Scottish Comp 2003

*Scot* · 26th-November-2002, 02:02 PM

Hi Guys

For those of you who like to keep there diaries up to date the next Scottish Comp 2003 will be the Saturday the 18th Oct 2003 with a pre-competition party on Friday the 17th Oct 2003.

I will look through the Feedback from the last Comp and we may alter or introduce a new Category. If there is anything new you would like to suggest let me know.

Secondly I have choice for the Friday Night Party either MarcoÕs or Brunton Hall, there are some ÒsubtleÓ price differences. Just now I have booked both. Anybody got any view or preference on where we should have it.

Scot

*Fran* · 26th-November-2002, 02:22 PM

well, it was really nice to have the floor space we had in musselbourgh and if we have more people comming next year perhaps the space is a major consideration. If people are traveling to us they will probebly be booking accomodation near musselbourgh - goodness - better book up quick!!!!!!

Mind you on the other hand perhaps people would like a change of scence.???....
sorry Scott that may not have been any help at all.

anyway it will fun!!!and we can all have a lie in on the sunday.

Fran

ps I recommend the massage to everyone if they are there

TheTramp · 26th-November-2002, 02:38 PM

Count me in. I'll be there.

Anyone need a partner??? I need a Hobbes for my Calvin!!

Steve

Dave Hancock · 26th-November-2002, 03:05 PM

Good to hear you're organised and have things booked up well in advance and I'm sure that next year shall be an even bigger success than this year and I think that bringing it forward to Saturday shall also prove a very wise decision and hopefully we'll attract more of the southern dancers.

Re. the party the night before I'd personally have a preference for Marco's for a couple of reasons, a) you probably won't get as many people on the Friday with the compretion the next day and b) going to Musslebrough twice in two days would give the hall a kind of "I live here feel".

I guess on the other hand though you have to consider those travelling may prefer one venue and also it was quite good for us to have a look at the venue in advance for caberet performances (although this arguement loses strength in that 250-300 of us have now seen the hall).

Regardless of what you opt for though I'm looking forward to it already

**Gus** · 26th-November-2002, 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by Scot
Hi Guys

I will look through the Feedback from the last Comp and we may alter or introduce a new Category. If there is anything new you would like to suggest let me know.

Scot

Any chance of instructors entering .... or even just non-Ceroc ones???

*Fran* · 26th-November-2002, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by Gus

Any chance of instructors entering .... or even just non-Ceroc ones???

well, it was mentioned that it would great to see an instructors catogory of all dance styles where you could all stun us with your styles. someone mentioned a mixed judging pannel - if the guidelines where made clear and they were followed by everyone in the pannel it may be possiable?

fran

John S · 26th-November-2002, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scot
Hi Guys

For those of you who like to keep there diaries up to date the next Scottish Comp 2003 will be the Saturday the 18th Oct 2003 with a pre-competition party on Friday the 17th Oct 2003.

Brilliant, Scot - that's the second entry in my 2003 diary (after Blackpool on 1 March).

I don't mind where the pre-competition party is.

For the format, I think it is important to retain some differentiator from the other UK events - How about a "Men in Kilts" section, or at least a prize for Best Costume?

*Bill* · 26th-November-2002, 05:42 PM

No strong views either way Scot...................... although there was a suggestion that it might have been possible to look at alternatives for the comp itself !

Given how few Edinburgh dancers turned up I don't know why it has to be there ( sorry to anyone who did turn up from Edinburgh). The hall was fine but there were - and will be some problems with the windows and the light.

There were some large halls/ hotel ballrooms mentioned in Glasgow which might have been even bigger than Mussleburgh and with the added bonus of on site accommodation.

Too late now but maybe more of the Edinburgh crowd would turn up to Marco's.

ps I did hear a couple of folk saying they thought the price of the evening ticket was pretty high and as it was only a freestyle night ( all the comps were finished) there would be little difference from a normal dance night which only cost £6.

