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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T110000
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SUMMARY:73rd Ulster Pipe Band + Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:Admission & Carparking \nEvent Admission \n\nEntry is free\n\n\nGeneral Parking \n\nArds & North Down Borough Council is operating general car parking with a free courtesy shuttle bus running every 15mins between 7:30am and 9pm. This will operate from Balloo Park & Ride (Elim Church car park) to Bloomfield Shopping Centre and the city centre. A stop at Bangor Hospital bus stop\, just beside the entrance to Ward Park will provide access to the Championships.\nFull information can be found on Bangor Vibes | Plan Your Trip – Ards & North Down\nAdditional car parking will be available from 8am to 7pm on a first come\, first serve basis at:\n– Glenlola Collegiate – 2 Valentine Rd\, Bangor BT20 4TH\n– Bethany Baptist Church – 27 Gransha Road\, Bangor BT20 4TN\n– Ward Park Arras (Hardstanding) – Entry from Broadway\, Bangor\, BT20 4RG\nGeneral parking is also available in the city centre car parks. Please observe tariffs as displayed at each\n\n\nAccessible Car Parking \n\nProvision for 70 accessible car parking spaces for Blue Badge holders is available at the designated accessible car parking zone located at Ward Park Arras Pavilion (Gransha Road entrance)\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nThese are allocated on a first come\, first serve basis\nIt is recommended that you apply for an Accessible Car Parking Pass as soon as possible as the application system will close when all available accessible car spaces are allocated\nYou will only gain entry to the 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\nEntry to will be denied if you do not present both parking pass & valid blue badge. This blue badge must be for an occupant of the vehicle on the day\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\n\n\nBand Coach / Minibus Parking \n\nProvision for 6 band coach/minibus parking spaces is available within the designated coach parking zone located at Wark Park Arras (Hardstanding) with entry from Broadway side.\nBand coaches/minibuses must only park at this designated coach parking zone\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nPasses will be issued by e-mail\, at least ONE day before the event\n\n\nMotorhomes \n\nProvision for 12 day motorhome parking spaces is available withing the designated motorhome parking zone located at Wark Park Arras (Hardstanding) Broadway with entry from Broadway.\nThere is no overnight motorhome parking available.\nMotorhomes must only park at this designated motorhome parking zone.\nPlease pre-book this by using the Parking Pass Application Form Click Here\nYou will only gain entry to the motorhome parking zone if you present the unique accessible parking pass\nDetails on caravan parks for motorhomes in the Ards & North Down area can be found by clicking here\n\nInformation for Bands \nBand Gazebos \n\nGazebos must only be erected within the designated practice area\nGazebos must not be erected on the main event site as this can interfere with arenas.\nYou may only erect a band gazebo at this event if you have applied for a Season2026 Gazebo Permit\nIf 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.\nIf you need to apply for a Season2026 gazebo pass for the first time\, please see Gazebo Application Form\nIf event organisers request gazebos to be taken down during the event for safety reasons\, this must be complied with\n\n\nPractice/Tuning \n\nWhen 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\nFinal Tuning will be clearly identifiable. Your band practising must not interfere with the final tuning areas.\nBands should only sound within the final tuning area to ensure there is no interference with any contest arenas for bands or Drum Majors\nBands should follow any requests from RSPBA Directors\, Stewards and Branch Officials regarding this and this must complied with\n\n\nFinale \n\nThe finale will be a massed band\, advancing playing “The Battle’s O’er”\nBands and drum majors should start preparing at the conclusion of day’s competition\nNominated lead bands will be informed by e-mail in advance\nAll bands and drum majors must comply with Local Branch Rules 7.1 and 7.2\, and RSPBA Rule 4.79\nFlourishing by drum majors is not permitted during any part of the finale for health and safety reasons\n\n\nEnd of Day Parade \n\nAt the conclusion of the finale and prizegiving\, a parade will take place along Gransha Road\, Castle Street concluding at Asda/Boots\nThe parade will start at the event area lead by Ravara.\nThis will be a great chance for bands and drum majors to celebrate their participation and successes at this year’s Ulster Championships.\n\nGeneral Information \nProgrammes \n\nWill be available to purchase from the Registration Tent at a cost of £5.00.  