Membership

Become a Member of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association!

Joining the ACPBA connects you to a vibrant piping and drumming community across Atlantic Canada. As a member, you’ll be eligible to:

• Compete in ACPBA-sanctioned Highland games

• Earn Champion Supreme points

• Support the growth of piping and drumming in the region

Whether you're a solo competitor, part of a band, or simply passionate about the tradition, your membership helps strengthen and sustain our community.

How to Join

Individual & Family Membership

🔹 Register Now - Individual/Family Membership

Band Membership

🔹 Register Now - Band Membership

📌 Note for Bands: Your membership will be processed once your roster has been received by the Membership Coordinator at acpbamembership@gmail.com. The roster must include:
✔ A list of each player's name
✔ Their instrument (bagpipes, snare, tenor, bass, or drum major)

Membership Term

Your membership is valid from the ACPBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October until the next AGM.

Member Transfers & Releases

If you need to transfer to another band or be released, complete the following form and send it to the Membership Executive:

📄 Member Transfer/Release Form [PDF] [Word]

Games Sanctioning

Contest organizers hosting an ACPBA-sanctioned event must follow ACPBA policies to ensure fair and consistent competition.

📄 Games Sanctioning Policy: View Policy
📄 Sanctioning Application: [PDF] [Word]

📄 Standardized List for Games Organizing Committees (Bass & Tenor event numbers to be added): [PDF]