Piping & Drumming

Entry Form


Local Rules

All competitions will be carried out under the rules and regulations of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association.

1. All competitors must report to the Steward's tent upon arrival for time check and playing positions. Players and bands failing to show at the allotted time will be disqualified.

2. Runners will not be provided. Competitors must present themselves to the steward or their judge two minutes prior to their posted event playing time.

3. Order of play will be available on the field on Friday evening, July 25, 2008.

4. Up to two playing positions in each section will be reserved for competitors from outside the Maritimes, who may register up to 30 minutes before their event.

5. All entries must be postmarked on or before July 18, 2008. Late entries will not be accepted from within the Maritimes if postmarked after this date. There will be no refund of entry fees submitted

6. Travel money will be paid Sunday after closing ceremonies to bands that perform in the massed bands. 80 Km - 159 Km: $300/160km - 319 km: $400/over 320 km: $500

7. Band order of play will be done in advance and the order posted Friday evening, July 25, 2008 for each competition day.

8. Grade 3 solo piping Strathspey/Reel: Requires each to be four parts. All solo drumming must have music accompaniment, except practice pad class. Note other changes on Schedule of Events

9. 1Grade 2 Bands can play up to Grade 1. Prize money as noted only if four bands in this grade competition.

10. Piper/Drummer trophy winners in grades will be determined by a point system. Winners will be announced during the closing ceremonies. All decisions are final.

11. Upon entry form sent and signed: I hereby release and forever discharge the New Brunswick Highland Games Committee from any manner of action, claim or demand arising from, or in conjunction with the 2008 New Brunswick Highland Games or related events.

12. Medals unless otherwise listed. Bass and tenor (during competition): Medals; Dress and deportment* (during competition): trophy. * Denotes a trophy.

13. For Professional classes:

  • Professional Piobaireachd: 1st- $100; 2nd - $75; 3rd - $50
  • All other Professional Piping and Drumming: 1st - $80; 2nd - $60; 3rd - $40
See below for band prizes. Note: Prof. Drumming: 2 M/S/Rs to be submitted.

Please check the ACPBA Website http://www.acpba.ca for current music requirements, rules, etc Check NB Highland Games website for updates on list of judges: http://www.highlandgames.ca/



Categories

 
 
 Amateur Piping
25               Practice Chanter
50   Gr. 5   March
55 Gr. 5 Piobaireachd ~ ground only
101   Gr. 1   March
105   Gr. 1   Strathspey/Reel
115 Gr. 1 Piobaireachd
130 Gr. 1 Hornpipe/Jig
201 Gr. 2 March
205 Gr. 2 Strathspey/Reel
215 Gr. 2 Piobaireachd
230 Gr. 2 Hornpipe/Jig
301 Gr. 3 March
305 Gr. 3 Strathspey/Reel
310 Gr. 3 / 4 / 5 Junior Amateur Jig
315 Gr. 3 Piobaireachd
401 Gr. 4 March
415 Gr. 4 Piobaireachd
Professional Piping
501   Professional   March
505   Professional   Strathspey/Reel
510   Professional   Jig
515 Professional Piobaireachd
 Amateur Drumming
75     Practice Pad
121   Gr. 1   2/4 March/Strathspey/Reel
125   Gr. 1 / 2   Senior Hornpipe/Jig
135 Gr. 1 Drum Solo
221   Gr. 2   2/4 March/Strathspey/Reel
321 Gr. 3 2/4 March
325 Gr. 3 / 4 Junior Amateur Hornpipe/Jig
421 Gr. 4 March
Professional Drumming
521 Professional 2/4 March/Strathspey/Reel
525 Professional Hornpipe/Jig
Pipe Bands
1001 Grade 1 March/Strathspey/Reel
1005 Grade 1 Medley
2001 Grade 2 March/Strathspey/Reel
2005 Grade 2 Medley
3001 Grade 3 March/Strathspey/Reel
3005 Grade 3 Medley
4001 Grade 4 Quick March Medley
4005 Grade 4 Medley
5001 Grade 5 March
5005 Grade 5 Medley
Other Competitions
621 All Grades Drum Fanfare
701 All Grades Dress and Deportment

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Prizes

 
 
Band Prizes   1st   2nd   3rd  
Grade 1   $500   $400   n/a
Grade 2   $400   $300   $200
Grade 3   $300   $200   $150
Grade 4   $200   $150   $100
Grade 5   $150   $100   $75
Drum Fanfare   $100        
Bass & Tenor   Medals        
Dress & Deportment   Trophy        
 
  Open Solo Piping              
Piobaireachd   $100   $75   $50
March $80 $60 $40
Strathspey/Reel $80 $60 $40
Jig $80 $60 $40
 
  Open Solo Drumming          
March/Strathspey/Reel $80 $60 $40
Hornpipe/Jig $80 $60 $40
 
  Entry Fees  
Individual Amateur Piping $8.00 per event
Individual Amateur Drumming $8.00 per event
Professional Piping & Drumming $12.00 per event
Bands $35.00 per event
Drum Fanfare $15.00
 
  Band Travel Allowances  
80 Km to 159 Km $300.00
160 Km to 319 Km $400.00
Over 320 Km $500.00