Thursday, August 21, 2008

US Speadskating Schedule

Date Competition Discipline Location Online
Registration
May 2008
5/2/2008 - 5/4/2008 Level 1 Coaching Clinic

Registration Form

Midland, MI
5/12/2008 Bid Process Information 2009-2010

Competition/Event Memorandum

Bid Process

Short Track Events 2009-2010

,
5/16/2008 - 5/18/2008 Level 1 Coaching Clinic

Registration Form

Bethlehem, PA
June 2008
6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008 Level 1 Coaching Clinic

Registration Form

Milwaukee, WI
6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008 St. Louis Development Camp

Registration Form

Information

St. Louis, MO
6/15/2008 - 6/22/2008 USOEC/Marquette Development Camp

Registration Form

Waiver and Release Form
ST Marquette, MI
6/27/2008 - 6/29/2008 Green Bay Short Track Camp

Registration Form
ST Green Bay, WI
July 2008
7/1/2008 - 7/3/2008 Ellis Edge Camp (Age 8 and up)

www.ellismethod.net/Camps/Pettit/Pettit-summer-08/Pettitsummer08.html
ST Milwaukee, WI
7/5/2008 - 7/9/2008 Ellis Edge Camp (Age 12 and up)

www.ellismethod.net/Camps/Pettit/Pettit-summer-08/Pettitsummer08.html
ST Milwaukee, WI
7/11/2008 - 7/13/2008 Amy Peterson-Peck Short Track Speedskating Clinic

Registration Form

Information

Waiver and Release Form
ST Blaine, MN
7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008 Saratoga Winter Club Summer Camp

Registration Form

Information

www.saratogawinterclub.com

Saratoga Springs, NY
7/21/2008 - 7/26/2008 Desert Classic Speedskating Camp

Registration Form

Information

Waiver and Release Form

www.olyparks.com

Salt Lake City, UT
7/25/2008 - 7/29/2008 Pittsburgh Development Camp

Registration Form

Pittsburgh, PA
August 2008
8/1/2008 - 8/3/2008 Randy Sawyer Development Camp--THIS CAMP IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Information

Grand Rapids, MI
8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008 Central Wisconsin Speedskating Camp

Registration Form

Wausau, WI
8/8/2008 - 8/14/2008 2008 Virginia Coventry Camp

Registration Form

Information

Schedule
ST Midlothian, VA
8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008 USS Officials Clinic

Registration Form

Schedule

Glen Allen, VA
8/9/2008 Central Wisconsin Kickoff Competition--*USS Sanctioned Event*

Registration Form

Results
ST Wausau, WI
8/10/2008 2008 Virginia Coventry Games--*USS Sanctioned Event*

Registration Form

Information

Schedule

Class Results

Point Standings

Time Classifications

www.virginiaspeedskating.org
ST Glen Allen, VA
8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008 Level 1 and 2 Coaching Clinic

Registration Form

Pittsburgh , PA
8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008 Level 1 Coaching Clinic

Registration Form

St. Louis, MO
8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008 Bay State Speedskating Camp

Registration Form
ST Walpole, MA
8/22/2008 - 8/24/2008 Cleveland Development Camp

Registration Form

Waiver and Release Form

Cleveland, OH
8/29/2008 - 8/30/2008 Desert Classic Short Track Competition--* USS Sanctioned Event*

Registration Form

Waiver and Release Form
ST Salt Lake City, UT
September 2008
9/5/2008 - 9/7/2008 Ellis Edge Speedskating Camp

Registration Form
ST Franklin Park, IL
9/5/2008 - 9/6/2008 US Speedskating Officials Clinic

Registration Form

Pittsburgh, PA
9/12/2008 - 9/13/2008 USS Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Announcement

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/slcut-salt-lake-city-marriott-downtown/

Salt Lake City, UT
9/12/2008 - 9/14/2008 Ellis Edge Short Track Camp

Registration Form
ST Green Bay, WI
9/13/2008 SCSSA Memorial Championships--*USS Sanctioned Meet* ST Lakewood, CA
9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008 ISU Officials Clinic

Registration Form
ST Denver, CO
9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008 ST American Cup I (World Cup Qualifier--#1, 2, 3, 4) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Registration Form

