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• all up on shamrock photo (NT) -- x, Mon, November 12, 09:43:02am
  • Thx -- Newbie, Mon, November 12, 09:54:26am
• Re: Will they post photos? (NT) -- http://shamrockphoto.photoreflect.com/store/thumbpage.aspx?e=8746980, Mon, November 12, 10:36:48am

• Re: Congratulations Brynna!!! So happy for you. So deserving of this! -- Lorelei and Ashley Nikolov, Sat, November 10, 07:39:01am
• how so you pronouce her name? (NT) -- congrats!, Sat, November 10, 07:58:53pm
  • Brynn ah mc vit tee. Does that help? (NT) -- Yay. Brynna McVittie, Sat, November 10, 09:47:33pm
• Really happy for you Brynna and for your mum and dad. Great family. (NT) -- BFD, Mon, November 12, 08:32:46am

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• posted on the Blog now. (NT) -- IDancer, Sun, November 11, 05:23:17pm
• What is the premier competition? (NT) -- MW mom., Sun, November 11, 08:43:13pm
  • Re: What is the premier competition? -- dm (premier), Sun, November 11, 10:19:09pm

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• FeisAmerica is out of business. You could check on IrishCentral as I think the FA people sometimes used to work for them as well. (NT) -- mom, Sat, November 10, 10:56:17am
• Eastern cdn Friday results on Ecroireachtas.blogspot.com. Haven't seen photos though (NT) -- Western dance mom, Sat, November 10, 12:13:20pm
• there are some pics on Irish Dance Magazine, candids only though (NT) -- stuck at home, Sat, November 10, 12:29:44pm
• All the pics are up on Shamrock Photography Already. (NT) -- WOW- Super impressed, Sat, November 10, 01:21:39pm

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• I was wondering about this as well as my dad was a WWII veteran. (NT) -- lest we forget, Tue, November 06, 07:16:54pm
• We will have poppies available in HQ. (NT) -- Alison, Tue, November 06, 08:35:41pm
• Great for the poppies. I always lose my 3 that I buy. (NT) -- See you in Montreal!!!, Tue, November 06, 09:30:00pm
• So we should not expect a moment of silence or anything? (NT) -- -newbie, Tue, November 06, 09:46:24pm
  • There normally has been in the past - they used to have a trumpeter come and play the ...gah the song escapes my mind! (NT) -- think it was a TCs hubsand?, Tue, November 06, 11:20:14pm
    • The Last Post (NT) -- ..., Wed, November 07, 08:01:43am
    • Yes, my husband usually played it but we've been unable to attend the last couple years as we moved. It will probably happend again when we are there one year on the 11th. Good Luck today and tomorrow! Wish I was there. (NT) -- nwebsterTC, Sat, November 10, 08:48:03am
  • For many years, all competition stopped, an announcement was made and a minute of silence was observed. This was a long time ago, 98-2007. Don't know what happens now. (NT) -- xx, Thu, November 08, 08:59:57pm
    • There's always a minute of silence. (NT) -- ., Fri, November 09, 12:06:29am

• Sorry! I didn't realize they would be up on the blog! (NT) -- Thanks Ryan!!, Sat, November 10, 06:50:53am

• Anyone? Any age other than the U8 U9 and boys that are posted. Please??? (NT) -- curious at home, Fri, November 09, 11:35:42pm
  • Doing it now. Sorry. Had to go eat and unwind. Long day. (NT) -- Ryan, Fri, November 09, 11:38:03pm
    • Wow, thanks Ryan! Really appreciate your effort after such as long (sucessful!) day. (NT) -- curious at home, Fri, November 09, 11:44:57pm

• yes - same one is here this year (NT) -- shamrock i believe, Fri, November 09, 08:44:07am
• Re: Were there photographers at last year's O? Didn't think so, but couldn't remember. -- km, Fri, November 09, 10:19:27am
• Thanks! They just didn't do toe point pictures...that's why I couldn't remember. (NT) -- Thanks! :), Fri, November 09, 08:24:06pm

• I second that! Best of luck to all! (NT) -- NE Senior lady, Fri, November 09, 06:30:33pm
  • NE mom here not related to the NE senior lady (I don't think) and totally agree! (NT) -- Love the ECR! Good luck all!, Fri, November 09, 07:11:09pm
    • Me three!! Great region to dance in. (NT) -- Irishmama, Fri, November 09, 08:07:27pm

• Thik you can just take the escalator to train station?? (NT) -- montrealer?, Thu, November 08, 09:28:49am
• Thik you can just take the escalator to train station?? (NT) -- montrealer?, Thu, November 08, 09:33:27am
• You are an angel on earth! Thank you! (NT) -- coffee lover, Thu, November 08, 09:37:59am
• Thanks! I love their paninis! (NT) -- --, Thu, November 08, 11:38:56am
• Added bonus...wine store right across from TH!! (NT) -- wine!!, Thu, November 08, 01:04:44pm
  • What is TH? (NT) -- ., Thu, November 08, 01:35:11pm
• OMG I'm such a dummy it means TIM HORTON'S!!!!! (NT) -- lolol, Thu, November 08, 01:37:14pm
• Wasn't there a Champ dancer named TH ?? (NT) -- -, Fri, November 09, 02:10:06pm

