Mini Gatherings

 

These changes were made to increase the number of competitors, improve the integration with the Knockouts, improve convenience for parents and competitors, while maintaining the purpose of the Mini-Gatherings: To provide amateur players with regular opportunities to test the preparedness of their new competition tunes for the outdoor season.

In general, the November 2011 Mini-Gathering includes the core events offered in the November and December 2010 Mini-Gatherings. The February 2012 Mini-Gathering includes the core events offered in the January and February 2011 Mini-Gatherings. The exceptions to this pattern are:

- The 4/4 March event for Grade 4 Side Drumming and Grade 2 Tenor Drumming has been discontinued. A 6/8 March event is offered in its place

- The March, Strathspey & Reel event for Grade 3 Side Drumming has been eliminated. A 2/4 March event is offered in its place.

Please carefully read the entry form for rules and music requirements

Online Mini-Gathering and Knockout Entry

Mini-Gathering and Knockout Entry Form (PDF)



NEW MINI-GATHERING AND KNOCKOUT FORMAT FOR 2011/2012 SEASON

The BCPA is excited to announce a new format for this year’s Mini-Gathering and Professional Knockout Competitions! Please note the following changes:

• The Mini-Gatherings and Professional Knockouts will now be run as a joint competition in one location. All events will be held at Douglas College in New Westminster.
• The dates for these competitions will be November 12, 2011 and February 11, 2012. Mini-Gathering competitors will now play two events on each of these dates.
• Some Professional Knockout music requirements have changed. Please see entry form for more details.
• The first round of the Professional Piping Knockouts will be held in November. ALL competitors will play here to advance to semi-final in February. The first round of the Professional Drumming Knockouts will be held in February. ALL competitors will play here to advance to final at the BCPA Annual Dinner.
• YOU BE THE JUDGE! Upon admission to the Professional Knockouts, each spectator will be given a ballot and will cast a vote following the competition for ONE competitor in each discipline. The audience has become the third judge on the panel!

 Please see entry form for more details. Form will be available later in the week of September 18^th.

 We look forward to seeing you all at Douglas College on November 12!

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