Membership in the Victoria Highland Games Association

The Association is dedicated to promote all aspects of Scottish Culture through competitions, education, parades, special events and the Highland Games & Celtic Festival! The first Victoria Highland Games was held in 1864 and our association has been running this mainstay of Victoria’s Scottish heritage since 1937.

Become a member, and you will be taking a vital role in maintaining a strong Scottish arts, culture and heritage in your community! There are a wide range of benefits associated with your membership. If you want to be part of a large, historic, successful organization involved in the full range of Scottish activities, you’ll want to be part of the Victoria Highland Games Association (VHGA)!

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VHGA memberships are valid from December 1st thru to November 30th. Membership fees are due by December 1st of each year.

There are two classes of membership in the association:

Individual (non-competing) Member
Family with Competitor(s) Membership

Individual (non-competitor) Membership ($10 annual fee)
- Receive one free entry to the annual Highland Games (value of $10)
- Discount on entry fee to other VHGA events
- Opportunity to participate in the annual Tartan Parade downtown to the Parliament Buildings, and other special events.
- Right to vote at our AGM, and have a voice in how the association is run (one vote per membership)
Family with Competitor(s) Membership ($20 annual fee)
- Receive two free entries to the annual Highland Games (value of $20) in addition to free entry for competitors
- Receive entry fee discount per event for three open VHGA dance competitions, two open piping/drumming competitions, and 2 open heavy event competitions
- Receive entry fee discount to attend professional workshops in highland dancing, piping/drumming and heavy events
- Opportunity to participate in a closed Christmas dance competition for VHGA members only – besides the competition there is Santa and a Cakewalk!
- Opportunity to win VHGA dance bursaries to assist in your training and development
- Opportunity to participate as a performer in the annual Tartan Parade downtown to the Parliament Buildings, elementary school tours and other special events
- Right to vote at our AGM, and have a voice in how the association is run

Please call Lori McKenzie, Secretary and Membership Chair, at 250 474-3216 or e-mail: secretary@victoriahighlandgames.com if you have any questions. A membership card will be sent to you upon receipt of your membership form.