Victoria Highland Games Association.

Membership in the VHGA

The Association is dedicated to promote all aspects of Scottish Culture through competitions, education, parades, special events and the Highland Games. The association has been a mainstay of Victoria’s Scottish heritage for over half a century. The Highland Games in 2007 will be the 70th held by the association.

Become a member, and you will be taking a vital role in maintaining a strong Scottish 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!

Download the Membership Form

There are two classes of membership in the association:

  1. Individual (non-competitor) Membership ($10 annual fee)
    • Receive one free entry to the annual Highland Games (value of $7)
    • 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.
    • Receive our monthly email newsletter, Tartan Talk, updating you on the association’s activities.
    • Right to vote at AGM, and have a say in how the association is run

  2. Family with Competitor(s) Membership ($20 annual fee)
    • Receive entry fee discount per event for all three open VHGA competitions (value of up to $15 per competitor up to 4 competitors)
    • Opportunity to participate in a closed Christmas competition for VHGA members only – besides the competition there is Santa and a Cakewalk!
    • Dancers will be eligible for VHGA Dancing Bursary
    • Receive two free entries to the annual Highland Games (value of $14) in addition to free entry for competitor(s).
    • Receive entry fee discount to attend professional workshops in highland dancing and piping/drumming.
    • Opportunity to participate as a performer in the annual Tartan Parade downtown to the Parliament Buildings, elementary school tours and other special events.
    • Receive our monthly email newsletter, Tartan Talk, updating you on the association’s activities.
    • Right to vote at AGM, and have a say in how the association is run (one vote per membership)

Please call Lori Mckenzie, Secretary and Membership Chair, at 474-3216 or email: Lori McKenzie if you have any questions. A membership card will be sent to you upon receipt of your membership form.