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2007 Contest Rules (*)

  1. Judging is open and judge's decision is FINAL.
  2. Points will NOT be accumulative. Judging will be in OLD TIME STYLE and based on Technical ability & Old Time Dance-ability.
  3. Contestants must play a WALTZ, JIG, and a REEL in that order within a 4-minute time limit. Finalists in the championship Class will play a WALTZ, JIG, REEL and a tune of choice within 5 minutes. (Tune of choice must not be a novelty tune i.e. OBS, Black Mountain Rag etc.)
  4. Each contestant may enter only one class, with the exception of the Twin or Traditional. (i.e. Open & Twin or Open & Traditional)
  5. Twin Fiddle and Junior/Junior contestants must play a waltz and a tune of choice other than a waltz.
  6. Traditional fiddling is a reel played without accompaniment other than the contestant's feet.
  7. Maximum of two accompanists, contestants may use their own. Accompanist must adhere to basic chords only (Otherwise points may be deducted from competitor). A keyboard will be supplied on stage.
  8. Finalists must play 3 different tunes with the exception of Junior/Junior & Twin Class.
  9. In case of an accident beyond player's control (broken string, power failure), contestant may replay.
  10. In case of a tie, there will be ONE PLAYOFF ONLY.
  11. The number of competitors to play off in the finals in each class corresponds to the number of payout positions in each class.
  12. Contestants who win 1 particular class for 2 consecutive years must either move up 1 class or drop out for 1 year.
  13. Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be disqualified.

(*) - SUBJECT TO REVISIONS

Practice Room

A practice place will be provided located in a designated building on the property for contestants to practice & warm up prior to the event. There will also be a piano for the contestants' use during the competition as well as a stand-by accompanist for those contestants not having their own.

Recording Artists

Any contestants or members of the Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddle Association wishing to sell Cassette's & CD's of their fiddle music will be allowed to set up at tables provided for this purpose only. Those wishing to do so will be required to purchase admission.

Registration Fees

Saturday, July 14 Sunday, July 15
Junior/Junior (9 and under) $2.00 Open (any age) $10.00
Junior (10-13) $3.00 Traditional (any age) $10.00
Youth (14-17) $5.00 Twin (any age) $10.00
Junior/Twin (17 and under) $10.00 Championship (any age) $20.00
Senior (60 and over) $5.00
Golden (70 and over) $5.00

Registrations will be accepted on site

Friday: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 8:30-9:45 am

Need More Information?

Inez @ 780-662-3608 inezk@telus.net

Diane @ 780-475-1604 dmidwin@telus.net