B Division Registration

Coaching Credentials

pwspeedskating.homestead.com/2008AmericanCup.html
ST Minneapolis, MN Register Now!
October 2008
10/3/2008 - 10/5/2008 Ellis Edge Speedskating Camp

www.eastpennspeedskating.com
ST Bethlehem, PA
10/11/2008 Cornerstone Open ST Green Bay, WI
10/12/2008 Waupaca Short Track Open ST Waupaca, WI
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008 Ellis Edge Speedskating Camp

Registration Form
ST Detroit, MI
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008 ST World Cup 1 ST Salt Lake City, UT
10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008 Rochester International ST Rochester, NY
10/18/2008 Badger International--*USS Sanctioned Event*

Registration Form
ST MacFarland, WI
10/19/2008 Great Lakes Short Track Championships ST Milwaukee, WI
10/19/2008 Southern California Speedskating Championships--*USS Sanctioned Event* ST Valencia, CA
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008 LT American Cup I/Fall World Cup Selection LT Milwaukee, WI
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008 ST World Cup 2 ST Vancouver, Canada
10/24/2008 - 10/26/2008 Ellis Edge Speedskating Camp ST Saco, ME
10/25/2008 Chicago Silverskates ST Glen Ellyn, IL
10/26/2008 Barrel Buster Classic ST Franklin Park, IL
November 2008
11/1/2008 - 11/2/2008 ST American Cup II/Ohio Invitational ST Cleveland, OH
11/7/2008 - 11/9/2008 LT World Cup 1 (All Distances) LT Berlin, Germany
11/8/2008 Central Wisconsin Open ST Wausau, WI
11/14/2008 - 11/16/2008 LT World Cup 2 (All Distances) LT Heerenveen, Netherlands
11/14/2008 - 11/16/2008 US Junior Short Track Championships ST Bay City, MI
11/15/2008 Park Ridge Short Track Open ST Park Ridge, IL
11/15/2008 Lehigh Valley Short Track Open

www.eastpennspeedskating.com
ST Bethlehem, PA
11/20/2008 - 11/23/2008 Can/Am LT Calgary, Canada
11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008 LT World Cup 3 (Allround) LT Moscow, Russia
11/22/2008 Bay State Championships ST Walpole, MA
11/23/2008 Gold Cup Speedskating Championships LT Milwaukee, WI
11/28/2008 - 11/30/2008 ST World Cup 3 ST Beijing, China
December 2008
12/5/2008 - 12/7/2008 ST World Cup 4 ST Nagano, Japan
12/5/2008 - 12/7/2008 North American ST Speedskating Championships ST Madison, WI
12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008 John Rose Open (Mass Start) LT Roseville, MN
12/6/2008 Capital City Speedskating Championships

www.jcssc.org
ST Jefferson City, MO
12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008 LT World 4 (Sprint) LT Changchun, China
12/13/2008 - 12/14/2008 LT World Cup 5 (Sprint) LT Nagano, Japan
12/13/2008 - 12/14/2008 LT American Cup II LT Roseville, MN
12/13/2008 1-94 Sprints Long Track Pack Meet

Registration Form
LT (Pack) Milwaukee, WI
12/14/2008 Holiday Classic
Milwaukee, WI
12/19/2008 - 12/21/2008 US ST Speedskating Championships (Qualifier--World Cup #5, #6 and World Championships)

doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/STLSCDT-USC-20081212/index.jhtml
ST St. Louis, MO
12/27/2008 - 12/30/2008 US LT Speedskating Championships (Allround/Sprint and World Cup Qualifier) LT Milwaukee, WI

