Amateur Competitions

2019 Amateur Competitions

Saturday January 12th 2019
Doors open at 6:00pm. Contest will begin at 6:30pm
Location : John Foote Armouries - 200 James Street North, Hamilton
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*

 Saturday February 9th 2019
Location : RHLI Veterans Hall - 1353 Barton Street East, Hamilton
*registration closes Thursday February 7th at 6:00pm*

Saturday March 9th 2019
Location : John Foote Armouries - 200 James Street North, Hamilton
*registration closes Thursday March 7th at 6:00pm*


**EXCITING NEWS** 
Back by popular demand; Amatuer BASS & TENOR competitions!


****ATTENTION DRUMMERS****
Snare Drumming: In lieu of a piper, the grade 3, 4 and 5 competitor may use a recording as provided by the competitor. Recording must be via a device that is either Bluetooth eligable OR able to accept an audio jack plug in.

Bass Drumming: In lieu of a piper, the Novice and Amateur competitor may use a recording as provided by the competitor. It is encouraged to be accompanied by one snare drummer. Recording must be via a device that is either Bluetooth eligable OR able to accept an audio jack plug in.

Tenor Drumming: In lieu of a piper, the grade 3, 4 and 5 competior may use a recording as provided by the competitor. It is encouraged to be accompanied by one snare drummer. Recording must be via a device that is either Bluetooth eligable OR able to accept an audio jack plug in.


Please check our Tune Requirements page for the 2019 Amatuer Competitions!

For past results, please visit our Past Winners page.

All amateur pipers and drummers are invited to participate in these competitions.

PPBSO membership is not required.