About the ACPBA

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. 

Executive - 2024/2025

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

Regional Representatives - 2024/2025

Cape Breton - Trevor Kellock

NS North - Ray Halliday

NS Metro and Valley - Larry Amirault

Newfoundland - Matt Clark

PEI - James MacHattie

New Brunswick South - Hugh Goldie

New Brunswick North - Colton Patterson

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]

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.