SCÓR - ROINN CAIRBRE

This year we celebrate 50 years of Scór. Already this year, Carbery Scór has participated in Scór na nÓg competitions and we now move on to Scor na bPáistí which is open to all primary school children.

First semi-final takes place in Rossmore Theatre on January 27th at 2p.m. Second semi-final takes place in Ballydehob on February 10th at 2p.m. with the final scheduled for 2p.m. in Ballydehob on February 24th.

Last year, Carbery Scór enjoyed unprecedented success at Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear level with Carbery Rangers winning the All Ireland Ballad Group competition in both competitions. This was a marvellous honour for Carbery Scór. As we celebrate 50 years of Scor this year, can I ask you to make a special effort to participate? Who knows, your Club might follow in Carbery Rangers and Clann na nGael’s footsteps and perform in Croke Park next year.

Competitors may take part in the following competitions:

Figure Dancing: Not less than 4 and no more than 8 competitors

Solo Singing: Song must be of the history of Ireland, its people, places or folklore.

Solo Dance: Bun Grad Reel only

Recitation/Storytelling: must relate to Ireland, its history, local folklore, people or places.

Instrumental Music: for groups of at least 2 and not more than 5 people. 2 tunes to be played of different character. No electrified instruments permitted.

Solo Music: Competitors will perform one piece of their choice from a range of Irish music.

Leiriú/Drama: must depict events from the history or mythology of Ireland, can include comedy, live singing and dance. Adjudication will be based on theme and production.

Ballad Group: Group must comprise of 3 and not more than 5 people. Group must sing 2 contrasting songs/ballads pertaining to the history of Ireland, its people, places or folklore. Number of group playing instruments is limited to 3 per song. Piano not allowed.

Sean –Nós Dance: Competitor to dance a suitable sean nós dance.

Quiz: Questions on GAA, Irish History, Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie as well as General Knowledge based on Irish facts

Set Dancing: group should consist of not more than 8 dancers and not less than 4. Live musical accompaniment should be limited to a maximum of 4 persons. The above are the basic rules. All rules should be reviewed on www.gaa.ie

Where a Club has more than one affiliation i.e. Hurling, Football, Camogie, Ladies Football, entries are accepted for each affiliation. However, there cannot be any crossover from one Club to another.

Every competitor must be a registered member of their local GAA Club. Winners go through to the County competition but only registered members names will be forwarded to the County secretary. Your Club secretary or Registrar should advise competitors on registration.

Competitors must also have a signed parental consent form with them