STRATHALLAN MEETING LIMITED

Registered Office: Denalbo, 46 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4QPTel :01786 833120 Registration No:SC6865

163rdBRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES

PIPE BAND CONTEST OPEN TO GRADES - 1,2,3,4, Juvenile & Novice Juvenile UNDER R.S.P.B.A. RULES)

AT STRATHALLAN PARK, BRIDGE OF ALLAN

ON SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2014

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PRIZES AND AWARDS Commencing Approx. 10.30am.

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GRADE 1.£600#£500#£400#£300

GRADE 2.£500#£400#£350#£250

GRADE 3 & Juvenile.£400#£350#£300#£250

GRADE 4 MSR£400#£300£250£200

GRADE 4 & Novice Juvenile.£400#£300#£250#£200

Drum-Major Contest.£ 50#£ 40£ 30£ 25

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# Trophies will also be awardedfor - Marching & Discipline, 1st and 2nd Best Band, & Best Overseas Band.

Other Prizes:£100 - Best Overseas Band not on the prize list.

£100 – Best Juvenile Band not on the prize list, in Grade 3.

£100 – Best Nov/Juvenile Band not on the prize list, in Grade 4

PLEASE NOTE:Trophies must be returned to above address one month prior to the date of the Contest.

MASS BANDSAND PRIZE GIVING*

The Pre-draw has been made to accommodate the increased requests from Bands, to suit travel and cost arrangements.

In return, when the Massed Bands are assembled after the March Past (in which all Bands must take part) we request that the tunes – Rowan Tree & Bonnie Galloway, are played in unison.

*ALL BANDS WILL REMAIN IN POSITION ON THE PARK UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE PRIZE GIVING.

ENTRY FEE: GRADE: 1 - £10.00 GRADE: 2 - £9.00 GRADE: 3 & Juvenile. - £8.00 GRADE: 4B & Nov. Juv. - £7.00GRADE: 4A - £7.00 DRUM MAJORS - Entry fee: Adult = £3. Juveniles =£1.50. Report for 11 a.m.

CHEQUES, to be made payable to: STRATHALLAN MEETING LIMITED

Overseas Bands should pay the Treasurer in Sterling, in the Field on the Day of the Games

PLAYING REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 1:Submit – 2 xMedley's

Grade 2: Submit - 2 x MSR's

Grade 3 & Juvenile: Submit - 1 Medley

Grade 4 MSR: Submit – 2 x 2 parted Marches, 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and 2 x 2 parted Reels.

All tunes selected from the RSPBA lists.

Grade 4 & Nov. Juvenile: Submit: 4 x 2 parted Marches. Selected from the RSPBA list.

BANDS MAY PLAY-UP IF TIME PERMITS

Subject to the number of Band entries and time available, the R.S.P.B.A. Officials:

* Will decide if late entries may be accepted, with the normal requirement to ‘play first’

  • Will decide if Bands can play up a Grade. Maximum advance notice of intention ‘to play up’ is requested.

ONLY BAND PLAYING MEMBERS IN PROPER ATTIRE ARE ALLOWED FREE ENTRANCE TO THE GAMES FIELD. THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE PARKING SPACES FOR BAND BUSES, WHICH WILL BE ALLOCATED BY THE POLICE ON A FIRST COME BASIS. SEE OVER FOR CAR PARK PASSES

Closing date for entries – Monday 21st JULY 2014.

Draw will take place in Games Field 21stJULY at 7.30pm

FORMS MUST BE RETURNED To- A.S. NICOL 44 FORTHPARK, BRIDGE OF ALLAN, FK9 5NT Tel:01786832682

STRATHALLAN MEETING LIMITED

Registered Office: Denalbo 46 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling. Tel: 01786 833120 Registration No: SC6865

163rdBRIDGE of ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES ON SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2014

PIPE BAND CONTEST ENTRY FORM

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Closing date for entries – 6pm on Monday 21stJULY 2014

FOR BANDS NOT TRAVELLING BY BUS,

A PERMIT CAN BE OBTAINED FOR UP TO 4 CARS PER BAND FREE OF CHARGE

BY ENCLOSING A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE MARKED “TICKETS”

Continuance in the future, will depend on ALL Bands playing in the March Past.

ALL BANDS WILL REMAIN IN POSITION ON THE PARK UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE PRIZE GIVING.

Name of Band No. Players in Band ______

Name of Pipe Major: Tartan Worn: .

Secretary: ______Address:

Telephone:Email: ______

If required, enclose stamped addressed envelope for acknowledgement of entry.

GRADE 1: Submit: 2 x Medley's (5 - 7 minutes)

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GRADE 2: Submit:2 x MSR's -______

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GRADE 3 & Juvenile: Submit:1 xMedley (3 -5 minutes) ______

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GRADE 4 MSR: Submit: 2x2 parted Marches, 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and 2 x 2 parted Reel.

All tunes selected from the RSPBA lists ______

GRADE 4 & Nov. Juvenile: Submit: 4 x 2 parted Marches. Selected from theRSPBA list. ____________

DRUM MAJOR COMPETITION

Entry Fees =Adults: £3 Juveniles: £1.50Report for 11 am

DRUM MAJORS: ______BAND:______

JUVENILE D/m’s: ______D.O.B.______

Grade Entered: ______Total Fee/s: £______Cheques to: STRATHALLAN MEETING LTD

NOTE:TO ENSURE CROWD SAFETY, PLEASE ENSURE DRUM MAJORS USE THE ALLOCATED PRACTICE AREA IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUNDS, NEXT TO THE GAMES FIELD.

ALL SECRETARIES PLEASE NOTE & ADVISE ALL BAND MEMBERS:

THERE WILL BE A STRICT POLICE ASSISTED CONTROL ON BAND ENTRY TO THE FIELD

ONLY PLAYING MEMBERS IN UNIFORM ALLOWED FREE ENTRY

ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL MUST ENTER THROUGH PAY GATES ONLY

STRATHALLAN MEETING LIMITED

Registered Office: Denalbo, 46 Keir Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling. Tel:01786 833120 Registration No: SC6865

163rdBRIDGE of ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES ON SUNDAY 3rdAUGUST 2014

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PIPE BAND CONTEST(UNDER R.S.P.B.A. RULES)

OPEN TO GRADES 1, 2, 3, Juvenile, 4MSR, 4 & Novice Juvenile

The information completed on this sheet will be used to announce the Band as they enter the arena and therefore it is requested that as much information as possible is provided.

Every endeavour will be made to announce your band as it enters or leaves the arena. However, we apologise in advance for any bands that are not identified in this way, due to other announcements taking precedence.

Grade:Band:

Pipe Major:Tartan:

Secretary: Telephone:Email:

Band: (Background Information)

Achievements/Highlights: (Invitations: Playing Overseas; Etc.)

Individual Band Member Achievement:

SPECIAL MENTIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS RELATING TO BAND / BAND MEMBERS

(Birthdays, Engagements, length of service, personal achievements, Overseas visitors etc.)