Calendar of Competitions and Events affecting Latino Skating Skaters

Events in the Figure Skating Competition Calendar
List of Latino skaters are updated with those featured on
our Bios Page.
Please note the International Figure Skating Calendar runs from July 1st - June 30
Past events (Descending Order) - Updated with information that was on this page.

~~~Year 2008~~~

July 10-13, 2008 - 2008 Skate Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Falyn Franz)

July 23-26, 2008 - 2008 Skate Detroit - Detroit, Michigan (Falyn Franz)

August 1-3, 2008 - 2008 Chicago Open - Skokie, Illinois (Falyn Franz)

August 7-9, 2008 - 2008 U.S. Collegiate Championships - Littleton, Colorado (Rachel Nevares)

August 14-17, 2008 - 2008 DuPage Open - Buffalo Grove, Illinois (Falyn Franz)

August 27-31, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Courchevel, France

September 3-7, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Meran, Italy

September 5-7, 2008 - 2008 Greater Chicagoland Fall Invitational - Wagonwheel Figure Skating Club - Northbrook, Illinois (Falyn Franz)

September 10-14, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Mexico City, Mexico

September 17-21, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Ostrava, Czech Republic

September 24-28, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Madrid, Spain

United States Figure Skating Association - Regional Championships (Levels Juvenile through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship and Junior National Championships]

  • October, 2008

October 1-5, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Gomel, Belarus

October 8-12, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Cape Town, South Africa

October 23-26, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix - Sheffield, Great Britain

October 23-26, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - Skate America

October 31-November 2, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - Skate Canada

Mexican Figure Skating Federation - Senior Nationals

  • November, 2008 - Mexican Nationals

United States Figure Skating Association - Sectional Championships (Levels Novice through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship]

  • November, 2008

November 6-9, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - Cup of China

November 13-16, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - Trophe Eric Bombard Cachemire

November 20-23, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - Cup of Russia

November 27-30, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix - NHK Trophy

United States Figure Skating Association - Junior National Championships (Levels Juvenile through Intermediate)

  • December, 2008

December 11-14, 2008 - Senior Grand Prix Final

December 11-14, 2008 - Junior Grand Prix Final


~~~Year 2009~~~

January 19-25, 2009 - ISU European Figure Skating Championships - Helsinki, Finland

February 2-8, 2009 - ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships - Vancouver, Canada

February 23-March 1, 2009 - ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships - Ostrava, Czech Republic

March 23-29, 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships - Los Angeles, California, United States of America

United States Figure Skating Association - Regional Championships (Levels Juvenile through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship and Junior National Championships]

  • October, 2009

Mexican Figure Skating Federation - Senior Nationals

  • November, 2009 - Mexican Nationals

United States Figure Skating Association - Sectional Championships (Levels Novice through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship]

  • November, 2009

United States Figure Skating Association - Junior National Championships (Levels Juvenile through Intermediate)

