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Parents' Association

The Parents' Association supports all dancers and promotes Irish Culture and Irish Dance throughout Calgary and area.

Want to learn more? Want to help out? Contact any Executive Member

We have an extensive Parent Handbook written for all Dancers and Parents. It describes many of the basics of Irish Dance and the Parents' Association. It explains the school, competitions, dresses and many other topics. It is available to all PA members. Want a copy? Download the Parent Handbook here.

Why Join the Parents' Association?

The Parents' Association is an active group continually supporting the Dance Students. In addition to meeting new people and contributing and sharing ideas with the group, the PA also offers:

• Participation in bi annual Workshops
• Group Feis registration for each Feis
• Class Dress rental for either Figures (group dances) or new dancers
• Continued and ongoing support of the Dancers
• Participation and coordination of dance shows offering additional practice time in a relaxed, "show" atmosphere

Forms for Parents

Please see the Register page for the required school registration forms. Other information for parents:

• School Regulations 2010/2011
• Parent Handbook

Volunteer Points

Volunteer Points are described in more detail in the Parent Handbook. To submit your volunteer points, click on the link below to open the Volunteer Point submission form.

The Volunteer Credit Point Form will open as a Word document. This form must be submitted from time to time, to ensure volunteer points are credited to each PA member.

Steps to ensure points are credited on a periodic basis.

1. Download the form from the link below.
2. Fill in the form with all your various Regent activities, positions, volunteer hours etc.
3. Save the form on your computer using the dancer surname.
4. Submit it as an email attachment to the Volunteer Coordinator. An email link is provided.

Please make sure that you save the form under your family name before emailing.

It is recommended you submit your volunteer points once each month.

Volunteer Point Credit Form (Microsoft Word format)

Email Volunteer Credit Point Forms to Volunteer Coordinator

Last updated July 15, 2010