Pipe Band Competition (Saturday)

1.  Grade III (Medley)

      1^st - $500           2^nd - $400           3^rd - $300

2.  Grade IV (QMM)

      1^st - $400           2^nd - $300           3^rd - $200

3.  Grade V (QMM)

      1^st - $325           2^nd - $250           3^rd - $175

4.   Open Competition (3 to 5 min Medley)*

      1^st - $300           2^nd - $250           3^rd - $200

The first seven bands to register (as determined by postmark)

 will receive travel assistance based on one way mileage from

city of origin to Gatlinburg, TN as follows:       

< 150 miles - $100

 >150 miles - $400

To be eligible for travel assistance, bands must compete and

participate in both massed bands on Saturday with a full roster.

Band Entry fee (ONE ENTRY PER FORM): 

$35* per band (Postmarked by May 1, 2008).  Entries after

May 1 are subject to a $10 late fee.

Make checks payable to GSFG

Band Name:______________________________________

Tax ID (EIN or SS):  _______________________________

Band Contact:____________________________________

Address:________________________________________

City/State:_______________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________

E-mail address:  __________________________________

EUSPBA Number:________      Grade:___________

Events Entered:___________

Pipe Major:______________________________________

Interested in staying for Sunday?   Y   N

I hereby acknowledge that the Gatlinburg Scottish Festival

and Games, its representatives and officials, and the City of

Gatlinburg/Mills Park on whose property the Games are

conducted, will not be held liable

for any injury, loss, or damage which may be

incurred by me/us or to my/our property during the course of

the  Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games.

________________________________________________

Signature of Band Representative                                 Date

Band Competition Rules:

1. All events shall be conducted in accordance with the rules

    and regulations of the Eastern United States Pipe Band

    Association (EUSPBA).

2. Each band must have a representative present at the Pipe

    Band meeting to be held at 10:00am at the

    Piping/Drumming registration tent.

3. Order of play for all Band events will be pre-drawn by

    the GSFG Board of Directors before the day of the

    event.

4. All bands must participate in both massed bands on

    Saturday in order to receive any travel awards.

5. All trophies shall be awarded at the final massed band on

    Saturday.  All winners shall be attired in appropriate

    highland dress in order to receive awards.

6. No medals may be worn during competition.

7. Bands who stay and perform on Sunday may be eligible

    for further compensation.  Consult with either Co-

    Director for information

8. Include a SASE to receive gate tickets.  A complete 

    roster MUST be included to be eligible for gate tickets.

9. Decisions by the Directors, Judges, Stewards, and

    Monitors are final.  All protest must be filed in writing

    within 15 minutes of the conclusion of Saturday Massed   

    Band ceremony.

*GFSG reserves the right to limit entries in this event based on available

time to complete the event.  Any band that is disallowed shall be notified

no later than 3 weeks before the event or at the earliest opportunity.

DISCOUNT HOTEL RATES AVALIABLE:

Contact either Director to inquire about cheaper hotel

rates.  The GSFG will provide assistance in arranging

block rates on request as available.  The board has had

success in providing block rates ranging from

$40 to $55 per night per room.

 See hotel information in the side panel