  • December, 2009


~~~Year 2010~~~

January 18-24, 2009 - ISU European Figure Skating Championships - Tallinn, Estonia

February, 2010 - 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada - The Figure Skating Events will be held in the city of Whistler.

United States Figure Skating Association - Regional Championships (Levels Juvenile through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship and Junior National Championships]

  • October, 2010

Mexican Figure Skating Federation - Senior Nationals

  • November, 2010 - Mexican Nationals

United States Figure Skating Association - Sectional Championships (Levels Novice through Senior) [Qualification for National Championship]

  • November, 2010

United States Figure Skating Association - Junior National Championships (Levels Juvenile through Intermediate)

  • December, 2010

Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championship - NQE

Feb 20 - 22, 2010
Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championship - NQE

Hosted by the USA Dance Chicagoland IL chapter # 2001 at Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel - NQE

Derby City DanceSport Championships - NQE

Aug 14 - 15, 2009
Derby City DanceSport Championships - NQE

Sponsored by Greater Louisville USA Dance Chapter # 2021 in Louisville KY.

USA Dance 2009 National DanceSport Championships

Apr 3 - 5, 2009
USA Dance 2009 National DanceSport Championships

USA Dance 2009 National DanceSport Championships to be held at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore MD.

Southeastern Championships - NQE

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2009
Southeastern Championships - NQE

Qualifying event for 2009 Nationals. Hosted by MidEastern USA Dance Chapter #6001 in Washington DC

Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championships

Feb 21, 2009
Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championships

Hosted by Chicagoland USA Dance Chapter # 2001 at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel in Arlington Heights IL

Southwest DanceSport Championships - NQE

Feb 7, 2009
Southwest DanceSport Championships - NQE

Qualifying event for 2009 Nationals. Hosted by NorCal Chapter #4004 at San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose CA

Smoky Mountain DanceSport Championships - NQE

Jan 30 - 31, 2009
Smoky Mountain DanceSport Championships - NQE

NQE sponsored by Greater Knoxville USA Dance Chapter # 2060 in Knoxville TN

Manhattan Amateur Classic - NQE

Jan 16 - 18, 2009
Manhattan Amateur Classic - NQE

MAC - Hosted by Greater New York USA Dance Chapter # 1004 at Manhattan Center, Grand Ballroom

2008 USA Dance NorCal California State DanceSport Championship

Nov 8, 2008
2008 USA Dance NorCal California State DanceSport Championship

Sponsored by NorCal USA Dance Chapter #4004 in Oakland CA

NorthWest DanceSport Championships - NQE

Oct 25 - 26, 2008
NorthWest DanceSport Championships - NQE

Qualifying event for 2009 Nationals. Hosted by Seattle Chapter #1004 at Sea-Tac Hilton Hotel, Seattle WA

Heartland Classic - NQE and USA Dance Cabaret National Championship

Sep 27 - 28, 2008
Heartland Classic - NQE and USA Dance Cabaret National Championship

USA Dance Cabaret National Championshipand qualifying event for 2009 Nationals for all other events. Hosted by Heartland Chapter #2022 at Adams Mark Hotel Airport, Indianapolis, IN

IDSF Grand Slam Latin/Standard Championships

Aug 29 - 30, 2008
IDSF Grand Slam Latin/Standard Championships

Professional Organizer Brian McDonald and the Embassy Ball at Hyatt Regency in Irvine CA. IDSF Grand Slam Events are open to all Amateur competiters Registered with their IDSF member body

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

National Appellate Advocacy Competition

National Appellate Advocacy Competition

A traditional moot court competition focusing on written and oral advocacy skills. Entry forms and fees are due November 7, 2008.

Regional Competitions
February 26-28, 2009
March 5-7, 2009
March 12-14, 2009

National Finals (Chicago, IL)
April 2-4, 2009

* NAAC Homepage
* 2008-2009 Entry Form
* 2008-2009 Competition Topic: Constitutional Law (tentative)
* 2007-2008 Winners
* Questions? Contact us at naac@staff.abanet.org

Client Counseling Competition

Client Counseling Competition

A competition promoting preventive law and counseling functions. Entry forms and fees are due October 24, 2008.

Regional Competitions
February 7, 2009
February 14, 2009

National Finals (Durham, NC)
March 13-14, 2009

* Client Counseling Competition Homepage
* 2008-2009 Entry Form
* 2008-2009 Competition Topic: Negligence & Related Tort Claims
* 2007-2008 Winners
* Questions? Contact us at ccc@staff.abanet.org

Negotiation Competition

Negotiation Competition

The competition simulates legal negotiations in which law students, acting as lawyers, negotiate a series of legal problems. Entry forms and fees are due September 19, 2008.

Regional Competitions
November 1-2, 2008
November 8-9, 2008

National Finals (Boston, MA)
February 13-14, 2009

* Negotiation Competition Homepage
* 2008-2009 Entry Form
* 2008-09 Competition Topic: Elder Law
* 2007-2008 Winners
* Questions? Contact us at nc@staff.abanet.org

Arbitration Competition

Arbitration Competition

Co-sponsored by the National Arbitration Forum, this competition promotes excellence in arbitration advocacy. Entry forms and fees are due September 19, 2008.

