B & C Grade Competition

Graded competition is an essential function of the CPA and takes place via a 3-tier format. This series of competitions sets out a platform on which pipers can compete against competitors of similar ability and track records at A, B and C grade levels.

These competitions are:

• Duncan Johnstone Memorial Piping Competition – B & C grade - Piobaireachd and Light Music.
• Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival, Oban – A/P, B & C grade - Piobaireachd and Light Music.
• Blair Atholl – A/P, B & C grade for Piobaireachd, open Light Music competition.
• Rosneath – A/P, B & C grade for Piobaireachd and Light Music.
• Inveraray – A/P, B & C grade - Piobaireachd and Light Music.
• Cowal – A/P, B & C grade - Piobaireachd and Light Music.
• Blairgowrie – A/P, B & C grade for Piobaireachd, open Light Music competition.
• The Captain John MacLellan Piping Championship – P, A, B & C grade - Piobaireachd and Light Music .
• London – P, A & B grade for Piobaireachd and Light Music .

There will be a league scoring system for each grade and points will be awarded for placings. An overall winner of each grade will be awarded at the end of the year and a promotion/relegation system will be followed.

We are extremely grateful for the support of the Games' committees at these events for their agreement to establish these competitions. We are also extremely grateful to Glenfiddich who continue to sponsor the B and C grade events at the Duncan Johnstone, Blair Atholl, Rosneath, Inveraray and Blairgowrie.