2.  Contestants in the 9 and under class are only required to play one tune (waltz, jig or reel).

3.  Contestants must complete their three (3) tunes in four (4) minutes.  Judging will not continue after four (4) minutes.

4.  Contestants may enter one class plus duet and composition.

5.  In case of an accident (i.e. broken string or power failure) beyond contestant's control, replay will be allowed.

6.  Each contestant will be allowed two (2) instruments for accompaniment,  a house pianist and guitarist will be available.  Contestants may use their own accompanist or request that only one (1) instrument accompany them while playing.

7.  Prize-winning fiddlers who have tied will have to replay.

8.  All judges' decisions are final.

9.  Proof of age may be required.

10.  Players are to be at the side of the stage when the name is called.  After the third call, the player will be disqualified.

11.  Judges are not required to explain standings.  Marks may be picked up following the contest.

12.  Judges will award points based on the following:  timing, tempo, tone, accuracy and old-time style.

13.  Duet entrants must play a waltz and tune of choice.  They must be played in two-part harmony.

14.  Any contestant having won first prize in any one class for 3 consecutive years will not be eligible to compete in that or any lower class in the 4th year.

15.  Contestants in the composition category must play one of their own original compositions in old-time style in the two-minute time limit. Points will be awarded for quality and originality of tune. Tune may not be same as one played in another category. The first place winner may not win more than once with the same tune.

2.  Contestants in 9 and under, 19 to 49, and 50 and over may dance any one number of a clog, jig or reel.  Open group and 12 and under group may use any stepdancing routine of their choice (not necessarily a clog, jig or reel).

3.  Solo contestants must complete their dance within three minutes.  Open group and 12 and under group have 4 minutes to complete their routine.

4.  Dancers may choose their own fiddler.  A house fiddler and a house pianist will be available.

5.  Should an accident occur beyond the dancers' control (i.e. broken heel) he or she will be allowed to dance again, a the judges' discretion.

6.  A group consists of three (2) to five (5) dancers.  No dancer may compete in more than one group.

7.  Prize-winning dancers who are tied will have to dance again.

8.  Contestants will be judged on rhythm, precision of steps, variety of steps, and showmanship.

9.  Contestants may enter one class plus Open group stepdancing or 12 and under group stepdancing.

10.  Proof of age may be required.

11.  Any contestant having won first prize in any one class for three years in a row will not be eligible to compete in that or any lower class in the 4th year.

12.  All judges' decisions are final.

13.  Judges are not required to explain standings.  Marks may be picked up following the contest.

14.  Dancers must be at the side of the stage when their name is called.  After the third call, the dancer will be disqualified.

*Duet or groups may not add or change members for the finals.