Regional Competitions
November 8-9, 2008
November 15-16, 2008

National Finals (San Antonio, TX)
January 23-24, 2009

* Arbitration Competition Homepage
* 2008-2009 Entry Form
* 2008-2009 Competition Topic: Election Campaign Staff Breach of Contract
* 2007-2008 Winners
* Questions? Contact us at ac@staff.abanet.org

Musicians Benevolent Fund

Musicians Benevolent Fund
No deadline

The UK-based Musicians Benevolent Fund is 'the music business's own charity' and provides practical and flexible support to those in any branch of the music business in need as a result of illness, accident or other misfortune. It offers grants or loans for a wide range of purposes in the strictest confidence and also encourages the next generation of professionals with a range of awards and advice for young musicians.

Details:
Musicians Benevolent Fund
16 Ogle Street
London W1W 6JA
Tel: +44-20-7636 4481
Fax: +44-20-7637 4307
Email: info@mbf.org.uk
Web: www.mbf.org.uk.

Bill Whelan International Music Bursary

Bill Whelan International Music Bursary
No deadline

Music bursary to help gifted Irish students further their studies at participating third level institutes, primarily in the USA and UK, including the Berklee School of Music, Boston and the University of Southern California (USC). The Bursary programme will run for five years and it is anticipated that students from disciplines including film scoring, orchestration, conducting and music composition will be able to avail of it. Bursary grants will range from Euro symbol4,000 to Euro symbol7,000 and the programme is administered with the assistance of The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO).

Details:
Keith Johnson, Marketing Manager (IMRO)
Web: www.imro.ie
Email: keith.johnson@imro.ie

RTÉ Lyric fm Commissions

RTÉ Lyric fm Commissions
No deadline

RTÉ Lyric fm has an ongoing policy of commissioning works from composers. They are particularly interested in pieces, in a variety of genres, with a maximum duration of 6 minutes, for regular transmission in their daytime schedules. They welcome proposals from composers outlining the style/scoring/structure of the proposed piece(s) and preferably with a short sample on CDR/tape/minidisc.

Details:
Email: donoghce@rte.ie

SMI Grants, Ireland

SMI Grants, Ireland
No deadline

The Society for Musicology in Ireland (SMI) proposes to award annually a number of small grants to its members of up to €400 in support of musicological research to assist post-graduate research students, non-affiliated scholars, or academics without recourse to institutional funds.
Applications should include a short CV, a brief description of the proposed research and its intended purpose, a proposed budget, and (if applicable) an account of awards received or applied for in connection with the project. A copy of a short letter of support from a supervisor or appropriate academic should also be included with the application. Applications will be considered on an on-going basis and the awards publicised on the SMI website.

Details:
Email: gareth.cox@mic.ul.ie

Project Brand New, Ireland

Project Brand New, Ireland
No deadline

Project Brand New is a new initiative for the performing arts running 19-22 March at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin. Offering you the opportunity to test out ideas at a developmental stage in an informal environment, where audience feedback and discussion is key. Works can be up to twenty minutes long and you can make whatever you like.

Details:
Email: projectbrandnew@gmail.com

International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 18 - 26 April 2009, The Netherlands

International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 18 - 26 April 2009, The Netherlands
Deadline: 1 November 2008

The Interpreters Competition is open to young interpreters of contemporary music. Soloists or duo-members must be born after 25 April 1973. For ensembles the average age of the group members must not exceed 35 years. For vocalists the maximum age is 40.

The submitted program should include a minimum of 6 compositions with a total duration of at least 60 mins.

At least 2 compositions must be by a Dutch composer or a composer who both resides in the Netherlands and is integrated in Dutch musical life.

Prizes: €4,500; €2,250; €1,125. Special prize of €2,250 for the best interpretation of a work for electric guitar.

Details:
Email: interpreters@muziekcentrumnederland.nl
Web: www.muziekcentrumnederland.nl/en/contemporary/news/artikel/61/

Akademie Schloss Solitude Residency Program 2009-2011, Germany

The international residency program Akademie Schloss Solitude is granting approx. 65 residency fellowships of 3-12 months in duration.

International artists are invited to apply from many disciplines, including: Music/Sound (sound installation, sound and music composition, sound and music performance) and Video/Film/New Media (including video installation).

Persons up to 35 years of age or who have completed a university or college degree within the past five years are welcome to apply. Currently enrolled university or college students (at the time of application) will not be considered for selection. Each fellowship recipient is granted €1000 per month, in addition to free lodging.

Details:
Email: mail@akademie-solitude.de
Web: application.akademie-solitude.de

