Singapore & South East Asian Pipe Band Championships 2023

The Super Mini Contest

Rules & Regulations

These Rules & Regulations are unique to this contest and although some are similar to other Mini Band rules, in various parts of the world, they should not be confused with such.

1. Bands and Mini Entries

For the purpose of identification the word “BAND” will apply to the registered entity, with a recognised Pipe Band Association. The word “GROUP” will apply to a Mini Band emanating from that entity.

2. Naming of a GROUP

A BAND may enter as many GROUPS as it wishes, under the conditions set out below. Naming of the GROUPS shall be the “Name of the BAND” No 1,2,3 etc

3. Size of GROUP

A GROUP shall comprise:  min 4 and max 6 Pipers, min 2 and max 3 Snares, min 1 Bass, 1 or 2 Tenors (optional)

The Pipe Major may play in such capacity in multiple GROUPS.
The Bass Drummer may play in such capacity in multiple GROUPS.
No other members of a GROUP shall play in another GROUP, unless on a different instrument.  eg, a Piper may play in a second GROUP as a tenor Drummer etc.

4. Attire and Presentation

All members of a GROUP shall present in the BAND’s uniform registered with their Association. However, due to heat conditions in Singapore, the players wearing kilts may substitute a Collared T-Shirt for their sleeved shirt and waistcoat. Bands who are dressed in trousers, such as BB, must wear full uniform. Headwear and footwear shall be of convention.

The unit shall form as a horse shoe, facing the audience. Adjudicators will be placed to the front (Piping/Ensemble) and to the rear side (Drumming). The directions of the Contest Supervisor must be adhered to.

5. The Juvenile Contest

Juvenile GROUPS are required to play two elements, for Championship recognition, but may elect to play in one element only.

The registered tutor of a Juvenile BAND may play with one, or all, GROUPS as Pipe Major. All other members of the GROUP shall be not more than 18 years of age at 4 June 2023.

Element 1:   8 parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches.
Element 2:   3-5 minute Medley.

6. The Open Contest (A and B)

Open GROUPS are required to play two elements, for Championship recognition, but may elect to play in one element only.

The regulation regarding players in each group is noted in rule 3.

Open B

Element 1:   8 parts of simple duple time Marches.
Element 2:   3-5 minute Medley.

Open A

Element 1:   MSR minimum 4x4x4
All tunes must be 4 parted or more (not a combination of 2 parted tunes).
Element 2:   4-6 minute Medley.

7. Entry and Departure

Groups will enter and depart without playing.

Solo Contests

14 years and under
Any participant shall not be more than 14 years of age at 4 June 2023.
4 Parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches.

16 years and under
Any participant shall not be more than 16 years of age at 4 June 2023
8 Parts of simple (duple or quadruple) time Marches.

18 years and under
Any participant shall not be more than 18 years of age at 4 June 2023.
MSR minimum 4x2x2

Open
MSR minimum 4x2x2
Hornpipe and Jig minimum 4 parts each tune
Piobaireachd    Ground and 1^st Variation only

8. Presentation of Trophies.

The Presentations will be held after the relevant contests at the end of each day. Recipients are required to be in uniform when receiving the trophy.