Open Practice Chanter Competition Entry Form

Forres and District Pipe Band Open Practice Chanter Competition

Saturday 4th July 2026 - Commencing 11:30am

Entry fee - £3

Please complete the form (download link at the bottom of the page) and email entries by the 30^{th of} June to:

 treasurer.forrespipeband@gmail.com

Payment by Bank Transfer as follows:

Forres and District Pipeband, Bank of Scotland,

Sort Code: 80.22.60, Acct. No: 18052264

Entries will be accepted on the day cash payment only and must be handed in at Forres and District Pipeband tent by 11am

Trophy will be presented to the best 12 and under years performance

The Bob Thompson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the best 12 - 13 years performance

The Forres and District Pipe Band Trophy will be presented to the best 14 + years performance

Winners will be awarded a cash prize and a trophy in each class

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 11AM ON THE DAY

Draw will commence at 11:15am                         Competition will commence at 11:30am

Competitors report to practice chanter judge Mr Roy Fraser at the Forres and District Pipe Band Tent

RULES

This competition is open to players who are learning on the practice chanter but have not yet moved onto the bagpipes.

Players may not enter more than one of the practice chanter classes, and are not eligible to enter any of the solo bagpipe competitions. 

13 years and under

A 2/4 March play once through.

14 + Years

A 2-part March played twice through, time signature of own choice.

The descriptors will appear on the adjudication sheets together with the adjudicator’s comments and are intended to help competitors understand what they have achieved and how they can progress.

Persons awarded trophies are expected to arrange for and meet the cost of engraving and sign a letter of undertaking for its safekeeping and return. Trophies must be returned as instructed not later than 4 weeks before the start of the following years Forres Highland Games.