Update 2: Fredericton wins Montreal

Montreal – August 2, 2009 – The Fredericton Society of St. Andrew Pipe Band of Fredericton, New Brunswick, won the Grade 2 band event at the Montreal Highland Games, the traditional follow-on to the North American Championships. There was no Grade 1 contest. The Glengarry Pipe Band, which finished third at Maxville, was reportedly disqualified on the day, but in September the decision was overturned, with the PPBSO acknowledging its misinterpretation of the rules.

 

In September, the PPBSO realized a mistake in the recalculation of the Grade 2 prize-list, and City of Regina was awarded second, with St. Andrew Society of Winnipeg moving to third.

 

At the beginning of the day bands were told that games organizers might not be able to fulfill commitments for prize- and travel-money, but apparently a private “benefactor” has guaranteed the funds.

 

Grade 2 (MSR, six competed)

1st Fredericton Society of St. Andrew (3,2,1,1)

2nd City of Regina (1,1,4,6)

3rd Winnipeg St. Andrews (4,4,3,2)

4th St. Thomas Episcopal Alumni (6,5,5,3)

5th Glengarry (2,3,6,4)

6th Niagara Regional Police (5,6,2,7)

7th Manchester (7,7,7,5)

Drumming: Fredericton

Best Pipe Section: City of Regina

Judges: Colin MacLellan, James Troy (piping); Harvey Dawson (drumming); Reay Mackay (ensemble)

 

Grade 3 (medley, 10 competed)

1st George Watson’s College

2nd Edmonton & District

3rd Portland Metro

Drumming: Edmonton & District

Best Pipe Section: George Watson’s College

Judges: Iain Macey, Tom Weithers (piping); Craig Stewart (drumming); Ken Eller (ensemble)

 

Grade 4 (march medley, eight competed)

1st Hamilton Police Pipes & Drums

2nd Dartmouth & District

3rd Ottawa Police Service

Drumming: Hamilton Police

Best Pipe Section: Dartmouth & District

Judges: Colin MacLellan, James Troy (piping); Harvey Dawson (drumming); Reay Mackay (ensemble)

 

1st Durham Regional Police