Step Dance and Fiddle Festival

For any information regarding the Step Dance and
Fiddle Festival call:

Telephone: 705-753-6946
Toll Free: 1-800-263-5359
Fax: 705-753-5953
E-mail: info@westnipissing.ca

Welcome
Committee
Camping available
Fiddle Park BBQ
Concert
Talent Night
Competitions
Rules & Regulations
General Information & Services
Admission
Prize Structure

Welcome

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to once again personally invite you to attend the 17th Annual Step Dance & Fiddle Festival in Sturgeon Falls. With your support, dedication and committment, our big event in West Nipissing continues to grow each year.

The organizing committee has planned the event early in order to give you as much time as possible to book August 11th to the 18, 2013 in Sturgeon Falls. Check out our great lineup and I am sure you'll agree, that once again we have put together a week long program that is charged with excitement.

For many, this is the only opportunity that is offered you to reacquaint yourself with the many friends that you have made throughout the years. We encourage you all to invite new friends to join you. Tell them that the Sturgeon Falls Step Dance & Fiddle Festival is the event of the year... one that is not to be missed!

As you know, we have great facilities for all, a warm hospitable community and a seasoned organizing committee, many of whom you have come to know as friends. Book your site today and be part of the 17th Annual Step Dance & Fiddle Festival in Sturgeon Falls.

Charlie Lang
Sturgeon Falls Step Dance and Fiddle Festival

Committee

• Charlie Lang, Chairman
• Marc Gagnon, Director
• Chantal Lafrance, Event Coordinator/Treasurer
• Julie Labrosse Landry, Information

Sunday August 11th, 2013

8:00am at the Complex Grounds for a fee of $140.00/week
(Includes water, hydro, use of showers, sauna, hot tub and free pool pass). After July 1st, fee will be 150$.

To register or for more information call toll free 1-800-263-5359 or   705-753-6946
*Includes Free Access to recreational facilities, including indoor pool and waterslide

FREE music for everyone to enjoy all week
Monday to Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Fiddle Park BBQ

Tuesday, August 13th
Two(2) FREE tickets to the frist 400 campers!

4:30pm to 6:00pm

(Campers only with tickets)

Community Breakfast

Saturday, August 17th
7:30 am to 12:30 am
Complex Hall

$6.00
(Everyone Welcome)

Sunday, August 18th
7:30 am to 12:30pm
Complex Hall

$6.00

(Everyone Welcome)

Concerts

The Sensational Hot Rods

Wednesday, August 14, 2012

8:30pm-12:30midnight

Sturgeon Falls Complex

Tickets: $25.00

Tickets should be available at the beginning of December.

Talent Night

Thursday, August 15
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Everyone with a talent is invited to perform..

Admission - $5.00
Performers - FREE

Registration

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Spagetti Super upstairs main Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 on Thursday August 15

Competitions

Friday, August 16th, 2013
Competition starts at 6:00 pm

**NOTE**
Competitors must be in attendance to receive trophies and prize money.

Without exception, EACH participant MUST present themselves to the arena Friday, August 16th, 2013 between 12:00noon and 5:00pm to receive their competition bracelet.

Good Luck to ALL Participants!

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Competition starts at 9:00 am

Finals

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Grand Finals

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

6:30 pm

Group Dancing

Open Fiddle, Open Step
Entertainment... Judges & Fiddlers Show

Competition Rules & Regulations

1. Each contestant must play a waltz 3/4 time, a jig 6/8 time and a reel 2/4 or 4/4 time in that order.

2. contestants must complete their three tunes within a four minute span. Any playing after the time-up bell has been sounded will not be judged.

3. Contestants not using standby accompanist must furnish their own. Please have your accompanist ready when you are called.

4. Each contestant will be allowed the choice of one instrument for accompaniment.

5. In case of an accident beyond the contestant’s control (i.e. broken string) a replay will be allowed.

6. Each contestant may enter one Class only.

7. All decisions of the judges are final.

8. Please note all Fiddle Classes: contestants winning any class three years in succession will automatically be eliminated from that class, but may enter a class of higher caliber.

9. 9 & Under Fiddle: Each contestant may only perform one tune of his/her choice (waltz, jig or reel). Any fiddler who wishes to play waltz, jig and reel must enter another class.

*Step Dancing – all classes.

1. Should the accompanist make an error to throw the dancer off time, or should any accident beyond the performer’s control occur, the dancer may stop and tell the judges he/she wishes to start over again. Contestant will be allowed 1 re-dance only.

2. Judging will be based on rhythm, precision of steps, variety of steps and showmanship.

3. Each contestant may enter one class only, except Group Dancers.

4. Please note all Step Dancing Classes: contestants winning any class three years in succession will automatically be eliminated from that class but may enter a class of higher caliber.

5. No rag or novelty tunes allowed, (i.e. Buck Fever Rag and May Time Swing, etc.) except in Group Dancing.

* Group Dancing:

1. Group Dancing will be in groups of 3 to 6. MAXIMUM TIME 4 MINUTES. Contestants may enter one group dancing class only.

*Open Class, 18 & Under Class and 12 & Under Advanced Class:

1. Contestants must dance a clog, jig and reel in that order without stopping.

2. Each contestant must complete the 3 dances within four minutes. Any dancing after the time-up bell has been sounded will not be judged.

*9 & Under Novice Class, 19-49 Step Dancing & 50 and Over Step Dancing:

1. Each contestant may only perform one dance of his/her choice (clog, jig or reel). Any step dancer who wishes to dance clog, jig and reel must enter another class.

General Information & Services

• Trailer Park rules and regulations available at park entrance.
• Contest rules and regulations available at registration desk or by calling 1-800-263-5359 or 705-753-6946
• Enjoy Talent Night
• Hearty breakfast will be served in Main Hall of the Complex on Saturday and Sunday
• Use our indoor pool and water slide, complimentary (see schedule)
• Contestants practice area in small hall overlooking arena
• Religious service, Sunday, at the Sturgeon Falls Arena.
• All contestants.... FREE - admission all weekend
• All contestants receive 1 Complimentary Pass for swimming pool.

Admission

Thursday (p.m.): $5.00

Friday (p.m.): $10.00

Saturday (a.m.): $10.00

Saturday (p.m.): $15.00 ( Grand Finals )

Children under 12 - $5.00/day
(*Children's price does not include Sat. Grand Finals)

Weekend Passes: $25.00
(Advanced Purchases Recommended)
(Includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Prize Structure

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