Australian Pipe Band Association Inc. Victoria Branch A.0035346S. Abn A0035346s

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S. ABN A0035346S

2015-2016 VICTORIANCOMPETITION SEASON

ENTRY FORMAS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

BAND / GRADE
CONTACT / ADDRESS
PHONE / EMAIL
BAND DETAILS / Tartan / Pipe Major / Drum Major / Drum Sgt
1.1MEDLEY: Music of a band`s own choice.
Rule B.4.01 applies re minimum and maximum times to applyfor Grades 1, 2, 3,4 and the Juvenile band contest. / Entry fee - $50 per competition
Tunes: / Daylesford / State Championships
Ringwood
Bendigo
Ballarat
Geelong / TOTAL / $
1.2GRADE 1, 2, 3, 4 MARCH,STRATHSPEY AND REEL
(see Rules B.3.01.01, B.3.01.02 & B.3.01.03 for the number of parts to apply for Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 bands)
GRADE 1. Rule B3.01.07. Page 22 of APBA Contest Regulation. Two sets of MSR to be submitted of which one will be determined on the line.
SET ONE / MARCH
STRATHSPEY
REEL
SET TWO / MARCH
STRATHSPEY
REEL
1.3 JUVENILE BAND CONTEST
SELECTION OF MARCHES (Rule B.3.01.04 refers). / Tunes:
GRADE 4 EXHIBITION SELECTION OF MARCHES: (Bands not competing in the Aggregate Contest only. As an exhibition performance normal band complement rules etc do not apply). / Tunes:

DRUM MAJOR’S SOLO – VICTORIAN AGGREGATE CHAMPIONSHIP
NAME / BAND
ENTRY FEE - $10 PER COMPETITION / Daylesford / Geelong / Ringwood
TOTAL / $

ENTRIES TO: APBA Inc, Vic Branch, PO Box 6 WATSONIA VIC 3087 email:

INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES CLOSESIX WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE OF COMPETITION - LATE ENTRY ATTRACTS A DOUBLE ENTRY FEE

CHEQUES PAYABLE toPipe Bands Victoria or payment by EFT

BSB: 033 172 Account No: 259 554 Account Name: PBA Vic Branch Description: [Shortened Band name] 2016 entry

COMPLETION OF SPECIAL REQUESTS FORM (IF ANY) AND SIGNED ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM (SEE NEXT PAGE)

REQUESTS REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED WITH ENTRY:

(inc registered tutors) as applicable for a specific contest (s):

DAYLESFORD

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BENDIGO

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BALLARAT

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GEELONG

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RINGWOOD

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

The …………………………………………………….. (Band) agrees to accept as a “condition of entry”:

a) TheAssociations` & Promoter’s right to amend or vary any times as printed in the Official Timetable,’

b) To participate in the Official Opening Massed Band(s) (subject to Rule B.1.06.05) and Finale Massed Band(s)and failure to do so may result in disqualification and / or forfeiture of any prize monies;

c) The Promoter`s right to charge band members’ families the normal gate fee. Band personnel must present their gate passes to gain entry to the ground. Passes will be sent direct to the Bands entered by the Promoter concerned;

d) Participation in the Street March and/or March Off Drill Contest - where offered - irrespective they do not form part of the aggregate contest for all Grade 4 to 1 bands are compulsory contest elements. Failure to do so may well result in disqualification and/or the forfeiture of any eligible prize monies.

e) The consumption of alcohol whilst forming, up for and during massed bands is prohibited until after the massed band has been dismissed by the Senior Drum Major. Attention is drawn to the requirements of Rule A.1.08.01 (acceptable behaviour).

Signature of Band Officer / Official:……………………………………………………….….Date: / /201

CONFIRMED CONTESTS – 2015-2016

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S.ABN A0035346S

DAYLESFORD HIGHLAND GATHERNG 5 DECEMBER 2015

AS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

AGGREGATE CONTEST, STREET MARCH CONTEST, MARCH-OFF DRILL CONTEST - DRUM MAJOR CONTEST (SOLO)

9.30am Street March. 11am: Aggregate Contest.

