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SUMMARY:Singapore & South East Asian Pipe Band Championships 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Super Mini Contest\nRules & Regulations\nThese Rules & Regulations are unique to this contest and although some are similar to other Mini Band rules\, in various parts of the world\, they should not be confused with such. \n\nBands and Mini Entries\n\nFor the purpose of identification the word “BAND” will apply to the registered entity\, with a recognised Pipe Band Association. The word “GROUP” will apply to a Mini Band emanating from that entity. \n\nNaming of a GROUP\n\nA BAND may enter as many GROUPS as it wishes\, under the conditions set out below. Naming of the GROUPS shall be the “Name of the BAND” No 1\,2\,3 etc \n\nSize of GROUP\n\nA GROUP shall comprise:  min 4 and max 6 Pipers\, min 2 and max 3 Snares\, min 1 Bass\, 1 or 2 Tenors (optional) \nThe Pipe Major may play in such capacity in multiple GROUPS.\nThe Bass Drummer may play in such capacity in multiple GROUPS.\nNo other members of a GROUP shall play in another GROUP\, unless on a different instrument.  eg\, a Piper may play in a second GROUP as a tenor Drummer etc. \n\nAttire and Presentation\n\nAll members of a GROUP shall present in the BAND’s uniform registered with their Association. However\, due to heat conditions in Singapore\, the players wearing kilts may substitute a Collared T-Shirt for their sleeved shirt and waistcoat. Bands who are dressed in trousers\, such as BB\, must wear full uniform. Headwear and footwear shall be of convention. \nThe unit shall form as a horse shoe\, facing the audience. Adjudicators will be placed to the front (Piping/Ensemble) and to the rear side (Drumming). The directions of the Contest Supervisor must be adhered to. \n\nThe Juvenile Contest\n\nJuvenile GROUPS are required to play two elements\, for Championship recognition\, but may elect to play in one element only. \nThe registered tutor of a Juvenile BAND may play with one\, or all\, GROUPS as Pipe Major. All other members of the GROUP shall be not more than 18 years of age at 4 June 2023. \nElement 1:   8 parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches.\nElement 2:   3-5 minute Medley. \n\nThe Open Contest (A and B)\n\nOpen GROUPS are required to play two elements\, for Championship recognition\, but may elect to play in one element only. \nThe regulation regarding players in each group is noted in rule 3. \nOpen B \nElement 1:   8 parts of simple duple time Marches.\nElement 2:   3-5 minute Medley. \nOpen A \nElement 1:   MSR minimum 4x4x4\nAll tunes must be 4 parted or more (not a combination of 2 parted tunes).\nElement 2:   4-6 minute Medley. \n\nEntry and Departure\n\nGroups will enter and depart without playing. \nSolo Contests \n14 years and under\nAny participant shall not be more than 14 years of age at 4 June 2023.\n4 Parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches. \n16 years and under\nAny participant shall not be more than 16 years of age at 4 June 2023\n8 Parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches. \n18 years and under\nAny participant shall not be more than 18 years of age at 4 June 2023.\nMSR minimum 4x2x2 \nOpen\nMSR minimum 4x2x2\nHornpipe and Jig minimum 4 parts each tune\nPiobaireachd    Ground and 1st Variation only \n\nPresentation of Trophies.\n\nThe Presentations will be held after the relevant contests at the end of each day. Recipients are required to be in uniform when receiving the trophy.
