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Feis Admin Rules -- CLRG, 16:43:24 03/05/07 Mon [1]
. Entries will only be accepted from teachers currently registered with An Coimisiun.
Age is reckoned from January 1st.
The Adjudicators decisions are final. The Adjudicators should not be approached by any persons other than the Feis Committee.
Pupils of an Adjudicator employed at a particular feis may not take part in the Feis even if the adjudicator is judging alternative age groups
Any Adjudicator cannot judge an Open Feis in a region within 6 months of their last adjudication in the region
All musicians used should be competent and willing to abide by the prescribed metronomic speeds of An Coimisiun.
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Dancing Related Rules -- CLRG, 16:41:42 03/05/07 Mon [1]
No Block, en pointe, stationary or moving is permitted to be performed for all ages up to and including the under 12 age group.(SEPT. 2004) This dance movement will be permitted for the under 12 age group from September 1st each year. (effective Sept 1st 2006)
Should a dancer lose a heel or a complete shoe he/she may stand back allowing the other dancer, where applicable, to continue dancing uninhibited. In such a case, the dancer concerned will be permitted to redance as soon as it is deemed practicable by the stage steward.
Should a dancer fall on stage, the adjudicator MUST ring the bell to stop the performance of the dancer(s). The dancer(s) so affected will be permitted to redance at the discretion of the adjudication, or by a majority of adjudicators, where there is a judging panel. Should in the opinion of the stage steward, having obtained medical advice if necessary, a dancer be unfit to redance and if such dancers insists on his/her right to do so then the dancer concerned may be permitted to redance on completion of a declaration form exonerating the Committee of liability for any consequences.
Any competition in which there are 5 or less dancers shall not count for grading purposes. However a Dancer may only win 3 such competitions and they then must move up to the next grade
Dancers must dance in their own age group for solo competitions if that age group is provided for
In the event of there being no provision for a particular age group, a dancer may dance up an age group, however on attaining first place in any dance, that dancer must remain in the higher grade for that dance for the remainder of the year.
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Smoking -- CLRG, 16:39:44 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Smoking is forbidden in any venue where Irish Dancing Competitions are taking place.
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Photography -- CLRG, 16:38:57 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Any form of unauthorized photography which has the capability to capture a dancer's image whilst in motion, using electronic or manual means e.g. mobile phone, standard camera, video camcorder, cine recorder, commercial film, with or without flash enhancement, is expressly forbidden in competition.(Jan 2005)
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Complaints -- CLRG, 16:37:09 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Any objections, other than those related to adjudicator's decisions, must be lodged in writing to the Feis Committee. There will normally be a fee associated with such an objection ... see feis program.
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Costumes & makeup -- CLRG, 16:35:01 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Costume Rules
An Coimisiun Notice of December 2003
The following rules refer solely to costumes worn in competition and do not refer to, nor are intended as a criticism in any way of less traditional forms of costumes made popular by stage shows.
The rules in relation to costumes are:
Costumes must consist of a full front and back section i.e. cut away styles are not acceptable
Materials must be of an equivalent weight to that used in the more traditional costumes e.g. dress velvet, trevira, gabardine, woolmix etc
Skirt lengths: the minimum skirt length is not more than four inches above the knee level. It is hoped that the introduction of this rule will prevent the excessively short lengths recently witnessed.
Neck lines must be collar-bone level or above. This does not preclude the use of alternative fabrics e.g. lace, as an inset.
Where chiffon or lace material is used as sleeves, the sleeves must start at the shoulder line and end at the cuff.
Appropriate underwear must be worn. Where tights are worn they must be of a denier of not less than 70.
Dance-drama costumes must be in keeping with the theme of the story portrayed and conform to the rules above for solo and team competitions in the areas of fabric, hem and neck lines.
2006 - A new Costume rule is being introduced in many regions for dancers in the the two lower Grades i.e. Novice/Primary in UK, Bun/Tus Grad in Ireland & the equivalent grades in other countries) - Dancers are only permitted to wear either class costumes or day wear (e.g. skirts and tops) in competition
Other wear
Makeup will not be permitted for any dancer in the first two grades up to and including the under 12 age group.
The use of artificial carriage aids is strictly forbidden except in cases of a medical condition where a doctor's certificate may be requested. Any competitor found to be using artificial carriage aids & subsequently refuses to remove same, will be subject to disqualification from that particular competition. Medically prescribed apparatus (proof of which may be required) will be exempt from this ruling.
