Pipe Band Competition
Events & Rules
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PIPE BAND COMPETITION EVENTS
Grade 5 Quick Marches Medley (QMM) Grade 4 Quick March Medley (QMM) Grade 3 Medley |
Angus Scott Pipe Band
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PIPE BAND COMPETITION RULES
Tunes for the massed bands are:
- Competitions will be run according to the British Columbia Pipers’ Association (BCPA) rules.
- As needed, draw for order of play will take place at 10:00 am on the day of the Highland Games at the Piping and Drumming Tally Table.
- The pipe band competition will begin between 1:30 and 2:00 pm (Check the Spokane Scottish Highland Games website closer to the date of the Highland Games for the precise time.)
- Bands shall submit a list of tunes and band players with the entry form.
- A band may play up one grade (challenge up). The band must enter both the event in its regular grade and the event in the higher grade.
- All competing bands are required to participate in opening and closing ceremonies massed bands to receive travel and prize money.
Tunes for the massed bands are:
- Scotland the Brave
- The Rowan Tree
- Green Hills of Tyrol
- When the Battle is O’er
PRIZE MONEY
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Grade 2 |
$500 |
$400 |
$300 |
Grade 3 |
$400 |
$300 |
$200 |
Grade 4 |
$300 |
$200 |
$100 |
Grade 5 |
$300 |
$200 |
$100 |
Prizes shall be awarded according to BCPA Competition Rules.
TRAVEL MONEY
Travel money is provided for the first six bands that enter as follows:
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Competition numbers and gate passes for competitors will be issued at the Main Gate on the day of the Spokane Scottish Highland Games. The Ticket Booth will be open at 8:00 am to accommodate the purchase of tickets for accompanying family and friends.
For more information, contact John Blunt at (509) 951-4427 or blupiper22@gmail.com.
For more information, contact John Blunt at (509) 951-4427 or blupiper22@gmail.com.
