Gourock Pipe Band Competition

GOUROCK PIPE BAND AND DRUM MAJOR COMPETITION
Promoted by Gourock Highland Games Committee

Organised by RSPBA Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch
UNDER R.S.P.B.A. RULES
BATTERY PARK, ELDON STREET, GOUROCK, PA16 7UA
SUNDAY 12th MAY 2024
ENTRIES CLOSING DATE:  Saturday 27th April 2024

• ENTRY FEES Per competition:
  Grade 1 £16; Grade 2 £14; Grade 3 & Juv £12; Grade 4A, Nov A & Grade 4B, Nov B £10;
  Adult Drum Major £5; Juv Drum Major £3.
• The contest will be run under the rules of the RSPBA
• All bands and Drum Majors are expected to take part in the March Past [Weather permitting]
• A band may play up one grade, only where time permits. Include intention to play up on entry form and appropriate tune selection.
• Novice Juvenile Bands will be Static Star, if playing up normal marching rules apply.
• Any band may be asked to play for the Drum Major contest.
• All bands must register on the day at the RSPBA administration point.
• Please note that photographs may be taken of winners by the promotor’s official press agent and also may be shown on RSPBA GWOS Facebook page.
• All entry fees must be paid in full prior to contest draw
• Please note all Drum Major entries must be received by the closing date. (Drum Major may be cancelled if not enough pre-entries)

All trophies should be returned to:
FAO Christine Wilson Corporate Comms, Inverclyde Council, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1LY

DRAW FOR ORDER OF PLAY:
Sunday 28th April 2024 Draw will be posted on RSPBA website www.rspba.org and Branch Facebook Page.
CONTEST START TIME:
12.00noon approx.  (depending on entry numbers).
Drum Majors should report at 11.30am.

Grade 1 – Medley (5-7 Minutes – Own Choice)
Grade 2 – MSR (Own Choice)
Grade 3 – Medley (3-5 Minutes)
Juvenile – MSR
Grade 4A & Nov Juvenile A – MSR*
Grade 4B – 4 x 2 Parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.
Nov Juvenile B (Static Start) – 4 x 2 Parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes.

* Grade 4A & Novice Juvenile A are require to play a MSR (1×4-parted March or 2×2-parted Marches, 1×4-parted Strathspey or 2×2-parted Strathspey, 1×4-parted Reel or 2×2-parted reel – all tunes to be from RSPBA list of prescribed tunes).