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• LOL ... this reminder should go to the TCRG's ... practice rooms are empty as dancers all in lobby area with their TCRGs (NT) -- ... no room to walk :), Fri, November 09, 01:58:38pm

• Recalls -- Inside, Fri, November 09, 12:40:12pm

• This is a Feis on Jan 26th - The O'Donnel Winter Feis in Markham. (NT) -- Markham is near Toronto, Thu, November 08, 02:35:39pm
• here is the link: http://www.odonnellirishdance.com/feis.htm (NT) -- Great Feis, Thu, November 08, 02:37:50pm
• The Ottawa Feis is in early December. (NT) -- dancer, Thu, November 08, 07:53:01pm
• Thank you! (NT) -- OP, Fri, November 09, 09:59:58am

• Unfortunately not. But good for you for asking what the rule is instead of just going ahead. (NT) -- Good Luck to her., Tue, November 06, 08:21:32pm
• I know of some people who have done it ant got away with it in the past. (NT) -- Dont get caught, Wed, November 07, 10:07:18am
• You can try as in reply. At a recent feis ,there was someone who tapecd all of a girls dancing and no one tried to stop her. (NT) -- I guess you could try, Wed, November 07, 12:15:38pm
• At Roseland feis, yes in U 15 ,Maureen taping Avery! She also got away with it! I hope she is not permitted in the hall when these girls are dancing! (NT) -- Dont trust her, Wed, November 07, 02:40:03pm
  • Hard to stop someone if they really want to do it - I just got an ad from smart Betty for a recorder masked as a pen - thought it strange after the incident posted all over the boards about Maureen. (NT) -- newbie, Wed, November 07, 03:33:35pm
  • Oh for heavens sakes let it go! What is your issue anyways???? She's a teacher taping her dancer - how is that your business and naming the dancer on here is just plain CLASSLESS (NT) -- Over it, Wed, November 07, 05:12:24pm
    • Naming because they do it all the time ! And get away with it! The rest of us just sit back and abide by the rules! (NT) -- How is that fair?, Thu, November 08, 08:39:48am
      • you don't name children on message boards. I really don't feel it needs more explanation than that. (NT) -- shameful, Thu, November 08, 09:22:46am
      • then do complain to the organizers if you see it. If you are that bothered by it do that instead of naming dancers who are CHILDREN on a message board and hiding behind a keyboard. There is no excuse for this. (NT) -- !!!, Thu, November 08, 09:32:12am
        • Have you ever been to a feis where someone has been seen video taping....and chances are its a grandparent taping the grandchild...not someone that it taping to use to show a dancer their mistakes so they can correct them...eitherway, I have been at competitions where people are reported....what happens?? simple, they make an announcement that it is not allowed!! Does is stop people? of course not! nothing is done, just words over a microphone! so, if the message board is how to get this dealt with, then so be it! (NT) -- rules are rules!!, Thu, November 08, 03:55:36pm
  • Does Rose Fearon even know whats going on? This woman doesnt even teach in her school. (NT) -- Weird!, Thu, November 08, 08:42:52am
    • ridiculous of course she teaches. Get your facts right - this sounds like someone with an grudge against the school - get over yourself (NT) -- jealous, Thu, November 08, 09:06:00am
• And how does that make it ok? If you or i were to tape our kids,do you think it would be ok? (NT) -- :€, Wed, November 07, 06:02:28pm
  • personally i think it's a stupid rule anyways. If a parents wants to tape a set dance what's the BIG deal? In this case however, -- ., Thu, November 08, 08:28:12am
    • Or how about this: if you're going to name names, name yourself too. (NT) -- ., Thu, November 08, 12:11:09pm
• Its not ok ,especially when the tape gets used to do corrections as in Maureens case. Both dancer and dancers mom were aware of the taping. And its not the first time! They were just caught .so why are they priveleged to tape ? My daughter would love to see herself in competition whereby she could see her mistakes. (NT) -- Truly unfair!, Thu, November 08, 08:37:43am
• Its so easy now to be discreet ,easy to tape with cell phones. Have to admit I've done it but not for the same reasons as above. More of a keepsake for my daughter to watch many yeats from now. (NT) -- They should allow it!, Thu, November 08, 08:59:51am
  • they really should allow it I agree (NT) -- ., Thu, November 08, 09:04:32am
  • If the taping was for the purpose of a keepsake, then I agree. Unfortunatly this is not the case. It is not a relative or grandparent taping...it is a person that claims to be a teacher taping to show mistakes and where to make corrections. That should be done on their own time. If this isn't addressed, then they just open a door for all teachers to tape their dancers so they can make their own corrections! This is not the first time this has happened with these two individuals, so clearly the dancer is aware of it and should also be addressed for not stopping it! (NT) -- cheating vs keepsake!, Thu, November 08, 04:00:59pm
• Some grandparenys would love to see their grandchildren in a big competition but cant be thete in person. (NT) -- Too bad, Thu, November 08, 09:38:37am
• I also think it's a stupid rule. I have lots of action shots / video of my son's sports but next to none of my daughter. I'll admit that I video'd my daughter dancing her set (so there were no other dancers) last year as I knew it would be her last O. At least I have one memory for her & for us. (NT) -- sad, sad, stupid rule, Fri, November 09, 09:52:42am

