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South Mainland Up Helly Aa
Frequently Asked Questions
& Information for Guizers
Frequently Asked Questions
& Information for Guizers
The following are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions relating to the South Mainland Up Helly Aa.
Q - Who is The Guizer Jarl ?
A - The Guizer Jarl is the Chief Guizer, leader of the Jarl's Squad who are dressed as Vikings for the day. Click the link to the years SMUHA to find out about the Guizer Jarl for that year.
Q - What is the Jarl's Squad ?
A - The Jarl's Squad consists of the Guizer Jarl's squad members who are also dressed as Vikings for the day.
Q - How many people participate ?
A - In 2011 there were a total of 442 Guizers, of whom 383 carried torches during the procession.
Q - How and when is the Guizer Jarl chosen ?
A - The south Mainland has been divided into 5 'areas' with a Guizer Jarl chosen from each one. Each 'area' takes it in turn to host the SMUHA on a 5 year rotation. The 'areas' are the main centres of population and are [approximately] Gulberwick & Quarff, Cunningsburgh & Fladdabister, Sandwick & Hoswick, Bigton & Levenwick, and Dunrossness. A new Guizer Jarl is chosen by vote at the Annual General Meeting in September/October each year. The next 5 Guizer Jarl's are :
2012 - Cunningsburgh & Fladdabister - Kevin Adamson
2013 - Sandwick & Hoswick - Dale Smith
2014 - Gulberwick & Quarff - Keith Lobban
2015 - Bigton & Levenwick - Lesley Simpson (first ever female guizer jarl)
2016 - Dunrossness - Scott Lobban
Q - Can a squad musician carry a torch ?
A - Yes, providing they pay the appropriate guizing fee.
Q - Who pays a guizing fee ?
A - All guizers regardless of whether they carry a torch. Any squad musician who carries a torch.
Q - What are the age limits for FiddleBox Carriers ?
A - 14 to 16 on the day of the procession.
Q - Can a FiddleBox Carrier carry a torch ?
A - No.
Q - How many musicians may a squad have ?
A - Currently there is no limit. However, squads are expected not to abuse this. Musicians must be able to play an instrument and must be integral to the squad's act.
Q - How many FiddleBox Carriers may a squad have ?
A - Currently there is no limit. However, any more than three should be with the Committee's approval.
Q - Is there a minimum age for a guizer ?
A - Guizers must be at least 16 on the day of the event.
Q - Who is on the current Committee ?
A - See the Committee page
Q - How do i contact SMUHA?
A - Click the Contact SMUHA link in the menu above. You can also find us on Facebook - South Mainland Up Helly Aa.
Q - Who is The Guizer Jarl ?
A - The Guizer Jarl is the Chief Guizer, leader of the Jarl's Squad who are dressed as Vikings for the day. Click the link to the years SMUHA to find out about the Guizer Jarl for that year.
Q - What is the Jarl's Squad ?
A - The Jarl's Squad consists of the Guizer Jarl's squad members who are also dressed as Vikings for the day.
Q - How many people participate ?
A - In 2011 there were a total of 442 Guizers, of whom 383 carried torches during the procession.
Q - How and when is the Guizer Jarl chosen ?
A - The south Mainland has been divided into 5 'areas' with a Guizer Jarl chosen from each one. Each 'area' takes it in turn to host the SMUHA on a 5 year rotation. The 'areas' are the main centres of population and are [approximately] Gulberwick & Quarff, Cunningsburgh & Fladdabister, Sandwick & Hoswick, Bigton & Levenwick, and Dunrossness. A new Guizer Jarl is chosen by vote at the Annual General Meeting in September/October each year. The next 5 Guizer Jarl's are :
2012 - Cunningsburgh & Fladdabister - Kevin Adamson
2013 - Sandwick & Hoswick - Dale Smith
2014 - Gulberwick & Quarff - Keith Lobban
2015 - Bigton & Levenwick - Lesley Simpson (first ever female guizer jarl)
2016 - Dunrossness - Scott Lobban
Q - Can a squad musician carry a torch ?
A - Yes, providing they pay the appropriate guizing fee.
Q - Who pays a guizing fee ?
A - All guizers regardless of whether they carry a torch. Any squad musician who carries a torch.
Q - What are the age limits for FiddleBox Carriers ?
A - 14 to 16 on the day of the procession.
Q - Can a FiddleBox Carrier carry a torch ?
A - No.
Q - How many musicians may a squad have ?
A - Currently there is no limit. However, squads are expected not to abuse this. Musicians must be able to play an instrument and must be integral to the squad's act.
Q - How many FiddleBox Carriers may a squad have ?
A - Currently there is no limit. However, any more than three should be with the Committee's approval.
Q - Is there a minimum age for a guizer ?
A - Guizers must be at least 16 on the day of the event.
Q - Who is on the current Committee ?
A - See the Committee page
Q - How do i contact SMUHA?
A - Click the Contact SMUHA link in the menu above. You can also find us on Facebook - South Mainland Up Helly Aa.
Downloads
General Information for Guizers - pdf file
Information for Bus Drivers & Squads entering Halls - pdf file
SMUHA Constitution - pdf file
General Information for Guizers - pdf file
Information for Bus Drivers & Squads entering Halls - pdf file
SMUHA Constitution - pdf file