Competition Eligibility: This competition is open to all solo pipers & Drummers 18 years of age and under on the day of the competition.
Events: 1/2/3 & 4 - 18 years & Under Piping
Event 1:Piobaireachd, Event 2:2/4 March, Event 3:Strathspey & Reel, Event 4:Jig.
Competitors should submit one tune of each type. For Events 2, 3 & 4 all tunes must have a minimum of four parts.
18 years & under overall winner will be decided on the highest aggregate score from Events 1, 2, 3 & 4. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the competitor with the highest Piobaireachd placing.
Events 5/6/7/8 & 9 - 15 years & Under Piping
Event 5: Piobaireachd, Event 6: Ground of a Piobaireachd, Event 7: 2/4 March, Event 8: Strathspey & Reel Event 9: Jig
Competitors should submit one tune of each type. For events 7, 8 & 9 all tunes must have a minimum of four parts. 15 years & under competitors can not play in both Piobaireachd events 5 & 6. Event 6 will not be included in the overall aggregate score for this age category.
15 years & under overall winner will be decided on the highest aggregate score from Events 5, 7, 8 & 9. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the competitor with the highest Piobaireachd placing.
Events 10 & 11 - 13 years & Under Piping
Event 10: 2/4 March, Event 11: Strathspey & Reel
Competitors should submit one tune of each type. For events 10 & 11 all tunes must have a minimum of four parts.
13 years & under overall winner will be decided on the highest aggregate score from Events 10 & 11. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the competitor with the highest march placing.
Events 12 & 13 - 18 years & under Practice Chanter
Event 12: Slow Air, Event 13: 2/4 March. Competitors can enter one or both events.
For events 12 & 13 all tunes must be two parts only. For event 13, the first two parts of a four parted 2/4 march is also acceptable.
18 years & under Practice Chanter overall winner will be decided on the highest aggregate score from Events 12 & 13. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the competitor with the highest march placing.