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• Dinner dance is sold out. Don't think there is a waiting list for tickets (NT) -- er, Tue, November 06, 11:18:56pm
  • Hi Linda - it IS sold out but there are often teachers who had to buy tickets to meet a school assessment who can't sell them. They are encouraged to let us know but I haven't heard anything yet. Ask at HQ, and/or leave a WANTED sign there. Someone might have spares but not know what to do... (NT) -- Ryan C, Tue, November 06, 11:41:51pm
• Thanks Ryan. will definitely check in with HQ when we arrive . (NT) -- Linda, Fri, November 09, 05:33:45am

• Samedi (NT) -- H, Fri, November 09, 02:05:43am

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• Re: Its a true mix. Teachers dresses to the nines, parents dressed to match their kids costume colours, jeans, dresses, evening wear......all is good. Wear what keeps you comfortable for the long day. Roll with it and enjoy. Don't stress about what you wear, just feel good! (NT) -- Enjoy the weekend., Thu, November 08, 09:14:43am
• there's no dress code or norm. Wear what's comfortable for you. Don't dress to match your kid unless you want to stand out as a newbie lol (NT) -- ., Thu, November 08, 09:19:32am
• Thanks, very helpful! (NT) -- First O, Thu, November 08, 11:37:05am

• link -- !, Thu, November 08, 10:06:28am

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• seriously? (NT) -- wow, Wed, November 07, 01:08:51pm
  • lol I thought the same lol (NT) -- mm, Thu, November 08, 09:21:24am

• The Delta (NT) -- I believe, Thu, November 08, 08:44:17am

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• Merci beaucoup! (NT) -- :), Thu, November 08, 06:42:20am
• Thank you so much!! (NT) -- :), Thu, November 08, 08:34:59am

• Yeah for the quick links for the blog & twitter (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds (retired) & dd & extra dd for the O's, Thu, November 08, 12:21:38am

• Restaurants are everywhere! Don't worry -- Liquor link inside, Mon, November 05, 11:02:37am
• If you are coming in by train there is a liquor store in the connection to the hotel from the station (all underground) and some nice places to eat as well (NT) -- Not quite MTL native but close, Mon, November 05, 01:38:42pm
• You can get to almost anywhere in central downtown via the underground system so the list is almost endless. (NT) -- For super casual (and for dads wanting to catch some sports) there's a Cage au Sports which has great wings. There's also a Baton Rouge about a 5 min walk away, and a great restaurant called Mezza 44., Mon, November 05, 06:15:07pm
  • Baton Rouge = awesome ribs (NT) -- YUM!!, Mon, November 05, 06:34:14pm
• Can anyone recommend a good place to get pasta?? (NT) -- thanks!!, Mon, November 05, 07:54:54pm
  • Wienstein and Gavino's on crescent street has amazing pasta. Also on this street is Hurley's Irish pub, and a lot of the nightlife. About 10-15 min walk max from the hotel, or a 2 min cab ride (NT) -- :), Tue, November 06, 07:05:50pm
    • I 2nd this, great food (NT) -- great street!, Tue, November 06, 10:02:09pm
      • Thank you (NT) -- for replying, Wed, November 07, 11:08:31pm

• We take Canadian at par and a bad exchange on American (NT) -- ;), Wed, November 07, 01:20:31pm
• Yeah, cause Quebec has it's own currency (NT) -- Get Real, Wed, November 07, 02:42:42pm
• Think it was just a joke. (NT) -- Cute, Wed, November 07, 03:17:21pm
  • That is how I took it as well... (NT) -- newbie, Wed, November 07, 03:30:33pm
    • it was (NT) -- just some fun!, Wed, November 07, 04:43:06pm
      • Not necessarily. see me and I will show you a Quebec 2$ coin (NT) -- de Maissonneuve, Wed, November 07, 09:14:59pm

• I park there every day. there is plenty of space in the new multii"evel parking lot accessible by Plains Road. But you do need to allow 10 minutes to walk to the plateformd (NT) -- hope this helps, Wed, November 07, 06:44:35pm
  • sorry about the typos! (NT) -- oups, Wed, November 07, 06:46:57pm
    • That is great info! (NT) -- newbie, Wed, November 07, 08:28:33pm

• Re: Our TC gave us a great oireachtas pamphlet which included everything we needed to know about the weekend and what to bring. She included positive attitudes and a go with the flow outlook. Very valuable to us newbies. I will try to copy the list of what to bring later today. (NT) -- All my ?'s answered, Tue, November 06, 07:36:01am
• Always good to have a few 'just in case' items... Safety pins, extra shoe laces, Sharpie pen... and of course, headache tablets!! (NT) -- By the end of the day, you'll need them! :), Tue, November 06, 07:37:02am
• Re: Top of the List: Wine! (NT) -- Just say'n, Tue, November 06, 08:42:16am
  • Ditto on the wine!!! its a must! (NT) -- i like the way you think!, Tue, November 06, 11:45:49am
• glue gun, sewing kit...extra bobby pins (NT) -- ., Tue, November 06, 09:11:47am
• double check all the dance items are packed (shoes, tiara, wigs, dress, cape, bloomer) AND in the vehicle; (NT) -- we also bring tanner, extra hair pins and hairspray, make up, music (to warm up and to chill out), bananas, Tue, November 06, 08:30:49pm
• Sock glue! (NT) -- : ), Tue, November 06, 08:39:19pm
• solo dress and team dress, shoes socks :) (NT) -- id, Wed, November 07, 11:39:17am
• More wine! (NT) -- Priorities., Wed, November 07, 04:16:14pm

