Knockout Series
​2024-2025
is now OPEN!
NOTE! Deadline for registrant is now the Wednesday before the Knockout contest.
Junior Ranks Mess (3rd Floor), 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9​
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The Ottawa Branch Knockouts have been a staple in the region for decades. The series has multiple divisions for pipers and drummers.
Admission
Both General Admissions Tickets and Competitor Registration are found through clicking the "Tickets" button below
Registration For competitors will be closed at 11:59 in the wednesday before a contest
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
Oct 19th | Nov 30th | Jan 11th | Mar 1st | Final : April 5th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Piping 40+ | 2/4 March (2 parts) | -- | 3/4 March ( 2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Piping A | Two 6/8s (min. 4 parts each) | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | --- | CanCon H/J | Medley (5-8 mins) |
Piping B | --- | Air, 6/8 March (min 4 parts) | S/R (4 parts each) | 2/4 March (4 parts) | Medley (2-5 mins) |
Piping C | 2/4 March (2 parts) | -- | 3/4 March ( 2 parts) | 6/8 March (2 parts) | March Medley (2-5 mins) |
Snare
Oct 19th | Nov 30th | Jan 11th | Mar 1st | Final: April 5th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Snare 40+ | 2/4 March (2 parts) | -- | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Hornpipe (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 March (4 parts) | S/R (4 parts each) | 2/4 March (4 parts) | MSR (min. 4 parts each) |
Snare C | 2/4 March (2 parts) | -- | 6/8 March (2 parts) | Hornpipe (2 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Bass & Tenor
Oct 19th | Nov 30th | Jan 11th | Mar 1st | Final: April 5th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bass A | --- | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | --- | H/J (min. 4 parts each) | MSR (min. 4 parts each) |
Bass B | --- | 2/4 March (2 parts) | --- | Hornpipe (4 parts) | 2/4 March (4 parts) |
Tenor A | MSR (min. 4 parts each) | -- | --- | H/J (min. 4 parts each) | MSR (min. 4 parts each) |
Tenor B | 2/4 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.
2024-2025 Knockout Results
Name | Oct 19th | Nov 30th | Jan 11th | Mar 1st | Total |
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