​Letter to the families regarding the room block:

Dear WUSR Families,

As we prepare to open our hotel blocks tomorrow morning, August 15th at 9am PST , we want to thank you for your patience. With over 1,800 families receiving the links at the same time, it’s normal for systems to glitch, or to sell out within minutes (much faster than when we used phone lines). 

Remember, the WUSR teachers vote in favor of rotating the geographical location of the Oireachtas each year to be fair to all of our Western Region families. As a result, entries can vary greatly from year to year, making it impossible to contract the perfect number of rooms in advance. Also, please remember you are required to stay in the region’s hotel blocks, as we utilize a facility usage wristband system. This system helps us keep costs lower as a result of offsetting various expenses associated with the event. 

If the initial block fills (which in recent years has happened in under 10 minutes), we’ll open a google form so we can gauge exactly how many more rooms are needed. Please rest assured—we have always been able to secure enough rooms for everyone, even if it takes a little extra time to arrange additional blocks.

We also ask that you refrain from sending messages of frustration and abuse to our volunteers. Every minute they spend replying is time they could be spending securing new rooms for you.

Thanks again for your patience.

Sincerely,

 

Stephen Scariff ADCRG/BG

WUSR Director 

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Competition Procedures for Solo Championships

Western U.S. Regional Oireachtas 2024

Entries:

Entry deadline is October 1st, 2025 -late entry October 8th,2025.
Entries will be accepted online via feisworx.com, starting September 1st, 2025, from teachers who are members in good
standing with CLRG, IDTANA and the WUSR.
Individual submissions from parents or dancers will not be accepted.
A family registration fee of $50 will be added to entry. Teachers who are currently registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci
Gaelacha, plus their National and Regional bodies are exempt from this fee when registering their own children.
A family is defined as all members who reside in the same household.
There will be no late entries or changes accepted after the deadline, no exceptions will be made.
The W.U.S.R. reserves the right to refuse any entry for any reason.
Payment is by credit card, and there will be an applicable credit card processing fee added to your entry.

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Check in:

Dancers must be checked in before the competition starts. Dancers who fail to check in prior to the start of the competition will be disqualified. (Late arrivals will not be permitted to compete).
Dancers will collect their numbers during the check in process.
 

Competitor Numbering System:
There will be one number per competitor for all three rounds. Numbers will be unpublished and randomized.

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Judging System:
Judges will convene at a designated time and stage for a public draw of their team color assignments. The time and
location of this draw will be posted in the program.

Hotel Block Info​

• The Davenport Grand is connected by skybridge to the Spokane Convention Center. The Grand offers spacious rooms and suites featuring a sleek, modern design and marble bathrooms. The Davenport Grand Hotel offers multiple dining experiences, including The Grand Restaurant & Lounge, serving American classics with a modern flair, and Table 13, specializing in Pacific Northwest steak and seafood. Guests can also grab a coffee at the Grand Espresso Lounge.

• The Centennial Hotel is a short 4 minute walk to the Spokane Convention Center. Newly remodeled, The Centennial offers large rooms with a comfortable and modern aesthetic, pillow top beds, and luxurious marble bathrooms. Many rooms feature views of the Spokane River and Riverfront Park. Guests can enjoy meals at the Centennial Restaurant & Bar, a casual dining spot offering Northwest-inspired cuisine.

• The Doubletree is connected to the Spokane Convention Center. The hotel offers clean and nicely appointed rooms with comfortable beds. Some rooms provide views of the Spokane River. Guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, with amenities like a fitness center. The Doubletree has two restaurants: Shutters Cafe, which serves breakfast and coffee, and Spencer's Steakhouse, which offers steak, chops and seafood.

• ​Kindly note that if the hotel blocks sell out, the region has already prepared contingency plans. Additional options will be shared in the coming days. There’s no need to worry — we have always ensured sufficient accommodations for all attendees.

• Everyone is expected to stay in the block, hotel reservations will be cross checked against dancer entries and the facility usage fee of $100 will be charged per person to anyone except those staying in the block or residing within 100 miles of the convention center. 

• Upon reservation, one night of a non-refundable deposit will be charged.