Under no circumstances should dancers walk around any dancing venue in their underwear. Neither should dancers (regardless of age) change into or out of costume in the main dancing hall if at all possible. At all times, dancers must be properly attired.
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Transfer Rule -- CLRG, 16:32:49 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Transfer Rule 1981:
1. Where a pupil formerly the pupil of a registered teacher, joins the class of another registered teacher, the new teacher must not enter that pupil in any registered competition until six calendar months following the date on which notification of pupil joining the new class is received in writing by the Regional Council or other appropriate authority unless the pupil is allowed to compete by reason of Rules 2 & 3 below.
2. A pupil should not be withheld from competition where the change of teacher occurs because of
a) death of a former teacher
b) retirement of former teacher
c) failure of former teacher to re-register with An Coimisiun
d) significant change of place of normal residence of the pupil
e) closure of the teacher's class normally attended by the pupil and where that teacher has not another class within a reasonable distance of the pupil's home
f) any other circumstance in which the Council or other appropriate authority considers it would be unfair or contrary to natural justice to insist that the pupil be withheld from competition.
3. A pupil should not be withheld from competition on joining a new class where a period of at least one year has elapsed between the date on which he or she last attended the class of his former registered teacher or took part in registered competitions and the date he or she joined the class of the new teacher unless the dancer one to whom Rule 4 refers.
4. Where a pupil leaves the class of a registered teacher, joins the class of an Irish dancing teacher not registered with An Coimisiun, and later returns to either his or her former teacher or joins the class of another registered teacher, that pupil must not be entered in any registered competition until six calendar months have elapsed following the date of receipt by the Regional Council or appropriate authority of notification in writing of the return to a registered teacher unless the dancer concerned qualifies for exception under the terms of Rule 2 above.
5. In every case it is the Council or appropriate authority in a Region that will decide whether a pupil will or will not be obliged to refrain from competitions on change of teacher i.e. whether or not any of the exceptions provided for in these Rules applied in any particular case. Even where it is fairly clear that a pupil received on transfer qualifies for exception he or she must not be registered for a registered competition until it is confirmed by the Council or other appropriate authority that it is in order to do so.
6. Irrespective of anything contained in these Rules, a Council or other appropriate authority shall at its sole discretion be free to dispense with the stipulated period of refrainment from competition, or to reduce that period, in any case where, for any reason, failure to notify the Council or other appropriate authority of a transfer.
Re-stated Jan 2005:
1. Where a dancer is required to leave a dancing school by the teacher, for any reason, that dancer will serve the six months re-styling period with a new registered teacher unless the dancer is already out of dancing for a year.
Procedure for Transfers (may vary between Regions)
Written notification must be sent by the receiving teacher to the Transfer Officer, informing them of the name of the child or children, the previous school name and the new school name.
There is an administration fee of about £5.00/5.00 for each child or family being transferred.
The effective date of transfer will be the receipt of this notification by the Transfer Officer with the appropriate fee.
On receipt of notification and fee, the Transfer Officer contact both the new teacher and the previous teacher informing them of the details of the transfer.
The Transfer Officer will notify all members of the Regional Council of the transfer at the next scheduled meeting.
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Childrens Photo's -- Grey area not in any rules, 16:31:01 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Can you sell a print to a third party of a photo you took in public of a child without the parent's consent?
In Australia (at least), the answer would be a conditional "yes": If the picture was being sold as an artwork or being used to illustrate a newpaper story about the events where the photo was taken, then it would be okay.
If the picture was going to be used for advertising, then consent (in the form of a contract or model release) would be needed from the parent or legal guardian of the child.
Or
Photographs of Children - where do you stand?
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is the only authorised organisation in the UK which, amongst other things, provides an internet hotline for the public to report their exposure to potentially illegal child abuse images. The IWF works in partnership with the government, police and the UK internet and mobile industry to combat this type of internet content.
So what is the law?
Section 45 of the Sex Offences Act 2003 amended S.1. Protection of Children Act (POCA) 1978 in May 2004 by raising the age of a child from 16 to 18.
Now section 1 POCA 1978 makes it an offence to; take, make, allow to take, distribute, show, possess with intent to distribute, or advertise indecent photos or pseudo-photographs of children under the age of 18.