• everything is on Level C for convention. Programs are available in HQ starting 6pm tomorrow. early mornings they are available in the Hall outside the ballroom. (NT) -- Alison, Wed, November 07, 11:54:43am
  • What is HQ? (NT) -- ??, Wed, November 07, 01:21:42pm
    • Head Quarters (NT) -- dress buy and sell area there too, Wed, November 07, 01:30:18pm

• There definitely is at least one small shop, also a timmies and a bakery etc. Attached is Place Ville Marie, an underground mall with a few stores, a pharmaprix (aka shppers drug mart) and a food court (NT) -- :), Wed, November 07, 09:05:37am
• Yes!! Absolutely!! There's a whole food court, and like the above person mentioned, if you follow signs to place ville marie, there's another food court as well as a pharmaprix... in Montreal, almost everything is connected underground!! Enjoy Montreal!!! (NT) -- montrealer :D, Wed, November 07, 12:56:48pm

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• we always do - (NT) -- ., Mon, November 05, 02:49:36pm
• It is all over the main board as well - this taints the whole image of ID. Having issues trying to believe that we are the only region that doesn't have any corruption. (NT) -- newbie, Tue, November 06, 10:49:27pm

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• We will try to have the consignment room open as soon as possible. Worst case, we will have the forms to fill out for your dress at 5pm, then open at 6pm. Please remember to bring a hanger as we are using our own equipment this year, the hotel is not providing hangers. Programs will go on sale at 6pm in HQ for $15. Numbers for Friday competitors only will also be available at 6pm. There will also be a box accepting cash donations on behalf of the ECR for our Irish Dance friends who were effected by Superstorm Sandy. See you all in Montreal! (NT) -- Safe travels - Alison, Tue, November 06, 08:28:28pm

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• Re: Dinner Dance tickets -- nwebster, Mon, November 05, 07:22:57pm
  • lol! it's so last minute, but we couldn't stay away (NT) -- :), Mon, November 05, 09:14:08pm
• Lots of moms and dancers go to the O even if not competing. Injuries, college....... (NT) -- Difficult to be be missing it, Tue, November 06, 07:51:55am

• Thank-you :) (NT) -- Good luck to all this weekend!, Mon, November 05, 02:48:21pm

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• Re: Gold and Shamrock at Oireachtas -- anne, Mon, November 05, 02:11:15pm

• 4:45pm absolutely earliest if everything is on time (NT) -- ecr, Sun, November 04, 04:01:46pm
• Lets hope we all have time to fasten our fascinators! (NT) -- Looking Forward to a Great Party!, Mon, November 05, 09:35:10am

• to clarify, the question is whether or not your team can enter Worlds..it is understood that solo qualification is very different. (NT) -- poster (sorry if not clear), Thu, November 01, 12:13:38pm
  • There are no qualifications - would need to check worlds syllabus if your want "official" confirmation - but your TC will know and they are the only ones who can enter (NT) -- for O or worlds, Thu, November 01, 01:49:10pm
• I think the rule is that the school has to enter and dance a team in that age group at the Oireachtas. If they do that, then they can send a team in that age group for Worlds - don't need to "place" (NT) -- --, Thu, November 01, 02:17:46pm
  • and dancers can be substituted on the team between O and Worlds (NT) -- hth, Thu, November 01, 05:13:32pm
  • But between the O. and Worlds the ages of the girls will chg so they may not be in the same age category so how does the work? So if you have a U10 team at O. but those girls are then in U12 for Worlds they won't be able to compete at Worlds unless there was a U12 team entered for their school at O? (NT) -- ecrmom, Sat, November 03, 04:55:05pm
    • Re: But between the O. and Worlds the ages of the girls will chg so they may not be in the same age category so how does the work? So if you have a U10 team at O. but those girls are then in U12 for Worlds they won't be able to compete at Worlds unless there was a U12 team entered for their school at O? (NT) -- Age categories for teams are different for Worlds for that reason: U11, 11-13, 13-16, 16-19, 19+ (mom), Mon, November 05, 01:26:59am

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• 3 and same for both (NT) -- 890, Sun, November 04, 11:20:24pm

• yes (NT) -- :), Sun, November 04, 07:50:01am

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• Is this schedule posted on a website and where is the Sun schedule ? (NT) -- curious, Tue, October 30, 09:37:35am
• Re: O Schedule - Friday -- Stage B Schedule, Tue, October 30, 10:38:26am
• U9 is a very small competition this year.... also they dance treble jig and reel right? (NT) -- dancer, Tue, October 30, 10:47:41pm
  • Re: U9 is a very small competition this year.... also they dance treble jig and reel right? -- feis dad, Wed, October 31, 12:03:44pm
    • Re: U9 is a very small competition this year.... also they dance treble jig and reel right? -- :), Wed, October 31, 01:57:54pm
      • Yes, under 9 should be R, TJ (NT) -- OP, Wed, October 31, 02:27:36pm
      • remember that U8 has higher numbers because it includes U7's and U6's too (NT) -- ., Wed, October 31, 02:46:44pm
        • In the U9 last year, there were 36 comp, this year 20 (NT) -- big drop!, Sun, November 04, 07:25:42am

