1. PRELIMINARIES
2. DEFINITION OF COMPETITIVE UNITS
3. GRADING
4. MUSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
5. ADMINISTRATION OF CONTESTS
6. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
7. PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF CONTEST AREA
8. ADJUDICATION
9. ALLOCATION
OF POINTS
10. TIES
11. CONDUCT OF BANDS AT CONTEST
12. CHAMPION
OF CHAMPIONS
13. ALL
IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
APPENDIX 1. PLACING
SYSTEM
APPENDIX 2.
ADJUDICATORS PANEL
1.0.0 PRELIMINARIES (Top)
1.1.0 These Contest Rules are a code of practice for
the conduct of contests held under the auspices of the I.P.B.A.
1.1.1 Contests may be sponsored by member
Groups/Bands/Branches or by non-association promoters approved by the
N.E.C.
1.1.2 Persons wishing to compete in I.P.B.A. approved
contests must be registered members of bands of the I.P.B.A. or
R.S.P.B.A. or affiliated organisations.
1.1.3 Each contest must be approved and licensed by
the N.E.C.
1.1.4 No I.P.B.A. member or band will be permitted to
participate in a pipe band contest or piping or drumming contest held
within the I.P.B.A. jurisdiction, without I.P.B.A. approval.
1.2.0 An individual competitor, band or its
sub-units may be referred to as a 'competitor' in these rules and terms
are interchangeable, where appropriate.
1.2.1 The terms Pipe Major/Musical Director and also
Drum Sergeant/Leading Drummer, will henceforth be interchangeable.
1.3.0 The N.E.C. is empowered to make bye-laws to
cover any contingencies which may arise within the contest rules.
1.3.1 The N.E.C. shall be the ultimate arbiter where
disagreements arise due to interpretation of these rules.
2.0.0 DEFINITION OF COMPETITIVE UNITS (Top)
2.0.1 Any band participating in a band contest shall
consist of a minimum of:-
Grade 5 - 6 Pipers, 2 Snare
drummers & 1 Bass drummer.
Grade 4 - 6 Pipers, 2 Snare
drummers & 1 Bass drummer,
Grade 3 - 7 Pipers, 3 Snare
drummers & 1 Bass drummer,
Grade 2 - 8 Pipers, 3 Snare
drummers & 1 Bass drummer,
Grade 1 - 8 Pipers, 3 Snare
drummers & 1 Bass drummer.
2.0.2 MINI BANDS
Grade 5, 4 and 3: 4 Pipers, 2
Snare Drummers, 1 Bass Drummer and Tenor Drummer (optional)
Grades 2 and 1: 6
Pipers, 2 Snare Drummers, 1 Bass Drummer and Tenor Drummer (optional)
Note: The Musical Director
(Pipe Major), Leading Drummer (Drum Sergeant) and Bass Drummer may play
with more than one competitive unit.
2.0.3
Other Groupings
(a) Quintet: 3 Pipers, 1 Snare
Drummer and 1 Bass Drummer.
(b) Quartet: 4 Pipers
(c)
Trio: 3 Pipers
Note: All subdivided units
of a band shall play in the Grade allocated to that band (not
applicable to solo players).
2.0.4 Competitors may compete in other combinations
or permutations, not previously mentioned, subject to the approval of
the N.E.C.
3.0.0 GRADING (Top)
3.0.1 General: The grading
of individuals or competitive units will be determined by the National
Executive Committee on the advice of the National Advisory Committee.
3.0.2 The N.A.C. shall maintain records of contest
results for each grade. These records shall be the basis for the
grading of bands.
3.0.3 Where a change in grading occurs, from one
season to another, bands or individuals to whom the changes apply will
be notified accordingly, unless, pre-determined and specific rules
govern the situation.
3.0.4 Any individual or group will have the right to
appeal to the N.E.C. with respect to their grading. This must be
done in writing, outlining their case, within a month of the
notification of change of status.
3.0.5 No band or individual will be permitted to
compete in a lower grade than the grade allocated to them.
3.0.6 Bands may, at specific contests approved by the
N.E.C.,, compete in up to one grade higher than they are allotted,
provided they have first played in their own grade at that contest.
3.0.7 In a contest, approved by the N.E.C. where an
open grade exists, such will be open to all bands irrespective of
grading, provided they have first played in their own grade at that
contest.