That means, by knowingly looking at an indecent image of a child you are breaking the law in this country. Making or downloading potentially illegal child abuse images is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Within this amendment to the POC Act there are circumstances where a photograph of a person over the age of 16, but under the age of 18 would not be an offence:
Firstly, the defendant must prove that the photograph in question was of the child aged 16 or over and that at the time of the taking or making of the photograph he and the child were married or living together as partners in an enduring family relationship (section 1A(1)).
Secondly, the defendant must show that there is enough evidence to raise an issue as to whether the child consented to the photograph being taken or made, or as to whether the defendant reasonably believed that the child consented (section 1A(4)). Thirdly, the photograph must not be one that shows a person other than the child and the defendant (section 1A(3)).
So what constitutes an illegal image?
It means any images of children, apparently under 18 years old, involved in sexual activity or posed to be sexually provocative and include images depicting nudity or erotic posing, with no sexual activity
Only the IWF and the Police are authorised to assess and categorise such images.
Guidelines on taking and displaying photos of children
There is a potential for abuse of any image placed on the internet. This could be by cutting & pasting images, editing images or changing the context within which the images are viewed. Changing images digitally in this way is often called morphing.
Caution and vigilance is the most effective method of prevention.
Any use of children in images on the net should be suitably contextualised. That is, they should be appropriate for the activity being portrayed. Additionally, care should be taken when using images of children in the way they are dressed and the activity they are taking part in.
Images should also be considered with regard to the childs body position during the activity, this is particularly relevant in gymnastic, dance and sporting activities, where the body may be in unusual positions.
Exercise great caution as to where you choose to post such images and which online services you use; such as free-to-view photo albums, where anyone can see the photos you have displayed.
The following steps can also be considered to reduce the potential for misuse:
Avoid using children's full names in photograph captions. You could consider the use of 1st names, but avoid full names if an image is being shown.
Avoid using any names if it is possible from the image to ascertain a specific location, i.e. where a School name is visible in the photo or a well known landmark is in view.
The dress of a child should be considered when using the photo. If it is a posed shot, i.e. being presented with a medal or a team photograph, try to ensure that the child is fully clothed, e.g. in a track-suit or similar. If it is an action shot, taken during the activity, try to use profile imagery or avoid, if possible, full length shots. Alternatively, use digital software to blur the childs facial features
Always use a parental consent form to ensure that the parent or guardian is aware that a childs image is being used. Try to avoid reliance on blanket acceptance procedures as part of consenting to take part in an event.
Ensure you have obtained the child's permission to use their image. This ensures that they are aware of the way their image is being used to represent the sport. Use of a suitable permission form would address this.
Be aware of the Data Protection Act and the use and storage of materials with people names and images included on them. Specific permissions must be sought for this from the persons and where applicable their parents/guardians.
If you discover an inappropriate image of a child being used on a web-site, make a full report of the web-site to the IWF at www.iwf.org.uk on our simple and easy to use report form.
Further advice and guidelines can be found at:
www.teachernet.gov.uk
www.safety.ngfl.gov.uk
www.sportprotects.org.uk
About the Internet Watch Foundation
The UK Internet Industry founded the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in 1996. The IWF is uniquely placed in that it is the only authorised organisation in the UK that provides an Internet Hotline for the public to report their exposure to illegal images online. It is strongly supported by the Government and Police to minimise the availability of illegal content on the Internet with particular reference to child abuse images originating anywhere in the world, criminally racist and criminally obscene content hosted in the UK.
It operates independently of Government and receives no annual funding from it. The major part of financial support for the IWF comes from organisations commonly associated with the internet, such as ISPs, Telcos, content providers, mobile operators and manufacturers and other relevant organisations.
The IWF, in partnership with many other organisations, has an education and awareness role so that, as more and more people make more and more use of the Internet, some of the problems of Internet use - particularly the risks to children - and the mechanisms for dealing with these problems are better known and understood.
For more information see www.iwf.org.uk
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Dance Drama Costumes -- CLRG, 16:26:17 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Dance-drama costumes must be in keeping with the theme of the story portrayed and conform to the rules above for solo and team competitions, particularly in the area of fabric, hem and necklines.
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Underware & tights -- CLRG, 16:25:14 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Appropriate underwear must be worn.
Where tights are worn they must be of a denier not less than 70.
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Two year rule -- CLRG, 16:23:50 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Adjudicators are contracted based on their agreement to withhold their own students or students of classes they had done workshops with in the past two years.
