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• Gavin Doherty dress listed on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190351379988&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT -- !, 18:22:12 11/20/09 Fri
  
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• I have an extra room available at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for Wednesday and Thursday nights. Anyone interested? -- rm, 15:54:04 11/20/09 Fri
  
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• Does anyone have any cute ideas for a good luck present for the Oireachtas? -- No name, 13:52:09 11/20/09 Fri
  
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  • Small pocket stone engraved with the word "dance" or a claddagh pin or Christmas ornament engraved with "Oireachtas 2009" (NT) -- Good luck to your dancer!, 15:42:03 11/20/09 Fri

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• Is there an Admission fee for MWRO? -- No name, 12:17:42 11/20/09 Fri
  I thought we paid a general admission fee. Are we supposed to pay each day (Fri-Sun) in addition. Can someone clarify and if there is an additional fee, do you know what it is? Thanks.
  

  
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  • I think it is on the website - $10/day or $25 for a weekend pass is what I recall seeing (NT) -- same as in past, 12:26:44 11/20/09 Fri
  • for dancers too? Or just for non-dancing siblings, parents, etc? (NT) -- No name, 14:35:51 11/20/09 Fri
    • not for dancers (NT) -- No name, 14:43:41 11/20/09 Fri
    • what about the dancers on days they are not dancing? (NT) -- No name, 15:39:11 11/20/09 Fri
      • Dancers don't pay for entrance on any day (NT) -- yeah, 16:00:29 11/20/09 Fri
        • do they just show their competitor number, or tell the door people? (NT) -- 1 dd won't have # til Sunday am!, 16:39:26 11/20/09 Fri
          • All kids have always been free in the past so don't need to worry (NT) -- No name, 18:39:50 11/20/09 Fri

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• DD has been sick all week. Should I encourage her to practice anyway or just rest....Praying big time that she'll be competing. She is so demoralized. -- unbelievable, 10:28:11 11/20/09 Fri
  
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  • This is a rough fall for viral illness. Keep the kids home and let them get better! (NT) -- parents need to provide the perspective. (pediatrician), 10:31:43 11/20/09 Fri
  • Definitely rest, not practice. She has muscle memory, and all her training will stand her in good stead, IF she gets well in time. Pushing too hard too soon could delay recovery, which would be much worse. Hang in there, every competitor goes through this at some point! (NT) -- Been there, 10:52:33 11/20/09 Fri
  • I am where you are-dd was looking great-her best on Sunday-fine Mon and Tues-now sick, sick, sick. These kids work so hard-and its such bad timing (NT) -- very sad, 11:15:43 11/20/09 Fri
  • Rest, rest rest. The ones who push it and don't let it run its course are the ones who end up with complications - Rest. Visualize. Her muscle memory is there. (NT) -- R&R, 11:47:42 11/20/09 Fri
  • There are 2 components to competition: physical preparation and mental preparation. At this point, rest is important to her physical prep. Mentally, she can visualize her steps in her head, practice the beats with her hands or fingers while resting (NT) -- Listen to her set music and soft/hard shoe rythums, 11:59:38 11/20/09 Fri
  • Your attitude will affect your DD. Don't worry about this, encourage her to rest because she has already done her preparation, and don't psych her out. Confidence is key, whether warranted or not. ;) (NT) -- Good luck, have fun!, 12:04:17 11/20/09 Fri
  • Better to get sick this week instead of next week! She will be fine honest. Daughter has been there! I agree to the post about listening to music and working with hands! I love watching the little ones do that as they wait in line at a feis! (NT) -- feis mom, 12:23:59 11/20/09 Fri
  • Please, please don't send her to class to get everyone sick. (NT) -- No name, 16:38:23 11/20/09 Fri
    • My goodness, she has NEVER gone to class sick. The question was re: at home practice. Thanks for all the encouragement and advice. DD is grateful to be one week into this instead of it hitting next week. We'll keep our fingers crossed. (NT) -- OP, 17:12:00 11/20/09 Fri
      • Sorry, didn't mean to make it sound so harsh, I just reread it and didn't mean for it to come across like that. (NT) -- ., 17:16:47 11/20/09 Fri

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• Makeup for green and black dress? and for red and black dress? Time to get new makeup for my daughters! -- No name, 23:47:49 11/19/09 Thu
  