3.1.0 BANDS
3.1.1 Bands shall be allocated grades as determined
by the N.E.C., and consistent with their performance. The current
system places bands in one of the following categories:
Grade 1, Grade
2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
3.2.0 SOLO COMPETITORS
3.2.1 Practice Chanter/Drum Pad: A competitor
may take part in a practice chanter/drum pad contest, provided he/she
has not participated in a piping/ drumming contest previously.
Note:
Competitors remain in these grades for one competitive season only.
3.2.2 Under Age Contest: A competitor may
participate in an Under Age contest provided he/she has not reached the
specified age on the date of commencement of the contest.
3.2.3 Novice: Confined to players over sixteen
years of age who have not received a 1st place in an Under Age solo
contest.
Note: Competitors may
remain in this grade until achieving a 1st place and will be up-graded
to Junior level from the following season
3.2.4 Junior:
(a) A competitor designated as such by the
N.E.C.
(b) Competitors who have achieved a 1st place
in an Under Age or Novice contest.
3.2.5 Intermediate:
(a) Competitors designated as Intermediate
Grade by the N.E.C.
(b) Competitors who have achieved a first,
second or third placing in an All-Ireland Solo Championships at Junior
level.
3.2.6 Senior:
(a) Competitors designated as Senior Grade by
the N.E.C.
(b) A Competitor who has achieved a first
placing in an All Ireland Solo Championships at Intermediate level.
(c) A Competitor who has achieved a second
placing in an All-Ireland Solo Championships at Intermediate level has
the option of regrading to Senior level or
remaining at his/her existing grade.
3.3.0 DRUM MAJORS
3.3.1 The grading for Drum Majors shall be as follows:
(a) Under 14 years of age - Juvenile
(b) Over 14 years of age and under 18 years
old - Junior
(c) Over 18 years of age - Adult.
Note: A
Competitor may compete in an under age contest provided he/she has not
reached the specified age on the date of the Contest.
3.4.0 DRESS, MARCHING AND DEPORTMENT
3.4.1 Contests for Dress, Marching and Deportment may
be held on:
(a) a grade basis, where separate contests will be
held for each grade, or
(b) an overall basis where all bands at a specific
championships compete against each other irrespective of grading.
4.0.0 MUSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Top)
4.0.1 (DELETED AGM 2003)
4.0.2 BANDS & MINI BANDS
GRADE 1
(a) March, Strathspey, Reel ( Minimum 4 parts
each)
Two sets must be
submitted in each.
OR
(b) Medley Selection 5 - 7 minutes
Two sets must be
submitted in each.
OR
(c) March, Strathspey & Reel ( Minimum 4
parts each)
Two sets must be
submitted plus Medley selection 5 - 7 minutes.
OR
(d) Medley Selection 5 - 7 minutes
Two sets must be
submitted plus March, Strathspey & Reel (minimum 4 parts each)
Note: The draw for selection to be played
where 2 sets submitted will take place on line just prior to the band
competing.
GRADE 2
March, Strathspey, Reel ( Minimum 4 parts each) OR a
Medley selection of 4 to 6 minutes. In certain contests two sets of
March, Strathspey, Reels may have to be submitted, one to be played.
GRADE 3
March, Strathspey and Reel of at least four parts
each OR Medley selection of 3 to 5 minutes.
GRADE 4
2 1/2 to 4 minutes in quick march tempo OR 4 part
March, 2 part Strathspey
GRADE 5
2 1/2 to 4 minutes in quick march tempo.
4.0.3 SOLO PLAYERS
Under
14:
Piping: 4 parts in
quick march tempo OR 4 part march.
Drumming: 4 parts in quick march tempo OR 2 parts slow air plus 2
part march (slow air must be played first).
Under
16:
Piping: 4 part march
Drumming: 4 part march OR 2 part slow air plus 4 part march (slow
air must be played first) OR 4 part march 2 part Strathspey and 2 part
Reel.
Novice:
Piping: 4 parts in
quick march tempo OR a 4 part march.
Drumming: 4 parts in quick march tempo OR a 4
part march.
Junior/
Intermediate:
Piping: March,
Strathspey, Reel of at least 4 parts each OR a Medley selection of 3 to
5 minutes.
Drumming: March,
Strathspey, Reel of at least 4 parts each.
