Parade

The bands will form up for inspection (1345 Pemberton Ave. Chieftain Plaza) and the parade at the Chieftain Mall parking lot in Downtown Squamish (Parking available). After inspection, individual bands will march north on Cleveland Ave. for approximately 3 blocks to Stan Clark Park. Here, all bands will form a massed band for the return along the same route to the Chieftain Mall parking area. Massed band tunes will be: Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree 4/4, Green Hillsof Tyrol/When the Battle is Over 3/4, Barren Rocks of Aden/Mairis Wedding 2/4, and Amazing Grace. We hope to have lots of local residents and visitors out for this exciting parade. Upon arrival at the parking area, bands must make their way by vehicle to the Centennial Field / Brennan Park competition area.

Competitions

Individual and Band competitions will take place Centennial Field / Brennan Park competition area (1009 Centennial Way) at 6 designated judging areas. Judges for the 2010 Legion Gathering will come from the Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band. There will be a separate tuning/warm up area, as no non-competing playing will be permitted in the competition field. Band competitions will take place on the main competition field. After bands have registered, and as we approach the June 19th date, schedules and specific details, including order and location of events, will be provided.

Opening Ceremony

This year, the Legion Gathering will be sharing its opening ceremony with the Test of Metal Bike Race, an internationally renowned mountain biking race. The joint ceremony will take place at 11:00, with dignitaries and speeches, followed by a massed band performance to kick off the start of the bike race. As hundreds of pipers and drummers launch into Scotland the Brave, over 800 bike racers will do a mass start to the grueling all day race. We hope many of the race spectators will then join us at the competition field.

Other Field Details

The Centennial Field / Brennan Park location is ideally suited to the Legion Gathering compettion. Individual and Band compettions will take place on the ball fields. Parking is available close by. There is a concession/washroom facility close at hand, and drinks snacks and concession food will be available all day. There are 2 spectator grandstands at the side of the field, as well as the Howe Sound Inn & Brewing sponsored Beer Garden. There is a large grass area shaded by trees. This will provide space for both vendor booths and band tents/rest areas. Nearby, there will be a demonstration of Scottish Heavy events put on by the Pacific Northwest Scottish Association.

The Ceilidh/Awards Banquet.

The Ceilidh hall is located in the complex just minutes from the Competition field. Beginning at 6pm. Come out and help us wrap up our fabulous day of competiton. Awards will take place following a more traditional style banquet dinner, with more dancing and enetertainment following that. Bar service will be available at the ceilidh.