A grand evening was had on Saturday night, with a special edition of the Ottawa Branch Knockout series. The “A” Piping contestants battled for the Canadian Content Contest trophy, while the winner of the “B” Piping was awarded the Major Archie Cairns Cup. At the end of the night we were treated to a recital […]
Ottawa Indoor Highland Games Registration Registration for the Ottawa Branch Indoor Highland Games is now open! The games will take place in Kemptville on Saturday, May 4th. Entries will close two weeks in advance (Saturday, April 20th). New for 2019 PPBSO Champion Supreme Points for solo events As announced at the last Knockout, PPBSO Champion Supreme points […]
The PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Judy Booth, who passed away suddenly in the OC Transpo bus collision on Friday, January 11th. Judy was a tenor drummer in a number of Ottawa area pipe bands over the years, including the Sons of Scotland, Ottawa Police, RCMP, […]
January 12th Knockout Results Twenty-two competitors and a large audience braved the cold on January 12th to attend the fourth Knockout event of the 2018-19 season. Our three events, B, C, and 40+ piping were adjudicated by Alan B. Clark, who entertained the crowd with a recital following the contests. Knockout Results Results: “40+” Piping […]
Ring in 2019 Scottish Style! Featuring the Ottawa Caledonian Pipes and Drums! Next Knockout: January 12th The next Ottawa Branch Knockout will take place on January 12th. This event will include our new “C” Piping category! Contests for the evening include: 40+ Piping – 2/4 March (4 pts) *NEW* C Piping – 2/4 March (2 pts) B […]
December 1st Knockout Results The third Knockout of the 2018-19 series enjoyed healthy attendance and a strong entry, with 20 competitors signed up for A, B, C and 40+ drumming events, followed by the A Piping MSR contest. Knockout Results Results: “A” Piping March, Strathspey and Reel Judge: Chris Dodson Liam Melville – Dr. E.G. […]
The next Ottawa Branch event will take place this Saturday, December 1st. Please join us for the following: PDQB Info-Session The previously announced PDQB Info-Session will take place on December 1st, before the evening’s Knockout. This session will be facilitated by Alan Clark. When: Saturday, December 1st – 3:00 pm until approximately 5:30 pm Where: […]
Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme 2018 The Ottawa Branch is proud to announce the Eastern Ontario Champion Supreme winners for 2018. Congratulations to this year’s winners! All awards will be presented at the next Ottawa Branch Knockout event on Saturday, December 1st. The evening will include all drumming categories and the MSR contest for A pipers. Awards will be […]
The PPBSO Ottawa Branch extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mo Aller, who recently passed away at the age of 88. Mo took up the bagpipes at age 10 and played with the Fort William Pipe Band during the Second World War. Mo joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at the […]
Next Knockout: November 3rd The next Ottawa Branch Knockout will take place this Saturday, November 3rd. This event will include our new “C” Piping category! Contests for the evening include: 40+ Piping – Air, 6/8 March (min. 4 pts for march) *NEW* C Piping – 3/4 March (2 pts) B Piping – 2/4 March (4 […]