Senior:
Piping: * March, Strathspey,
Reel of at least 4 parts each of which two sets must be submitted
OR
* Medley
selection of 4 - 6 minutes of which two sets must be submitted.
* Choice of set to be played
will be determined by draw.
Drumming: March, Strathspey, Reel at
least 4 parts each.
4.0.4 Promoters may organise contests in which
individuals or groups, previously or not previously defined, compete
with musical requirements varying from the norm, only if approval
has been granted by the N.E.C.
4.0.5 When All-Ireland Championships are run the
musical requirements shall be determined by the Joint Association
Council.
4.1.0 INSTRUCTORS: A Piper from any grade Band may
register as Instructor and play in contest with a Grade 4 or 5
Band.
4.1.1 A drummer from a Grade 4 band be allowed play
with a Grade 5 band,being the registered instructor, provided she/he
does not act as lead drummer.
5.0.0 ADMINISTRATION OF CONTESTS (Top)
5.0.1 A Contest Committee will be constituted each
year by a Branch for the efficient promotion and running of contests
within its geographical jurisdiction.
Note: All Ireland contests are under the
control of the Joint Association Council.
5.0.2 The Contest Committee will, at all times,
ensure that the Constitution and Rules of the Irish Pipe Band
Association are upheld.
5.0.3 Competitors must be registered with a band for
at least 14 days prior to competing in a contest.
5.0.4 A € 25 fine be introduced for bands who fail
to inform contest secretaries about a band's non-ability to attend a
contest, having previously entered that contest.
5.1.0 POWERS OF THE CONTEST COMMITTEE
5.1.1 A Contest Committee properly constituted will
have the power to deal with all complaints, protests and disputes
relating to that contest. If unable to reach a decision they will
refer the matter to the Branch.
5.1.2 The Contest Committee has the power to
disqualify or de bar a competitor, being satisfied that the
Constitution or Contest Rules are being violated.
Being thus satisfied, the Contest Committee may
exclude the guilty party from the prize list, suspend the decision of
the Judges and award the prizes to the Competitor next in order of
merit. A disqualified Competitor will
not receive Adjudicator's sheets.
5.2.0 The minimum composition of the Contest
Committee shall be as follows:-
A. CONTEST OFFICER
i A Contest Officer will be
appointed each year by the Branch Committee.
ii The Contest Officer will be responsible for
conducting a draw for each Contest in a bona-fide manner for the order
of play.
iii The Contest Officer will be obligated to
post the following in a prominent position, accessible to all, on the
day of a contest.
(a) Name of
Contest Officer.
(b) Order of
Play of Participating Bands.
iv In the event of a protest being lodged the
Contest Officer will convene the Contest Committee to deliberate on the
issue, the findings of which will be conveyed to the protesting party
prior to the issue of prizes.
v The Contest Officer will forward copies of the
Adjudicators and Compilers sheets to the Hon. Sec. of the N.E.C.
B. COMPILER
i A Chief Compiler will be
appointed each year by the Branch Committee.
ii He/She will maintain a list of people
who will act as Compiler within the jurisdiction of the Branch.
iii The Chief Compiler will be responsible for
the accurate collation of Contest results.
iv Compilers shall receive all result sheets,
check the Adjudicators arithmetic and enter the results immediately on
the Compiling Sheet.
v At the end of the Contest, compilers
should submit their completed sheets to the Contest Officer.
vi Compilers must ensure that their work is
conducted in the strictest confidence at all times and must divulge
nothing during or after the Contest relating to individual bands or
competitors performances.
C. BRANCH STEWARD
i A Branch Steward will be appointed,
each year, by the Branch Committee.
ii He/She will maintain a list of people
willing to act as steward at contests, and will be responsible for
stewarding all branch events.
iii Stewards will not be held responsible for the
failure of Competitors to perform when requested
iv The Branch Steward may disqualify any competitor
who does not perform when requested or fails to perform the
stipulated requirements.
v Any band failing to comply with the minimum
numbers requirement for their grade will be disqualified by the Branch
Steward.
D. N.E.C. REPRESENTATION
Two members of the N.E.C.
will be co-opted to the Contest Committee.
These representatives must check
the computed result summaries and verify that they are correct.
6.0.0 COMPLAINTS OR PROTESTS (Top)
6.0.1 Any individual or band wishing to lodge a
complaint/protest must do so before the distribution of prizes.