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  • If you have a MAC counter nearby, those salespersons are outstanding at selecting colors. Try to take, if not the actual dresses, the headpieces and some clothing the same colors as the dresses for best selection (NT) -- No name, 08:44:13 11/20/09 Fri
    • a smokey eye looks great with any dress. (NT) -- good luck!, 13:50:22 11/20/09 Fri

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• Anyone know options to get from Columbus airport to Drury Inn/Hyatt? Cab or shuttle, and fees? Thanks -- First time flying to O, 21:02:05 11/19/09 Thu
  
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  • I checked with the Hyatt and they said it is cheaper ($25) and faster to take a cab. Shuttle buses from the airport charge about $17 per person one way. (NT) -- No name, 22:56:43 11/19/09 Thu
  • We are doing the same thing on Thursday. What do you tip the taxi driver? (NT) -- No name, 08:17:01 11/20/09 Fri
    • I usually do 15% (NT) -- No name, 09:32:15 11/20/09 Fri
  • at the airport, follow signs for ground transportation, then taxis - pretty sure you go up an escalator (or elevator) from baggage claim. There is usually a line of taxis available, and someone to direct you to the first one in the line. -- welcome to Columbus!, 14:47:55 11/20/09 Fri

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• Any chance of someone NOT needing their Friday night Hyatt reservation? Wasn't planning on staying Friday night, but plans had to change unexpectedly. -- Help!, 19:26:41 11/19/09 Thu
  
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• I just added some nice dresses for sale if anyone is looking in the Chicago area ~ http://www.thevelvetcastle.com/Wardrobe.html -- for the Oreachtas, 16:30:52 11/19/09 Thu
  
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• Off-topic. I am looking for a volunteer/service based co-ed summer camp for my child who will be a freshman next year. We're Catholic but it need not be faith-based. Preferably something in the USA. -- Thanks for your help., 15:12:57 11/19/09 Thu
  
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  • summer camp -- nt, 17:09:55 11/19/09 Thu
  • volunteer -- No name, 17:15:01 11/19/09 Thu
  • summer work camp -- No name, 22:33:21 11/19/09 Thu
  • Springhill in Michigan or Indiana. It is faith-based (NT) -- No name, 10:06:06 11/20/09 Fri

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• At the O, are all figure choreographies placed, or only 50%? -- No name, 15:03:27 11/19/09 Thu
  
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  • they only place 50% -- No name, 20:04:56 11/19/09 Thu
    • Do they post a list of the teams that will be placed like they do for ceilis? (NT) -- No name, 23:56:20 11/19/09 Thu
  • They announce placements for all choreography teams at awards (NT) -- Or at least they have in the past, 00:54:40 11/20/09 Fri
  • Ceili they only place 50% but choreo they place all teams (NT) -- No name, 09:14:11 11/20/09 Fri
  • all U8 teams place but only 50% in all other age groups. (for figures) (NT) -- No name, 10:07:31 11/20/09 Fri

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• Looking for another room!! I know this is really last minute, but anyone have a room available for Friday and Saturday night? If so, please e-mail. Thanks! -- x, 10:08:39 11/19/09 Thu
  
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  • The Hyatt Capitol Square still has rooms. $99 a night, it is a long walk, about 8 blocks or you can take a cab. (NT) -- No name, 23:11:43 11/19/09 Thu
    • I bid $50 on priceline, this is where I ended up. I'll walk the 8 blocks! (NT) -- No name, 18:07:07 11/20/09 Fri

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• Toe problem -- No name, 10:03:33 11/19/09 Thu
  My dancer just like all the others is working very hard to prepare for the Oireachtas, her feet are taking a beating.
  The nail on her big toe is about to fall off . . any suggestions it is rather painful. Appreciate the last minute help.
  

