Highland Dance

Dancer Registration No. USSE 0405

Registrations

Highland Dance Registration

Sanctioned by and conducted under the rules of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (RSOBHD)

FUSTA Competition Registration Number: USSE 0405

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Competition Waiver

You will be required to agree with the following waivers to complete all dancer registrations: 

By proceeding with this online registration, I agree to the following:  

I am aware that participating in the 2023 GMHG Atlantic International Championship/Competition(s) (the “Event”) involves the potential for risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: 
(a) injury to myself/my child as a result of the physical nature of dance competition and performance; and 
(b) the taking and/or release of unauthorized photographs, video and/or other recordings of myself and/or my child. 

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 do hereby, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, waive and release all rights and claims for damages I may have against the SDUSA, its directors, agents, employees, executive members, volunteers and organizers of the Event (the “Releasees”), Grandfather Mountain Highland Games/Lees MacRae Meadow, the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dance (RSOBHD) and all its agents or representatives, for any/all injuries suffered by me or any member of my family or group at any/all events to be held. 

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 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 webcasts. 

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. Country of Residence; 3. Results. 

I acknowledge that by signing and submitting this entry, electronically or otherwise, that I have read this agreement carefully and fully understand it, and I agree to all the above terms and conditions. FUSTA/ScotDance USA (the “Organizers”) reserve the right to cancel the Event, or any part thereof, at any time if the Organizers deem such cancellation to be necessary due to events beyond its control or should it become necessary to cancel the Event at the Organizers’ sole discretion (the “Cancellation”). 

The Organizers shall not be responsible to any purchaser and/or attendees for any direct or indirect financial loss caused as a result of the Cancellation including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel deposits, entry fees, and tickets. 

The purchaser and/or attendees agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from all claims arising from the Cancellation. 

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. 
I further acknowledge that ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and the RSOBHD has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. 

I further acknowledge that ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and the RSOBHD cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. 

I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to other event participants and their families.

I voluntarily seek to participate with events provided by ScotDance USA and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. 

I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending the event. 
I attest that: 
* I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. 
* I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. 
* I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non contagious by state or local public health authorities. 
* I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

 I hereby release and agree to hold ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and the RSOBHD harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the organization, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any events from ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain and the RSOBHD. 

I understand that this release discharges ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and the RSOBHD from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against the organization with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from ScotDance USA. 

This liability waiver and release extends to ScotDance USA, Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and the RSOBHD together with all organizational volunteers.

2023 Judges

The 2023 Judges

Tracey Walton, Judge

Tracey Walton started Highland lessons at the age of five with Robert and Evelyn Clark and continued with Jill (Sweppy) Hodgins after the Clarks moved back to Scotland.  She enjoyed a long competitive career, dancing throughout the United States and Canada, and represented the Midwest Region at many USIR’s.  Tracey is a member of the BATD and has been teaching for over 25 years.  Her students have been successful at the regional and national level.  Several of her students have passed their professional exams and are sharing the love of Highland dance with the next generation.  Tracey has served as the SDUSA Midwest Delegate and is the current SDUSA Treasurer.  

Tracey lives in Birmingham, Michigan with her husband Bill and their two sons Jack and Calum, when they home from college.  She is an accountant at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.  

Margaret has been teaching line dance for 12 years. She is a published choreographer with numerous dances being danced worldwide. She is also an instructor with Highland Hustle, which is aerobic dance using highland movements.

Andrea Tronnes, Judge

As a third-generation dancer, Andrea was trained by her mother Dawn and has been involved with Highland Dancing throughout her life.  Andrea and her mother taught the Tronnes Highland Dancers together in Calgary until her move to Texas and now Arkansas where she currently resides.  She is very proud of the numerous Champions produced over the years in Calgary and now in the United States.  Andrea is a Fellow of the SDTA and an adjudicator of the SOBHD.

Catherine MacLeod, Judge

Catherine MacLeod is the director of the MacLeod Highland Dance Studio in Sault Ste. Marie, Kingston and Angus, Ontario, and holds her Fellows with the Scottish Dance Teacher’s Alliance. 

Catherine has taught highland dancing to cadets from the 155 Air, 2310 Army and the Newman Navy League in Sault Ste. Marie for over 20 years, and currently teaches at the Royal Military College (RMC) in  Kingston Ontario. Along with being a Pipe Band snare drummer, she has choreographed award-winning freestyle routines for the Pipe Bands and Dancers, as well performances for Tattoos and Ceilidh events.

She is a past tour coordinator for the SDTA’s Medal Examinations (Ontario, Quebec and Northeastern United States) and is a past executive member of the ScotDance Canada and ScotDance Ontario. 

Catherine also directed the Lock City International Highland Dance Weekend from 2004 – 2018 and co-directed “Pipes and Drums for ALS” a National Fundraiser to raise funds for ALS Research as part of her Studio’s annual Robert Burns Dinner & Ceilidh. 

Catherine has been a SOBHD Judge since 2000 and has judged throughout Canada and the United States. 

Dance Pipers

The 2023 Pipers

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Doug Frobese

Doug Frobese began playing bagpipes at age 9 at St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. In 1991, Doug joined the Hamilton (now St. Thomas Alumni) Pipe Band, served as pipe major from 1997-2000 when the band won grade 3A and took third place in Grade 2 at the World Pipe Band Championships, and he remains a piper in the band. Besides Hamilton/St. Thomas Alumni, Doug also played with the Kansas City St. Andrews Pipes and Drums and the Lothian & Borders Police Pipe Band in Edinburgh Scotland. Doug also plays for Scottish highland dancing competitions and with the Celtic folk band, the Rogues.  When not piping, Doug is a lawyer in Dallas, TX.

Tracey lives in Birmingham, Michigan with her husband Bill and their two sons Jack and Calum, when they home from college.  She is an accountant at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.  

Margaret has been teaching line dance for 12 years. She is a published choreographer with numerous dances being danced worldwide. She is also an instructor with Highland Hustle, which is aerobic dance using highland movements.

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Stanton Man

Originally from California, Stanton began his piping career at Glendora High School, under Jen Debarr, followed by Ian Whitelaw. Stanton then attended Carnegie Mellon University, and under the direction of Andrew Carlisle, earned his minor in bagpipe performance. Stanton currently resides in Raleigh, NC, plays with the St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band and Open Solos, and receives instruction from Mike Cusack.

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