• Do you have a wait list for time changes - I guessed and booked our appt a bit early on fri am! (NT) -- ecr mom happy to get what I got but!, Sat, November 03, 11:29:52am
• What time are you starting on Thursday night? When is the earliest appointment? (NT) -- thanks, Sat, November 03, 12:45:05pm
  • hard to book appointments when you dont answer emails or on the message board....... (NT) -- guess i will tan here thursday, Sat, November 03, 06:49:27pm
• wow thats odd, she called me back within about 20 mins! (NT) -- thanks for great service 2nd year for us :), Sat, November 03, 06:58:14pm
• Hi - sorry just posted this this morning and have not had an opportunity to check the board until now. I have answered all emails I have received. My phone is always on as well, give me a call if you have sent an email and received no repsonse. Our first app is 5:00 on Thursday. (NT) -- call me or email me :), Sat, November 03, 07:12:55pm

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• No there has not been. This is something that was obtained by the sponsorship committee this year. (NT) -- may just be a 1 time thing but still nice!, Wed, October 31, 05:32:07pm
• This sounds cool! (NT) -- Where is the information? I would like to read more, Fri, November 02, 09:13:40pm
  • O web site -- Details under sponsors (inside), Sat, November 03, 04:13:50pm

• Do you have a smart phone? Download the Twitter app or try Boxcar and configure it for an alert. -- Socmed, Thu, November 01, 08:02:11pm
  • I second the Boxcar recommendation. (NT) -- 5 year Twitter user., Fri, November 02, 08:27:30pm
• If you want it to text you updates use SMS setup -link inside -- SocMed, Fri, November 02, 09:54:03pm
• If you don't have twitter and want updates text "Follow ECR_Oireachtas" to 21212 and you'll get the tweets texted to you (NT) -- enjoy :) (standard texting rates apply), Sat, November 03, 11:58:37am
• Oh and to unfollow once the O is over, text Leave ECR_Oireachtas to 21212. (NT) -- :), Sat, November 03, 12:04:22pm

• That stinky carcinogenic E-6000 is the only one I trust to hold things together. Only a problem if you breathe the fumes, open a window or wear a mask. It works well. Tried another brand and lost stones all over the place. (NT) -- Good luck, Sat, November 03, 07:30:04am

• Yes! Happened to my dancer years ago. It was to be her first Oireachtas at age 12. Very difficult. (NT) -- xoxo, Mon, October 29, 10:00:31am
• Thank you so much! It's definitely hard missing out, but we're wishing everyone the best of luck! (NT) -- broken, Mon, October 29, 10:15:20am
• My daughter has been out since Aug. its really hard for her to see and hear all the excitement and not be able to attend. November has never been so quiet. (NT) -- :(, Fri, November 02, 09:10:39pm

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• The underground covers many kilometres. it is not just 'under the hotel"...you can walk indoor for hours. So you will find every possible restaurants you may want, from food courts to sit down restaurants. the hotel itself has very good restaurants and if you go outside, you will find everything walking distance (NT) -- I would not worry about anything. You will be right in the middle of the action, Sun, October 28, 04:50:26pm
  • The underground is quite extensive, look at the map at this link -- the pink is the underground (see inside), Sun, October 28, 08:30:32pm
    • This is fantastic! Thanks so much. I didn't know the underground covered that far north. Wonderful. Now I know no worries if awful weather since I can get from our hotel (Residence Inn - Marriott on Peel) all the way to the Fairmont indoors. A great relief since we're travelling by train to Montreal (NT) -- a mom, Mon, October 29, 01:16:52pm
      • Double check that though. although part of the under ground goes all the way to Peel, I'm not so sure it connects to your hotel, you may have to walk outside a little bit (NT) -- My office is in PVM which connects to QE Hotel, Tue, October 30, 07:46:09am
        • Yes, think I'll have to go outside a little bit and have no problems walking outside the entire way if the weather cooperates. Just good to know that I can access it so close. BTW... what's PVM? thanks again. (NT) -- a mom, Tue, October 30, 10:02:15am
  • If you would like to see speed shopping in the underground -- like inside, Sun, October 28, 08:47:26pm
• What time does it open on Sunday morning? (NT) -- thanks, Sun, October 28, 11:33:29pm
• Some open at noon, some earlier. I highly recommand a stop at SIMONS on St_Catherine, just a block North from the hotel. (NT) -- Montrealer, Mon, October 29, 05:54:13am
• The airport shuttle is a but, and you need $8 in coins to board. The bus operator doesn't take bills, or you can buy a ticket in the airport terminal. http://www.stm.info/english/info/a-747.htm (NT) -- :), Mon, October 29, 11:12:09am
  • ** is a bus (NT) -- haha, Mon, October 29, 11:13:15am
  • Bus is fine - thanks for the info about the coins/tickets - I'm bringing an extra kidlet to this one so I'll be (NT) -- ecr mom to a ds (retired) & dd & extra dd for the O's, Mon, October 29, 01:17:16pm
• OMG thanks for all the info on the Underground & I guess by the 4th year I'll know my way around? WOW looking forward to the O's and the fun we'll have in Montreal (NT) -- OP - ecr mom to a ds (retired) & dd & extra dd for the O's, Mon, October 29, 01:18:54pm
• By the way, PVM stands for "Place Ville Marie". (NT) -- ECR MOM, Fri, November 02, 09:35:50am