Music Network Performance and Touring Award 2008, Ireland

Music Network Performance and Touring Award 2008, Ireland
Deadlines: 6 October 2008

The scheme is open to musicians and ensembles of all genres that are of Irish nationality or resident in Ireland.

With funding from the Arts Council, the Performance and Touring Award has been developed by Music Network, the national music development organisation, to assist Irish and Ireland-based musicians in realising performance opportunities.

With an initial award fund of €65,000 in 2006 and an increase to €100,000 in 2007, the award offers increased employment opportunities to Irish musicians; develops the skills base of Irish artists in areas such as project planning and administration, self-promotion and self-management; and offers a new source of music programming to concert promoters, and in turn to audiences throughout Ireland.

Details:
Email: concertadmin@musicnetwork.ie
Web: www.musicnetwork.ie

Travel and Training Awards

Arts Council Awards
Travel and Training Awards

Deadline: Ongoing, see web site for specifics.
Open to artists and people working professionally in the arts ‘to support training and other professional development opportunities through international travel’ as well as ‘individuals/organisations who want to bring in specialists from abroad to deliver high-level training or mentoring directed at the professional development of artists’. Awards max. €12,000.

Full details and application forms for all Arts Council awards may be viewed or downloaded as PDF files from its web site or obtained in hard copy by contacting the Council’s offices, Callsave 1850-392 492 or +353-(0)1-618 0200.

2nd Sond'Ar-te Composition Competition 2009, Portugal

2nd Sond'Ar-te Composition Competition 2009, Portugal
Deadline: 30 April 2009

Open to all composers for works composed since 2001. Works for the full ensemble of 5 instruments: flute, clarinet in Bb, violin, cello, piano with tape or with live-electronics mandatory. The works submitted may include a max of eight channels loudspeaker system and can use the following audio sequencers: Ardour, Digital Performer, ProTools, Logic Pro; duration between 7-20 mins. Prize: performance and recording. Entry fee: €35.

Details:
Email: concurso@misomusic.com
Web: www.misomusic.com/ingl/crea/comcomp/2009.html

Ensemblia 2009 Composition Competition, Germany

Ensemblia 2009 Composition Competition, Germany
Deadline: 31 December 2008

Open to all composers. Works for string quartet, duration between 3-20 mins. Prize: €7,500; and performances of several selected compositions at the festival.

Details:
Email: ensemblia@mgmg.de
Web: www.ensemblia.de

Longfellow Chorus International Composers Competition 2008-2009, USA

Longfellow Chorus International Composers Competition 2008-2009, USA
Deadline: 12 December 2008

Open to all composers. Works for (1) choral setting, either a cappella or accompanied by piano, duration max 6 mins. The SATB chorus may be divided into as many as eight parts, SSAATTBB. (2) solo song (bass-baritone) settings, written for a vocal range of low E to high G, duration max 6 mins.

The settings of both categories must reflect an understanding of the life and work of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and help convey the meaning of the chosen text.
Prizes for each category: 1st $300 and performance; 2nd US $50 and performance. Entry fees: US $15.

Details:
Email: clk328@rcn.com
Web: users.rcn.com/clk328/Competition.html

2nd International UUno Klami Composition Competition 2008-2009, Finland

2nd International UUno Klami Composition Competition 2008-2009, Finland
Deadline: 1 December 2008

Composers must be citizens of a Nordic country, EU Member State, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Works for a small orchestra of sinfonietta type, see web site for specifics, duration between 15-30 mins. Prizes: €11,000; €9,000; €7,000.

Details:
Email: klamicompetition@kymisinfonietta.fi
Web: www.klamicompetition.fi

3rd International Schiedmayer Celesta GmbH Composition Competition, Germany

3rd International Schiedmayer Celesta GmbH Composition Competition, Germany
Deadline: 30 November 2008

Open to all composers. Works for either (A) celesta solo, duration between 5–10 mins or (B) celesta with instrumental ensemble up to orchestral arrangement, duration between 10-15 mins. Prizes: €10,000.

Details:
Email: Schiedmayer.Stuttgart@t-online.de
Web: www.celesta-schiedmayer.de

Queen Elisabeth Composition Competition 2008, Belgium

Queen Elisabeth Composition Competition 2008, Belgium
Deadline: 7 November 2008

Open to composers born after 7 November 1968. Works for violin and symphony orchestra, duration between 10-12 mins. Prize: €10,000 and performance.

Details:
Email: info@qeimc.be
Web: www.qeimc.be

XXI Andrés Segovia Composition Competition, Spain

XXI Andrés Segovia Composition Competition, Spain
Deadline: 1 November 2008

Open to all composers. Works for classical guitar, duration max 10 mins. Prize: €2000 and publication.

Details:
Email: info@certamenandressegovia.es
Web: www.certamenandressegovia.es

FREE STATE IV: Crash Ensemble Call for Works, Ireland

FREE STATE IV: Crash Ensemble Call for Works, Ireland
Deadline: 1 October 2008

