The Western United States Pipe Band Association

Bruce Hitching’s, MBE BEM Piper’s Workshop
2022-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Saturday, April 30, 2022 SJPD POA 1151 N 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112
Read the following flyer for more info:

Bruce Hitching_POA 2022

Kern County Scottish Games and Gathering (SANCTIONED)
2022-04-23 08:00 - 2022-04-24 17:00
Kern County Scottish Games and Gathering
Kern county Fair Grounds
1142 S P St
Bakersfield, CA 93314
April 23-24, 2022
Kern County Scottish Society
www.Kernscot.org

Las Vegas Highland Games (SANCTIONED)
2022-04-08 08:00 - 2022-04-10 17:00
Las Vegas Highland Games
9200 Tule Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89131

April 9-10, 2022

Las Vegas Celtic Society
www.lasvegascelticsociety.org

Redding Bagpipe Competition - SANCTIONED
2022-03-05 08:00 - 2022-03-06 17:00
Redding Bagpipe Competition 2022
Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Dr,
Redding, CA 96002
March 5, 6, 2022
St. Florian Pipers Society
Reddingbagpipecompetition.com
Monty Messenger, arsonpiper@gmail.com

Phoenix Scottish Games (SANCTIONED)
2022-03-05 08:00 - 2022-03-06 17:00
Phoenix Scottish Games
Gilbert, AZ 85298
March 5-6, 2022
Caledonian Society of AZ
https://phoenixscottishgames.com/

Sticks and Chanters 2021 Online School - CANCELLED
2021-11-06 08:00 - 2021-11-07 17:00
**CANCELLED**
“GET YOUR IDIOM ON!”
(no masks required) - offered by WUSPBA
November 6 & 7, 2021
Designed to prepare you for 2022
“Sticks and Chanters” is an online piping & drumming school offered by the Western United States Pipe Band Association (WUSPBA).
Cost: $150.00 17 & older
$100.00 16 and younger This Event has been CANCELLED
Access https://wuspba.org/sticksandchanters/ for more information and to register.

Update: This event has been CANCELLED.

Scotober Fest - SANCTIONED
2021-10-23 08:00 - 17:00
Scotoberfest 2021 Sanctioning Form
28581 Rancho Maralena
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2021 WUSPBA AGM OCTOBER 23 - 24, 2021
2021-10-23
THE WESTERN UNITED STATES PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 VIA ZOOM STARTING AT 10:00 MOUNTAIN TIME VIA ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW BY FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION LINK BELOW.
CLICK ON THE TITLE LINK ABOVE FOR AGM INFORMATION ‎

NorCal Fall Online Solos
2021-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
NorCal Online Solos

October 9, 2021

Prescott Highland Games & Celtic Faire - SANCTIONED
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26 | Prescott Valley, AZ, 4401 Tuscany Way, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314, United States

Scots on the Rocks, Moab Celtic Festival - SANCTIONED
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-19
https://www.scotsontherocksmoab.org/

Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival - SANCTIONED
2021-09-06 08:00 - 2021-09-08 17:00 | Estes Park, CO 80517, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
http://www.scotfest.com
Sanction Form 2021

Pleasanton 155th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games - SANCTIONED
2021-09-03 08:00 - 2021-09-05 17:00 | ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
http://thescottishgames.com
More info on WUSPBA blog
Pleasanton registration URL: https://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=37744
Pleasanton Band Schedule
Grade 1 Schedule
Grade 2 Schedule
Grade 3 Schedule
Grade 4 Schedule
Grade 5 Schedule
Solo Drumming Schedule

Pipes and Pubs #3 - SANCTIONED
2021-08-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 9824 Dino Dr #150, Elk Grove, CA 95624, Waterman Brewing, 9824 Dino Dr #150, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
Sponsoring Organization: City of Sacrament Pipe Band
Pipes and Pubs #3 Waterman Brewing
Solo piping grades 1,2,3,4

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 7/28/2021, 7pm, Ryan Balchuck, The Field of Gold
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Arizona Highland Games & Gathering - SANCTIONED
2021-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Williams AZ, Williams Rodeo Grounds, 750 Airport Road, Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
http://www.nachs.info

Williams AZ solo entry form 2021.doc
Williams AZ SANCTIONING_FORMS

NorCal Summer Online Solos - SANCTIONED
2021-07-17 08:00 - 17:00
NorCal Online Solos
SanctioningPacket_2021_NorCal Summer Online

Payson Scottish Festival - SANCTIONED
2021-07-09 - 2021-07-10 | Payson Memorial Park 300 South Main Street Payson, Utah 84651, 300 South Main Street, Payson, UT, 84651, United States
http://paysonscottishfestival.org/