6.0.2 Such complaint/protest must in writing to the
Contest Officer and accompanied by a deposit of € 6.00
6.0.3 The deposit will be refunded if the
complaint/protest is justified but will be retained by the N.E.C. if
unjustified, trivial, groundless or malicious.
6.0.4 The Contest Committee will, within its
enpowerment, deal with such protests/complaints but if unable to reach
a decision, shall refer it to the Branch.
6.0.5 If an aggrieved party disagrees with the
findings of a Contest Committee/Branch they may appeal to the N.E.C.
whose decision shall be binding on all parts
6.0.6 Notwithstanding the above the N.E.C. will have
the power to investigate and adjudicate any errors or any breach of the
rules.
7.0.0 PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF CONTEST AREA (Top)
7.0.1 Indoor Contests: Adjudicators shall determine
the relative position of Competitors, but must not encroach on the
location so as to disturb the Competitors.
7.0.2 Band Contests: A start line of minimum length
3.7m shall be marked on the ground, a perpendicular distance of 13.7m
from the centre of two concentric circles.
These
circles shall be drawn with a radius of 3.7m and 4.6m
respectively.
A band
about to compete will 'draw-up' with the front line of Pipers on the
start line
8.0.0 ADJUDICATION (Top)
8.0.1 The I.P.B.A. shall maintain a panel of
adjudicators for Piping, Drumming, Drum Majors and
Marching and Deportment contests. This panel shall be the prime
responsibility of the N.A.C. who will recommend the list annually to
the N.E.C.
8.0.2 In the event that the original Adjudicators do
not turn up on the day, the Contest Committee has
the right to appoint Substitute Adjudicators provided they are properly
licensed.
8.0.3 Should an Adjudicator bring the organisation
into disrepute, be considered incompetent or fail to carry out
his/her duties in accordance with the
Constitution and Rules of the I.P.B.A., the N.E.C.,
on the recommendation of the N.A.C. has the authority to suspend and/or
remove his/her name from the panel of Adjudicators.
8.0.4 Adjudicators may not converse with members or
officials of competing bands during a contest. Any required
information should be sought from the Contest Officer.
8.0.5 Adjudicators are instructed to have no ties
within the range of prizes to be awarded.
8.0.6 Adjudication of piping and drumming will
commence on the first beat of the first three pace rolls and shall
cease on the playing of the last note in the last piece being played.
8.0.7 Adjudicators will be issued with a supply of
official I.P.B.A. sheets, suitably printed for the allocation of points
and remarks.
These sheets should be completed in duplicate with
the points and remarks.
These sheets should then be passed to the steward at
the end of the Grade.
Where less than the maximum marks are awarded, the
Adjudicator will provide constructive criticism in the space provided
on the form.
8.0.8 At the end of the Contest, and after the
distribution of prizes, the top copy of the Adjudicators sheets should
be given or posted to the Band.
8.0.9 Adjudicators are allowed, after reflection on
completion of Contest, to alter marks and positions allocated.
Alterations must be signed on both copies of Adjudication Sheets.
8.0.10 When a band or solo performer has been
disqualified the Competitor it shall be regarded as not having played
and the relative sheets retained by the Association.
8.0.11 Where a full adjudication team has been
engaged, i.e. one or more piping Adjudicators plus one or more drumming
Adjudicators and one or more ensemble Adjudicators, a period of 15
minutes will be allowed on completion
of the contest for consultation under the
supervision of the ensemble Adjudicator.
Adjudicators may alter marks and positions allocated.
8.0.12 After halting at the starting line, no
bandsman/woman will be allowed to withdraw.
8.0.13 Placing System as per Appendix 1 may be used.
9.0.0 ALLOCATION OF POINTS (Top)
Assessment points where applicable are for reference
and comparison only.
They are not to be added to musical performance
total.
9.0.1 Solo Piping -
Musical performance total
75 points
Assessment for tone
15 points
9.0.2 Solo Drumming - Musical
performance total 100 points
Assessment for introduction
20 points
Assessment for tone
10 points
9.0.3 Miniature Bands and full Band Contests
Piping
Musical performance total
75 points
Assessment for introduction
10 points
Assessment for tone
15
points
Drumming
Musical performance total
100 points
divided by 4 i.e.,
25 points
Assessment for
introduction 20 points
Assessment for tone
10 points
Total miniature Band/Band points
Piping 75
Drumming 25
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Total
100
9.0.4 Ensemble: Total 25 points: marked out of 100
marks divided by four to give the pointsawarded.