Open to composers aged 35 and under. Composers must be Irish or of Irish residency. Works for any or all of the following instrumentation: violin, viola, cello, double bass (can double as electric bass), electric guitar, percussion, piano (can double as synth), flute (alto and piccolo also), clarinet (also doubles as bass clarinet), trombone.
The Free State concert series of new Irish works will be held on 27 November as part of a 2 concert series.

Details:
Email: admin@crashensemble.com
Web: www.crashensemble.com/news.php

The Nancy Van de Vate International Composition Prize for Opera, Austria

The Nancy Van de Vate International Composition Prize for Opera, Austria
Deadline: 15 September 2008

Open to all women composers. The award is for any kind of opera or music theater piece of more than 15 mins duration. Shorter works may be submitted if they are part of a set of at least 15 mins duration. Prize: US $1,000. Entry fee: US $15.00.

Details:
Email: vienna.masterworks@chello.at

'Ton de Leeuw 2008' International Competition

'Ton de Leeuw 2008' International Competition for Young Composers, Albania
Deadline: 5 September 2008
Open to composers under 30 years of age. Works for string quartet, piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet, duration between 10-20 mins. Prizes: €1000; €800; €600; €200. Entry fee: €30.
Details:
Email: bakiasi@yahoo.com

The Annual Global Development Awards and Medals Competition - 2008

The Global Development Network is now accepting submissions of proposals/papers and development projects for its annual competition on development research.

In this critical time for the world's natural resources, the mission of GDN has never been more important. To bring greater focus to environmental issues the world over, the competition theme this year is on Natural Resource Management and Development.

* Do you have an interesting research proposal/paper on Natural Resource Management (NRM)?
* Do you have an exciting idea for research on NRM?
* Are you looking for funding to expand your on-going innovative development project that has benefited the local community, then this is the competition for you to apply?

If yes, this is the competition for you to apply NOW!
Prizes

The finalists win cash prizes and a round-trip air fare with accomodation expenses to travel to a our forthcoming annual Global Development Conference. There, they have the opportunity to present their proposals/papers and development project before an eminent jury for the final round. This year, the final selection will be held in 2009 in Kuwait city, Kuwait
The GDN-2008 Awards and Medals competition topics are:

1. The Governance and Political Economy of Natural Resource Management More>>
2. Exploitation of Natural Resources: Trends and Environmental Implications More>>
3. The Economics of Natural Resource Management More>>
4. Foreign Direct Investment and Natural Resources More>>
5. Societies and Natural Resource Management More>>

Deadline

September 12, 2008 for the Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)
September 26, 2008 for Outstadning Awards and Medals that include research proposals/papers.
The competition is open to researchers only from developing & transition countries.

For more Information

National Cheerleading Association - 2008-2009 Competition Schedule

National Cheerleading Association

Great America Competition

September 6, 2008

Gurnee, IL.

Competition Price $60

Due by July 6,

Xtreme Spirit Group

Xtreme Spirit Quest

September 28, 2008

Elgin Community college

Elgin, IL

Competition Fee $60

Due by July 28, 2008

Champion Spirit Group

Chitown Challenge

October 26, 2008

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL.

Competition Price $65

Due by August 26, 2008

Schaumburg Athletics Association

Spirit Spectacular

Nov. 9, 2008

Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

Competition Price $100

Due by September 9

Jambrands

LIVE!

November 23, 2008

St Charles, IL.

Competition Price $85

Due by September 23, 2008

Cheer Champion Express

Snowball Blast

December 6, 2008

Elgin, IL

Competition Price $70

Due by October 6

Xtreme Spirit Group

Sweet Home Chicago National Championship

January 17-18, 2009

Schaumburg, IL.

Competition Price $120

Due by November 17

Champion Spirit Group

Mega Nationals

February 14-15, 2008

Kalahari resort

Wisconsin Dell, WI.

Competition Price $145

Due by November 14


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Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009

One of the world's most renowned photo contests, entries to the 32nd Nikon Photo Contest International will be accepted from September 1 to November 30, 2008.

The Nikon Photo Contest International has been held by Nikon Corporation since 1969 to provide an opportunity for photographers around the world to communicate and to enrich photographic culture for professionals and amateurs alike. Renowned among photo enthusiasts worldwide, the contest has so far attracted more than 1,270,000 images from a total of 306,000 photographers. In fact, so popular has the contest become among photographers that a total of over 47,000 images were received from more than 16,000 entrants in 135 different countries for the 31st contest alone.

This year's theme: "At the heart of the image"

"At the heart of the image" is not only the brand statement of Nikon Imaging Company, but it is also the theme of the 32nd contest. We have carefully selected categories as stated below and we look forward to receiving images expressing the emotions that are true to your heart.