Piping and Drumming
Out of WUSPBA association bands and soloists, please contact Jeff Mann for instructions on using the online registration system. (mannjeff@outlook.com)
To Register:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=37463

Solo Events:
Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Piping Events:

Grade 4 – Piobaireachd at the Payson Memorial Park
Grade 3 – Piobaireachd at the Payson Memorial Park
Grade 2 – Piobaireachd at the Payson Memorial Park
Grade 1 – Piobaireachd at the Payson Memorial Park

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Piping Events:

Grade 4 – 2/4 March, 6/8 March, Slow March
Grade 3 – 2/4 March, Strathspey/Reel, Jig
Grade 2 – MSR, Hornpipe/Jig, 6/8 March
Grade 1 – MSR, Hornpipe/Jig, 6/8 March
Practice Chanter

Drumming Events:

Snare Grade 4 – 2/4 March, 6/8 March
Snare Grade 3 – 2/4 March, Strathspey/Reel, 6/8 March
Snare Grade 2 – MSR, Hornpipe/Jig
Snare Grade 1 – MSR, Hornpipe/Jig
Tenor Novice – 2/4 March, 6/8 March
Tenor Intermediate – MSR
Bass Novice – 2/4 March
Bass Intermediate – MSR
Drum Pad

Band Events:
Saturday 1st round:

Grade 5 – March, Slow March, March
Grade 4 – MSR
Grade 3 – Time Limit Medley
Grade 2 – MSR

Saturday 2nd round:

Grade 5 – Quick March Medley
Grade 4 – Time Limit Medley
Grade 3 – MSR
Grade 2 – Medley

Bands will need to report for opening ceremonies at 11:45am on Saturday. There will be closing ceremonies at the usual time; specific time is TBD.
For additional information contact Kariann Hibbard, Kariann.hibbard@gmail.com
To Register: https://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=37463

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-06-30 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 6/30/2021, 7pm, Justin Celek, Lament for the Old Sword
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Pipes and Pubs #2 - SANCTIONED
2021-06-12
Registration details:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=37475

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 5/26/2021, 7pm, Ken Sutherland, The Company's Lament
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Grand Valley Scottish Games and Celtic Festival - SANCTIONED
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16 | Grand Junction, CO, United States
https://www.rmsa.org/events/grand-valey-highland-games/

Pipes and Pubs #1 - SANCTIONED
2021-05-08
Registration details:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=37474

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 4/28/2021, 7pm, Glen Thompson, The Glen is Mine
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]

NorCal Spring Online Solos - SANCTIONED
2021-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
NorCal Online Solos

Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival - SANCTIONED
2021-04-15 08:00 - 2021-04-18 17:00
The Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival on April 15th through the 18th, 2021 is hosting a light music competition for piping and drumming soloists, grades 4 through 1. There will be two events per grade. The competition will be judged by Aaron Shaw, Jamie Cuthill, Colin Armstrong and Ed Best.

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 3/31/2021, 7pm, Adam Blaine, Lady Doyle's Salute
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Desert Branch Online Games - SANCTIONED
2021-03-14 08:00 - 2021-03-24 17:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desert-branch-online-competition-march-14-24-2021-registration-136213334751
Players will submit one video per instrument for review and critique by judges. Submissions will be accepted from March 14-24, 2021. Results will be announced March 31, 2021. $20/entry.

Redding Bagpipe Competition, Online 2021 – SANCTIONED
2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
http://Reddingbagpipecompetition.com

Once an event is sanctioned, the packet will be published with the event info

SANCTIONING_FORMS_Redding Bagpipe Competition 21

In the Zoom Where It Happens - NorCal Education Event
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
The NorCal branch is offering education events, once a month on Wednesday evenings (see all events). Each session will begin with reminders about upcoming events and contests, discuss online resources, cover a tune and then just hang out to discuss something fun in the world of piping and drumming.
To start, the focus will be on WUSPBA’s list of Recommended Piobaireachd for Grade 4 pipers. The featured presenters include piping instructors, adjudicators, and professional competitors from throughout WUSPBA. Drummers are welcome to join as well, and something specific for drummers will be planned for later in the year.
Wednesday, 2/24/2021, 7pm, Ryan Murray, The Boat Tune
To participate in any of the scheduled sessions above, no registration is necessary. Just join the Zoom meeting at the appointed time using the below link or logon information:
https://zoom.us/j/97355020849?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 5502 0849
Passcode: [REDACTED]
