The 2012 Florida EUSPBA Competition Season Comes to a Close!
As the bands lined up for the closing massed bands at the Heart of Florida Celtic Festival and Highland Games, we were looking at the final moments of the 2012 EUSPBA Florida Branch season.
A numbers of the bands and solo competitiors will travel northward and westward for additional competitions and we wish them the best of luck!
The four highland games were all good events. We saw a change in venue and date for the Southeast games, both of which were well received. This was the second year for the Heart of Florida games, formerly the Zephryhills games, and once again a good event. We did see some rain. . . OK, quite a bit of rain. But a little rain makes for some fine Scottish weather and the games went on as planned.
This was the first year grade four bands were required to play a mini MSR and it seems the bands certainly rose to the challenge. It made for a more interesting competition and raised the bar from previous years. A very welcomed change!
The run for the Florida Cup was a close race for both grades. We expect next year the competition will be even more intense and will certainly be a great 2013 season.
We would like to greatly thank all the people who attended and participated in the games this season. We look forward to seeing all next year!
2012 Florida Cup Final Standings.
Grade 4 Florida Cup Champions
The PM Roddie and Gladys MacDonald Cup
This marks the second year in a row for the band and we congratulate them on a job well done.
The final grade four standings:
| Band | Total Points | #Comps |
| City of Sarasota Pipe Band | 180 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Pipes & Drums | 150 | 3 |
| Harp & Thistle Pipe Band | 150 | 3 |
| City of Dunedin Pipe Band 4 | 120 | 3 |
| Charleston Police Pipe Band 4 | 30 | 1 |
| Dunedin High School | 0 | 2 |
| The Citadel Pipe Band | 0 | 1 |
Grade 5 Florida Cup Champions
The PM Bruce Burt Cup
Congrats to the Highlanders on a great season and their first Florida Cup!
The final grade five standings:
| Band | Total Points | #Comps |
| Ft. Lauderdale Highlanders | 170 | 3 |
| Duncan McCall Pipe Band | 140 | 2 |
| Nathan Musamano Mem. PB | 140 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums V | 80 | 3 |
| City of Melbourne Pipes & Drums | 60 | 2 |
| Jacksonville Pipe & Drums | 30 | 1 |
| Dunedin Middle School PB | 20 | 2 |
Congratulations to the winning bands. The Florida Cups will be
awarded at the EUSPBA Florida Branch AGM in early September. We look
forward to seeing you all there!
Florida Cup Points Calculations and Rules
1st place = 70 points, 2nd place = 50 points, 3rd place = 30 points, and 4th place = 20 points.
This annual award is open to any competing band regardless of home
association and location. Good luck to all bands.
This will be a legacy trophy passed down year to year to the winning
band in each of the grades (3, 4, and 5). The band name will
be placed on the trophy and a smaller trophy will be given to each
band for their permanent display.
Florida Branch Band Representative Program
The roster of representatives is still growing and we are attempting to establish a representative for every EUSPBA Florida Branch band. If you have not yet selected a band representative and are interested in participating in the program, please contact Hugh Boyle at euspbafl.hugh@gmail.com.
This is an significant effort to provide effective and timely communication on topics of interest, issues, and suggestions.
- Each EUSPBA Florida Branch member band will elect a representative.
- The band representative will be the primary communication link for information coming from and going to the branch.
- There will be regular meetings with the branch band representatives to review and discuss programs, suggestions, issues, and new initiatives.
- Most of the communication will consist of emailings and online meetings to minimize travel time and maximize productivity
- If you're interested in additional information or involvement please contact the branch at info@euspbaflorida.com.
2012 2nd Annual Florida Cup Winners!
Congratulations again to the City of Sarasota Pipe Band for winning the Grade 4 Florida Cup and the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders for winning the Grade 5 Florida Cup!
The Florida Cup Trophies will be awarded at the 2012 Florida Branch AGM.