Spring Fling and Chicago Open Championship and Premiership will take place on February 27th and 28th at the Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, IL. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE COMPETITIONS FOR ALL LEVELS ON BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. NO WORKSHOP THIS YEAR! Please be sure to go back to the drop down menu to enter for Sunday events!
ACCOMODATIONS
EAGLEWOOD RESORT 1401 Nordic Road ITASCA, ILLINOIS 60143 (877) 285-6150
Please note that staying at the “host hotel” allows us to continue to financially be able to put on this event! Your support of this request is greatly appreciated!!!
EAGLEWOOD RESORT will serve as our competition site as well as our host for accommodations. Eaglewood offers an indoor pool, fitness center, and much more. Check out www.eaglewoodresort.com Fabulous shopping is just minutes away at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, the largest indoor mall in Northern Illinois, including such fine shops as Macy’s, Nordstrom’s and Lord & Taylor.
There is a special room rate of $119.00 (includes resort fee) + tax per night, but you must mention “SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCERS” to the reservation agent. Book your rooms early to insure availability (rate is not guaranteed after cut-off date of January 25th). The hotel is easily accessible from the North-South Tollway (I-355). The hotel will be happy to supply you with directions when you reserve your room. ________________________________
JUDGES for 2016 will be Allana Brown, Sharon Farrar, Jo Kalat, Cheryl Kirby, Catherine MacLeod, Sue McCarrol
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - PRIMARY, BEGINNER, NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE, TROPHY DANCES and PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
8:30 AM - PRE-PREMIER AND PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION BEGINS
10:00 AM – CHOREOGRAPHY REGISTRATION (Choreography competition will take place at the conclusion of the PRE-PREMIER competition and PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP)
12:30 PM - PREMIER REGISTRATION
1:00 PM - PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS
*CPD immediately following afternoon awards
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
As this is the first year of adding a Sunday competition, these times are subject to minor revision depending on number of entries received. It is hoped that the competition and awards will end no later than 2:00 to accommodate travel plans. Should times be revised, it will be announced throughout the day on Saturday, and should be posted at the hotel.
9:00 AM – PRE-PREMIER REGISTRATION
9:30 AM – COMPETITION BEGINS
10:00 AM – PREMIERSHIP REGISTRATION
10:30 AM – PREMIERSHIP BEGINS
Please note that due to the Sunday Pre-Premier and Premiership Competitions, there will NOT be a WORKSHOP on Sunday this year!
REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITION/CHAMPIONSHIP
1. The competition/championship will be conducted following SOBHD rules. The judge’s decision is final.
2. Pre-Premier Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries. All competitors’ ages determined as of the day of the competition, February 27, 2016. Proof of age must be furnished upon request.
3. Medals will be awarded in each event, except in the top three Championship age groups, where cash prizes will be awarded. DANCERS MUST BE IN COSTUME TO RECEIVE AWARDS. If there are three dancers or less in any event, medals will be awarded at judges’ discretion.
4. A trophy will be awarded to the highest aggregate point winner in each age group. No trophy for Primary.
5. Dancers entering first will dance last. Dancers must be ready and appear when called or forfeit the chance to dance in that event.
6. Choreography – (MUSIC will be timed – Judges will be notified of overage – penalty is disqualification. Must be Celtic music!
SOLO – PREMIER ONLY (age groups will be determined based on entries) (MAX OF 2 MINUTES including staging of props/on/off)
DUETS – no category restriction (max. of 6 entries) (MAX OF 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS including staging of props/on/off)
GROUP – no category restriction (max. of 6 entries) (MAX OF 3 MINUTES including staging of props/on/off)
7. Entries will be accepted with 2015 registration numbers as long as you remember to bring your “2016” registration card to the competition.
8. THHD reserves the right to add or remove events from the schedule and to make other changes as long as its action is within the scope of SOBHD rules and is, in its judgment, in the best interest of the event
If not submitting registration online:
Please make checks payable to THHD (Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers) and MAIL to:
MARGARET WILHELM 61 S. LODGE LANE LOMBARD, IL 60148
QUESTIONS? NANCY STROLLE (630) 967-8623 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
All non‑competitors (family members, friends, & spectators) will purchase entrance ticket at the door.
Children under 6 yrs free; 6 yrs – 12 yrs $2.00; 13 yrs and up $5.00