Ensemble points are added to piping
and drumming points.
9.0.5 Where more than one piping or drumming
Adjudicator officiates, the total points awarded shall be aggregated
and divided by the number of Adjudicators, thus the average points will
be awarded.
10.0.0 TIES (Top)
10.0.1 Solo Performances
(a) Where one Adjudicator is allocated no ties are
allowed within the range of prizes to be awarded
(b) Where two or more Adjudicators are allocated,
ties must be sorted out by the Adjudicators and no ties will be
accepted within the range of prizes to be awarded.
10.0.2 Band/Miniature Band Performances
1st Preference Higher Ensemble Points
2nd Preference Higher Piping Points
3rd Preference Higher Drumming Points
All Ireland Band Championships Grade 1.
4th Preference Higher Ensemble March/Strathspey/Reel
5th Preference Higher Piping March/Strathspey/Reel
6th Preference Higher Drumming March/Strathspey/Reel
In the event of a tie in the All-Ireland Drumming
Championships the Corps with
the higher total in March/Strathspey/Reel takes
preference.
11.0.0 CONDUCT OF BANDS AT CONTEST (Top)
11.0.1 Bands must be in readiness to take up
their position immediately the preceding band retires. Pipe
Majors should bring their bands to attention with the pipes in the
"down" position at the starting line.
11.0.2 Any band not ready to start in order of
draw may risk disqualification.
11.0.3 Pipe Majors must be on the right flank
of their bands. The lead drummer may take up any position within
the snare drum section.
11.0.4 The Pipe Major shall be responsible to
see that all his/her band and members comply with the directions of the
officials and stewards and adhere to the I.P.B.A. rules.
11.0.5 The Pipe Major or Drum Major, as the
case may be, shall use the authorised words of command only. They
shall observe due care that the "cautionary" word of command is
distinct from the Executive Command.
Example of Authorised words of command:-
Cautionary
Executive Cautionary
Executive
Band
Atten-''shun"
Buidhean "Aire"
Band
Get "ready" Buidhean
Biodaidh "Reidh"
Band
Ready
Buidhean
"Reidh"
By the right
Quick March Do
reir Dheis
"Go mear Miarseal"
Band reform
Quick March Buidhean
Line "Atharraigh"
11.0.6 Any band (Grade 4 or above) must comply with
officials when asked to play for a heat of the Drum Majors' contest,
provided they have completed their own grade performance.
12.0.0 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (Top)
12.0.1 For the purpose of keeping a true and
accurate record of the Champion of Champions Contest, Contest Officers
must forward a copy of the summary sheet for each grade to the National
Secretary at the earliest
possible date after the completion of a contest and not later than two
weeks after the contest.
12.0.2 A band's best five results will be taken into
account when points are being calculated.
12.0.3 Where a tie exists after this process the
title will go to the band with the highest number of 1st prizes in any
particular grade.
Should a tie still exist, the highest number of 2nd prizes shall be
taken into account.
Should this fail to break the tie, a band's fifth best result will be
taken into account.
12.0.4 Points will be awarded on the following basis:
1st prize
- 3 points
2nd prize - 2
points
3rd prize
- 1 point
A band may
only be awarded maximum points for winning a Grade where three bands
from that Grade have competed. Where fewer than three bands from
that Grade have competed in the Grade the points awarded
will
be reduced as follows:
One band
competed from the Grade: 1st prize - 1 point
Two bands
compete from the Grade:
1st prize
- 2 points
2nd prize
- 1 point
12.0.5 Points will be awarded for wins in
the All-Ireland Championships irrespective of whether the Championships
are held North or South.
Points will be awarded on the following basis:
1st prize - 6 points
2nd prize - 5 points
3rd prize - 4 points
4th prize - 3 points
5th prize - 2 points
12.0.6 A trophy officer will be appointed by
the N.E.C. to look after the Champion of Champion trophies.
12.0.7 Champion of Champions trophies must be
returned to the trophy officer before the 30th November.
12.0.8 The trophies for Champion of Champions
will be awarded at the A.G.M. of the I.P.B.A. each January.
13.0.0 ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS (Top)
13.0.1 A forum called the Joint Association Council
(JAC) shall be held annually between the I.P.B.A. and the Northern
Ireland Branch of the R.S.P.B.A. for the All-Ireland Championships for
Pipe Bands and Solo Players.
