SPA Juvenile Solo Piping Competition poster

SPA Juvenile Solo Piping Competition
Saturday 5th December 2026

Competition Information & Entry

Competition Details

Venue: The National Piping Centre, Otago Street, Glasgow

Date: Saturday 5th December 2026

Eligibility: Pipers aged 18 and under

Member entry: £10

Non-member entry: £16

See form for membership options

Entry fee: One fee covers all eligible events

Entry Closing Date

9 November — 5:00 pm

Late entries may not be accepted and will carry an additional charge.

Who Can Enter?

The competition is open to pipers aged 18 and under who have not previously competed in a Professional Solo Piping Competition.

Competitors’ ages will be determined as of the day of the competition.

Registration & Payment

All competitors must register at the desk on arrival at The National Piping Centre, Otago Street.

Complete the entry form below. You will receive an email confirmation containing a copy of your entry and payment instructions.

Entries are not confirmed until payment has been received by bank transfer (BACS).

Competition Draw

The draw will be completed during the week before the competition and published on social media.

The SPA Committee reserves the right to limit competitor numbers in individual events where necessary.

Dress Code

Highland dress must be worn, including appropriate headdress and bag covers.

Prizewinners must wear Highland dress for the prizegiving. Failure to do so may result in prizes being withheld.

Photography Notice: Photographs will be taken during this event. Please advise the organisers if you have any concerns.

Please complete the entry form below to submit your application.

    Competition Entry Form

    Competitor Details

    Events Entered *

    Please note competitors CANNOT enter both events 4 and 5; they must choose only one.

    Events 4 & 8 do not count towards both overall winners.

    Are you a member of the SPA? *

    Memberships normally run January to December, but if you take out a juvenile membership to enter this competition it will be extended until December 2027. However, if you turn 18 during 2027 and intend to compete in the SPA members professional competition in April, then you should take out an Ordinary membership for this competition, which will also be extended until December 2027.

    Payment Summary

    Total payment to SPA:
    Please select a membership option

    Payment details will be emailed upon receipt of this form.

    Your information will be securely sent to and stored in Google Sheets for the purpose of processing your form submission.