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 containing each player's name
✔ Their instrument (bagpipes, snare, tenor, bass, or drum major)

Membership Term

Your annual membership is valid from the date of the ACPBA Annual General Meeting (AGM), typically held 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]