  
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  • Trim it, file it and keep it taped to her toe if possible to protect. (NT) -- she can manage, 14:54:41 11/19/09 Thu
  • Any nail edge on tender tissue may continue to cause pain. If it is nearly off, maybe it can be removed with a good tug. then, the tissues can start to heal and toughen back up. (NT) -- Your pediatrician or podiatrist can help you decide..., 16:06:39 11/19/09 Thu
    • Oooohhhh! I cringed just reading that! Oooowwwweeee!! (NT) -- ; ), 17:13:23 11/19/09 Thu
  • keep it clean, dry, taped and antibiotic ointment on it til the nail grows back....it will stop hurting in one week (been there). (NT) -- No name, 19:56:43 11/19/09 Thu
  • I promise, once you get that toe nail off you will be pain free. Then you just tape a cotton ball to the area to let it heal (NT) -- toenail OFF feels great!, 20:31:26 11/19/09 Thu
    • It happens to my DD every year ,we call it the O toe. Yup once it falls off it will be better, There will be a half grown one underneath. (NT) -- No name, 20:53:04 11/19/09 Thu
  • Toe Problem -- No name, 00:03:57 11/20/09 Fri
  • you know it amazes me that people will ask questions -- No name, 09:04:31 11/20/09 Fri
    • You have simply revealed your lack of empathy for others, and your narrow-minded approach to problem solving on minor medical issues. There is no greater need than a mother's effort to help soothe a child's pain. (NT) -- If you wish to critique others, then expect it in return., 09:25:28 11/20/09 Fri
      • Some people don't run to the doctor wiht every little thing...some do. Asking for advice from people who have had the same issue is really quite normal, in my opinion. (NT) -- I don't, 09:56:17 11/20/09 Fri
  • Usually best to leave the nail on as long as possible to protect the nail bed under. It comes off when it is ready. (NT) -- pediatrician, 10:33:06 11/20/09 Fri
    • Ouch! That happened to me last year =( I just trimmed the nail and put neosporin underneath it. But don't pull the nail off, just tape it really well. (NT) -- Hope it feels better., 13:56:31 11/20/09 Fri

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• Another shameless plug for a dance dress for an adolescent dancer. If you aren't in the market, please scroll by: -- DM's email, 08:43:21 11/19/09 Thu
  
  This brand new dress will be available at the MWRO in Columbus starting Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Because of the wear and tear on the "for sale" rack, this dress will not be displayed there full time. If you would like to arrange an appointment for a private fitting in advance, please email me using the link through this board or Dance Again.
  
  http://www.dance-again.com/X806.html
  

  
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  • The price has been reduced (NT) -- No name, 08:44:10 11/19/09 Thu
  • Can't believe this dress has not been snapped up yet-lovely lines (NT) -- good luck, 09:27:17 11/19/09 Thu
  • It is too small for my daughter or she'd be wearing it next week! (NT) -- No name, 09:56:00 11/19/09 Thu
  • Inside is a link to more photos -- No name, 22:24:29 11/19/09 Thu

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• What is the rule about short dresses? -- No name, 23:28:43 11/18/09 Wed
  
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  • I dont think there is an "Official" rule (NT) -- No name, 23:42:45 11/18/09 Wed
  • If you look like an Orangutang you might be DQ'd! (NT) -- No name, 02:59:20 11/19/09 Thu
  • if you are a podium placer, you are never penalized-anyone else may get points deducted and/or comment from -- a judge, 04:52:35 11/19/09 Thu
    • Is this a sour opinion or are you an expert ont he subject (NT) -- No name, 09:37:33 11/19/09 Thu
      • Have never seen comments at oireachtas scores (NT) -- No name, 09:38:03 11/19/09 Thu
  • No rule as of yet - should not be a problem -- unless the dress is inappropriate..., 14:31:05 11/19/09 Thu

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• Can someone with the correct information please explain the new starting number system that will be used for this year's upcoming Oireachtas. It was rumored... -- c0nFu$3D, 23:09:35 11/17/09 Tue
  that this information was sent out in a TCRG e-mail. What I have heard is that the judges requested a simpler method to avoid confusion. Keeping this is mind, all girls competitions will start with dancer #101. Will #101 start for all 3 rounds? Is that fair? EXPLAIN, PLEASE! LOL Thanks!
  

