US / Candian project closes gap, maintains 2nd place

Northwest/White Spot United maintained its overall position in 2nd place after the Portland Highland Games, but the gap closed to within 25 points, a theoretical possibility to win the Grand Aggregate for the season if they place ahead of the current first place band in both events at the Pacific Northwest Highland Games July 30th and 31st. The competition is a world class organization, so the challenge is great, but beginning this project just a year ago, no one in either band considered they would be this close to first place for the season.  It's been a remarkable year and everyone involved is incredibly proud of the talented youth of NWWSUPB.

The band's new cap badges arrived. The centerpiece is Mt. Baker, visible both from Canada and the US. Designed by side drummer Eric.

And our Bass Drum cling arrived:

The band's plans for the next couple weeks:

• July 30th and 31st: March Strathspey & Reel and Medley competitions, as well as quartet and drum salute events at the Pacific Northwest Highland Games.
• August 3rd, most of the band flies to Scotland from the Vancouver, BC airport.
• August 4th, arrive in Scotland - first band practice.
• August 6th, North Berwick Highland Games - the band plays 3rd of 4 Juvenile bands, beginning at 11:30
• August 7th, Bridge of Allan Highland Games - the band plays twice; Medley in Grade 3 and Juvenile, 13th out of 18 bands at 12:06, then again in Grade 2, the MSR; 18th of 18 bands at 2:33pm.
• August 11th at 12:00 Piping in the Square, George Square, Glasgow
• August 13th at 9:16 - the World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Scotland. 3rd of 9 Juvenile bands