A wonderful, warm and sunny morning on the Gold Coast and, much to the surprise of the horologicaly-challenged ChaosCentral, a later start than expected :) As we entered the venue this morning, we were amazed by the lack of people - where were the seething masses of wigs and frocks, the chatter of excited participants (and dancers), the light and movement and colour that is Irish Dancing preparing for the first session of the day?
We surmised that there must have been a reverse-Jig effect. Last night, several hundred Irish Dancers attended an AIDA-organised special screening of Jig. Three theatres were packed with dancers (photos available at https://picasaweb.google.com/100846282466802407546/Nationals2011IDTVGoesToJig). Could it be rather than inspiring the dancers, it had the reverse effect and, thinking that they could never be world champions, they stayed away from the competition today? NO, we didn't read the program correctly to see that the competitions started early today!
So, here we are, sitting all alone at ChaosCentral, marvelling at the smoothly running technology, and thinking that one day, we should actually read the programme so we are in the right place at the right time :)
And, Jig is wonderful, uplifting, awe-inspiring and, byt the looks of the people in the theatre, an accurate reflection of dancers, teachers and parents......well worth seeing and buying the official DVD when released.
Today's dancing program is:
Men 19 Years
Rounds 1 & 2 8.30am
Recall 10.15am
Results 4.00pm
Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 102
3rd Round Competitor No. 103
Sashes Donated By Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift Donated By Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st Conway O’Connor Memorial Trophy Donated By O’Connor Family VIC , The Celtic Belt Shield Donated By Mark Berry TCRG SA
Trophy 2nd Irish Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Trophy, Donated By Irish Australian Chamber Of Commerce
Ladies 19 Years
Rounds 1 & 2 8.30am
Recall 10.15am
Results 4.00pm
Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 112
3rd Round Competitor No. 122
Sashes Donated By Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift Donated By Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st Martin Fogarty Trophy Donated By Fogarty Family NSW, Caroline O’Connor Trophy Donated By Caroline O’Connor NSW, Nicola Rochford Tiara Donated By AIDA NSW
Trophy 2nd Howden Family Trophy Donated By Howden Family, SA
Trophy 3rd Bridie O’brien Memorial Trophy Donated By O’brien Family NSW
Senior Men 20 & Over
Rounds 1 & 2 9.00am
Recall 1.30pm
Results 4.00pm
Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 104
3rd Round Competitor No. 107
Sashes Donated By Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift Donated By Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st McCann Family Trophy Donated By Greg McCann NSW, John & Kathleen Gilroy Memorial Belt Donated By Sean Gilroy ADCRG (Dec) NSW
Trophy 2nd AIDA Victoria Perpetual Trophy Donated By AIDA VIC
Trophy 3rd Setanta Trophy Donated By Siobhan Nifhaolain And Family
Senior Ladies 20 & Over
Rounds 1 & 2 9.00am
Recall 1.30pm
Results 4.00pm
Round Commencement
1st Round Competitor No. 101
2nd Round Competitor No. 136
3rd Round Competitor No. 170
Sashes Donated By Trophy Traders International
Winner’s Gift Donated By Northwest Designs
Trophy 1st J. W. & M. K. Currie Memorial Trophy Donated By Patricia, Janice & Marie Currie NSW, Liam Rox Memorial Trophy Donated By Rox Family NSW, Harry McCaffrey Memorial Tiara Donated By Mairin Ni Ruairc-Tauthaigh, Limerick
Trophy 2nd Irish Drovers Trophy Donated By Sean Gilroy ADCRG (Dec) NSW, Olive Friedewald Memorial Tiara Donated By Katie Mcgrath TCRG NSW & Family
Trophy 3rd Dorothy Beryl Derwent Memorial Trophy Donated By Derwent Family NSW
Under 16 Girls 4 Hand
Competition 12.30pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st Sean Gilroy Perpetual Trophy Donated By Sean Gilroy ADCRG (Dec) NSW
Under 16 Mixed 4 Hand
Competition 12.30pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st Mary Lydia Atkinson Perpetual Trophy Donated By Margaret Atkinson ADCRG SA
Under 16 Girls 8 Hand
Competition 12.30pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st Challen Family Perpetual Trophy Donated By Monica Challen SA
Under 16 Mixed 8 Hand
Competition 12.30pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st AIDA Marie Walsh Memorial Trophy Donated By AIDA NSW
Under 16 Girls Reels In Couples
Competition 4.00pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st Comhaltas Ceoltori Eirann Perpetual Trophy Donated By Celtic Club Melbourne VIC
Under 16 Mixed Reels In Couples
Competition 4.00pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st Celtic Club Melbourne Perpetual Trophy Donated By Celtic Club Melbourne VIC
Intermediate Figure Dance
Competition 4.00pm
Results 6.30pm
Trophy 1st G.A.A. Gaelic Park Trophy Donated By G.A.A. VIC