  
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  • I HIGHLY doubt this-thin k it is just a rumor. Too obviously unfair. (NT) -- Tcs please answer so less stress, 00:17:45 11/18/09 Wed
  • No NO No, the competitor numbers will be from 101 and up, no number 1, 2, 3...etc. start numbers (NT) -- will still be drawn.different dancers start each round, 04:58:51 11/18/09 Wed
  • There was an error last year as on of the judges last year confused the points with the competitor #. Gave out perfect score of 100 when they thought they were wrting down competitor 100. That is why all competion #'s start @ 101. Will still have random draw start each round. (NT) -- It was corrected befor results came out!, 08:05:01 11/18/09 Wed
    • You are actually incorrect. This did not happen last year. Please do not post misinformation. This is being done to prevent any adjudicator's confusion between a dancers score and number. ie dancer #82 getting a score of 82, but no one received a 100 last year. (NT) -- Oireachtas 2009 Committee, 11:21:52 11/18/09 Wed
      • she's not saying someone received a score of 100, she saying they ALMOST did but they caught it before anything came of it. (NT) -- No name, 12:49:58 11/18/09 Wed
  • why would they bunch all the dancers from the same school together (NT) -- it can't be random, 08:16:21 11/18/09 Wed
    • How do you know they did that? Is it a school with a large number of dancers? (NT) -- No name, 09:45:33 11/18/09 Wed
      • over 100 dancers in comp and 3 with school within 10-15 of each other (NT) -- curious, 10:02:07 11/18/09 Wed
    • Dancer order is not available now. As with all majors, you only find that out when you get to the venue and buy the book (NT) -- not sure what you're talking about., 01:24:07 11/19/09 Thu
      • I think they're saying that they got the dancer numbers from the TC, and for their school, in comp X (for example), their dancers are numbers 101, 115, 130 - spaced relatively close, not spread through 101-199 (more) -- No name, 09:46:08 11/19/09 Thu
  • Where are competitor numbers listed? (NT) -- No name, 09:14:57 11/18/09 Wed
  • Was that result corrected before it came out? (NT) -- Sure?, 10:18:53 11/18/09 Wed
  • Marks were corrected... was caught when reviewing and brought to judges attention. (NT) -- No name, 11:05:49 11/18/09 Wed
    • so, in that case, what place would that competitor have been given by that specific judge? (NT) -- No name, 13:13:13 11/18/09 Wed
      • the judges keep a copy of their scores - the mistakes usually happen when they copy their scores from their worksheets onto the final sheets. That's why the mistake could be fixed. (NT) -- No name, 13:38:10 11/18/09 Wed
        • Good, the "mistake" was caught (NT) -- -, 23:09:24 11/18/09 Wed
  • My dd received her number at dance class the other night and she IS #101 in her comp. Never been first on the list before--always in the middle somewhere. Any downsides? (NT) -- no name., 00:14:11 11/20/09 Fri
    • I guess it is how you look at it-some dancers just like having it be over and not have to watch a ton of other dancers dance, getting more nervous by the minute. -- Irishmama, 07:14:16 11/20/09 Fri
    • She will probably NOT be going first, as they randomly draw a number for each round to start with.... (NT) -- No name, 09:12:08 11/20/09 Fri
      • Oh right, duh, didn't read it very well. thats true, no one is going to know who is first until the numbers are drawn. (NT) -- Irishmama, 09:57:57 11/20/09 Fri
    • The only downside to being first on the competitor list that I can think of is when the recalls are read, her name will be most obvious if it is skipped (or not). The rest of the names/numbers go by so quickly and in a blur (NT) -- our experience., 14:19:48 11/20/09 Fri

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• Question on qualifying for 0 in U-11 -- No name, 21:44:36 11/17/09 Tue
  DD is U-11 and went to O for Trad. Set last year and Ceili, and was counting on going this year for a solo dance, however, her TC told her she had to get into open ,,,, she did in one soft shoe and hardshoe dance and TC then said NO, she needs to be in all dances. WE NEED to know if this is TRUE??? Thanks in advance!!
  

