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New Mexico Scottish Highland Dance Association

Sunday Competition Entry

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Saturday Events

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LXCL:Competitor registration for Saturday or Sunday

One Day Primary Registration

LXCL:Competitor registration for Saturday and Sunday

Two Day Primary Registration

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Solo Choreography

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LXCL:Entry to watch the competition ages 13+ (12&amp;Under Free). All competitors receive free entry.

One Day Spectator Entry

LXCL:Entry to watch the competition ages 13+ (12&amp;Under Free). All competitors receive free entry.

Two Day Spectator Entry

LXCL:Sponsor's names/in honor/memory of will be listed in the program

Bronze Award Sponsor

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2026 New Mexico BATD FestivalUSSW-0523November 21-22, 2026Judge: Diane Krugh BATD Medal Testing opportunities Friday nightContact Emma Trentman to arrange. <a href="mailto:Etrentman@nmshda.org," target="_blank">Etrentman@nmshda.org,</a> 443-624-6658 Competition Registration at 9:30, Dancing Starts at 10:00Saturday Dances (Age groups to be determined by entries):Primary: 16 Pas de BasquesPas de Basques and High CutsHighland Fling (4)Sword Dance (2&amp;1) Beginner: Highland Fling (4)Sword Dance (2&amp;1)Flora MacDonald’s Fancy (4) Novice: Highland Fling (4)Sword Dance (2&amp;1)Flora MacDonald’s Fancy (4) Intermediate: Highland Fling (4)Sword Dance (2&amp;1)Highland Laddie (4) Premier:Highland Fling (4)Sword Dance (2&amp;1)Jig (3&amp;1) Choreography (will be split Pre-Premier and Premier if entries warrant):SoloDuetGroup Sunday DancesBeginner:Trophy Fling (4)Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1)Scottish Lilt (4) Novice:Trophy Fling (4)Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1)Scottish Lilt (4) Intermediate: Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1)Barracks (4)Hornpipe (4) Premier:Seann Triubhas (3&amp;1)Laddie (4)Flora (4)Village Maid (4) Sunday WorkshopsWorkshops may be combined if entries are low. Workshops will start following the Sunday competition after a short break.  Pre-Premier appr 1:00-2:30Premier 2:30-4:30 Entry Fees ($5 from each entry will go to SW ScotDance USA): 10% Discounts for NMSHDA members! Join NMSHDA at <a href="//nmshda.org" target="_blank">nmshda.org</a> and use code NMSHDA2026 for the 10% discount.One Day Primary: $35Two Day Primary: $65One Day Pre-Premier (Beginner, Novice, Intermediate): $40 Two Day Pre-Premier (Beginner, Novice Intermediate): $75 One Day Premier: $45 Two Day Premier: $85 Choreography: $25 Pre-Premier Workshop:$35 Premier Workshop:$45 One Day Spectator Entry (13 and Over): $15 Two Day Spectator Entry (13 and Over): $25  **Entries submitted after Nov 7, 2026 subject to $20 late fee** Competition Rules<ul><li>Competition will be run in accordance with RSOBHD rules.</li><li>Age groups will be determined by entries received.</li><li>The decision of the judge is final.</li><li>Organizer reserves the right to modify schedule</li><li>Two dancers will dance at a time to allow for written feedback</li><li>Beginner and Novice Trophy Fling does not count towards aggregate trophy</li><li>Critique sheets will be placed in a file for the dance teacher  </li><li>Spectators 13 and over must purchase entry tickets</li><li>Choreography is open to Pre-Premier and Premier dancers. Choreography groups will be split into Pre-Premier and Premier categories if entries warrant.</li><li>Choreography music must be emailed to the organizer (Emma Trentman, etrentman@nmshda.org) one week prior to the event (November 14, 2026).</li><li>$5 from each entry will go to ScotDance USA SW</li><li>Dancers must bring a valid 2026 RSOBHD Registration card. Pre-Premier cards will be collected at registration. </li><li>Three-Month Rule – Judges may not adjudicate any competitor that they have instructed for a period of three months. If a competitor has entered a competition with a judge they have attended a class or workshop within the last three months, the dancer must step down from the competition.</li><li>All dance competitors and teachers and parents are expected to comply with the ScotDance USA Code of Ethics</li><li>Recorded music will be used</li><li>Competition numbers will be distributed at registration</li><li>Dancers must remain in costume until the conclusion of the awards ceremony</li><li>Protests must be made in writing, signed and submitted to the Competition Organizer within 24 hours of the event accompanied by a fee of $20 that will be refunded if the protest is sustained.</li><li>Refunds will not be given for any reason. Please verify the ticket type you are purchasing before continuing</li></ul>SponsorshipHelp us cover the costs of the dance competition with a tax deductible donation! Sponsors names/in honor/memory of will be listed in the program.  Bronze: $25Silver: $50Gold: $100Platinum: $250 QuestionsEmma Trentman, etrentman@nmshda.org, 443-624-6658Heather Morris, <a href="mailto:hmorris@nmshda.org," target="_blank">hmorris@nmshda.org,</a> 802-999-0632 By proceeding with this online registration, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release the New Mexico Scottish Highland Dance Association, their agents, representatives, successors, and agencies for any and all damages which may be suffered by myself/my child while attending or participating in the New Mexico BATD Festival. I further authorize these authorities to use photographs or name of myself/my child participating at the New Mexico BATD Festival for future promotional and publicity purposes, without obligation or liability to me.I acknowledge that by submitting this entry electronically, that I have read this agreement carefully and agree to abide by the rules and procedures for this competition as listed on this page.

New Mexico BATD Festival