about

The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association oversees the piping, drumming, and pipe band competitions at events throughout the Atlantic Canadian provinces. The majority of these events take place during local Highland Games during the summer months. The association also hosts several competitions and events in the winter and spring.

An executive team made up of ACPBA members governs the association and ensures that its constitution is upheld and respected. The ACPBA is dedicated to improving all aspects of solo piping, drumming, and pipe band music. It is our goal to inspire our members to carry on the traditions of Celtic culture, and to continually raise the level of our art. 

Constitution

The constitution and by-laws, the rules and regulations governing piping, drumming and pipe band competitions adopted by The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association in October 1996. Last Revision - Annual General Meeting, October 26, 2019.  [Link]

Executive 2023-2024

President - Tom Cuming

Vice President - George Shears

Secretary - Pam Newcomb

Membership/Treasurer* - John Murray

Chief Steward - Gordon Murray

Games Liaison - Kylie MacHattie  

Public Relations - Lindsay Lamont

*2.2.4. Membership/Treasurer: The Membership/Treasurer shall maintain the books and records of the Association and shall maintain a bank account in which all Association monies shall be deposited. The Membership/Treasurer shall present an audited financial statement to the AGM. Signing officers of the bank account shall be decided from time to time by the Executive. The Membership/Treasurer is charged with the responsibility of maintaining all membership lists throughout the year. The incumbent of the position will also be responsible for notifying all categories of members when their membership is about to lapse

Regional Representatives 2023-2024

Cape Breton Representative - Trevor Kellock

NS North Regional Representative - Ray Halliday

Metro and Valley Regional Representative - Larry Amirault

Newfoundland Regional Representative - Matt Clark

PEI Regional Representative - James MacHattie

New Brunswick South Representative - Hugh Goldie

New Brunswick North Representative - Colton Patterson

Rules and Regulations

The Rules and Regulations Governing Piping, Drumming Pipe Band Competitions.  
Adopted by The Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association (October 1996)
Last Revision – May 28, 2024

Documents Enclosed:
Practice Chanter Tune List, page 20
Music Board Appendix, page 21
Games Sanctioning Policy, page 22
Games Sanctioning Application, see Membership tab

Standardized list of Events for Games Organizing Committees, page 24

Rules and Regulations.pdf (updated May 28,2024)

Standardized Lists

Here you will find the updated lists for the Adjudicators and the Standardized Lists.  Please put applicable Standardized lists in each of the competition folders for each solo and band competition.  These will be a reference for the judges of the ACPBA music requirements for players and will note the changes made to the music requirements effective 2015-2016 which have been bolded for your reference.