  
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  • I believe it is 1st, 2nd or 3rd in all opw although some teachers are stricter (NT) -- Our's says a first in all 4 (and it is checked), 21:45:50 11/17/09 Tue
  • Confused, are you saying she has 1 soft and 1 hard shoe dance in open prizewinner? Many TCs would want all dances in prizewinner, many more only send prelim and open champs for solos. (NT) -- check with your school, 21:48:07 11/17/09 Tue
  • She needs to be in open prizewinner in all dances and get a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in R, SJ, TJ & H to qualify. (NT) -- No name, 22:08:27 11/17/09 Tue
  • She needs to get a 1st, 2nd or 3rd in Open in ALL of her dances, some teachers require more, ours requires all 1st. (NT) -- No name, 22:46:10 11/17/09 Tue
  • Yes, that is true. But regardless of what the guideline is for the MW, your TC can set any rule they wish for the dancer to meet. So if TC says so, it is so. But placing in R, SJ, HP and TJ in OPW is the rule.(1st, 2nd or 3rd) (NT) -- ., 00:35:07 11/18/09 Wed
  • Still a Question? -- No name, 13:16:07 11/18/09 Wed
    • U11 up to U14 - it is a requirement that you get a 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each of the main dances. It is possible that teacher's discretion requires something higher than that, but those are the MINIMUM requirements for that age group. (NT) -- No name, 15:06:00 11/18/09 Wed
      • the above should read "in each of the main dances IN Open Prizewinner" (NT) -- No name, 15:07:21 11/18/09 Wed
      • U11 to U13 - U14 has to be in prelim, place in top 50% in one feis (NT) -- No name, 15:19:53 11/18/09 Wed
        • It reads "U11 UP TO U14" , not "through U14", and that is absolutely correct. "up to" does not imply "including". U11 up to U13 is Open Prizewinner. (NT) -- No name, 15:43:28 11/18/09 Wed
  • You need to be in o/pw in all 4 core dances-tj, hp, r and sj, AND you need to -- inside, 16:44:35 11/18/09 Wed
  • And, honestly, going to an O without having done this is unlikely to be a good experience for the dancer. (NT) -- No name, 08:29:59 11/19/09 Thu
    • agreed. Nuf said (NT) -- No name, 08:38:03 11/19/09 Thu
    • Half of the ones who did meet this standard won't make the top half. It is hard. (NT) -- --, 08:51:05 11/19/09 Thu
    • You can have a "good experience" at the O even if you don't recall and heaven forbid, end up near the bottom of your comp. My dd has always been "qualified" but never has recalled, been in the bottom quarter of her comp., but she was always (NT) -- glad for the experience., 01:10:17 11/20/09 Fri

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• Sorry, I know this has already been posted, but I can't find it in the archives. Would some of you post the formula for World Qualifiers for the O? -- thanks so much, 15:42:29 11/17/09 Tue
  
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  • for single age groups, it's 5 for the 1st 20 plus 1 for every 10 or part of 10 after that, to a max of 15; if any WMH are in that group, they are skipped and the next person qualifies. (NT) -- No name, 15:46:08 11/17/09 Tue
  • Thanks, ok, another question. This is a new formula, right? looks like last year, many more qualified in each age, than will this year using the formula here. (NT) -- right?, 16:17:35 11/17/09 Tue
