TEAMS should consist of one school only or more than one school, in which case, the teacher/choreographer must abide by the three month teaching/judging rule. Team may consist of dancers from various classifications. 

CONTENT should consist primarily of movements from Highland, National, Hornpipe and Jig books. 

TIME LIMIT- A maximum time limit applies as follows.

o   Large group (6 + dancers)- 4 minutes

o   Small Group (3-5 dancers)- 3 minutes

o   Due (2 dancers)- 3 minutes

o   Solo (1 Dancer)- 2 minutes

PROPS may be used during performance, either static or non-static, but live animals are not permitted. Entrance and exit of competitors and the setting up/removal of props is included in the time limit.

MUSIC may be live or pre-recorded and may include vocal or percussion selections, but in ALL cases must be predominantly Scottish or Celtic in style. Music must be provided to info@cotteracademy.com.au by the 15th of July.

COSTUMES must follow theme and content of the item.

JUDGES must be from the current RSOBHD, ABHDI, OBHDA(SA) Judges panel. The number of judges must be 1 or 3 to comply with the current scrutineering system. A total mark should be awarded. No separate prizes for costumes etc.

ENTRIES must be accompanied by entry fees and late entries will be accepted. Entries received after closing date may not appear in the program.

AGE GROUPS to be determined upon receipt of entries.

STAGE DIMENSIONS- 14m x 7m