Cash\, card and contactless is accepted\n\n\nFood/Drink \n\nThere will be a selection of food and drink vendors at Ward Park Arras on the day including a beer tent facility\nPlease note\, some may only take cash\nEntry to the beer tent facility for over 18s\n\n\nBarbeques \n\nFixed and disposable barbeques are not permitted at this event\n\n\nToilet Facilities \n\nPortaloos will be available across the event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme\nPlease show respect to users of accessible facilities as not all disabilities are visible\n\n\nFirst Aid \n\nAccredited First Aid will be available at the event site and will be detailed on the map within the programme\n\n\nLost Persons \n\nPlease report any lost persons immediately to any Branch or Event Officials on duty\n\n\nDrones \n\nDrone 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\nThis restriction applies to all drones\, regardless of size and weight\nAny 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\n\n\nLitter \n\nPlease dispose of all litter in the bins provided around the event site. This is a Council facility and normal bylaws apply\nAll 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\n\n\nDogs \n\nAssistance dogs are welcome at this event\nWell-behaved dogs are also welcome but must be kept on a short lead\nDogs must be able to cope with large crowds and noise\nEnsure any dogs barking are taken away immediately so as not to interfere with band or drum major performances\nOwners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the appropriate bins\n\n\nSafeguarding \n\nSafeguarding Information can be found by clicking here\n\n\nUnacceptable Behaviour \n\nThis 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.\nThe Branch Executive has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of our volunteers and this extends to our third-party event officials also\n\n\nRecording & Photographs \n\nVideo 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\nBranch photographers will be on site throughout the day and photos will be available online after the event\n\n\nTourist Information \n\nThe 73rd Ulster Championships is part of Bangor Vibes festival. Full details are available by clicking here\nFor other things to see and do around the wider Ards & North Down Borough area\, please see  VisitArdsandNorthDown.com\n\n\nGeneral Queries \n\n\n\nplease email contests@rspbani.org \n\n\n\nSyllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Draw \nBand Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_band-draw/\nDrum Major Draw \nDrum Major Dress time is 11:00\nDrum Major Draw is available here.\nClick on the document to view the controls. \nhttps://rspbani.org/rspbani-ulster-2026_dm-draw/\nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Big’ MSR (Minimum 4-parted tunes)\n& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [Submit 2 – own choice]\n& Medley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n& Medley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/ulster26/
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Bangor\, 4-10 Gransha Road\, Bangor\, BT204TG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Craigavon & District Championships 2026
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\n‘Small’ MSR (Maximum 4-parted tunes)\n& Medley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMSR [Submit 2 – own choice]\n& Medley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMSR\n& Medley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/craigavon26/
LOCATION:Lurgan Park\, Avenue Road\,\, Lurgan\, BT66 7BD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Heart O' Down Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships (inc. CoC)
DESCRIPTION:Syllabus \nThis event run under RSPBANI Local Rules. If you have any queries\, please e-mail secretary@rspbani.org.  \nBand Entries \nYou can submit entries for all 2026 Branch and Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests\, play up\, or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nDrum Major Entries \nSubmit entries for all 2026 Branch & Section contests using this form. \nIf you wish to amend an entry (e.g. add additional contests or withdraw)\, please contact contests@rspbani.org. \nPlaying Requirements \n\n\n\n\nGrade 1\nMedley (5 to 7 mins) [Submit 2 – own choice]\n\n\nGrade 2\nMedley (4 to 6 mins)\n\n\nGrades 3B & 3A\nMedley (3 to 5 mins)\n\n\nGrade 4A\n1 x 4 parted Marches or 2 x 2 parted Marches\,\n1 x 4 Parted Strathspey or 2 x 2 parted Strathspeys and\n1 x 4 Parted Reel or 2 x 2 Parted Reels\n\nfrom the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes\n\n\nGrade 4B\n4 x 2 parted Marches from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes OR\n2½ – 4½ mins in Quick March (any time signature)\n\n\n\n\nResults \nResults will be published after the finale on the main 2026 results page.
URL:https://rspbani.org/event/heartodown26/
LOCATION:Donard Park\, Donard Park\, Newcastle\, BT33 0WR
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