    • same formula as last year - depends on number of wmh, and rules are different for double age groups if that's what you're looking at (NT) -- No name, 17:01:40 11/17/09 Tue
      • Thanks. (NT) -- I'm getting it now, 17:16:28 11/17/09 Tue
  • So Top 21 can theoretically qualify in U13 this year! (NT) -- That is alot!, 19:13:17 11/17/09 Tue
    • Nope, it's a max of 15 that can qualify. (NT) -- No name, 19:22:41 11/17/09 Tue
      • How many WMH are in this age group? (NT) -- -, 19:41:46 11/17/09 Tue
        • five this year. Tough comp (NT) -- No name, 19:52:47 11/17/09 Tue
      • so if 5 WMH's, then the theoretical # is 20. Sorry. (NT) -- Maximum does not include WMH. still too many, 20:07:27 11/17/09 Tue
        • There will be 15 qualifiers other than the 5 WMH's, no matter what, so long as 111 dancers compete. Those 15 dancers could finish 1-15 (in theory), or 6-20 with the WMH's 1-5, or they could be mixed up in various ways. But you'll have 5 and 15 no matter how they finish. (NT) -- -, 08:18:36 11/18/09 Wed
          • well, if one of the WMH finishes below 20, then they wouldn't contribute to the total - but that's probably unlikely (NT) -- No name, 15:25:56 11/18/09 Wed
            • My point is, it doesn't matter what the total is. The WMH's are still WMH's no matter where they place. (NT) -- -, 17:03:21 11/18/09 Wed
              • so what's the answer for the U13's - 15 or 20? (NT) -- No name, 22:39:11 11/18/09 Wed
                • 20, if all WMH dance and place in the qualifying group (NT) -- No name, 07:54:24 11/19/09 Thu
  • So then if there's 29 in sr ladies and only 20 or so show, don't they all recall? But still only 7 will qualify, right? (NT) -- No name, 19:26:42 11/17/09 Tue
    • 10 or less - all recall OR 11 or more = 50% recall (NT) -- as posted, 19:46:48 11/17/09 Tue
  • What about for 169 in the U18 group? Lets say 60 dance. There are no WMH in that age this year. (NT) -- # to recall?, 19:59:43 11/17/09 Tue
    • I'm sorry, I meant 69, not 169. (NT) -- me again, 20:00:35 11/17/09 Tue
      • if 69 dance, 35 recall - wmh doesn't affect recall, straight 50%, round up if an odd number of dancers; if 69 dance and no wmh in group, number of wq is 10 (NT) -- No name, 21:32:58 11/17/09 Tue
        • So sorry, I didn't mean, how many will recall. I meant how many will Q for Ws if say 60 dance in U18. (NT) -- brain freeze, 09:33:53 11/18/09 Wed
          • I figured that's what you wanted, so I answered both - 35 recall, 10 WQ (NT) -- No name, 12:43:46 11/18/09 Wed
  • there must be some kind of percentage for comps with less than 20; my ds has had comps that end w/ 3 qualifiers (NT) -- don't know the percentage tho., 20:57:47 11/17/09 Tue
    • The formula USED TO BE: 3 for the first 10, 1 for every 10 or part of 10 thereafer, so your ds's comp would have qualified 3 for 10 or fewer dancers, and 4 for 11-20 dancers. NOW it is 5 for the first 10 and 1 for every 10 or part of 10 thereafter (so 5 for up to 10 dancers, and 6 for 11-20 dancers) (NT) -- :0, 19:19:47 11/19/09 Thu
  • why not make it easy hence level of dance would be HIGHER -- No name, 14:10:29 11/18/09 Wed