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• 100% agree. Nothing will ever be perfect and no body should expect it to be. Looking forward to a fabulous weekend (NT) -- Thanks ECR exec committee, Thu, November 01, 09:34:02am
• I second that - we all rely so much on the unsung efforts of those behind the scenes and it must take hundreds of hours to get an event such as this off the ground. Hope you have a great time at the O Ryan. (NT) -- :), Thu, November 01, 09:34:28am
• OP you voiced exactly how I feel as well...you only need to volunteer once to truly appreciate what others do. (NT) -- See you all in Montreal!!, Thu, November 01, 10:34:47am
• Hear hear!!!! Thanks to everyone who puts in the time and effort to offer these events for our children! (NT) -- An appreciating mom, Thu, November 01, 11:01:52am
• Re: Everybody is so quick to put down Ryan's efforts, and the entire committees. Lets keep in mind that Ryan is also one of the principle teachers of one of the largest schools in our region. On top of organizing everything, he is also preparing a huge number of solos, teams and dancers for the premier. Imagine if your teacher had the responsibility of 100 kids and the entire event. (NT) -- You are doing an awesome job Ryan!, Thu, November 01, 11:14:50am
  • Not to take anything away from Ryan but this has been done by teachers for over 30 yrs - it is a volunteer job (NT) -- And TCs know what they're getting into, Thu, November 01, 11:28:03am
    • Re: And if you've been involved for 30 years you know that its come a long long way since that time. Ryan has instituted many changes in recent years that have led to the efficiency of the event and takes the dancer's into consideration. I remember nights of awards at 1:00 am. Waiting on judges panels for hours. Waiting for recalls for hours. Etc. Ryan has brought an efficiency and provided information beyond what is required. (NT) -- Thanks Ryan - Long Timer!, Thu, November 01, 01:46:36pm
      • Does anyone else have the theme song from The Lone Ranger running through their head suddenly? (NT) -- ;P, Thu, November 01, 02:16:38pm
• Re: I just read the ECRO blogspot. Thank you Ryan for all this incredibly hard work and coordination. I know sometimes it can seem like a thankless job but we all appreciate the time and effort it takes to run -- gbrain, Thu, November 01, 11:39:20am
• Everyone appreciates the hard work done by the volunteers and I am sure that we also are all willing to help. FYI - the posters are not 100% anonymous, the IP address is known and canbe traced ane what will happen to those wee ones? (NT) -- Retaliation feared, Thu, November 01, 12:23:21pm

• Miss the bus trips to the "O". Yep it is a long ride but we did it for a few years it is fun. (NT) -- ENJOY!! See you next weekend., Thu, November 01, 09:38:50am
• What about the kids from the east coast specifically? That is quite the trip! Feel for you. (NT) -- 15+ hours by car, Thu, November 01, 12:35:15pm

• Meant to type in that her heel is slipping (NT) -- ---, Mon, October 29, 10:51:16pm
  • Whew. I was trying to figure out how to politely ask what a "lahore" was, and how one goes about (NT) -- putting moleskin on one..., Mon, October 29, 11:46:19pm
• Re: wear a pair of thick tennis socks under her bubble socks for hard shoe. (NT) -- Make feet thicker, Tue, October 30, 08:38:03am
• Re:you can get heel inserts from a cobbler that will decrease the size by a half shoe size (NT) -- irish dance mom, Tue, October 30, 03:38:17pm
• Thanks for the suggestions! (NT) -- :, Thu, November 01, 12:31:17pm

• I was wondering the same thing. (NT) -- curious, Thu, November 01, 10:17:35am
  • rotating panels of (NT) -- three, Thu, November 01, 10:52:41am
• ECR is always rotating panels of 3 (NT) -- None drop, Thu, November 01, 11:07:56am

• Re: I think people need to calm down a little here! I know its close to the O but thete is so much negativity and bad comments between people. Please stop! This boatd has seen a lot of crap the past few days! -- newby, Wed, October 31, 01:53:54pm
  • newby please know that 99% of the people in ID are wonderful....what you are seeing is in no way a representation of the whole. (NT) -- :), Thu, November 01, 09:02:45am
• the O is a lot of fun...I wish everyone good luck and great memories. (NT) -- safe travels, Wed, October 31, 02:12:11pm
• We are all going to have a great time! Every person has so much invested (monetarily and emotionally!) in this weekend... Go with the flow, and be kind to all. (NT) -- Remember the Golden Rule. :0), Wed, October 31, 02:23:24pm
• As Sharpay does before she hits the stage...brrrrrrr with fingers fluttering! All will be well! (NT) -- ., Thu, November 01, 09:36:36am

