1. The “Alberta Open Class” is for Alberta residents only, able to provide (on request) evidence of three months consecutive residency to date.  They may also enter the other appropriate classes as in rule #2. Any contestant winning twice in succession, will
   1. forfeit the second sponsorship funding to the Canadian Grand Masters Contest to the second place winner.
   2. in the third year, drop out for ONE year.
2. Contestants may enter ONE Major Class and either Traditional or the Twin Fiddle Harmony Class. No registrations will be accepted in a class CALLED TO BE READY to play.
3. 1. In all categories, [Twin Harmony 13 and under and Novice excepted], contestants must play a different tune for each round of play! Names of tunes requested.
   2. Any repetition will result in ZERO points for that tune.
4. Preliminary round! Novice class only may play from music, a WALTZ and ONE other tune. All other contestants must play a WALTZ, a JIG and a 2/4 Signature tune in this order. A 10 point penalty will be assessed for playing tunes out of order. (No foxtrot, Pattern or Clog tunes)
5. Playing time for Preliminary round is 4 minutes maximum; and for the Final round is 4 and 5 minutes. In either round, Judging Stops with the time limit!! No points will be deducted, and there is No Benefit in playing beyond a 15 second grace period.
6. Twin Harmony fiddling requires a WALTZ and one other OLD TYME STYLE AND TEMPO TUNE (Preliminary and finals).
7. In the Traditional Class, the only accompaniment is the Drumming of the players feet. The tune must be of REEL Tempo. In all other classes, TWO accompanists may be used, A piano and house accompanist is available, Acoustic string instruments must Chord Old Tyme Style. No melody playing allowed. Please feel free to provide chord charts.
8. FINALISTS Novice class must play a WALTZ and ONE other tune - may play from music and repeats from preliminary round will be accepted. ALL OTHERS must play a WALTZ, JIG and REEL in that order within the 4 minute time limit. CHAMPIONSHIP finalists will add a tune of choice and play all 4 within 5 minutes, (Black Mountain Rag, Orange Blossom Special and Mockingbird are NOT acceptable). See Rule 5 for time limits.
9. Microphones will be adjusted as required. In case of sound problems or broken string, contestants may replay.
10. In case of a Tie, the first playoff tune will be a REEL. Should there be second Tie, the tune will be a JIG.
11. Any player in a 14 and older category, who wins the SAME CLASS, 2 years in a row, must move up one class or drop out for one year.
12. Any player under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be disqualified. Decision will be by the contest committee only.
13. In any 14 & older category, if you feel your ability is above your age category, you may enter a higher category. Senior and Golden Age may not advance to the 14 to 17 year category.
14. Names of your tunes must be provided on the registration form for the MC to announce (preliminary and final rounds).
15. Judges' decisions are final.

Registrations will be accepted on site

Friday: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am

1 free adult admission per family for contestants under 18