Join piper and composer Jim Barrie on February 5, 2022 for the next BCPA Saturday seminar on the Cameron-style of…
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The complete results of the 2021 Campbell River Highland Gathering, the first in-person highland games on the BCPA circuit in two years, are now posted on the Results page https://archive.bcpipers.org/services/results/ They include the per event results and the aggregate winners in the solo events. Due to the lack of lead time for bands to practice…
BCPA needs several enthusiastic photographers who would be willing to attend the 2021 ScotFestBC – The British Columbia Highland Games at Lafarge Lake Park, Coquitlam on September 3 in the evening and/or September 4 throughout the day to take pictures of competitors, adjudicators, stewards, officials, bands, and the general ambiance of the Games. If interested,…
The results of the 2021 BCPA July Online Competition are now posted on the Results page. The results include the aggregate winners for each grade. Competitors’ adjudication sheets will be automatically emailed to the email address they entered with their videos for this competition. To reduce the chances that the automated emails will be caught…
A link to the Schedule for the 2021 Campbell River Highland Gathering is now posted here: https://archive.bcpipers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-Campbell-River-Highland-Gathering-Schedule.pdf More information about the Campbell River Highland Gathering can be found at their website: https://campbellriverhighlandgathering.ca
In June 1971, while the Province of British Columbia was preparing for its centennial the following month of joining Confederation, several enthusiastic members of the Delta Municipal Police Department formed the fledgling Delta Police Pipe Band. The Municipality of Delta contributed funds for the band to purchase practice chanters and drum pads for these keen…
Thank you to the competitors who registered for the 2021 BCPA July Online Competition. Please carefully read and follow these instructions to have a smooth experience in preparing and submitting your videos for the competition. For competitors in all grades EXCEPT Grade 2 and 1 Follow the instructions located here For competitors in Grade 2…
The 2021 ScotFestBC – The British Columbia Highland Games will be held on Friday September 3 and Saturday September 4 at Lafarge Lake Park in Coquitlam, BC. Conducting the event in STEP 3 of the BC Restart Plan under Fairs, Festivals and Tradeshows, the United Scottish Cultural Society (sponsor of the event) Board of Directors…
The deadline for entries for the 3rd Annual Campbell River Highland Gathering is Saturday, July 24, 2021. The online entry can be found on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbell-river-highland-gathering-pipes-and-drums-competition-registration-159558532867 NOTE: While the province of BC will be in Stage 3 of the BC’s COVID Restart Plan which means that the Highland Gathering will follow strict…
The 3rd Annual Campbell River Highland Gathering will be held on August 7, 2021 in Campbell River, BC on north Vancouver Island and is part of the 54th Annual Campbell River Salmon Festival. The online entry is now open at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbell-river-highland-gathering-pipes-and-drums-competition-registration-159558532867 NOTE: While the province of BC will be in Stage 3 of the BC’s…
The results of the 2021 BCPA June Online Competition are now posted on the Results page. The results include the aggregate winners for each grade. A reminder that in lieu of medals for prizes, nominal gift cards will be sent out separately as indicated on the registration information here. Competitors’ adjudication sheets will be automatically…
Mike Carpenter, the well-known and long-time pipe major of the City of New Westminster Pipe Band passed away suddenly while on a camping trip with his wife and friends recently. A former professional boxer in his youth, Mike emigrated to Canada from Scotland and joined the Vancouver Police Department. He served as pipe major of…
June 24, 2021: This post has been updated with a new link in the section pertaining to “For competitors in Grade 2 and 1”. It is important that all these competitors read this updated document. On the morning of June 19, the following message was emailed directly to 2021 BCPA Online Summer Competitions registered competitors.…