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• I believe you can find them all here -- Some homework for you ;) (inside), Wed, October 31, 04:33:39pm
• U16 Claire Gallibois, U17 Michaela Hinds, U19 Lindsay McBride, 20&O Emily Lupiano and boys U11 Patrick Grant, 18-20 Lorcan Balfe, Lucas Lawton, 20&O Nick Andison (NT) -- extra spot for those 3 girls age groups, Wed, October 31, 04:46:20pm
  • Think there's one in U13 as well. And Avery's in U15. (NT) -- ..., Wed, October 31, 05:45:23pm
  • I don't have all the names but it is obvious that many are missing from this list. all the WS qualifiers are not named for once. (NT) -- Very incomplete list, Thu, November 01, 08:41:06am
    • It is a complete list of World Medallists, only name missing is Claire Gormley U13 (NT) -- ., Thu, November 01, 08:53:40am
      • oups. Apologies. I misread the question. I thought it was a list of qualifiers, not medalists (NT) -- I need another coffee!, Thu, November 01, 09:03:34am
• sorry, 4 age groups *** (NT) -- ., Wed, October 31, 04:48:03pm
• the poster asked about WMH not World Qualifiers...the WMH list is complete - no one is trying to deliberately not acknowledge one school over the other. (NT) -- ., Thu, November 01, 09:04:09am

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• Re: Question on young competitors (U8, U9, U10) (NT) -- Oh dear me. (?), Tue, October 30, 04:32:10pm
• This can't be a serious question (NT) -- really?, Tue, October 30, 04:33:40pm
• No, you must be the correct age to dance at World's. You may not dance up. I believe a school in the NE did this a couple of years back and there was a lot of talk. (NT) -- x, Tue, October 30, 04:54:01pm
  • Thanks for answering! (NT) -- OP, Tue, October 30, 07:27:20pm
• Re: The first age group at worlds is under 11 and is indicated by the year of birth on the entry. If you are not born in that year, you cannot enter. (NT) -- End of Story, Wed, October 31, 07:48:56am
• youngest age group for Worlds 2013 Boston must be born in 2002 (NT) -- U11 in 2013 (U10 at Oireachtas), Wed, October 31, 02:28:38pm

• Deep breath! You can do it... :0) (NT) -- It will all be golden on the day!, Tue, October 30, 06:05:50pm
  • Thank you. Buying gems Friday (probably 10 gross) (NT) -- And stoning all weekend., Tue, October 30, 10:04:10pm
    • Who needs sleep, right? Good luck! (NT) -- Red Bull anyone?, Tue, October 30, 10:18:18pm
    • Me too! Patiently waiting for them to arrive from Dreamtime creations.......I hope they get here on time!!!! (NT) -- ecrmama, Wed, October 31, 02:25:12pm
• that's not an easy thing to do under the gun (in this case glue gun lol) pot of coffee and some company to help will make it more enjoyable (NT) -- ., Wed, October 31, 02:16:53pm

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• In Premier Comp. How can U11 be on both stages? Is there an U10 group? (NT) -- mom, Tue, October 30, 03:12:49pm
  • They are doing their traditional set at 8:30 on one stage and then their Reel on the other stage at 9:30 it seems. Therefore different judges for each dance I'm assuming. They are possibly grouping age groups in the Premiere Competition thus the reason for no U10. Just my thoughts. (NT) -- a mom, Tue, October 30, 05:06:13pm
    • But there is a U11 group on Stage A & B at both 8:30 and 9:30. Cannot be on both stages at the same time! There is an U10 group for the treble reel. (NT) -- :), Tue, October 30, 08:13:23pm
• Many thanks! (NT) -- Can't wait!, Tue, October 30, 03:27:04pm
• Stage A 830: 13&O, U11, U7. Stage B 830: U13, U10, U9 (NT) -- TC, Tue, October 30, 03:46:24pm
• Re: Sunday Schedule - as we received it -- Thanks, Wed, October 31, 10:06:51am

• If there are <10 competitiors all recall - this rule applies to boys and girls - if a boys comp had 12 dancers only 6 would recall (NT) -- we just dont see <10 in ladies often, Tue, October 30, 09:20:58am
• how many WQ would there be in a group this small? (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 11:35:38am
  • Re: 5 plus any world medal holders are not included in the 5 so it could be 6 in this group (NT) -- !, Tue, October 30, 01:09:42pm
    • dont think there are any WMH in this age group - apologies if i am wrong! (NT) -- er, Tue, October 30, 09:54:01pm
      • Re: LMcB from NFOC I believe is a medal holder. (NT) -- Double Check but I think she is, Wed, October 31, 07:55:53am
        • She's U19, not U20. No wmh's in U20. (NT) -- ., Wed, October 31, 08:41:17am

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• Thanks so much! Good luck to your son also at his O. One of the best parts of dancing is meeting new people from other areas. (NT) -- :) :), Mon, October 29, 12:35:57pm
• His set was absolutely fabulous on the weekend! Thanks for the well wishes! (NT) -- --, Tue, October 30, 08:10:36pm

• Where is the schedule posted? (NT) -- ..., Mon, October 29, 10:50:10pm
• This is nothing new. Happens in these age groups all the time. (NT) -- par for the course, Mon, October 29, 11:43:30pm
• Happened last year too. Exactly 9 in U20 last year. Numbers then increase again in sr. ladies. (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 08:32:45am
• Nope, exactly the same numbers as last year. Both competitions are smaller now because they used to be the one double age group. (NT) -- x, Tue, October 30, 08:08:19pm