**Tiggerbabe** · 26th-November-2002, 07:01 PM

Brilliant Scot, well done for letting us all know already.

Personally, I think it's better to have the party in the same place as the competition as it makes it much easier for those who have to travel.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the reason the tickets were expensive if you only wanted to come at night is due to the restrictions on the number of people you can have in the hall. There will be a set number that can be allowed in - so if people only buy tickets for the party in the evening it limits the numbers that can come during the day and therefore people are encouraged to buy tickets for the whole event.
Does this make sense? - what I mean is - if the hall holds 400 and 200 people buy tickets to come at night it means only 200 can get tickets for all day.

Right or wrong Scot?????????

Basil Brush · 26th-November-2002, 10:53 PM

Great venue, great format- why change a winning formula?

Need to sort out this confusion re. who can enter what (teahers/ceroc teachers, etc) though....

It's in the diary.

**Lisa** · 27th-November-2002, 09:00 AM

Whether you decide Marco's or Brunton Hall, I'll definitely will be there. I wouldn't miss out on the party for anything.

However, I'd personally prefer to have the precomp party at Brunton Hall because it'll be easier in terms of travel to stay in one place over those two days. Plus I'd quite like to stay at the haunted house in Inveresk again!

Lisa x

**Tweetie** · 27th-November-2002, 11:31 AM

Brunton Hall was great last year and it would seem a shame to make people who are staying in that area travel to Marcos for the Friday night and its good to be somewhere different for a change.
Wonder if you would consider moving the Scottish Comp. around to different venues each year so everyone gets a chance to be the 'hosts' you could even get the 'host town' to decorate the hall for the party... or put on a caberet.
What does everyone think?

Dave Hancock · 27th-November-2002, 11:51 AM

Fi,

I think it is a great idea to take the champs around the country but the politics shall probably dictate otherwise and I would grudgingly admit from a travel point of view (especially considering any English who'd want to come up) it would probably only be realistic to host it either in Galsgow or Edinburgh.

Sandy · 28th-November-2002, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by Lisa
Whether you decide Marco's or Brunton Hall, I'll definitely will be there. I wouldn't miss out on the party for anything.

However, I'd personally prefer to have the precomp party at Brunton Hall because it'll be easier in terms of travel to stay in one place over those two days. Plus I'd quite like to stay at the haunted house in Inveresk again!

Lisa x

I'm with you Lisa, love a party!

Think it makes sense to have party and competition in same place.

Do we have to compete or is it like Musselburgh where you could free dance but not compete??? Far too nervous for that

Sandy

Dave Hancock · 28th-November-2002, 09:26 AM

Sandy, Sandy, Sandy

I think you should definately be competing, was a bit surprised you didn't go in this year as I reckon you're a fabby dancer and once the music started I'm sure you'd do well, forget the nerves and show Scotland and any visitors a bit of that style you have

**Dreadful Scathe** · 28th-November-2002, 09:35 AM

N.B. fabbytm is a valid trademark of Fran Enterprises - please do not use it - her lawyers also have whips

competing
I get very nervous when Im competing but it gets easier every time - Ive only done 3 competitions and Ive improved a lot already (it was the final before i fell apart at musselburgh

) so if you want to compete dont let nerves put you off.

**Gus** · 28th-November-2002, 09:39 AM

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Originally posted by Dreadful Scathe

competing
I get very nervous when Im competing but it gets easier every time - Ive only done 3 competitions and Ive improved a lot already (it was the final before i fell apart at musselburgh ) so if you want to compete dont let nerves put you off.

totaly agree ... only done 3 competitions myself and know the feeling ... still get v nervous but its a 'good' nervous if you know what I mean.

If anyone is thinking about competing for the first time, chat to FC ... she REALLY was not looking forward to it ... but once she was in it she had a fantastic time. .... try it, whats the worst that could happen??

