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To be conducted under the rules of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing as adopted by the Australian Board of Highland Dancing Inc.
C01/2026 & SQC2026/02
Saturday 11 April 2026
The Australian Championships C02/2026
Trophy Dances (all levels) SQC2026/01
Supporting Events SQC2026/01
Sunday 12 April 2026
Champion of Champions Championships of Australia C01/2026
Gold Coast Challenge (Premier) SQC2026/02
Supporting Events SQC2026/02
Closing date for entries: 27 February 2026.
Late entries up to 13 March 2026 with a $20.00 fee per dancer.
Competition Secretary:
Jodie Midgley cocgc2026@gmail.com
Further Information:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/highlanddancesouthqueensland
Website - https://www.sqrchdi.com.au
Open to Premier Dancers who have gained 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing in any registered RSOBHD/ABHDI Championship
Age Groups:
7 - 11 years
12 - 15 years
16 years & over
Dances:
Highland Fling
Sword Dance
Seann Triubhas
Reel
Steps: 2026 Championship steps as set by RSOBHD
Individual Dance prizes: 1st to 6th placings
Overall Prizes:
7- 11 years
1st Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $300.00
2nd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $250.00
3rd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $200.00
4th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $150.00
5th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $100.00
6th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $ 50.00
12-15 years
1st Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $400.00
2nd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $300.00
3rd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $250.00
4th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $200.00
5th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $150.00
6th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $100.00
16 years & over
1st Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $500.00
2nd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $400.00
3rd Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $350.00
4th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $300.00
5th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $250.00
6th Perpetual Trophy, Sash, Prize to the value of $150.00
Sashes donated by the ABHDI
Special Awards:
Australian Champion of Champions Gold Medal Awards
A gold Medal donated by the Australian Board of Highland Dancing Incorporated will be awarded to the highest placed Australian dancer in each of the three Champion of Champions Championships of Australia events.
Frank Cleves Perpetual Trophy Awards
Donated by Mrs M Reichelt and awarded to the highest placed Australian dancer in each of the three Champion of Champions Championships of Australia events.
Teacher Awards
The ABHDI provide $100.00 to be presented to the winner’s Teacher in each of the three age groups in the Champion of Champions Championships of Australia.
OzScot Australia Perpetual Trophy
Donated by Ozscot Australia and awarded to the Teacher of the winner of the 16 years & over Champion of Champions Championships of Australia.
Julie Appleton Seymour Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the most successful school during the Champion of Champions Championships of Australia event calculated from the top six placings in each dance from all 3 age groups.
SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2026
- Age Groups for all events (other than stipulated) will be decided after receipt of entries.
- Dancer numbers will be allocated by random draw on closing date.
- Championship photographs will be taken after the presentation.
- Order of Events listed below.
PREMIER EVENTS
(A) Champion of Champions Championships of Australia (eligibility as per Rule 20)
7 - 11 years
12 - 15 years
16 years & over
(B) Gold Coast Challenge (Open to all Premier Dancers)
Age groups to be decided after receipt of entries
Blue Bonnets (4 steps)
Earl of Errol (4 steps)
Village Maid (4 steps)
(C) Aggregate – Premier (with Restriction) (eligibility as per Rule 19)
Highland Fling (4 steps)
Seann Triubhas (3 slow, 1 quick step)
Reel (As per championship but no set steps)
Rule 19: Eligibility for PREMER WITH RESTRICTION AGGREGATE - This Aggregate is restricted to Premier dancers who have not been placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a registered Championship Worldwide since 12 April 2021. Dancers who are competing in the Champion of Champions Championships of Australia are not permitted to enter this Section.
PRE-PREMIER EVENTS
PRIMARY
Highland Fling (4 steps)
Sword Dance (2 slow, 1 quick step)
Pas de Basques
Pas de Basques & High Cuts
BEGINNERS / NOVICE - Aggregate
Sword Dance (2 slow, 1 quick step)
Seann Triubhas (3 slow, 1 quick step)
Highland Fling (4 steps)
Scottish Lilt (4 steps)
Flora MacDonald’s Fancy (4 steps)
INTERMEDIATE - Aggregate
Highland Laddie (4 steps)
Barracks Johnnie (4 steps)
Highland Fling (4 steps)
Sword Dance (2 slow, 1 quick step)
Seann Triubhas (3 slow, 1 quick step)
ORDER OF EVENTS – SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2026
- Dancers must register at least 45 minutes prior to the commencement time of their session.
- The times listed below are approximate.
- A running sheet will be emailed to all dancers in March 2026 outlining any updated commencement times.
- Please include an email address with your entry.
8.10am sharp
Introduction and marshalling
8.30am
PRIMARY SECTIONS
Highland Fling
Sword Dance
Pas de Basques
Pas de Basques & High Cuts
INTERMEDIATE AGGREGATE
Highland Fling
Sword Dance
Seann Triubhas
Barracks Johnnie
Highland Laddie
9.40am
Introduction of Championship Competitors and National Anthem
9.55am
Presentation of Intermediate Aggregate
10.00am
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONSHIPS OF AUSTRALIA
(will be run concurrently)
7 - 11 years
12 - 15 years
16 years & over
1.30pm
BEGINNERS, NOVICE, PREMIER (with Restriction) AGGREGATE
Highland Fling - Beginners, Novice, Premier (with Restriction)
Swords - Beginners, Novice
Seann Triubhas - Beginners, Novice, Premier (with Restriction)
Reel - Premier (with Restriction)
ABHDI President’s Address
Presentation of Champion of Champions Championships of Australia
3.00pm
BEGINNERS, NOVICE AGGREGATE
Scottish Lilt
Flora McDonald's Fancy
4.00pm
Presentation of Beginner, Novice & Premier (with Restriction) Aggregates
4.30pm
Gold Coast Challenge (Premier)
Blue Bonnets
Earl of Errol
Village Maid
5.00pm
Presentation Gold Coast Challenge