This year's categories

A Free subject:
Express yourself freely, as it moves you.
B My Planet:
Express your world, whether that involves the environment, scenes from your daily life, or the people and things that stir your passions.

With these categories, Nikon welcomes and embraces photographic creativity and encourages images of human happiness from all over the world.

54 prizes awarded by a panel of international photographers

All works will be judged by professional photographers working internationally and a combined total of 54 prizes will be awarded. The Grand Prize will be awarded for the most outstanding photograph out of all the entries, regardless of category. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded to 16 winners in each category. The Emerging Talent award will recognize 4 winners and 16 runners-up from both categories to commend those aged under 30 for work that possess outstanding expressive power and conveys the energy of youth. Additionally, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the NIKKOR brand of lenses. To properly commemorate this event, a special prize will be awarded to the outstanding work that places second after the Grand Prize winner.

Prize winners are planned to be announced in July 2009.

An open opportunity

A competition that truly traverses borders, the Nikon Photo Contest International embodies an unrivalled opportunity – providing photographers everywhere with a chance to showcase their talents and giving us all a valuable insight into the lives of those around us. An exhibition of the winning photographs is also planned, so please take advantage of this opportunity to submit your work.*

*Details concerning the specific date and location will be announced in the future.

Nikon Photo Contest International: Entry Information

Entrant criteria

The Nikon Photo Contest International is open to all photographers, professional or amateur, from any part of the world.

Theme and categories

Theme "At the heart of the image"
Categories
A Free subject:
Express yourself freely, as it moves you.
B My Planet:
Express your world, whether that involves the environment, scenes from your daily life, or the people and things that stir your passions.

Please note that the same photograph may not be submitted to both categories.

Entry period

Entries are accepted from September 1st to November 30th, 2008. Entries sent by conventional mail should be received either on or before November 30th, 2008. Entries sent via the Internet will be accepted until 24:00, November 30th, 2008, Japan time. See below for further details regarding entry via conventional mail and the Internet.

How to apply

Entries submitted in print by conventional mail

Entries accepted in print are color or black-and-white photographs taken with 35mm film cameras, Advanced Photo System (APS) film cameras and digital still cameras, not including medium or large format digital cameras. Images that have been digitally edited with software are also accepted. Each entrant can submit up to 2 entries for each category (a total of 4 prints), with print dimensions of 19 x 24cm (8 x 10 inches) to 28 x 36cm (11 x 14 inches).

Please download and print out an official Entry Form, available from July 10th, from the Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 Web site (http://www.nikon-npci.com), make a photocopy of the official form or contact your nearest Nikon dealer for details on how to obtain an official Entry Form. The official Entry Form is available in 10 languages (Japanese / English / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Korean / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese) and the rules and process of entry via conventional mail are explained fully within.
Entries submitted as JPEG images via the Internet

Accepted JPEG images are color or black-and-white graphic files taken with digital still cameras (not including medium or large format digital cameras) and scanned data of photographs taken with 35mm film cameras or Advanced Photo System (APS) film cameras. Images that have been digitally edited with software are also accepted. Each entrant can submit two JPEG images for each category (a total of 4 images), with a maximum size for each JPEG image of 10MB. JPEG images exceeding this size must be compressed to a maximum of 10MB prior to submission.

Full details regarding entry via the Internet can be found on the online entry form, on the Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 Web site (http://www.nikon-npci.com/). Please follow the rules and guidelines stated therein to submit your JPEG images.
Judging and announcement of winners

Photographers working internationally will be appointed by Nikon Corporation as judges to undertake selection of the winning photographs. The winners will be announced on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site (http://www.nikon-npci.com/) and in an official press release by the end of July 2009.

The Prizes

A total of 54 winners will receive Nikon imaging products as shown in the table below. Winners of the Grand Prize, Emerging Talent Award and runners up will be given an opportunity to submit works in addition to their winning works for exhibition on the Nikon Photo Contest International Web site.

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