13.0.2 The Contests will be under the control of the
J.A.C. Normally, the venues will alternate annually between North and
South and when held in the jurisdiction of the I.P.B.A. will be the
responsibility of the N.E.C.
13.0.3 Winners in the various grades shall hold the
title All Ireland Champion from the date of the contest until the
following year's Championships.
13.0.4 I.P.B.A. representations on the J.A.C.
shall consist of:
(a) Chairperson of the N.E.C.
(b) Secretary of the N.E.C.
(c) A competent Piper and Drummer appointed by
the N.E.C.
13.0.5 A trophy officer shall be appointed by the
NEC who has responsibility for All Ireland Solo and Pipe Band
Championship trophies and the IPBA Champion of Champions awards.
13.0.6 Trophies for the All Ireland Pipe Band
Championships must be returned to the National Trophy Officer before
31st. May preceding the All Ireland each year. Failure to
do so will result in an automatic fine of € 60.
13.0.7 A band will not be allowed complete on the day
of an All Ireland Pipe Band Championship unless any trophy won by that
band in the preceding All Ireland has been returned.
13.0.8 A player will not be allowed compete on the
day of an All Ireland Solo Piping and Drumming Championship unless any
trophy won by him/her in the preceding All Ireland has been
returned.
APPENDIX ONE (Top)
PLACING SYSTEM
The system requires each adjudicator to write critique sheets as each
band performs.
The adjudicator completes the sections for Introduction and Tone but
does not allocate points for Musical Performance.
The adjudicator then allocates a position or Placing on his/her own
Personal Record Sheet on completion of the band performance.
At the end of the contest the adjudicator will have a personal record
sheet showing all the bands ranked in order of merit from first to last.
This information is then transferred to an Adjudicator's Result Sheet
and this sheet is then given to the compiler.
Adjudicator's Result Sheets are then transferred to the Contest Master
Sheet putting the placing numbers allocated to each competitor.
The placing numbers are then totalled.
The competitor with the lowest total is the winner.
ALLOCATIONS
BAND AND MINI BAND CONTEST
Two Piping, One Drumming and One Ensemble Adjudicator
Single Placing
Two Piping, One Drumming Adjudicator
Single Placing
One Piping, One Drumming and One Ensemble Adjudicator
Single Placing
One Piping and One Drumming Adjudicator
Piping Double Placing
Drumming Single Placing
SOLO CONTESTS
All Adjudicators
Single Placing
N.B. DOUBLE PLACING
Double placing is calculated by multiplying Single Placing by two,
i.e., 1st Place gets Two Placing Points, 2nd Place gets Four
Placing Points and so on.
APPENDIX
TWO (Top)
ADJUDICATORS PANEL
PASSED AGM 2001
To address the present worrying shortage of adjudicators in the IPBA
area, the criteria for admission to the Adjudicators Panel will be
broadened to include the following categories of personnel:
(a) Holders of the RSPBA Advanced Certificate who
have satisfactorily completed three trial runs in Northern Ireland or
Scotland.
(b) Pipers and Drummers who have a minimum of three
years continued experience in a leadership role at Grade 1 level (Pipe
Major; Drum Sergeant)
(c) Solo Pipers and Drummers who have placed in the
top three in the Senior Grade of the All Ireland Solos (solo
adjudicators only)
1. Responsibility for the induction of new
adjudicators will rest with the College of Piping and Drumming.
2. Personnel in all categories must attend an
adjudicators seminar, or tutorial, organised by the College of Piping
and Drumming prior to taking their place on the Adjudicators' panel.
3. In the case of new adjudicators, the backing
sheets from three trial run contests adjudicated will be reviewed by a
panel of at least two piping adjudicators and two drumming adjudicators
set up from the present adjudicators panel.
A written report on these proceedings will be
presented to each new adjudicator in the form of constructive feedback.
4. If, after these trial runs have taken place, it is
considered that serious errors are being made or that there are
deficiencies in adjudication technique, a new adjudicator may be
referred for further training, including further trial runs in the IPBA
area or Northern Ireland.
5. Should a person from category (B) or (C) fail the
induction process, he/she can then only join the adjudicators'
panel through category (A) as stated above i.e. Advanced Certificate
plus three approved Trial Runs in Northern Ireland.
