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2025 Douglass Cup Pipe Band Competition (1)
2025 Douglass Cup Pipe Band Competition (1)

Sat, Mar 22

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Sherman

2025 Douglass Cup Pipe Band Competition (1)

EUSPBA sanctioned solo events and Public Performance Band event. Non-sanctioned pipe band events

Time & Location

Mar 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

Sherman, 3200 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman, TX 75092, USA

About the event

Pecan Grove West Park

3200 Canyon Creek Drive

Sherman, TX 75092


Saturday, March 22, 2025 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Produced by:

Texoma Society of CELTS (Cultural Enrichment and Lasting TraditionS)


Sponsored by Brad Douglass and the Douglass Family.


Piping Director: Bobby Durning


Registration Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

No late entries – no field entries


Entry Fees:

Solo Piping/Drumming (Grade I to IV) - $20 per event (not flat fee)

Solo Piping/Drumming (Grave V Chanter/Drum Pad) – $20 per event (not flat fee)

Quartet Piping – per event: $50

Pipe Band – per event: $100

Service Band Competition (EUSPBA sanctioned event): $50

Drum Salute - $50


Prizes:

Medals: 1st through 3rd soloist in each event (piping and drumming)

Trophies: Piper of the Day, Snare Drummer of the Day

Douglass Cup: Trophy awarded to overall band winner

Band Cash Prizes (per event):

  • 1st = $200

  • 2nd = $150

  • 3rd = $100

Quartet Cash Prizes (per event)

  • 1st = $100

  • 2nd = $75

  • 3rd = $50

Drum Salute Cash Prizes

  • 1st = $100

  • 2nd = $75

  • 3rd = $50

Douglass Cup Service Band: Trophies awarded to 1st through 3rd place bands


Competition Rules

1. Entry Deadline is 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025. No Field Entries. No Late Entry.

2. Parking is free; registration payment will generate a receipt that you will use for gate entry.

3. No one may compete unless in appropriate Highland dress, including Kilt. EXCEPTION: Novice Practice Chanter/Drum Pad are not required to be in Highland dress.

4. Competitors must be ready when called to compete or they may be disqualified.

5. Solo Order of Play will be sent out prior to the event and posted at the Piping Registration Tent. Check in at the Piping Tent to get your competitor number, and with the Steward before your event. Be ready when called to compete.

6. Band draws will be sent out to band representatives prior to the event and posted at the Piping Registration Tent.

7. Band Travel Allowance is as follows:

First 3 bands traveling between 50 and 100 miles - $100

First 3 bands registered and traveling between 101 and 200 miles - $300

First 3 bands registered and traveling over 201 miles $400.

Travel allowances are determined by date of registration. Bands must participate in Opening Ceremonies/Massed Bands at 12:15 pm on Saturday and Closing Ceremonies around 2 pm on Sunday to receive travel pay.

8. Decisions of the Judges and Stewards are final. The Competition Committee reserves the right to alter or cancel any event.

9. The solo competition events are sanctioned through the EUSPBA. The Rules of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association will be the guiding authority to conduct Piping, Drumming and Band events.  All quartet and band events are not sanctioned but the Rules of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association will be used as a guide. The Contest Committee reserves the right to disqualify any competitor guilty of misconduct.

10. Emergency Services Competition (EUSPBA sanctioned Public Performance Band competition)

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This event will follow the rules and regulations of the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.For any questions contact Bobby at bobbydurning91@gmail.com

Tickets

  • Solo piping Grades 5 through 1

    Solo piping Grades 5 through 1 entry fee (per event)

    $20.00
    +$0.50 service fee
  • Beginner Solo Piping/Drumming

    Beginner Solo Piping/Drumming practice pad/practice chanter (flat fee)

    $15.00
    +$0.38 service fee
  • Solo Snare Drumming

    Solo snare drumming entry fee (per event)

    $20.00
    +$0.50 service fee
  • Quartet Piping

    Quartet piping entry fee (per event - two events possible)

    $50.00
    +$1.25 service fee
  • Band Competition

    Band competition (per event - four events possible)

    $100.00
    +$2.50 service fee
  • Public Service Band

    Public Service band entry fee (flat fee)

    $50.00
    +$1.25 service fee

Total

$0.00

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