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• wow the numbers are down for almost every comp!!!! (NT) -- --, Tue, October 30, 09:26:39am
  • Seems about normal. I remember being in GU15 and having 60 in my competition 8 years ago (NT) -- -, Tue, October 30, 10:23:03am
    • And there's always a big drop at U18. First year of university for a lot of dancers. U19 and U20 have seen drops too, as dancers get older. (NT) -- ..., Tue, October 30, 10:38:56am
• Wow Senior Ladies have 39! Haven't seen a number like that in a while for this group. (NT) -- injured sr. lady, Tue, October 30, 10:22:45am
  • last year was even higher, i think 42! (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 01:02:44pm
    • Lasy year 36 entered, 35 danced. Big group! (NT) -- ..., Tue, October 30, 01:44:53pm
• Ah U15 - quite the bulge...the biggest group. Bless them all! (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 03:49:17pm
  • ?? U14 is the largest at 65 (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 04:18:06pm
• the more that register the more qualify for Worlds...the bigger the group the better...small groups are tougher so don't worry (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 04:14:18pm

• Check out SIMONS, a lovely store on Ste-Catherine. The Old Port area for a taste of old France, the Marie-Riene du Monde Cathedral, just beside the Fairmount. If you have time for a great smoke meat, Schwart's on St-Laurence BLvd ( may be crowded ) (NT) -- Bienvenue à Montréal!, Mon, October 29, 02:18:38pm
• Check out Ogilvy's on Ste-Catherine street (a huge shopping street). It's high end and pricey but definitely worth the visit (NT) -- And if you have time and are looking for some exercise, try "climbing" the mountain. It's a nice walk, or you can take the stairs. And the view from the "look-out" is gorgeous in the autumn., Mon, October 29, 08:14:39pm
• CHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGEEEEEE ITTTTT!!!!!!! (NT) -- haha, Tue, October 30, 04:04:28pm

• You're waiting until the dancing is done?? You must be new to this! (NT) -- X, Tue, October 30, 01:05:07pm
• What is the website for all Oireachtas information ? (NT) -- x, Tue, October 30, 02:31:40pm
• Re: Who ever the kind person was that posted the Fri and Sat schedule could post Sunday as well it would be greatly appreciated! Want to book brunch on Sunday - could use a nice glass of champagne and oj -- ECR, Tue, October 30, 02:43:58pm

• Re: Hello everyone. Reminder that the Consignment room at Oireachtas Headquarters is open from 5pm Friday. Dresses are $20 each. Please bring a hanger if you have one but keep the bloomers, headband and shawl with you. The dresses will be looked after during the weekend for you, please remember no food or drink or unaccompanied children in the dress room. -- stressedmama, Tue, October 30, 09:26:16am
• Sorry I do mean THURSDAY at 5pm!!! Sorry for the confusion. (NT) -- Will be there all weekend, Alison, Tue, October 30, 11:22:43am

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• 5. The formula 5 for the first 20 is always the same, unless double age groups. (NT) -- .., Tue, October 30, 10:53:11am
• 5 in the first 20, plus 1 for every group of 10 after that, then add 1 spot for every world medal holder in a WQ spot (NT) -- ., Tue, October 30, 11:02:50am

• Yes, there is a dance store that sells them on the South side of Milton, can't remember the name. It will likely be the only one in the phone book (411.ca) (NT) -- d, Mon, October 29, 11:20:25pm

• SERIOUSLYnot making it easy on anyone (NT) -- waiting, Sun, October 28, 07:56:05pm
  • Distributed to teacher reps to send to teachers and post online tonight. (NT) -- O, Mon, October 29, 12:55:29am
    • Yeah! Thanks for the update. (NT) -- ., Mon, October 29, 10:12:38am
• where is the stage schedule on the blog as the only updated still says September 25 (NT) -- curious, Mon, October 29, 09:37:19pm
  • They tweeted that they are waiting for the webmaster to post it... Maybe that person works 9 to 5 only? (NT) -- Waiting to make train reservations, Mon, October 29, 10:12:23pm

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• There is a box at the end of the set dance that is hard to complete in time to the beat. Your daughter will know the part they are talking about (NT) -- it's a Job to dance!, Mon, October 29, 07:10:22pm
• i noticed many of the trad sets being j.o.j. it looked difficult to execute properly. wonder why tc's don't go for an easier set the little ones can do very well. (NT) -- just my opinion, Mon, October 29, 07:18:27pm
• There is a move in Job in the step and the set where dancers are balance on their heels with their heels touching and toes pointed out to the sides and you need to - while balancing - click your toes together and back out. Maybe she isn't "closing" the toes together tight enough. (NT) -- Hope that made sense haha, Mon, October 29, 08:02:44pm

• Yep! I think there are a few families... (NT) -- Should be fun!, Sun, October 28, 06:09:41pm
• yup my kids are looking forward to the train ride with their mates (NT) -- Train Party, Sun, October 28, 07:58:28pm
• First time on train. Are there overhead bins like on a plane? (NT) -- newbie, Mon, October 29, 02:58:02pm
  • smaller! way way way less luggage space on the train AND they have new luggage restrictions so be sure to check out (NT) -- ecr, Mon, October 29, 03:52:41pm
    • can the overhead accomodate a regular rolly bag? (NT) -- ?, Mon, October 29, 04:33:00pm
• I did some research on this, as it is our first time also. Some trains have baggage cars, and apparently there are different sized cars, with different overhead capacity... They do have new 'strict' conditions for carry on size... so check the website. (NT) -- If you have a baggage car and wish to use it, be there about an hour ahead to check your bags., Mon, October 29, 04:49:23pm

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