BCHDA Registration 2026 - ScotFestBC: The 129th British Columbia Highland Games


2026 BCHDA REGISTRATION

 

 

REGISTRATION FORM

Thank you for taking the time to register for the 2026 BCHDA competition at ScotFestBC: The 129th British Columbia Highland Games. 

Please fill in the following details with care and good luck from the ScotFestBC: The 129th British Columbia Highland Games team !

ABOUT YOU

Please fill in all the fields

First Name
Last Name
Email
Mobile
City of Residence
Competitor First Name
Competitor Last Name
Competitor's date of birth
Competitor's age as of June 20, 2026
Scotdance Registration Number (RSOBHD)
Dance Teacher
SDBC Fee
CAD$2.00

YOU MUST READ AND COMPLETE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING 4 SECTIONS


1. All dancing events are governed by the rules and regulations of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD) and ScotDance Canada. 

2. This event may be cancelled at any time up to, and including on or during the date of competition, dependent upon public health concerns. 

3. The decision of the judge(s) is final. 

4. Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the Organiser by the end of the competition day and must be accompanied by a $35.00 fee, refundable, if sustained. 

5. Dancers will compete in reverse order of entry. First to enter is last to dance. 

6. Age is as of 12.01am on competition date.

7. In order to compete, dancers must be registered with the RSOBHD or RSOBHD subsidiary body (such as ScotDance Canada). All competitors must present their current RSOBHD registration card at the registration table on the day of registration for this event. Any dancer unable to show a valid registration card will pay a $10.00 fee to the organiser and will forfeit all awards until such time as the card is produced. If the card is not produced within 10 days, their name will be passed on to all Organisers who will be advised not to accept entries from the dancer or allow them to compete until such matters are satisfactorily resolved. 

8. The Organiser reserves the right to combine or split classes within the guidelines of RSOBHD. 

9. No category changes will be accepted on the day of competition. Please email any category changes ONE week before the event. bchda.competitionsecretary@gmail.com 

10. Competitors must be on hand when their event is called or forfeit entry in that dance. 

11. All competitors must remain in costume for award presentations.

12. In accordance with the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Policies, dancers must not change costumes in public view or in public washrooms. Dancers must use the provided secured changing facilities ONLY. Dancers must also abide by the RSOBHD Code of Ethics which states that dancers will dress appropriately and modestly when in public at competitions. Dancers in violation of these policies will be asked to leave the area until properly dressed and will have their names forwarded to the SDC Risk Management Committee and the RSOBHD where further action may be taken. 

13. Entry fee must accompany entry. 

14. Late entries will have a $10 late fee applied. Late entries accepted until Friday May 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. 

15. No refunds. 

16. Dancers and parents must respect the ScotDance Canada Risk Management Guidelines, local, Provincial and Federal health authority directives, and RSOBHD Code of Ethics. 

COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS
Primary
CAD$8.00
Beginner
CAD$10.00
Novice
CAD$10.00
Intermediate
CAD$10.00
Premier
CAD$12.00
SDC Waiverfor BCHDA Open Competition



Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Participation in a ScotDance Canada Sanctioned Event (competition/workshop), including Covid-19/other contagions of concern as identified by the World Health Organization/local/provincial/federal government authorities.  

This waiver and declaration must be completed by the Organizer of the sanctioned event and provided either by email, via online participant registration or at the event. Participants are required to acknowledge (participant definition meaning dancer of legal age/parent/guardian/volunteer/professional, judge, piper).

ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 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, ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 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/other contagions. Further, attending the Event 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/other contagions, despite all preventative measures put in place.

By signing this document, 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 ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition.



Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Participation in a ScotDance Canada Sanctioned Event (competition/workshop), including Covid-19/other contagions of concern as identified by the World Health Organization/local/provincial/federal government authorities.
This waiver and declaration must be completed by the Organizer of the sanctioned event and provided either by email, via online participant registration or at the event. Participants are required to acknowledge (participant definition meaning dancer of legal age/parent/guardian/volunteer/professional, judge, piper).
ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 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, ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 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/other contagions. Further, attending the Event 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/other contagions, despite all preventative measures put in place.

I am aware that participating in the ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition. (the “Event”) involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: 

(a) Covid 19/other contagions; and,
(b) injury to myself / my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition/workshop and performance; and
(c) 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. 


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 48 hours prior to the date of ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition, Covid-19/other contagions symptoms (as identified by public health authorities).

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/other contagions, 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/other contagions or has tested positive for COVID-19/other contagions, 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 for any reason, including travel.

I (or my child, if participant is a minor/or the person I am the legal guardian of) declare that I have not been required to self-isolate under timelines set out by public health authorities (except for essential school or work activities).

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 Covid 19/other contagions symptoms after submitting this declaration, I (or my child, if guardian of) will not attend any of ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition programs or services until no longer required to self-isolate or for 48 hours after symptoms resolve or as directed by public health authorities.

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 ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition as it pertains the Covid-19/other contagions 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 ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition 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 Covid-19/other contagions.

This document will remain in effect until ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance Competition as per the direction of the National, Provincial and local Public health and other governmental authorities, determines that the aforesaid acknowledgments pertaining to Covid 19/other contagions in this declaration are no longer required.
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 Releasees. 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.

This document is in addition to and does not replace all other ScotFestBC, The BC Highland Games Highland Dance
Competition waivers.
I acknowledge that by 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.
Signature required if in person, otherwise acknowledge by email or via online entry form.

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SDC Risk ScotDance Canada’s Risk Management Policies

HEALTH GUIDELINES 

This event is being held in compliance with all provincial health and safety orders in effect at the time of the entry being posted, as well as facility requirements for Covid-19. Our goal is to provide a safe, calm, inclusive and positive environment for all participants. We appreciate unexpected situations could arise on the day that may require action that is meant to protect our dancers, judges, volunteers and other participants. 

  1. Public Health requirements will be continuously evaluated, and participants will be informed of any Covid-19 protocols prior to the event through social media and email. 
  2. For all participants attending our sanctioned events, generally, there will be 4 guidelines we encourage participants to follow in the absence of any local, provincial or national government health orders: 

○ wearing a mask for your own protection and of others 

○ maintain physical distancing wherever possible 

○ sanitizing hands often 

○ staying home if you feel sick 

  1. 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 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. 
  2. Participants are required to agree to the Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Participation in a ScotDance Canada Sanctioned Event including Covid-19/other contagions of concern as identified by the World Health Organization/local/provincial/federal government authorities at the time of registration. 
HEALTH GUIDELINES