How to Obtain Membership in the SHDA:

Complete the Registration form [see link below] and mail it with payment to:

Cheryl Armbruster, Memberships
170 Nesbitt Cres
Saskatoon SK S7L 6S7

To participate in dance-outs [a performance of Highland Dancing given by SHDA members at community events and special functions], complete the Dance-Out form [see link below] and mail it to:

Terrie Groocock & Gwen Jones, Dance-Outs
c/o 9 Lindsay Drive
Saskatoon SK S7H 3L9

danceout@shda.ca

With the exception of their first competition, dancers or their parent(s) must be members of the SHDA in order for the dancers to participate in any competition at subsidized rates. Each SHDA dancer is required to supply a volunteer for one shift at Saskatoon competitions.

SOBHD - The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing is the World Governing Body of Scottish Highland Dancing responsible for promoting, encouraging and developing Highland Dancing throughout the World and for setting and controlling the technique and movements upon which Highland Dancing is based.

Code of Ethics for Highland Dancers

SOBHD Registration Cards
In order to compete in competitions throughout North America or overseas, all dancers are required to hold a current SOBHD Registration card (also referred to as ScotDance cards). SOBHD cards are issued as follows, and renewed annually:
Primary	Valid for dancers aged 6 years and under. At 7 years, dancer moves to Beginner status. [Green in colour]
Beginner	Valid until the date of the dancer's first Novice competition [Blue in colour]
Novice	Valid until the date of the dancer's first Intermediate competition [Yellow in colour]
Intermediate	Valid for one year from the date of the dancer's first Intermediate competition [Pink in colour]
Premier	Valid for as long as the dancer continues to compete [White in colour] [New picture and card every year]
The cards are supplied by the ScotDance Canada affiliate in each province and are required to be renewed by January of each year. For change of status during the year, there is no fee.

Memberships in the Saskatoon Highland Dancing Association 2009 Registration Night Information 2009 Registration Form

2009 Dance-Out Form: .doc or PDF 2009 President's Message

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Please contact the association with questions about membership.
Membership fees are found on the current Registration form.