Why No Differences in Piping Judge Scores at Dollar?

Enjoy Boghall & Bathgate’s winning medley at Dollar I note the Grade 1 result from Dollar, and in particular the fact both piping judges have exactly the same shakedown from 1 to 8. We are constantly told each year, particularly at the World Championships, that the margins between the top Grade 1 bands are becoming forever smaller. If so, the question I ask is this: at this competition was there…

It is Time for a Re-Think on the Training of Pipe Band Judges

My name is Ian Plunkett. I am 63 and competed in Grade 1 as a piper from the age of 16. I played in Red Hackle in its various incarnations, Glasgow Skye, was Pipe Major of Strathclyde Police from 1997 to 2002, and latterly played with Scottish Power. I am qualified to Level 6 with the RSPBA and I am a recognised instructor and assessor within the organisation. By Ian…