St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit 2025 Highland Games Pipe & Drum Event Entry at Greenmead Historical Park – Livonia, MI

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY JULY 26, 2025 AT 11:59PM

The St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit Highland Games will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Greenmead Historical Park.

SOLO COMPETITION INFORMATION

• No field entries for solo piping or drumming.
• Check-in will commence at 8:00 a.m.
• Competitions start at 8:30 a.m. SHARP.

SOLO PIPING EVENTS / GRADE / REQUIREMENT
Event 0 – Senior Amateur / 2 Part Tune (age 30+)
Event 1 – Practice Canter / 2 Part Tune
Event 2 – Grade IV / 4 Part March
Event 3 – Grade III / 2/4 March 4 Part
Event 4 – Grade III / Piobaireachd
Event 5 – Grade II / 2/4 March 4 Part
Event 6 – Grade II / Strathspey/Reel
Event 7 – Grade II / Piobaireachd
Event 8 – Grade I / 2/4 March 4 Part
Event 9 – Grade I / Strathspey/Reel
Event 10 – Grade I / Piobaireachd
Event 11 – Amateur / Hornpipe/Jig

SOLO DRUMMING EVENTS GRADE/ REQUIREMENT
Event 12 – Grade IV / March 4 Parts
Event 13 – Grade III / March 4 Parts 2/4
Event 14 – Grade II / M/S/R
Event 15 – Grade I / M/S/R
Event 16 – Tenor Drum
Event 17 – Bass Drum
Event 18 – Drum Major

SOLO COMPETITION PRIZES
Bass Drum: 1st – $35, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $15
Tenor Drum: 1st – $35, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $15
Drum Major: 1st – $35, 2nd – $25, 3rd – $15

COMPETITION INFORMATION

• No entry fee for solo events.
• All solo competitors must also purchase their own paid general admission ticket to the park, UNLESS you are a member of a competing or non-competing band. In that case, you will get your ticket from your Band leader.
• You may enter only one grade.
• Medals and trophies awarded for all events except those noted.
• Field entry accepted for tenor, bass drum and drum major only.
• Band meeting will be in pipers tent at 11:00 a.m. Please have a band representative present.
• Tents with tables and chairs will be available to bands at cost.
• Band Entry Fee – $50 U.S. per event
• A band must consist of at least 5 Pipers, 2 snare drummers and 1 bass drum. These numbers must be present at both massed band parades and in any contest in which the band participates to be eligible for travel or prize monies.
• An accurate count of band members attending must be included with entries.

BAND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
Up to 100 miles – $250
101 – 300 miles – $400
Over 300 miles – $500

• Travel allowance limited to first 20 bands to register.
• Bands must participate in both massed bands to receive travel allowance.
• All bands must be entered one week prior to the event to receive complimentary admission to the games by mail. Canadian entries should be posted one week earlier.

PIPE BAND EVENTS / GRADE / REQUIREMENTS
Event 21 – Grade IV / Medley 3-5 minutes
Event 22 – Grade V / Own Choice 3-5 minutes
Event 23 – Open / 2 PT. Slow March – 4 PT. 6/8 March

PIPE BAND PRIZES
Event 21: 1st – $450, 2nd – $350, 3rd – $250
Event 22: 1st – $400, 2nd – 300, 3rd – $200, 4th – $175
Event 23: 1st – $300, 2nd – $200, 3rd – $100

PARKING INFORMATION

Band Drop Off Zone
A drop-off zone has been established for band equipment. Please call 734-464-0468 for more information.

On-Site Parking
On-site parking (scarce after 10:00 a.m.) is available for a fee.

Shuttle Parking
FREE parking and shuttle service (approximately every 10 minutes) to and from the Highland Games will be available at:
1) Schoolcraft College on Haggery between 6 and 7 Mile Roads. Service runs approximately every 5 minutes

HOST HOTEL
Hyatt Place – Detroit Northwest – Livonia
19300 Haggerty Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
Highland Games Reservation Link is: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DETZL/G-HGIN

For your reservation, please call 734-953-9224 and request a room under the “Highland Games Group Code – G-HGIN”

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event. No refunds will be issued.

Schedule subject to change. Please visit highlandgames.com prior to the event for the final schedule.