Final instructions and times for the Scottish Championships
Monday 6 March 2017Final details and timings for the Scottish Championship weekend
Download list of Percussion being provided- Stage and percussion plans can be handed in on arrival or at the appropriate draws
Final instructions which has been forwarded to all bands
Scottish Championships
Perth Concert Hall
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th March 2017
Saturday, March 11th commence 9.30 am
Adjudicators
Third Section Steve Pritchard-Jones and Chris Wormald
Second Section Mike Kilroy and Sheona White
First section Brett Baker and Steve Pritchard-Jones
Sunday, March 12th Commence 9.30 am
Adjudicators
Fourth section Brett Baker & Sheona White
4b section Lynda Nicholson
Championship Section. Mile Kilroy and Chris Wormald
Schedule for Saturday
3rd Section – 11 bands, 2nd section – 11 bands, and 1st section –10 bands
09.30 3rd Section Contest Commences
13.00 (approx) Presentation of Awards
13.30 (approx) 2nd Section Contest Commences
15.00 1st Section Draw
16.00 (approx) Presentation of Awards
16.30 (approx) 1st Section Contest Commences
19.30 (approx) Presentation of Awards
Schedule for Sunday
4th section – 13 bands, 4b section- 3 bands, and Championship section – 10 bands. -
09.30 4th Section Contest Commences
13.00 Championship Section Draw
13.00 4b Section Commences
14.00 (approx) Presentation of Awards
14:30 (approx) Championship Section Contest Commences
18.40 (approx) Presentation of Awards
Approximate times
It must be noted that the times for the commencement of the Championship, First and Second Sections are approximations and are subject to alteration on the days of the contest to ensure the continuous running of the events.
National Anthem / Intervals
The first band each day will play the National Anthem. It is expected to have a short interval between sections on both days.
As applies at all National Contests every band will require to observe the “Four Minute Interval” allowed between band performances.
Registration
The delegate for band drawn number one in each section will promptly marshal their band to the Registration Point After registration proceed to the Warm up Room to aid in prompt start times.
Any photograph that does not match the cardholder will be withheld by the registrar.
Percussion – Attached
Substitute Players
Please refer to the section "Substitutes for sick players" within the SBBA Contest rules.
Late or Early Draws
There will be none permitted.
Dressing Rooms
There are four on the first floor and one on the ground floor.
Trophies
Please ensure that the trophies are returned to the Control Room before the start of each section. It is expected that the trophies be polished / cleaned and ready for presentation. Please ensure the Trophies are there for the correct day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd on Saturday and 4th and Championship on Sunday.
All recipients of trophies are instructed that on receiving the trophy/trophies they will immediately report to the table set up in the wings of the stage to sign receipts for the Trophies and to collect Trophy Cases.
Wristbands will be available for collection at the SBBA stand.
Wristbands for school age children will be available at the NYBBS stand
Fire Regulations
On Council instructions and owing to police and fire authority regulations, which are now being rigidly imposed and inspections made, there will be no standing audience allowed in the hall.
Insurance
Bands are given notice of Insurance Regulations whereby no responsibility will be taken by the Hall Management or this Association for the theft or loss of band property. It is recommended that all band property be removed as soon as possible after playing.
On no account must instruments be left in passageways and corridors obstructing the width of thoroughfare as that is now an indictable offence under Fire and Police Regulations. It should also be noted that should any members of the public injure themselves by falling over unattended band property the band will be held responsible for any claims or damages.
Contact Tel Nos: for th week-end.
Peter Fraser 0777 1867 874
Carrie Boax 0776 9260 912
Tom Allan 0788 1920 361
Mobile Phones
Please remind your players to switch off mobile phones in the hall and surrounding areas.
No photography or recording of bands is permitted.
With everyone’s co-operation, I am sure the event will be enjoyable and successful for all.
Tom Allan
Secretary & Registrar
SBBA
