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| Schedule of Events 8:30 am Solo contests begin 10:30 am Band Rep Meeting 1:00 pm Pipe Band Contest begins 5:00 pm Massed Band |
Band Awards Grade III $500, $450, $400 Grade IV $350, $300, $250 Grade V $200, $150, $100 |
Travel Allowance 0-199 miles $150 200 + miles $250 |
| Solo and Pipe Band Competitions proudly sponsored by Watertower Pain Consultants of Glendale  |
| Pipe Band Events B003 Grade III – MSR B004 Grade IV – Medley, 3 - 5 minutes B005 Grade V – QMM, 2:45 – 4:30 minutes Individual Piping Events P002 Jr. Novice (4 parts of 2/4 march time) P003 Sr. Novice (4 parts of 2/4 march time) P004 Grade IV March (4 parted 2/4 march) P005 Grade III March P006 Grade III S/R (played straight through) P007 Grade III Jig P008 Grade II March P009 Grade II S/R (played straight through) P010 Grade II H/P Jig (played straight through) P011 Grade I March (Submit 2) P012 Grade I S/R (Submit 2)(played straight thru) P013 Grade I H/P Jig (Submit 2)(straight thru) P014 Grade IV Piobaireachd (Ground & 1st Var.) P015 Grade III Piobaireachd (Submit 1 full) P016 Grade II Piobaireachd (Submit 2 full) P017 Grade I Piobaireachd (Submit 3 full) Individual Drumming Events D002 Grade IV March (4 parted 2/4 march) D003 Grade III M/S/R D004 Grade II M/S/R D005 Grade II H/P Jig D006 Grade I M/S/R D007 Grade I H/P Jig D008 Solo Novice Tenor (4 parted 2/4 March) Group Competitions After Last Band Plays T001 Group Tenor (4-parted 6/8 march) DM01 Drum Major (4-parted 6/8 march) |
Rules and Regulations These competitions are conducted and sanctioned under the Rules of the Midwest Pipe Band Association and are open to band and solo members of the MWPBA and affiliated associations of the ANAPBA. (Rules available at www.mwpba.org) 1.All judge’s decisions are final. 2.Pipe bands must participate in closing massed band/ceremonies with minimum band requirements in order to receive Travel Allowance. 3.Proper Highland attire is required for all performances (incl. accompanists). Inappropriate behavior and/or dress at any time will result in forfeit of band travel allowances and prize money. 4.MWPBA officials shall have the power to rule on all complaints and protests relating to the competitions for the day. All protests should be made in writing and lodged with the MWPBA officials within 7 days, along with a $10.00 fee, which will be refunded if the complaint is upheld. 5.The MWPBA disclaims any and all liability for injury to person or property related to the events it sanctions. The event sponsor, by accepting sanctioning, agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the MWPBA, its officers and agents harmless from all such liability. This disclaimer shall remain in effect despite withdrawal of sanctioning by the MWPBA for any reason. 6.Roster of competing members must accompany Games Registration. 7.A band pre-draw will take place and playing positions will be published. Band Reps must attend the 10:00 am meeting at the Administrative Area. 8.No challenge up allowed. 9.No field entries allowed. 10.A list of Band members/Soloists will be at the main gate. No entry tickets will be mailed. |