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/singapore-south-east-asian-pipe-band-championships-2023/
LOCATION:Northland Secondary School\, Yishun Street 22\, Singapore\, Malaysia
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SUMMARY:Carrick Lowland Gathering (Girvan)
DESCRIPTION:The Carrick Lowland Gathering was first set up in 1982 as a one off event but has now grown to be a large annual community occasion which is normally held on the first Sunday in June. \nThe Gathering is officially opened by the games chieftain who is selected by the Girvan Attractions committee. The crowning of the Civic Queen & King and their attendants takes place at the Lowland Gathering. The gathering takes place in Victory Park at the foot of the hills in Girvan. \nThe event incorporates the Ayrshire\, Dumfries & Galloway Pipe Band Association Competition\, The Highland Heavy Weight Games\, The Aileen Robertson School of Highland Dance Competitions\, plus Girvan Harriers Club annual Saughill Hill race. \nThere is a wide selection of local organisation and charity stalls who use the event to raise funds and increase the profile of their organisation within the community. There are also funfair rides and a selection of catering facilities which all add up to an entertaining and fun filled day out for people of all ages to enjoy. \nClick Here to Download your 2023 programme \nPipe Band draw for Carrick Lowland Gathering\, 4th June\, 2023\n\n\nGrade 4B starts 1.30pm\n\n\n1. Kilmarnock Schools\n\n\nGrade 4A starts 1.45pm\n\n\n1. Troon Blackrock\n2. 1st Troon Boys Brigade\n2. Uddingston Strathclyde\n\n\nGrade 3 starts 2.20pm\n\n\n1. Ayr Pipe Band Society\n2. Uddingston Strathclyde\n3. Troon Blackrock\n\n\nOpen Grade starts 3.20pm*\n\n\n1. Ayr Pipe Band Society\n2. Troon Blackrock\n\n\nDrum Majors – M & D starts 3.00pm\n\n\n1.1 Kyana Currie – Ayr Pipe Band Society\n1.2 Becky Cox – Troon Blackrock\n1.3 Gibb Fraser – Royal Burgh of Annan\n\n\nMarch Past – 4.30pm\n\n\n*Entries will remain open and will be accepted on the day.\n\nThe Juvenile Solo Piping Competition is organised by Girvan Attractions and the contest starts at 12 noon. Entries close on May 30\, and should be completed using the online entry form at Girvan Juvenile Solo Piping. There are three events:\n• 13 years and under March only\n• 15 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel\n• 18 years and under March\, Strathspey and reel
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/carrick-lowland-gathering-girvan/
LOCATION:Victory Park\, Girvan\, N Park Avenue\, Girvan\, South Ayrshire\, KA26 9DH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Markinch Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Solo piping at Markinch Highland Games\nOPEN MARCH\, STRATHSPEY & REEL\n1st…£60 – 2nd…£40 – 3rd…£30 – 4th…£20 \nOPEN PIOBAIREACH\n1st…£60 – 2nd…£40 – 3rd…£30 – 4th…£20 \nJUNIOR MARCH\, STRATHSPEY & REEL\n1st…£30 – 2nd…£20 – 3rd…£15 – 4th…£10 \nJUNIOR PIOBAIREACH\n1st…£30 – 2nd…£20 – 3rd…£15 – 4th…£10 \nFor entry & further details contact Solo Piping convenor Roderick Barron. T: 01334 840822 E: lstalbot@aol.com \n  \n\n\n\nRSPBA Dundee\, Perth & Angus Branch\n\n\nMarkinch Highland Games Pipe Band Contest\n\n\nJohn Dixon Park\, Markinch\n\n\nSunday 4th June 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nALL TIMES AT APPROXIMATE\n\n\nOrder of Play\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE NOVICE JUVENILE B (PLEASE NOTE STATIC START FOR THIS GRADE)\n\nCompetition\ncommences at 1pm\n\n\n1\nLochgelly High School\nNJB\n\n\n13:00\n\n\n\n2\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJB\n\n\n13:08\n\n\n\n3\nBurntisland & District\nNJB\n\n\n13:16\n\n\n\n4\nLochgelly High School “Junior”\nNJB\n\n\n13:24\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE FOUR B\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 1:45PM (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nTulliallan Pipes & Drums\n4B\n\n\n13:45\n\n\n\n2\nCity of St Andrews\n4B\n\n\n13:53\n\n\n\n3\nFraserburgh RBL\n4B\n\n\n14:01\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE FOUR A / NOVICE JUVENILE A\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 2:20pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nRAF Central Scotland Pipe and Drums\n4A\n\n\n14:20\n\n\n\n2\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJA\n\n\n14:28\n\n\n\n3\nKinross & District\n4A\n\n\n14:36\n\n\n\n4\nBurntisland & District\n4A\n\n\n14:44\n\n\n\n5\nVale Of Atholl\n4A\n\n\n14:52\n\n\n\n6\nKirkcaldy & District\n4A\n\n\n15:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrum Majors Dress – Approx. 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE 3\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 3:15pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nMethil & District\n3B\n\n\n15:15\n\n\n\n2\nEdradour Pitlochry & Blair Atholl\n3A\n\n\n15:25\n\n\n\n3\nHigh School of Dundee\nNJA\n\n\n15:35\n\n\n\n4\nRAF Central Scotland Pipe and Drums\n4A\n\n\n15:45\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrum Majors’ Competition – Approx. 4pm\n\n\n\nAdult Drum Majors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Binder [Royal High]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraeme Wyse [Burntisland & District]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuvenile Drum Majors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Spears [Burntisland & District]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE 2 (Arena 2)\n\n\n\nCompetition commences\nat 4:15pm (Approx.)\n\n\n1\nMethil & District\n3B\n\n\n16:15\n\n\n\n2\nEdradour Pitlochry & Blair Atholl\n3A\n\n\n16:25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMASSED BANDS AT APPROXIMATELY 5pm – ON COMPLETION OF GAMES’ TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS
URL:https://dev.bagpipe.news/event/markinch-highland-games/
LOCATION:John Dixon Park\, Markinch\, Fife\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Mair":MAILTO:garymair@ymail.com
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