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2015 State Championships
Information Pack and Draw
Proudly Hosted by Pipe Bands WA
Supported by Curtin Stadium
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2015 State Championships
Date:
Easter Monday 6th April 2015
Time:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue:
Edinburgh Oval South, Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley
(See attached Map for details)
Special Features for 2015
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Mingle and enjoy responsibly in the Scottish Bar from 12.00pm – 5.00pm
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Free face painting from 9.00am – 3.00pm
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Sausage Sizzle, Coffee Van, and Ice-cream
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Craft market stalls
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Juvenile Grade competition – Scotch College Perth and PLC Sydney.
Competition Draw
Registration: Band representatives are to register at the Officials Tent no later than
one (1) hour before their first event.
Time
10:00am
10:15am
10:30am
10:45am
11:00am
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
5:00pm
Grade
Juvenile
Juvenile
4
4
3
Juvenile
Juvenile
4
4
3
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Band
PLC Sydney
Scotch College
Perth Highland
City of Cockburn
Perth Metro #1
Drum Majors Contest
Break
PLC Sydney
Scotch College
Perth Highland
City of Cockburn
Perth Metro #1
Scotch College
Break
Massed Bands & Presentations
End of formal proceedings
Close of Scottish Bar
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Element
Selection of Marches
Selection of Marches
MSR
MSR
MSR
Medley
Medley
Medley
Medley
Medley
Marching Display
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Judges and Officials
Piping – Jim Murray
Chieftain – Peter McLean
Piping – Barry Gray
MC – Stuart Robertson
Ensemble – Lachlan Reid
Marshall – Len Perry
Drumming – EJ Brown
Marshall – Stuart McNaughton
Dress and Drill – Mike Hunter
Event Coordinator – Julia Christensen
Contest Supervisor – TBA
Market Stall Coordinator – Donna Farrell
Contest Recorder – Donna Farrell
Tuning Area
Tuning is only permitted in the designated areas as sign posted (see attached map).
Massed Bands
All competing bands are expected to participate in Massed Bands. Bands are to form up near
the Bar, ready to step off at 1.30pm. March in towards the Officials Tent to Green Hills/Battles
O’er, then Scotland the Brave at the halt. Presentations to follow.
Contest Conditions
• This contest will be conducted in accordance with APBA Contest Rules 2012
http://www.pipebands.asn.au/pdf/ContestReg.pdf
• Pipe Bands WA (the promoter) reserves the right to cancel any event without notice.
Important Information (all participants)
Smoke Free Venue
Curtin University is a smoke free campus. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the grounds.
Curtin Stadium
Curtin Stadium is a generous supporter of this event. If you are in the Stadium at any time
please be courteous and respectful to Curtin staff and other users. The stadium will be open
from 8.00am to 2.00pm.
Parking
Parking is free for the duration of the event. Please abide by all signs. Best parking for the
event is off Beazley Ave and next to Curtin Stadium.
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Toilets and Change Rooms
Toilets are located in Building 107, and inside Curtin Stadium. There are also change rooms
inside Curtin Stadium for those who need them. Stadium access 8.00am – 2.00pm only.
First Aid
A St John First Aid Post with two officers will be on site for the duration of the event (as
marked on map). Any incidents or near misses must be reported to the Contest Supervisor.
Rubbish and Recycling
Please use the bins made available for the event – General waste, Recycling and
Paper/Cardboard. Please support Curtin University’s recycling program.
Marquees/Temporary Structures
Bands, Market Stalls and Food Vendors are to provide and erect their own
marquees/structures. Marquees must be erected only in the allocated areas (see attached
map), must be weighted only (do not use stakes/pegs), and size must not exceed 9m2 (unless
previously approved). Please follow the instructions of the Market Stall Coordinator.
Water
Drinking water and water for filling weights for marquees is available from outside Building
107 (as marked on map). Drinking water is also available from inside Curtin Stadium.
Electricity
There is no access to electricity on site. Use of generators, power leads, extension cables and
electrical equipment must be tagged, buried or covered, and kept out of trafficable areas.
Food and Drink
Only Market Stalls with a valid Town of Victoria Park Temporary Food Business permit will be
authorised to trade.
Vehicle Access
Only permitted vehicles can enter the oval. Access is via Beazley Ave (as marked on the map).
Vehicles while on the oval MUST drive less than 10km/hr, windows down and hazard lights on.
Vehicle entry is from 7.00am to 8.30am only. Non-essential vehicles must exit the oval by
8.30am. Vehicles cannot exit or re-enter the oval until after 2.15pm.
If you require any further information please contact Pipe Bands WA Secretary
James Pearse [email protected]
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Pipe Bands WA 2015 State Championships - Curtin Unversity: Whole Site Map
Parking Competitor & Spectator (Suitable for buses) Toilets & Change Rooms Toilets (Building 107) Sports Oval – Do not obstruct games in play Food Market Stalls Stalls Kent Street Bar Pipe Band Competition Pipe Band Fine Tuning Area Vehicle Access Gate Community Pipe Band Cinema Tuning Area Pipe Band Tuning Area Beazley Ave To Manning Rd Parking Competitor & Spectator Parking Competitor & Spectator Key: Water First Aid Post Map 1/2
Pipe Bands WA 2015 State Championships - Curtin Unversity: Competition Area Site Map
Sports Oval – Do not obstruct games in play Embankment Toilets (150m) Band Tents Food Market Stalls Stalls Pipe Band Competition Officials Tent Bar Pipe Band Fine Tuning Area Community Cinema Pipe Band Tuning Area (100m) Key: Water Parking (150m) Trees First Aid Post Scale: 20m Map 2/2