarded in all pre-premier and pre-championship groups except primary where medals/ribbons only will be awarded. 
• Cash awards will be awarded for the Championship Event
• Three month rule: Judges who conduct teaching or coaching classes, seminars or any other forms of tuition (eg by video conferencing), may not adjudicate any competitor who has attended any of these classes for a period of three months after the last class, workshop or any other form of tuition that the competitor has attended. It is the responsibility of the dancer to check on judges prior to the competition. 
•  Any protest must be submitted in writing to the competition organizer, properly signed and accompanied by a fee of $20. It must be made immediately following the competition. If the protest is sustained the fee will be returned.

PLEASE NOTE: REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE VERIFY THE TICKET TYPE YOU ARE PURCHASING BEFORE CONTINUING.