Adjudicators will not judge a competitor or team which he/she, or any person acting on his/her authority has assessed or coached, either in person or by way of video recording, in the previous two years, except at a
workshop open to all classes and organized by CLRG or by one of its subsidiary bodies.
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Dancers are responsible for their awards, & feis committees will not replace lost awards / trophies. Any trophy won and signed out to a dancer must be returned to the feis committee in time for the next event that it is required for and must be returned in good condition. -- CLRG, 16:21:56 03/05/07 Mon [1]
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Award Ceremonies -- CLRG, 16:18:47 03/05/07 Mon [1]
All dancers (solo and team) must be in full costume and correct shoes for the award ceremonies.
All dancers no matter how young or how junior must be in costume to collect any medals from an adjudicator.
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Mishaps: -- CLRG, 16:05:33 03/05/07 Mon [1]
a: If a dancer falls and recovers, that dancer may still place in the top three of the final result even if that dancer does not place in the top three of that particular round.
b: If a dancer does not recover and does not complete the dance, he or she may not place higher than fourth in the final overall result of that competition regardless of the points accumulated overall.
c: Should a dancer lose a heel or a complete shoe, he or she may stand back allowing the other dancer to continue dancing uninhibited. In such a case the dancer concerned will be permitted to re-dance as soon as it is deemed practical by the stage monitor without penalty.
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Artificial Carriage Aids: -- CLRG, 16:02:41 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Any competitor found to be using artificial carriage aids and subsequently refuses to remove same, will be subject to
disqualification from that particular competition.
Medically prescribed apparatus (proof of which will be required) will be exempt from this ruling.
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METRONOME: -- CLRG, 16:00:58 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Speeds for all dances in solo events will be in accordance with officially recognized speeds as published by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha.
Metronomes will be in use at each stage.
Dancers MAY NOT use their own metronome.
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Feis Complaints -- CLRG, 15:58:02 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Complaints must be in writing stating names and other factual information and signed by the complainant.
A fee (amount to be noted in syllabus) must be enclosed and presented to the Feis Chairman within one hour of the occurrence.
The fee will be returned if the complaint is upheld.
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Competitors and the Feis Committee will abide by the decision made by the adjudicators. -- CLRG, 15:56:10 03/05/07 Mon [1]
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Scoring -- CLRG, 15:54:36 03/05/07 Mon [1]
1. Rating in solo competitions is based on four factors, 25% of the rating each:
- timing
- steps
- execution and method
- deportment and style
2. Rating in team competitions is based on three factors: - timing (30%) - figures (30%) - general effect (30%)
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Using video cameras, recording devices or flashlights during competitions without the permission of the feis Committee is strictly prohibited. Feis Committee reserves the right to confiscate the recorded material. Cell phones must be turned off and silence must be kept. -- CLRG, 15:53:12 03/05/07 Mon [1]
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Disqualification -- CLRG, 15:49:09 03/05/07 Mon [1]
A competitor may be reprimanded or disqualified for any of the following reasons:
a) Conduct unbecoming a lady or gentleman.
b) Failure to report on time to compete.
c) Falsification of age or other important facts.
d) Disturbance of the course of the Feis, particularly disturbing the adjudicators (only the Feis Committee can contact the adjudicators, provided that no competition is running on stage).
These or similar faults may be punished by the Feis Committee. The consequences may be an oral reprimand, or a disqualification for a term of one year.
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Music -- CLRG, 15:46:57 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Feis Committee must try to provide Feis musicians, however reserves the right to use taped music if no musician is available.
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Teams -- CLRG, 15:45:28 03/05/07 Mon [1]
Teachers or team captains are responsible that their teams are complete and in position when the competition is announced and that their numbers are visible to adjudicators.
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General Competition Rules For Dancers -- CLRG, 15:43:31 03/05/07 Mon [1]
a. Competitors in solo competitions dance two or three depends on categories) at the time.
b. The judge may stop dancers whenever he claims that he assessed their dance.
c. Competitor's number must be worn and visible to adjudicator when performing.
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The Feis Committee reserves the right to: -- CLRG, 15:41:15 03/05/07 Mon [1]
a) Join or cancel competitions in a category for which too small a number of participants have registered.
b) Join male dancers with female ones in case when there is a small number of men in a given category.
c) Shorten the time of participants' performance.
