Knockout Series
2023 -2024 season has
come to a close!
NEW FORMAT:
1. Workshops! All workshops are intended to be on topics relatable and applicable to BOTH pipers and drummers. We are book ending this season with a workshop on performance anxiety and mindset. More will be coming on the other two topics.
2. ALL levels on ALL nights! A, B, C and 40+. Piping on one floor, drumming on the other! Reminder that if you’re a first time competitor, the rule book now states that grade 5 performers can wear smart dress if you don’t have a kilt also, drummers, reminder that you can play to a recording!
3. Band Performances! instead of a solo recital this year we will be showcasing bands and mini ensembles.
Junior Ranks Mess (3rd Floor), 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9
The Ottawa Branch Knockouts have been a staple in the region for decades. The series has multiple divisions for pipers and drummers.
Spectators can now buy advanced tickets!
Admission
Both General Admissions Tickets and Competitor Registration are found through clicking the "Tickets" button below
Categories
Players are encouraged to consult with their teachers or Branch executive members if they are unsure about the grade that aligns best with their level.
Level "A": PPBSO grade 1 or 2
Level "B": PPBSO grade 3 or 4
Level "C": Beginner or PPBSO grade 5
Level "40+":
Categories
Includes pipers and drummers over 40 years of age, from beginner to PPBSO grade 3. Competitors in this category are not eligible for Levels A, B or C. The intention is to allow participants to begin competing against their peers. Experienced players who are over 40 are welcome to compete in the A and B categories if they wish.
Requirements
Dress
Competitors will adhere to the standard highland dress requirements found in the PPBSO Rule Book
Tunes
The tune requirements for each of the contests are designed to reflect the ability of the grade.
Requirements
Results
Finals
After the last round, the three competitors with the most points in the A, B, C and 40+ divisions will be invited to compete in a final round where the winner of the final round in each division will be the Knockout champion. In the event of a tie in the last qualifying position both contestants will be included
Points
Results
& Points
Division points will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 6 points
2nd place – 5 points
3rd place – 4 points
4th place – 3 points
5th place – 2 points
6th place – 1 point
Tune Requirements
Piping
Nov 4th | Jan 6th | Mar 2nd | Final : April 6th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Piping 40+ | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Air, 6/8 March (min 4 parts) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Piping A | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | Two 6/8s (min. 4 parts each) | CanCon H/J (min 4 parts) | Medley (5-8 mins) |
Piping B | 2/4 March (4 parts) | Air, 6/8 March | Mini-MSR (min 2 parts each) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Piping C | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | 3/4 March ( 2 parts) | March Medley (2-5 mins) |
Snare
Nov 4th | Jan 6th | Mar 2nd | Final: April 6th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Snare 40+ | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 3/4 March ( 2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Snare A | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | Two 6/8s (min. 4 parts each) | H/J (min. 4 parts each) | Medley (5-8 mins) |
Snare B | 6/8 (min. 4 parts each) | S/R (min. 4 parts each) | 2/4 March (4 parts) | MSR (min. 4 parts each) |
Snare C | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 3/4 March ( 2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Bass & Tenor
Nov 4th | Jan 6th | Mar 2nd | Final: April 6th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bass A | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | Two 6/8s (min. 4 parts each) | H/J (min. 4 parts each) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Bass B | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Hornpipe (4 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Tenor A | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | Two 6/8s (min. 4 parts each) | H/J (min. 4 parts each) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Tenor B | 2/4 March (2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Hornpipe (4 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Upon arrival at the contest, please check in with the competition steward. They can also answer any questions the day of the event and are there to create a positive competition environment.
2023-2024 Knockout Results
2022-2023 Knockout Results
Last Name | First Name | Nov 4 | Jan 6 | Mar 2 | Final | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jackson | Andrea | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | |
McIsaac | Aden | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Seigmiller | Ryan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Doucet | Benjamin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Racine | Abygaelle | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | |
Gamache | Jean-Sebastien | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | |
Mackay | Dan | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
Shepheard | Matthew | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
Tobin | Shawn | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |
Seigmiller | Makayla | 2 | 1 | 11 | ||
Lessard | Marie-Josee | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | |
Langille | Marcus | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Baskerville | Cameron | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |
Gravel | Nico | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
Trayner | Robert | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Mitchell | Charles-David | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |
ALDOUS | CAMERON | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
Jodoin | Annie | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Meade | Andrew | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
Gammeter | Walter | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
Faris | Colum | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||
Villneuve | Samuel | 1 | 6 | |||
Herzog | Heinrich | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Pakenham | Gavin | 1 | 6 | |||
Schnupp | Jean-Marc | 1 | 6 | |||
Yateman | Owen | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
Stewart | Nathan | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
Hummel | Paul | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
Desrochers | Anita | 5 | 3 | 6 | ||
Ryan | Tiffany | 2 | 5 | |||
Schnupp | Alexandre | 2 | 5 | |||
Parsons | Matthew | 2 | 5 | |||
Yakimchuk | Theodore | 5 | 6 | 5 | ||
Bell | Erin | 3 | 4 | |||
MacDougall | Duncan | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
Chaytor | Wendy | 3 | 4 | |||
Marinelli | Alyssia | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||
Fraser | Rachel | 3 | 4 | |||
MacRae | Nadine | 3 | 4 | |||
Burgess | Sean | 4 | 3 | |||
Lockhart | Jack | 4 | 3 | |||
Girn | Jasleen | 4 | 3 | |||
Chin-Yet | Keisha | 4 | 3 | |||
Miller | Rob | 4 | 3 | |||
Foster | Neil | 5 | 2 | |||
Dall | Tim | 6 | 1 | |||
Rankin | David | 6 | 1 | |||
St. Pierre | Jarod | 6 | 1 | |||
McDonald | Rory | 6 | 1 | |||
Chaytor | Richard | |||||
Joseph | Gregory | |||||
Grew | Noah | |||||
Letourneau | Jamie | |||||
Tanner | Kevin | |||||
Thompson | Adam | |||||
Bawden | Kris | |||||
Knight | Erik | |||||
Robertson | Andrew | |||||
Chaytor | Walter | |||||
Grew | Noah | |||||
Plante | Nathan | |||||
Young | Taylor |