Entries in all sections must be in writing on the form provided or on plain
paper with similar headings, and lodged with the Entry Secretary on or before
6th June 2009.
Note: staggered entry dates for other areas of Eisteddfod.

No refund will be made for any entry fee paid after the entry has been
accepted.
5.

In all competitions, which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor
shall be taken at the 31st December 2009. The committee reserves the right
to call upon any competitor at any time to furnish at his or her expense a
Certificate of Birth, or copy thereof, and can withhold any prize until such
Certificate or copy has been produced.

No competitor may compete more than once in any one section except in
Duos/Trios or Groups where specific rules apply -
(See Specific Section Rules)

Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities, if
any.
10.

No competitor may render the same item in more than one class unless
specified.
13.

Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a program is ordered
on entering.
14.

SCHOLARSHIPa n d SPECIAL DANCE AWARD WINNERS ARE
INELIGIBLE TO BE AWARDED THE SAME PRIZE IN SUBSEQUENT
YEARS.

at any Eisteddfod or competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers
to the title of the section not the routine.) Competitors eligible are permitted to
enter Restricted or Open sections, or both, but must not repeat the same
routine.

The spraying of shoes within the Theatre is prohibited. Resin will be available
for competitor use within the stage area only. Failure to comply with these
rules will render disqualification.

Competitors must be ready to take their places on the stage at the appointed
time and in order set down in the program (unless changes as in Rule 19).
Failing this they shall be liable to disqualification.

The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to
appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator, to divide or couple any sections,
or to alter competition times.

The decision of the Adjudicator is final unless a protest is duly lodged under
rule 22, in which case the decision of the Protest Committee shall be
accepted as final.

The Committee reserves the right to withhold any prize money if they
consider the circumstances sufficient. The Committee shall enquire into the
circumstances within 24hrs and their decision shall be final.

A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for
competitors in each section.
27.

Please note - Props ruling (solos, duo/trios & Championships):
Props will be limited to ONE prop PLUS a choice of EITHER another
small prop OR a hand held prop. A chair will be allowed if needed to
complete a set (i.e. table and chair together.)
No straw, glitter, lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes or any
naked flame will be permitted. If any doubts please contact Pam
Johnson 02 6362 3453

All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and the Committee
reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions, which appear in prize
money or items.

Presentation of prizes will be as follows wherever possible: Major Prizes to be
presented on stage following adjudication; Minor Prizes to be collected from
the front of house following adjudication. Prizes not collected may be
obtained from the Secretary. The onus is on the competitor to collect all
prizes, reports, medals, pennants, trophies, monies, certificates and tapes.

The Committee invests the adjudicator with the power to withhold or alter any
prize where he or she is of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been
displayed.

Please leave DRESSING ROOMS and GREEN ROOM TIDY. No
responsibility will be taken for lost or damaged property. No spraying of shoes
permitted inside the theatre

GROUPS WHO ARE NOT COMPETING IN THE CURRENT SECTION
CALLED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE GREEN ROOM DUE TO THE
CONGESTION IT CAUSES.

Please Note: THE USE OF VIDEO CAMERAS OR STILL CAMERAS WITHIN
THE THEATRE IS PROHIBITED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OFFICIAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS.

CD\u2019s are CDR\u2019s
There is not an official accompanist for the Dancing Section. The sound system at
the Civic Theatre must be used for the playing of all tapes/CDs. The Committee will
provide a competent person to play all tapes.EACH DANCE MUST BE ON A

Solos, Groups, Duos/Trios.
Tapes/CDs are to be handed into the Green Room area at least 2 sections before
competing. Any specific instructions must be attached and explicit. It is the
competitor\u2019s responsibility to hand tapes/CDs in on time.

ALL Electrical equipment brought into the Civic Theatre MUST be checked by a
Certified electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place.
Any Electrical Equipment not meeting the Occupational Health & Safety guidelines
will not be allowed to be used in the Civic Theatre. This includes CD/tape players,
hair dryers etc.

A timer will be in use during the entire Eisteddfod. The timer will be set at the
COMMENCEMENT of the music or the Dance, whichever occurs first. A buzzer will
sound at the end of the allocated time, after which the music will cease. Adjudication