Competitions will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD).
The judge's decision is final.
Age groups will be determined according to the number of entries and competitors' ages as of the day of the competition.
Dancers must present their 2024 registration card to register and receive awards.
Dancers last to enter shall be first to dance and first to fill in for reels.
Dancers must be ready and appear when called or forfeit the chance to dance.
Dancers must be in full costume to receive awards.
Awards are given at the judge's discretion.
Ohio Scottish Games reserves the right to make changes to the event or schedule so long as the change falls within the scope of RSOBHD Rules.
No refunds.
Solo Choreography Competition
Choreography competition will commence immediately following AM competition.
Total performance time cannot exceed 1.5 minutes including on/off time.
Music and costume must have a Scottish/Celtic theme.
Music files must be emailed no later than June 15th, 2024. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours.
2024 Judges
-Gemma Baillie, SCO
-Nadiene Gibney, CAN
-Sandra Weyman, USA
-AM Competiton will use recorded music.
-PM Championship will use a Piper: Daniel Carr, CAN
A trophy will be awarded to the highest point winner in each age group except the Primary group(s).
Premier Cash Prizes
Pre-Championship
1st - $30
2nd - $25
3rd - $20
(awarded to oldest age group only)
Solo Choreography
1st - $50
2nd - $40
3rd - $30
(awarded to oldest age group only)
Most Promising Beginner - Awarded in Memory of Mary Dorsey
Awarded during AM Competition
Eligibility: All Beginner age group competitors
Criteria: Judges' Selection
Spirit of the Dance - Awarded in Memory of Aidan Bittner
Awarded during AM Competition
Eligibility: All Pre-Championship age group competitors
Criteria: Judges' Selection
Dancer of the Day
Awarded during PM Open Championship
Eligibility: Afternoon championship winners
Criteria: 4-Step Fling Dance Off
Saturday June 22, 2024
7:00 AM
Bagley Main Gate Opens - All dancers and spectators MUST have a ticket to enter the Games
Competing dancers will be sent a digital ticket after registering
Non-competitors can purchase tickets here.
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Pre-Premier Competition
Pre-Championship
Premier Solo Choreography
8:30 AM
Morning Competition Begins
Pre-Premier + Pre-Championship
First dance will be the lilt
10:00 AM*
Choreography Competition
Earliest possible start time; may be later
Morning Awards
Lunch Break
11:30 AM*
Registration begins
Open Championship
Earliest possible start time; may be later
12:00 PM*
Ohio Open Championship Begins
Earliest possible start time; may be later
6:30 PM
Twilight Tattoo
Championship winners are invited to perform a 4-step Highland Laddie at the Grandstand