U.S. PIPING FOUNDATION

The Amateur Competitions are restricted to competitors assigned by their home Association to Grade 1 in both Piobaireachd and Light Music disciplines.  Questions about eligibility? Contact Us.

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The Amateur competition consists of two events, a Piobaireachd event and a March, Strathspey, and Reel event.  Competitors must play in both events.  The tune requirements are four of each tune type, one of which will be selected to perform.  The MSR will be played as a set selected by the judges.

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For 2026, the USPF Amateur events will have a limited entry.  Competitors interested in applying to compete must submit this application by 15 March 2026.  Applicants will be asked to provide their recent competitive results and any season standings for use by the organizers in vetting applications.

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No entry fee or tunes will be required until Applicants are notified that they have been accepted.

 

Applicants will be notified by 30 March 2026 if their application has been accepted or if they will be placed on a reserve list.  At that time, accepted applicants will have until 15 April to submit their tunes and pay the $50 entry fee.  After 15 April, the organizers will make remaining spaces available to applicants on the reserve list.

 

Overall results are based on the highest point accumulation from the Piobaireachd and MS&R competitions.  In the event of a tie the over-all winner will be determined by a piobaireachd preference.  The overall champion wins the USPF Silver Buckle, plus a $1,000 allowance for approved expenses related to piping tuition or travel to a major competition.