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S.ABN A0035346S

SCOTS DAY OUT BENDIGO 13 FEBRUARY 2016

AS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

AGGREGATE CONTEST, STREET MARCH CONTEST,

MARCH-OFF DRILL CONTEST

10am Street March. 11am: Aggregate Contest. 4pm: Band and Dancing finale (Times to be confirmed)

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S. ABN A0035346S

BALLARAT HIGHLAND GATHERING(LAKE WENDOUREE)

AGGREGATE CONTEST 28 FEBRUARY 2016

AS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S. ABN A0035346S

GEELONG HIGHLAND GATHERING20 MARCH 2016

AS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

AGGREGATE CONTEST - MARCH-OFF DRILL CONTEST

DRUM MAJOR CONTEST (SOLO)

2016 VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUSTRALIAN PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION INC. VICTORIA BRANCH A.0035346S. ABN A0035346S

RINGWOOD HIGHLAND GAMES3 APRIL 2016

AS PER APBA INC CONTEST REGULATIONS 2012

AGGREGATE CONTEST, MARCH-OFF DRILL CONTEST

DRUM MAJOR CONTEST (SOLO)

PIPE BANDS VICTORIA –UNIFORM REGISTER RETURN

Band: ……………………………………………………………………. Season …………………..

HEADWEAR
Type: Colour:
Torie: Badge: / INSERT
FULL LENGTH
(front view)
COLOUR
PHOTOGRAPHOF
UNIFORM
TIE
SHIRT
Colour: Style: SS/LS
Other:
(eg epaulettes)
JACKET & VEST
Jacket style: Colour:
Vest Style (eg 5 buttons): Colour:
KILT
Tartan: Belt: Y/N
SPORRAN
CHAIN / BAND OFFICER & PIPER/DRUMMER VARIATIONS
HOSE Colour:
FLASHES Colour: / UNIFORM VARIATIONS
(eg no jackets warmer weather)
SHOES Style:
PIPES: Cord colour
Bag colour/s etc:
UNIFORM NO / This form is required to be returned to Pipe Bands Victoria office and
Vice-Principal Dress and Drill no later than November 14.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Received / Approved / Band notified

MASSED BAND REQUIREMENTS FOR SEASON

Bands are reminded that participation in massed bands is a requirement of entry and they are to be in the assembly area well before the appointed time as advised in the appended notes to be issued with the draw of each competition. Bands are to follow directions from the contest supervisor or representatives including PBV marshals and the Senior Drum Major and his delegated assistants. Massed bands will commence at the scheduled time unless otherwise notified. Massed bands will not be delayed to include bands that may arrive late.

Pipe Majors, Drum Sergeants and Drum Majors have a responsibility to ensure all players in their band are aware of tune requirements before entering the assembly area.

Vice-Principal Piping David Telford has advised the follow tunes for the season:

DaylesfordOfficial opening

Advance: Scotland the Brave and Badge of Scotland

Retire: Green Hills and Battles O'er

Finale

Advance: Marie's Wedding and Barren Rocks of Aden

Retire: Bonnie Dundee and A Hundred Pipers

Bendigo Advance Marie's Wedding and Barren Rocks of Aden

Massed fling Scotland the Brave (120 bpm)

Retire Green Hills and Battles O'er

Ballarat Advance Scotland the Brave and Badge of Scotland

Retire Bonnie Dundee and A Hundred Pipers

Geelong Advance Marie's Wedding and Barren Rocks of Aden

Retire Green Hills and Battles O'er

Ringwood Official opening

Advance Scotland the Brave and Badge of Scotland

Retire Green Hills and Battles O'er

Finale

Advance Marie's Wedding and Barren Rocks of Aden

RetireBonnie Dundee and A Hundred Pipers

Preparing for the season and on the day

Bands are reminded to acquaint themselves all requirements relating to registration of players, lodgement of entries and music requirements for all elements to be conducted at contests i.e. the MSR or Selection of Marches, Medley and the March Off Drill Contest.

Please remember to sign-in at the PBV tent by the appointed time at each contest.

Bands are to follow directions from the contest supervisor or representatives including PBV marshals.

Your co-operation will assist in the smooth-running of each contest and ensure an enjoyable day for all players, supporters and the public.