Dave Hancock · 28th-November-2002, 09:50 AM

Find myself agreeing with both Gus and DS about the nerves, but it can be a positive nervous adrenalin rush kind of thing, unfortunately I got hyper on the adrenalin rush first time I ever competed, danced at pretty much double speed (much to partner's surprise!) and rather less surprisingly bombed at the first hurdle. However as with many things the more often you do it the easier it becomes.

TheTramp · 28th-November-2002, 09:53 AM

I've done a little bit of competing, and I really hate it in the build-up. It's only when I start dancing that I really forget that I'm in a competition, and start enjoying it.

When I did the advanced and lucky dip in the ceroc competition in 2001, if you'd given me a bucket before the finals, I'd have used it!!!

Steve

*Bill* · 28th-November-2002, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheTramp
When I did the advanced and lucky dip in the ceroc competition in 2001, if you'd given me a bucket before the finals, I'd have used it!!!

Steve

But never stopped you from doing so well though !!!!

Have to agree though. I still don't enjoy competing much ( so why do it

). I find it difficult to hide my nerves and smile. Always think I dance better when I'm not competing.

It might get easier after time but I still shake as I get on the floor and then of course the mind goes blank so it's back to the first move and then ...............

But if you haven't competed .....go for it . As Gus says what do you have to lose ???

26th-November-2002, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scot Commercial Operator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 317 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 102	Scottish Comp 2003 Hi Guys For those of you who like to keep there diaries up to date the next Scottish Comp 2003 will be the Saturday the 18th Oct 2003 with a pre-competition party on Friday the 17th Oct 2003. I will look through the Feedback from the last Comp and we may alter or introduce a new Category. If there is anything new you would like to suggest let me know. Secondly I have choice for the Friday Night Party either MarcoÕs or Brunton Hall, there are some ÒsubtleÓ price differences. Just now I have booked both. Anybody got any view or preference on where we should have it. Scot

26th-November-2002, 07:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tiggerbabe Omnipotent Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Monifieth, Bonny Dundee Posts: 5,188 Rep Power: 10 Reputation Total: 1609	Party thoughts Brilliant Scot, well done for letting us all know already. Personally, I think it's better to have the party in the same place as the competition as it makes it much easier for those who have to travel. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the reason the tickets were expensive if you only wanted to come at night is due to the restrictions on the number of people you can have in the hall. There will be a set number that can be allowed in - so if people only buy tickets for the party in the evening it limits the numbers that can come during the day and therefore people are encouraged to buy tickets for the whole event. Does this make sense? - what I mean is - if the hall holds 400 and 200 people buy tickets to come at night it means only 200 can get tickets for all day. Right or wrong Scot?????????

28th-November-2002, 09:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dreadful Scathe Papa Smurf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Scathe Posts: 9,755 Rep Power: 7 Reputation Total: 2267	N.B. fabbytm is a valid trademark of Fran Enterprises - please do not use it - her lawyers also have whips competing I get very nervous when Im competing but it gets easier every time - Ive only done 3 competitions and Ive improved a lot already (it was the final before i fell apart at musselburgh ) so if you want to compete dont let nerves put you off. __________________ "defiantly a pork soared" -fletch "This is a discussion forum, not some sort of hippy poetry-reading commune" - TAFKADJ

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26th-November-2002, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fran Venue Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: By Edinburgh Posts: 394 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 20	well, it was really nice to have the floor space we had in musselbourgh and if we have more people comming next year perhaps the space is a major consideration. If people are traveling to us they will probebly be booking accomodation near musselbourgh - goodness - better book up quick!!!!!! Mind you on the other hand perhaps people would like a change of scence.???.... sorry Scott that may not have been any help at all. anyway it will fun!!!and we can all have a lie in on the sunday. Fran ps I recommend the massage to everyone if they are there

