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Knockouts

What:
The Knockout competitions are a series of events whereby professional pipers and drummers compete and advance to the next round or get "knocked out". There are 3 rounds, usually about 16 to 20 pipers starting in the first round, 8 advancing to the second round and 4 to the final round. This event started as a means to draw the membership out to the AGM. Drumming KO schedules are dependent on the number of entries received.

Location:The United Scottish Cultural Centre
8886 Hudson Street
Vancouver BC.
Google Map.

Please visit the BCPA Knockouts event page on Facebook.

When:
First rounds                 Friday, Nov  7 2008,        Dec 12 2008
Semi-final round          Friday, Feb.  6 2009
Final round,                 Saturday Mar. 14 2009    Annual Dinner,


Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased at the door. $6 for members and $8 for non members.

Entry:
Mini and KO entry Form 2008/2009

On-Line Mini-Gathering and Knockout Registration

For the time being, please contact Ed McIlwaine with any support questions relating directly to the RegOnline pages. Any other questions relating to either MG and KP applications should be directed to the appropriate committee chairs.
-Ed McIlwaine

Order of Play
KO Piping Semi Final OOP
KO Drumming Semi Final OOP

Results:
Latest results

History:
The winner of the 3 round competition wins a trip to compete in Ontario and the Donald Ross Medal. Listed below are the recent winners.

YEARWINNER
2008Andrew Bonar
2007Will Nichols
2006Andrew Bonar
2005Andrew Bonar
2004Jori Chisholm
2003Alan Bevan
2002Andrew Bonar
2001Andrew Bonar
2000Colin Clansey
1999James McHattie
1998Alan Bevan
1997Colin Clansey
1996Alan Bevan
1995Jack Lee (11)
1994Ian K MacDonald
1993Alan Bevan
1992Jack Lee
1991Steve Geddes
1990Jack Lee
1989Jack Lee