2023 Championships
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 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.
1.
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.