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Competitor's age and status will be determined as of January 1st of current year, i.e. a participant born in 1995 will take part in competition in age group "under U12 years old" in 2007. Competitors must be prepared to present the proof of age on request. -- CLRG Rule, 15:38:31 03/05/07 Mon [1]
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Dancing shoes: -- CLRG, 20:11:12 03/04/07 Sun [1]
Softshoe dances: Proper shoes are pumps for ladies and reel shoes for gentlemen. Small boys can wear pumps.
Hardshoe dances: Dancers should wear hard shoes. ***** Steel taps or "bubble" heels on dancing shoes are prohibited and will lead to disqualification *****
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Competitor's dress should not disturb their dancing nor hide their posture and execution of the steps from the adjudicators. All questions and doubts about a specific dress should be directed to the appropriate Feis Committee. -- Dress Rules (CLRG), 20:09:20 03/04/07 Sun [1]
Ladies' dress:
a) Allowed: dresses or skirts and blouses, Celtic embroidery or applique, non-patterned fabrics.
b) Authentic Gaelic Dress is desired.
c) A dress or skirt should not be longer than knee level. The minimum skirt length is not more than 10 cm (4") (children) or 15 cm (adults) above the knee level.
d) Prohibited: short sleeves, large necklines.
Men's dress:
a) Allowed: Shirts with ties, long trousers.
b) Authentic Irish dancing costume is desired.
c) Prohibited: short sleeves, shorts.
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Solo competitions (speed is given in brackets) -- CLRG, 20:05:57 03/04/07 Sun [1]
a) Easy Reel (112-123)
b) Easy Slip Jig (112-116)
c) Single (Hop) Jig (120-124)
d) Light Jig (116-118)
e) Reel (112-116)
f) Slip Jig (112-116)
g) Heavy Jig (72-76)
h) Hornpipe (112-116)
i) Set Dance (minimum speed) Sets, the list of melodies is to be presented if required by a dancer.
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Categories of Dancers (CLRG) -- These are UK Grades Only, 20:04:07 03/04/07 Sun [1]
a) Beginner / Novice - A competitor who has never started in feis or started but failed to achieve any place 1,2 or 3 in a given dance. Only basic steps must be performed at this level. Competitors who are awarded one of three medal places are given a pass to the higher level - Primary in a dance in which they scored the place.
b) Primary - A competitor who has won a First, Second or Third place in Beginner, Advanced Beginner categories. A Novice competitor who wins First place will advance to the next higher category in that particular dance. ***** Please see sylabus for each feis as this rule has changed in some areas and some age groups depending if there are 20 or more dancers entered *****
c) Intermediate - A competitor who has won a First place in Primary category. If the level of competition is too high, a Intermediate competitor may move back down to Primary after the following January 1st.
d) Open - A competitor who have won a First place in Intermediate category. If the level of competition is too high, an Open competitor may move back down to Intermediate after the following January 1st. There is no such possibility, though, if a competitor has won first place in Championship competition.
Championships
Premier Championships
*** Please see individual syllabi as this changes from region to region *** These are adjudicated by one judge.
Championship Competition is an Open category competition, which is adjudicated by at least three ADCRGs. *** Please see individul syllabi as this changes from feis to feis ***
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Early in the 20th century, the Irish Dancing Commission (CLRG) established a 100 mark system for judging competitors. -- How Points Should Be Given, 19:53:41 03/04/07 Sun [1]
The distribution of points in solo dancing is 25% for timing, 25% for the steps, 25% for execution and method, and 25% for deportment and style.
In figure dancing, the distribution is 30 points for timing,30 for figures, and 40 for general effect.
In beginner through open competitions, there is one judge. In preliminary championship and championship level,
there are most often multiple judges. Competitors dance two or three at a time except in set dances and they perform two or three "steps."
Dances are of short duration and the judging is instantaneous. In the past, judges kept competitors on stage and continuously dancing until they were satisfied that all aspects of the dance were properly graded.
Up to five steps might have to be performed until the judge rang a bell signifying the competitor was finished.
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CLRG: Feis Registration 2006 -- Subject to Change so check with your own Regional Council, 19:49:36 03/04/07 Sun [1]
All syllabi must be presented to the Council for approval.
Syllabi should be presented at least 8 weeks before the feis and notification of approval will be issued. Appropriate forms will be sent to feis organisers once their syllabus is approved.
Feis Reports
Feis organisers are resonsible for returning feis results direct to the Results Officer in a timely manner.
Results will be recorded by the Results Officer.
NB non-returned results could result in permission being denied to run future feisanna.
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