The bagpipes exist in many forms and traditionally have been found extensively in Ireland, Russia, Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal and Egypt.  In each country the basic instrument is the same, a bag with a chanter and possibly one or more drones. Some are mouth blown while other use a bellows attachment to supply the air.  There is little doubt that nowhere has the bagpipe been received with such enthusiasm as Scotland. The Great Highland bagpipes are synonymous with Scotland. When you think of Scotland, you think of Bagpipes.

 

The Gulf Coast Celtic Fling & Highland Games are currently holding registration for its 2005 Bagpipe Competitions.  If you or anyone you know is interested in competing please "click" the icon below. 

For more information contact scottisharts@aol.com.

 

BAGPIPE COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

 

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

Competitors may enter only one grade, class or section.  All competitors must obtain competition numbers at the registration table.  Times of play for all individual piping and drumming events will be posted at 8:30 am. 

 

Competition will begin at promptly 9:00 am.  

ANY COMPETITOR NOT PRESENT WHEN NUMBER IS CALLED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE EVENTS COORDINATOR BEFORE COMPETITION BEGINS.

 

The Gulf Coast Celtic Fling & Highland Games Committee, reserves the right to add or omit events from the schedule, and to make other changes, as long as such actions are within the scope of SUSPBA rules and in the judgment of the committee, is in the best interest of the Games. Decisions of the judges are final.  All competitors should remain in FULL UNIFORM until all medals and trophies have been awarded. No medals shall be worn during competition. There must be at least one more competitor than prizes to be awarded, (i.e., If there are three competitors, only two prizes will be awarded.)

 

NO INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE DAY OF THE GAMES.   

 
   

Band Registration fee will be $50.00 (Non-Refundable).  

Entries must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2005.

 

Each band will be issued three vehicle passes for on-field parking.

 

TRAVEL ALLOWANCE:

The first 16 bands registered will be eligible to receive travel allowance based on the distance to the games in Bradenton, Florida..

 

50 to 100 miles....................$100

 

100 to 200 miles..................$200

 

200 to 300 miles..................$300

 

Over 300 miles ....................$400

 

 

 

 

Determination will be based on the 16 earliest postmarks.   To qualify for travel allowances, bands MUST compete and  participate in opening and closing Massed Bands performances and any additional performance as requested in full uniform. Travel allowances will be paid regard-less of whether or not the band wins a prize.

 

COMPETITION

Band representatives must report to the registration table before 10:00 am. The band draw  for playing position will take place promptly at 10:00 am -- bands will compete in order.  ANY BAND MISSING ITS TURN WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. There will be a meeting for mass band direction

following the draw. A member of each band is required to attend this meeting.  All bands will be required to play and perform on field as needed and play in both Massed Bands.

 

THERE MUST BE TWO OR MORE BANDS TO HOLD COMPETITION IN EACH EVENT.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2005

OPEN PIPING

P1

Piobaireachd

(submit 4)

(play 1)

1st $100

P2

MSR

(submit 3)

(play 1)

 

2nd $80

P3

Hornpipe/Jig

(submit 2)\

(play 1)

 

3rd $60

 

P4 - Grade 1

P5 - Grade 1

P6 - Grade I

P7 - Grade II

P8 - Grade II

P9 - Grade II

P10 - Grade III 

P11 - Grade III

P12 - Grade III

P13 - Grade IV

P14 - Grade IV

P15 - Grade V

P16 - Grade V

P17—Chanter Competition

Piobaireachd (Submit 3)

4-part 2/4 M/S/R (submit 2/2)

Hornpipe/Jig (submit 1/1)

Piobaireachd (submit 2)

4-part 2/4 March (submit 2)

Strathspey&Reel (submit 1 & 1)

Piobaireachd (submit 1) 

4-part 2/4 March  (submit 1)            

Strathspey & Reel (submit 1)

Piobaireachd  (submit 1)           

4 Part 2/4 March   (submit 1)

(under 30) 2-part minimum March, any time signature (submit 1)

(over 30) 2-part minimum March, any time signature (submit 1)  

Chanter Competition 

BAND EVENTS

(All bands must submit roster with their registration.)

 

B03 BAND GRD III               B04 BAND - GRD IV                                         

3-5 Min Medley of Choice        Quick March Choice     

1st $500, 2nd $300                   1st $400, 2nd $300

3rd $200, 4th $100                   3rd $200, 4th $100       

                                                                                                           

B05 BAND - GRD V               OPEN TO ALL BANDS

Medley 3-5 Minutes                   Slow March to

1st - $350 2nd  $250                 4 part 6/8 March

3rd $150, 4th $75                      1st  $300 2nd  $200

                                                  3rd - $100, 4th $50

OPEN DRUMMING

 

D1 — Snare Drum-March, Strahspey & Reel

D2 — Snare Drum –Hornpipe/Jig

 

———–1st - $80,   2nd  $60,   3rd - $40———–

 

D3 — Bass Drum—MSR

D4 — Tenor Drum—MSR

         

———–1st - $40,  2nd 30,  3rd - $20 ————                              

 

D5 — Drum Major   Slow March,  6/8 March

    

—–1st $80— 2nd $60—3rd $20— 4th $20—–    

 

AMATEUR SNARE DRUMMING

Submit 1 each for all

 

D6 - Grade I                         D7 Grade II

4-part 2/4 March                4-part 2/4 March

Strathspey & Reel                Strathspey & Reel

trophy, 3 medals                  1 trophy, 3 medals

 

D8 – Grade III                    D9 - Grade IV

4-part  2/4 March                As stated in           

1 trophy, 3 medals                SUSPBA rules

                                              1 trophy, 3 medals

 

D10—Drum pad competiton

 

 

D11—Bass Amatuer  3-5 Minute Medley       

 

D12—Tenor Amateur a 4 parted March in 2/4,4/4, or 6/8 time..                  

 

D13 Amateur Drum Major (Slow March 6/8 March)

 

 1 trophy and 3 medals for each event D10, D11, D12

           

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2005

Special Feature

Entry fee $20.00 per event

 

Q1 Open Piping Quartet Medley 3-7 Minutes

        1st $300. 2nd $250. 3rd $200.

Q2 Open Piping Quartet, March, Strathspey and Reel

1st $300. 2nd $250. 3rd $200

 

CLICK HERE to submit the members names in quartet.