Sunday, November 15, 2009

Live from the O

Day three - first chance I have to post.

Mini-feis/Traditional sets are done. Teams are about to start.

Be sure to read Steph's (Rince Pix) blog for results.

I can't upload from here - I can only type.

No news really - hope everyone is enjoying the great weather. I managed to view a nice afternoon from inside the hotel...........

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Movie Night Info

See link for Movie Night Poster.

The teachers and parents of Gilchrist-Canavan are running this event. Talk to any of them to get more info.

http://irishdancecanada.com/IDTAC/Movie_Poster.pdf

Vendors

Gold and Shamrock

Essential Hair

Faery Reel

Rince Pix - Official ECRO Photographer

Irish Rox - Official ECRO Merchandise

Gold & Shamrock News

Harry and Eleanor of the Gold & Shamrock will be retiring this year.

Be sure to stop by the wish them well in their retirement.

Irish dance has been a huge part of their lives for many, many years and this decision will no doubt have a huge impact on their days to come.

I understand the business will still continue under new ownership but they can answer any questions you might have better than I.

Three cheers for Harry and Eleanor...

ECRO Journals etc.

Journals will sell for $15 starting after suppertime on Thursday evening near the vendors and all day Saturday/Sunday. If you don't know where this will be, ask around as more experienced families will gladly help you.

Vendors will set up on Thursday evening and as much as they'd like to help sell you stuff straight away, they need a bit of time to get organzied. Please be patient with them.

Remember, you have already paid admission fees so there are no wristband sales this time.

Certificates of Participation

Something new this year.

Anyone who has competed at the Great Brits/All Scots etc. will understand this process.

After the second round of dancing, dancers are to report side-stage in costume/shoes to receive certificates. Dancers will be handed them side-stage (the same side they walk on to compete) and 15 or so will walk on to the stage to form a line at the front.

Parents and friends can cheer on the dancers (and take photos) before the line bows and walks off the other side of the stage as the next line comes on.

This is a great chance to recognize everyone and the IDTAC-E thanks our certificate sponsor for her kind donation of funds.

Doire Dress Designs
Shauna Shiels
Unit 11, Northwest Business Complex
Skeoge Industrial Est, Derry BT48 8SE
info@doiredressdesigns.com
+44 (28) 71 358016 or +44 (78) 34592528

Don't Disappear After Your Light Round!!!

Running Commentary and Results

Steph from Rince Pix will be running a blog again this year. See her website for details.
http://www.rincepix.com/2009ecroinfo.html

This service is offered for free by her to anyone interested. Please show respect and appreciation for her and her staff. Rince Pix has taken steps to ensure info will be updated in a timely manner but should this not occur for any reason, remember that this is a free service before you complain anonymously on any Message Board.

Official results will be posted to the IDTAC-E site when I get online access - which might be over the weekend or it might not be until Monday.

Thank you.

Stage Building Volunteers - Thursday

Stages will arrive approximately at 5pm to be unloaded and set-up over about two hours. Flooring is to be laid out around 7pm. It will have to sit for a few hours before being taped down so it settles properly.

People arriving to help unload should bring comfortable clothing and gloves for splinter protection. Have a cordless drill to screw together the stages.

Those arriving for layout should have comfortable clothes too.

Thanks to those who have committed to help.

Trish Diggon from the Taylor Academy is heading up this project and Rose Johnson, TCRG will be in and out of the room to check on progress should you need to find someone but don't know who to ask for...