26th-November-2002, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Hancock The Original Scooby Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 850 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 223	Good to hear you're organised and have things booked up well in advance and I'm sure that next year shall be an even bigger success than this year and I think that bringing it forward to Saturday shall also prove a very wise decision and hopefully we'll attract more of the southern dancers. Re. the party the night before I'd personally have a preference for Marco's for a couple of reasons, a) you probably won't get as many people on the Friday with the compretion the next day and b) going to Musslebrough twice in two days would give the hall a kind of "I live here feel". I guess on the other hand though you have to consider those travelling may prefer one venue and also it was quite good for us to have a look at the venue in advance for caberet performances (although this arguement loses strength in that 250-300 of us have now seen the hall). Regardless of what you opt for though I'm looking forward to it already

26th-November-2002, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bill B.T.C. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Queensferry Posts: 2,158 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 83	No strong views either way Scot...................... although there was a suggestion that it might have been possible to look at alternatives for the comp itself ! Given how few Edinburgh dancers turned up I don't know why it has to be there ( sorry to anyone who did turn up from Edinburgh). The hall was fine but there were - and will be some problems with the windows and the light. There were some large halls/ hotel ballrooms mentioned in Glasgow which might have been even bigger than Mussleburgh and with the added bonus of on site accommodation. Too late now but maybe more of the Edinburgh crowd would turn up to Marco's. ps I did hear a couple of folk saying they thought the price of the evening ticket was pretty high and as it was only a freestyle night ( all the comps were finished) there would be little difference from a normal dance night which only cost £6.

26th-November-2002, 10:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Basil Brush Confirmed Forum Plant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Various but all fictitious Posts: 261 Rep Power: 0 Reputation Total: 10	Great venue, great format- why change a winning formula? Need to sort out this confusion re. who can enter what (teahers/ceroc teachers, etc) though.... It's in the diary.

27th-November-2002, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lisa Ceroc Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 201 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 50	Whether you decide Marco's or Brunton Hall, I'll definitely will be there. I wouldn't miss out on the party for anything. However, I'd personally prefer to have the precomp party at Brunton Hall because it'll be easier in terms of travel to stay in one place over those two days. Plus I'd quite like to stay at the haunted house in Inveresk again! Lisa x

27th-November-2002, 11:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tweetie Taxi Dancer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Falkirk Posts: 32 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 11	Brunton Hall was great last year and it would seem a shame to make people who are staying in that area travel to Marcos for the Friday night and its good to be somewhere different for a change. Wonder if you would consider moving the Scottish Comp. around to different venues each year so everyone gets a chance to be the 'hosts' you could even get the 'host town' to decorate the hall for the party... or put on a caberet. What does everyone think?

27th-November-2002, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dave Hancock The Original Scooby Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 850 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 223	Fi, I think it is a great idea to take the champs around the country but the politics shall probably dictate otherwise and I would grudgingly admit from a travel point of view (especially considering any English who'd want to come up) it would probably only be realistic to host it either in Galsgow or Edinburgh.

28th-November-2002, 09:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dave Hancock The Original Scooby Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 850 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 223	Sandy, Sandy, Sandy I think you should definately be competing, was a bit surprised you didn't go in this year as I reckon you're a fabby dancer and once the music started I'm sure you'd do well, forget the nerves and show Scotland and any visitors a bit of that style you have

28th-November-2002, 09:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dave Hancock The Original Scooby Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 850 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 223	Find myself agreeing with both Gus and DS about the nerves, but it can be a positive nervous adrenalin rush kind of thing, unfortunately I got hyper on the adrenalin rush first time I ever competed, danced at pretty much double speed (much to partner's surprise!) and rather less surprisingly bombed at the first hurdle. However as with many things the more often you do it the easier it becomes.

28th-November-2002, 09:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
TheTramp The Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 1692	I've done a little bit of competing, and I really hate it in the build-up. It's only when I start dancing that I really forget that I'm in a competition, and start enjoying it. When I did the advanced and lucky dip in the ceroc competition in 2001, if you'd given me a bucket before the finals, I'd have used it!!! Steve

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