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05 ACPBA Copper Medal
Winner Michael Flynn 2006
 

01 Gold Medal Winner
Roderick Maclean
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2009 Atlantic Canada Piobaireachd Challenge 
Presented By
THE ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND SOCIETY
In Partnership With
THE ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION
And Hosted By
THE PIOBAIREACHD SOCIETY OF ANTIGONISH

Previous Winners

ACPBA Gold Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Captain Iain G. Millington Challenge Cup

2008 (3 entries. Judge: Geoff Neigh) Andrew Rogers, Fredericton, NB;
2007 (3 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Andrew Rogers, Fredericton, NB;
2006 (2 entries. Judge: Michael Grey) James Beaumont, Summerside, PEI;
2005 (5 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Andrew Rogers, Fredericton, NB;
2004 (3 entries. Judge: Peter Aumonier) Roderick MacLean, Halifax, NS;
2003 (3 entries. Judge: Reay MacKay) Roderick MacLean, Halifax, NS;
2002 (5 entries. Judge: John Cairns) Bruce Gandy, Halifax, NS;
2001 (4 entries. Judge: John Cairns) Bruce Gandy, Summerside, PEI;
2000 (3 entries. Judge: Reay MacKay) Bruce Gandy, Summerside, PEI;
1999 (4 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Bruce Gandy, Summerside, PEI;
1998 (4 entries. Judge: Ed Neigh) Bruce Gandy, Summerside, PEI.


ACPBA Silver Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Dr. Angus MacDonald Challenge Cup

2008 (2 entries. Judge: Geoff Neigh) Thomas Harrington, Debert, NS;
2007 (2 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Matthew MacLaine, Cornwall, PEI;
2006 (3 entries. Judge: Michael Grey) Nick vanOuerkerk, Summerside, PEI;
2005 (5 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Scott MacIntosh, Halifax, NS;
2004 (4 entries. Judge: Peter Aumonier) Kevin Dugas, Dartmouth, NS;
2003 (8 entries. Judge: Reay MacKay) Heather MacIsaac, Antigonish, NS;
2002 (10 entries. Judge: John Cairns) Hector Macquarrie, Halifax, NS;
2001 (8 entries. Judge: John Cairns) Ben Schurman, Summerside, PEI;
2000 (9 entries. Judge: Reay MacKay) Andrea Boyd, Antigonish, NS;
1999 (16 entries. Judge: Scott MacAulay) Ewen MacKinnon, Maxville, ON;
1998 (11 entries. Judge: Scott MacAulay) John MacPhee, Summerside, PEI;
1997 (7 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Matt MacIsaac, Timberlea, NS;
1996 (3 entries. Judge: Jim McGillivary) Ryan MacDonald, North Shore, NS;
1995 (6 entries. Judge: Colin MacLellan) Ryan MacDonald, North Shore, Cape Breton;
1994 (8 entries. Judge: Ed Neigh) Michael Linkletter, Summerside, PE;
1993 (20 entries. Judge: Michael Grey) Iain C. Speirs, Edinburgh, Scotland;
1992 (8 entries. Judge: Jim McGillivray) Michael Linkletter, Charlottetown, PEI;
1991 (9 Entries. Judge: William Connell) Robyn Whitty, Halifax Co., NS;
1990 (5 entries. Judge: Dr. Angus MacDonald) Erin Bradley, Baddeck, NS.


ACPBA Nickel Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Angus A. Macquarrie Memorial Challenge Cup

2008 (3 entries. Judge: Geoff Neigh) Aiden Bowen, Pickering, ON;
2007 (6 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Ian Duncan, Halifax, NS;
2006 (2 entries. Judge: Michael Grey) Mary Chisholm, Antigonish, NS;
2005 (1 entry. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Adam Gillis, Antigonish, NS;
2004 (2 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Nico Gravel, Halifax, NS;

(Note: This separate event for Grade 2 pipers was held for the first time in 2004. Previously, the Grade 2
pipers competed against Grade 1 pipers in the Silver Medal event and, until 1998, also faced off against
the Open pipers who now compete in a Gold Medal event.)


ACPBA Bronze Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Piobaireachd Society Of Antigonish Challenge Cup

2008 (4 entries. Judge: Geoff Neigh) Michael Flynn, Halifax, NS;
2007 (4 entries. Judge: Scott MacAulay) Aiden Bowen, Pickering, ON;
2006 (3 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Cindy Gillis, Timberlea, NS;
2005 (1 entry. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Mary Chisholm, Antigonish, NS;
2004 (3 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Adam Gillis, Antigonish, NS;
2003 (3 entries. Judge: Andrew Rogers) Adam Gillis, Antigonish, NS;
2002 (4 entries. Judge: Robyn Whitty) Nick vanOuerkerk, Summerside, PEI;
2001 (4 entries. Judge: Robyn Whitty) Nick vanOuerkerk, Summerside, PEI;
2000 (5 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Ian Juurlink, Antigonish, NS;
1999 (4 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Jonathan Grady, Summerside, PEI;
1998 (6 entries. Judge: Ed Neigh) Hector Macquarrie, Halifax, NS;
1997 (7 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Terry Flick, Dartmouth, NS;
1996 (3 entries. Judge: Jim McGillivray) Charles Baldner, Antigonish, NS;
1995 (4 entries. Judge: Colin MacLellan) Matthew MacLaine, PEI.


ACPBA Copper Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Pipe Major William (Bill) Magennis Challenge Cup

2008 (9 entries. Judge: Roderick MacLean) Sarah Simpson, Breadalbane, PEI;
2007 (no contest);
2006 (1 entry. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Michael Flynn, Halifax, NS;
2005 (5 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Cindy Gillis, Stellarton, NS.

(Note: This separate event for Grade 4 pipers was offered for the first time in 2005. Previously, the Grade 4
pipers competed against the Grade 3 pipers for the Bronze Medal, see above.)


ACPBA Pewter Medal Piobaireachd Challenge
The Scott Williams Challenge Cup

2008 (4 entries. Judge: Roderick MacLean) Daniel Campbell, RR#1, New Glasgow, NS;
2007 (3 entries. Judge: Tom Bowen) Glenn MacKenzie, Antigonish, NS;
2006 (2 entries. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Ross MacNeil, Antigonish, NS;
2005 (1 entry. Judge: Bruce Gandy) Janna MacPhee, Antigonish, NS;
2004 (1 entry. Judge: Bruce Gandy) David MacPherson, Antigonish, NS;
2003 (1 entry. Judge: Andrew Rogers) Carolyn Curry, Antigonish, NS;
2002 (2 entries. Judge: Robyn Whitty) James Goldie, Antigonish, NS;
2001 (1 entry. Judge: Robyn Whitty) Nyal Savidant, Summerside, PEI;
2000 (4 entries. Judge: Reay MacKay) Morgan Peters, Antigonish, NS;
1999 (2 entries. Judge: Bob Worrall) Jamus MacDonald, Pinevale, Antigonish Co., N;
1998  (5 entries. Judge: Ed Neigh) Ian Juurlink, St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., NS.