Thursday 29 September 2011

Thursday has dawned bright and fresh at the Nationals!

Another fabulous Queensland day, and a big day at the Nationals.  Today we have not only solo dancing, but also the start of the ceili competition.

Outside in the foyers, the floor is seething with activity as junior ceili dancers practice the finishing touched to their routines, somewhat resembling a mass of ants rushing in a coordinated attack on some invisible target.

And, if that wasn't enough excitement, tonight there is a special AIDA-organised showing of Jig!!  Imagine being in a theatre showing the most popular Irish Dancing movie of all times, with around 700 dancers - possibly still in frocks and wigs.  The excitement is indescribable :)

Today's dancing programme is:


Senior Boys 15 Years
Rounds 1 & 2 9.00am
Recall 1.00pm
Results 3.45pm

Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 104
3rd Round Competitor No. 108

Sashes donated by Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift donated by Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st Sean Gilroy Memorial Trophy donated by AIDA NSW Branch

Senior Girls 15 Years
Rounds 1 & 2 9.00am
Recall 1.00pm
Results 3.45pm

Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 132
3rd Round Competitor No. 164

Sashes donated by Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift donated by Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st Cec Cocking Perpetual Trophy donated by Mrs Cocking NSW, Hilda Therese Walton Tiara donated by pupils of the Walton Studio NSW
Trophy 2nd Felix “Rocky” Burns Memorial Trophy donated by Felix & Theresa Burns NSW
Trophy 3rd Tonkin Family Trophy donated by Linda & Kelsey Tonkin, SA 

Ceili competition

Under 11 Girls 4 Hand
Competition 8.30am
Results 11.45am
Trophy 1st Gaelic Football & Hurling Association Trophy Donated By G.A.A. SA

Under 11 Mixed 4 Hand
Competition 8.00am
Results 11.45am
Trophy 1st Colleen Kirby Perpetual Trophy Donated By Colleen Kirby TCRG SA

Under 11 Girls 8 Hand
Competition 8.00am
Results 11.45am
Trophy 1st Doyle Family Trophy Donated By Carmel Doyle ADCRG SA

Under 11 Mixed 8 Hand
Competition 8.00am
Results 11.45am
Trophy 1st Peter David Dowd Memorial Trophy Donated By Carmen Griffiths ADCRG & Peter Dowd


Under 13 Girls 4 Hand
Competition 1.15pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st Harold, Eileen & Kate Jones Perpetual Trophy Donated By Mr & Mrs Jones NSW

Under 13 Mixed 4 Hand
Competition 1.15pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st AIDA Queensland Perpetual Trophy Donated By AIDA QLD

Under 13 Girls 8 Hand
Competition 1.15pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st Johnny Mcleod Challenge Trophy Donated By Mr J Mcleod NSW

Under 13 Mixed 8 Hand
Competition 1.15pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st William, Sarah & Liam Monks Memorial Trophy Donated By Frances Stokes TCRG & Margaret Monks SA

Under 13 Girls 3 Hand
Competition 3.45pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st Celtic Musicians Club Perpetual Trophy Donated By Celtic Musicians Club Of SA

Under 13 Mixed 3 Hand
Competition 3.45pm
Results 7.15pm
Trophy 1st The Melino Family PerpetualTrophy Donated By Deirdre Murphy ADCRG SA