Pipe Band Events & Rules

Grade 5

Quick Marches Medley

Grade 4

Medley

Grade 3

March/Strathspey/Reel

1.Competitions will be run according to the rules of the British Columbia Pipers’ Association (BCPA).
2.Draw for play will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the Spokane Highland Games, at the Piping and Drumming Tally Table.
3.Pipe Band competition will begin between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Check the Spokane Highland Games website closer to August 6, 2016, the date of the Highland Games, for the precise time.
4.Bands should submit a list of tunes and band players with the entry form.
5.A band may play up one (1) grade (challenge up). The band must enter both the event in its regular grade and the event in the higher grade.
6.All competing bands are required to participate in opening and closing ceremonies massed bands in order 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

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

1st

$500

$400

$300

2nd

$400

$300

$200

3rd

$300

$200

$100

Prizes shall be awarded according to BCPA Competition Rules.

Travel Money

Travel money is provided for the first six (6) bands that enter as follows:

50 – 100 miles

100 – 200 miles

200 – 300 miles

Over 300 miles

$150

$300

$450

$600

Competition numbers will be issued at time of registration at the Main Gate on the day of the Spokane Highland Games, in conjunction with gate passes for competitors. The Ticket Booth will be open at 8:00 a.m. to accommodate the purchase of tickets for accompanying family and friends.

Questions:

John Blunt

(509) 747-1878

email – blupiper22@gmail.com