SCOTTISH PIPERS’ ASSOCIATION
Annual Juvenile Piping Competition
Saturday 9th September 2017
The College of Piping, Otago St., Glasgow G12 8JH
Commencing 9.30am with Chanter, then B Grade events, after which the A Grade will commence
- The competition is open to all members of the Scottish Pipers’ Association.
- Membership is £5 for Juveniles[under 16]; £7.50 per annum for 16 and over or £50.00 for life membership.
- Entry is confined to amateur juveniles who have never played in Open Professional Events
- Competitors confined to either Chanter, B Grade, or A Grade events
- Entries will close on Monday 4th September
Events
Chanter Contest for beginners who have never played in a bagpipe contest and under 14 yrs old
- 2 - Part Slow Air 2. 2-part March [2/4 or 6/8]
B Grade Events are for beginners and competitors who have not won prizes. If you have questions about eligibility for this grade please contact us.
All B Grade prizewinners move to A Grade next year
Own choice of tunes in B Grade Events
- Piobaireachd: Duncan MacMurchy Trophy and 4 Prizes
- March:Tom Philiban Shield and 4 Prizes
- Starthspey & Reel:P/M Hamish MacColl Trophy and 4 Prizes
- B Grade Overall: Archie MacPhail Trophy
- Most Promising Piper:Jock Speirs Cup
A Grade Eventsare for previous B Grade prize winners and advanced players who have already won prizes in other contests. New competitors can choose to play in A Grade if they wish but A Grade competitors cannot revert to B Grade in future years. Competitors cannot enter a mix of A and B Grade events.
A Grade: Two of each type of tune to be offered – one of each to be played once over
- Piobaireachd: Farquhar MacRae Trophy and 4 Prizes
- March:Cameron Cup and 4 Prizes
- Strathspey & Reel:Chisholm Cup and 4 Prizes
- Jig:Smith Trophy and 4 Prizes
- A Grade Overall:David Green Shield
- A Grade Overall [under 15]
Entry Fee - £3.00 per event or £10 for all events.
Entries with payment should be sent to:- M. Jeffrey, 145 Spateston Road Johnstone PA5 0SZ Tel: 07815455286 Email:
Please make cheques payable to The Scottish Pipers’ Association.
If you wish to be notified of the draw please include your email address.
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Scottish Pipers’ Association Amateur/Juvenile Entry 2017.
Please tick boxes for events you wish to enter.
A Grade / Piob. / March / S&R / JigB Grade / Piob. / March / S&R
Chanter / Slow Air / March
Name...... Date of Birth......
Address......
E-Mail......
Entry Fee and Membership Fee enclosed £...... £3/event or £10 for all if applicable