Craigavon & District Championships 2026

Admission & Carparking

Event Admission

• Entry is free

Parking Charges  – Cash, card and contactless are accepted

• £5.00 per car
• £10.00 per motorhome / campervan
• £25.00 per band coach / minibus

General Parking

• General parking is available at Lurgan Park charged at £5.00 per car payable at the gate. Cash, card and contactless are accepted.
• Entry via Avenue Road only. [Map link]

Accessible Car Parking

• Provision for 80 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone located at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]
• Please book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here
• You must complete the application process and make the correct payment for your application to be valid
• It is recommended that you apply and pay for your pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated
• You will only gain entry to this accessible parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass together with a valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day
• Entry to will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge for the occupant
• Passes will be issued by e-mail, at least ONE day before the event
• One a pass is applied for an paid for online, there is no refunds available.

Band Coach / Minibus Parking

• Provision for 6 band coach/minibus parking spaces is available within the designated coach parking zone located at the hardstanding area at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]
• Band coaches/minibuses must only park at this designated coach parking zone
• Please book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here
• Passes will be issued by e-mail, at least ONE day before the event
• No refunds will be issued for non-use of the coach pass

Motorhomes

• Provision for 12 day motorhome parking spaces are available withing the designated motorhome parking zone located at the hardstanding area at the bottom of Robert Street (site of the old leisure centre) [Map link]
• There is no overnight motorhome parking available.
• Motorhomes must only park at this designated motorhome parking zone.
• Please book and pay for this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here
• You will only gain entry to the motorhome parking zone if you present the unique motorhome parking pass
• No refunds will be issued for non use of the motorhome pass

Information for Bands

Band Gazebos

• Gazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area
• Gazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.
• You may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit
• If you have already applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit for this event, and your band is entered, a gazebo parking pass will be emailed out to you automatically ONE day before the event. You do not need to apply again
• If you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time, please see Gazebo Application Form
• If event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons, this must be complied with

Practice/Tuning

• When your band is practising/tuning, you must be aware of your proximity to any band and/or drum major contest arenas and must ensure that you do not get too close as to cause interference with them
• Final Tuning will be clearly identifiable. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.
• Bands should only sound within the final tuning area to ensure there is no interference with any contest arenas for bands or Drum Majors
• Bands should follow any requests from RSPBA Directors, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with

Finale

• The finale will be a massed band, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”
• Bands and drum majors should start preparing at the conclusion of day’s competition
• Nominated lead bands will be informed by e-mail in advance
• All bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2, and RSPBA Rule 4.79
• Flourishing by drum majors is not permitted during any part of the finale for health and safety reasons

General Event Info

Programmes

• Will be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash, card and contactless is accepted

Food/Drink

• There will be a selection of food and drink vendors at Lurgan Park on the day
• Please note, some may only take cash

Barbeques

• Fixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event

Toilet Facilities

• Portaloos will be available across the event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme
• Please show respect to users of accessible facilities as not all disabilities are visible

First Aid

• Accredited First Aid will be available at the event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme

Lost Persons

• Please report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty

Drones

• Drone flights are not permitted at this event. In the interests of public safety and compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, the operation of drones or other unmanned aircraft is strictly prohibited
• This restriction applies to all drones, regardless of size and weight
• Any person found operating a drone on or above this event site may be asked to cease operations immediately, and may be reported to the relevant authorities where appropriate

Litter

• Please dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a ABC Council facility and normal bylaws apply
• All bands are responsible for ensuring that clearing any practice space they occupy (gazebos / final tuning). This will be monitored throughout the day and at the conclusion of the event by Branch Officials

Dogs

• Assistance dogs are welcome at this event
• Well-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept under control and on a short lead at all times
• Dogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise
• Ensure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band or drum major performances
• Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding Information can be found by clicking here

Unacceptable Behaviour

• This event is made possible with the help of our volunteers, who are on duty to help and assist you – please demonstrate respect to them always.
• The Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and this extends to our third-party event officials also

Recording & Photographs

• Video recordings, audio recordings or photographs are not permitted without written permission from The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch prior to the commencement of the Championships
• Branch photographers will be on site throughout the day and photos will be available online after the event

Tourist Information

• For other things to see and do around the wider Lurgan and ABC borough area, please see  VisitCraigavon.com or  GetActiveABC.com

General Queries

• • please email contests@rspbani.org 

Band Draw

Band Draw is available here.
Click on the document to view the controls.

Drum Major Draw

Drum Major Dress time is 10:00
Drum Major Draw is available here.
Click on the document to view the controls.

Results

Results will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.