2010 Perpetual Trophy Holders...

Attention 2010 Oireachtas champions. Please contact Patricia Finnegan (finneganpa@hotmail.com or 905-864-9239), as soon as possible, if you have any concerns regarding the condition of your 2010 perpetual trophy. 

All trophies should be returned to the Oireachtas Headquarters (aka the Costume Consignment Room) at The Westin on Thursday, November 10. 

If you will not be arriving on that date, please make appropriate arrangements to have the trophy returned on the Thursday evening by someone you know.

Every year we are in a mad panic to find such trophies to hand out on Friday night and/or some are returned dirty/unpolished.  We don't have volunteers to clean trophies, so kindly ensure everything is brought back in a presentable manner (and by Friday noon at the absolute latest).

Thank you.

2011 ECRO Costume Consignment Room Info

[New Pricing Scheme - see below for details.]

In response to feedback from families like you, we have made a few minor changes to the consignment room policies for 2011, to make it easier for you to sell or buy a dress!

The new (lowered) fee will be $20 for the whole weekend; a second dress from the same family will be $15 and each additional dress shall be a further $10 per dress provided all dresses are from the same family. 

 

A reduced rate of $15 shall be available if you register your dress for sale after Saturday awards!  Many Sunday-only dancers were looking last year (especially older dancers) but dresses were taken home before Sunday.  Try to arrange to leave your dress until Sunday at 1pm and have someone collect it for you.

Hours will be: Thursday (for intake only - from 5-8pm, Friday from 10-4pm, Saturday from 10-4pm (and for another two hours after Saturday's award ceremony), plus Sunday from 9:30-1pm

 

All dresses must be picked up by 1pm Sunday or they will be turned over to the hotel's lost and found for you to collect at your own expense.

 

Have as much information about the dress ready to add to the registration form such as measurements, suitable age category, age of the dress, dressmaker etc.

 

CASH ONLY!!!

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The consignment room is located in the same room as last year (beside the escalators).  The room will also operate as "Oireachtas Headquarters" come and see us if you have any questions about the weekend's events.  

 

We'll try our best to help!

2011 ECRO Syllabus and other info is now available

Hello everyone. 

Below are links to some items recently sent to teachers regarding this year's Oireachtas including the main syllabus.  The entry form is not included since entries may only be submitted by teachers (however everyone should be familiar with the rules of the event which is why the syllabus has been posted).

The Mini-Feis (a competition for dancers who are not yet ready for the overall championship) has been overhauled to create a two-round competition called Premiere.  All of the rules and procedures are explained in the second document below. 

Lastly, advertising space is not limited to teachers, feises and vendors.  Why not advertise your business or wish your dancer/school well?  Rates and specifications are in the third attachment.  Submit your ad with payment to your teacher well before the deadline.  Direct any questions relating to the material below to your teacher.  Things like floor plans, start numbers and stage schedules will be available in the Journal which you can buy at the venue.

Good luck!

1 - Eastern Canada Oireachtas Syllabus

2 - Eastern Canada Premiere Competition

3 - How to Book Advertising Space in the Journal

Novotel has fixed their online problem

The Novotel website link is now offering double rooms.  If you were given a king at the Novotel and would prefer a double, give them a call to sort it out. 

Hotel Update - August 10th

Hi everyone - here is the latest on the hotel situation.

Westin - I called this evening - king rooms are available in the block room rate for each night.  Doubles are not (in or out of the block).  We have booked everything they have.  Cots have all been allocated although it is possible an agent on the phone will tell you they can get one for you. As in ANY hotel, believe it when you see it.  Same goes for any other special requests.  Neither I, nor any IDTACE committee member or ECRO event planner can assist with obtaining cots or changing kings to doubles.  I'd love to help but that is not within our control, sorry.  You can still book rooms at the Westin using the info provided further down the blog.  It is possible that people who booked double rooms outside the block (for $289 or higher) might cancel all or part of their reservation, meaning doubles could come up.  There is no system to go on a waiting list but you may opt to try calling at random times.  Good luck!

Novotel - Alternatively, we have negotiated a rate with the Novotel which I believe is across the street?  The online page is only booking king rooms (today) but I called the hotel tonight and there are plenty of doubles in our inventory for the group rate.  I have asked our hotel contact to help to sort out the online glitch.  I recommend that you call the hotel directly at: 1-613-230-3033 or use this website to book a king room now or try in a day or two for a double: 

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3159213

There is never going to be a perfect hotel which can hold all of us for a great rate without pre-paying one or two nights and with double rooms for all.  We try to negotiate the best options possible for everyone and appreciate your understanding.

Thanks,

Ryan Carroll

Oireachtas Room Reservations Now Open

Oireachtas 2011 Reservation Information

Dates:            November 11-12-13        
Website:         http://2011ecro.blogspot.com/

Location:       Westin Hotel, Ottawa, ON          Check-in at 3pm/Check-out at 12pm

Schedule:  
Friday – Solo U8/U9/U10/U11/U12/U13/U14/U15 and their treble reels; 
Saturday – Solo U16/U17/U18/U19/U20/20&O, treble reels and Adult 4H/8H; 
Sunday – Mini-feis and all team competitions

Reservations:   OPEN: TUE MAY 17, 2011    CLOSE:  WED OCT 19, 2011

Guest Room Rates:    Single/Double/Triple/Quad:       $139.00/night + tax & 3% fee
                               Additional Bedding if avail:        $25.00/night WAIVED for 2011
                               Children U18 stay free in parents’ room using existing bedding.
                               *** Room rates are subject to taxes & 3% destination fee. ***

To reserve a room, one must either book online or call the Westin’s Central Reservation Office at 1-800-WESTIN1 and identify themselves as a member of the Group Event: “Eastern Regional Dance Championships”.

The hotel agrees to send (at no charge) confirmation of reservations and/or reservation changes to the registered guest within seven days of receipt of such information.  Name changes to room reservations may be made up to (2) days prior to the arrival at no additional charge, provided there is no change to the arrival and departure dates.

A non-refundable deposit equal to one night’s stay (room rate plus tax plus destination fee) is required at time of reservation to hold each individual’s reservation.  Guests must provide a credit card at time of reservation and again at check-in.

Thank you to all the parents and teachers, family and friends who assisted in the running of the 2010 Oireachtas.  Additional appreciation goes out to everyone who stays at the host hotel as that enables IDTAC-ER to earn much needed discounts on the ballrooms so we can afford to continue to run this event in manner and style in which we all know it deserves.

If you have any problems in making your reservation, please contact your teacher or send an e-mail to newfangle@yahoo.ca (please allow 2-5 business days for a response).

Use this website link to book online or else call 1-800-WESTIN1.
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1104159841&key=A1BE0

Ryan Carroll,

Regional Director

May 17, 2011

2011 ECRO Judges

I am pleased to release the list of confirmed adjudicators for the 2011 ECRO to be held in Ottawa, Ontario on November 11-12-13.

Rosetta McConomy - IRL
Eugene Harnett - IRL
Kevin McCormack - IRL
Esther Bromley - ITA
Owen McAuley - SCO
Claire McMorrow - ENG
Sean Flynn - USA
Amy Siegel - USA
Deirdre Penk-O'Donnell - CAN

Geographically, this is the most diverse panel ever.

Hotel info is under preparation and will be released when ready.