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• Ok, these feis prices are getting TOO PRICEY! -- No name, 14:35:57 11/17/09 Tue
  Want to register for PA winterfeis.
  4 dances plus $20 family fee plus efeis fee of 1.50 is costing me 53.50! What happened to $5 per person! It is only me and dancer. Can anyone tell me how much does prelim and champ's pay? Their cap is 700, so if everyone does the minimum dances and pays 53.50, that is $37,450.00
  Can someone just explain the breakdown to me of putting on a feis?
  

  
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  • It's $35 for PC, plus the fees for a total of $56.50. I don't know if OC is the same price. We're not going, trying to stay close to home this year and have maybe 1-2 overnighters instead of the usual 5-6. (NT) -- an OH mom, 14:45:29 11/17/09 Tue
    • Ok, these feis prices are getting TOO PRICEY! -- No name, 00:26:35 11/20/09 Fri
  • $53.50 doesn't sound bad to me. Have you ever run a feis? It is hard and expensive. Family fee is a "family" fee, not per dancer so your figures are off. Lots to consider, nice venue, more expensive, etc. If feis doesn't have nice venue, great awards, then they get bashed on the boards. (NT) -- No name, 14:52:24 11/17/09 Tue
  • $8.00 per dance plus family fee is pretty standard across all feiseanna. Some are a bit higher. Doesn't seem out of line to me. You will pay more for a nice facility - versus a fairgrounds/school. (NT) -- Seems reasonable to me, 15:01:04 11/17/09 Tue
  • Seems in line with other feiseanna. I agree with poster above. Our school runs a feis and I assure you no one is getting rich on this. All the money received gets put right back in to paying for the venue, awards, adjudicators, etc. (NT) -- par for the course, 15:09:42 11/17/09 Tue
  • OP-as others have mentioned-you clearly have no concept of the expenses incurred in running -- a feis, 15:16:56 11/17/09 Tue
    • How rude your response is. I think the OP has "a concept" of what it takes. But when you add it all up, it is getting out of hand, period. (NT) -- ., 15:32:21 11/17/09 Tue
      • Not out of hand. The ONLY way to get back to $5/per is to go back to school halls, no computer tab, cheapest champ awards possible, find someplace free to store your wood (and what condition would it be in after years of that?), cheapy solo medals (NT) -- And everyone here would totally complain, 15:37:12 11/17/09 Tue
        • funny this is exactly the environment STILL of some of the Feises out there -- No name, 17:30:14 11/17/09 Tue
        • Feiseanna are competing for a dwindling pool of customers and add value and appeal to their events with better venues, better awards, etc. to attract more dancers. Just look at how feiseanna are bashed on this board due to perceived problems with venue, awards, etc. You can't have it both ways!!! (NT) -- No easy answer, 11:41:49 11/18/09 Wed
  • $5 per person wouldn't come CLOSE to covering venue, AD/musician travel/fees, awards, wood storage, printing, hospitality (NT) -- Join your committee & get some clarity, 15:33:52 11/17/09 Tue
  • Numbers are down. Costs are up. Most feisianna are sweating whether they will break even. (NT) -- No name, 15:35:19 11/17/09 Tue
  • I agree this is a costly feis, but remember, the family fee covers 2 days for many. Also, this feis in the past has offered music and movies to entertain competitors Saturday evening (NT) -- This is more an "event" than just a feis. Fun, too, 18:25:05 11/17/09 Tue
    • I too would like to see a breakdown of funds. It is so expensive. You can't afford to stay the night anymore. Anything under 5 hours, we drive. I priceline hotels, and never have paid over $40 for 2 1/2 - 3 star hotel. click in...... -- ready for dd to quit, 18:47:17 11/17/09 Tue
      • well you certainly do not need to do privates-cut those out and (NT) -- you'll save 100s, 00:20:53 11/18/09 Wed
      • I believe this feis committee is not for profit. -- They are not making $$ by hosting, 08:58:09 11/18/09 Wed
  • trust me they won't make anything -- it is terribly expensive to put on a feis, 18:50:44 11/17/09 Tue
  • OP here, and you are right, I have no idea in the costs, that is why I was asking for a breakdown. I'm surprised no one was able to answer question, just opinions (NT) -- No name, 07:09:27 11/18/09 Wed
    • If you want a breakdonwn of the actual numbers -- You will need to contact feis, 08:47:53 11/18/09 Wed
    • Not just OPINIONS- you have gotten (NT) -- a list of costs., 09:08:22 11/18/09 Wed
      • The only person that put a breakdown was down below this post (NT) -- No name, 11:39:29 11/18/09 Wed
  • I'm not on the committee, but here are a few cost line items just off the top of my head -- Please add to my list, 09:11:41 11/18/09 Wed
    • and...NAFC fee for hosting a feis, mailing, printing, registration and tabulation fee (i.e. Feisworx, eFeis, etc.), electricity connections, plus most hotels add a 20% "service fee" and taxes on top of all the venue costs. Even if your group is non-profit, this adds a big chunk to the costs. (NT) -- it all adds up, 09:37:54 11/18/09 Wed
  • You HAVE gotten several lists, but to clarify (without specific $$ amts). Our budget: AD/musician costs 45%; venue 28%; awards 10%; eFeis 5%; electric 3%; misc. 9%. Works out to about $48 per dancer. -- Our feis is non-profit but DOESN'T lose $$ either, 10:28:08 11/18/09 Wed
    • Yes, and vendors pay 200-400 per feis (NT) -- No name, 11:40:19 11/18/09 Wed
      • hopefully, you make that up in profit and (NT) -- then some., 11:49:20 11/18/09 Wed
        • Any well-budgeted feis uses the small amount of money left over to secure venue for following year. (NT) -- A feis budget can be in the $30-$40,000 range, 12:56:03 11/18/09 Wed
          • Yes, we need to have several thousand dollars just for deposits, ordering awards, purchasing AD airfare, etc. These costs are incurred before registration even opens or monies come in. (NT) -- Good point, 12:58:27 11/18/09 Wed
  • OP here, just wanted to thank everyone that answered my question. (NT) -- stillsearchingformoneytree:), 13:07:37 11/18/09 Wed
    • Geez - obviously you only want to hear (NT) -- they will lower the cost of entry!, 15:40:35 11/18/09 Wed
    • Instead of searching on the board. Why don't you (NT) -- ask the feis - then let us know., 15:47:55 11/18/09 Wed
      • OP, just seen your post. That was suppose to be "funny" as to the money tree reference. lolol (NT) -- No name, 10:15:19 11/19/09 Thu

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