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SUMMARY:PBQ Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Help Shape the Future of Queensland Pipe Bands \nHave your say on the next three years of banding in Queensland. \nPBAQ invites every band to take part in a focused roundtable discussion on the priorities\, services and opportunities that matter most to our community. \nThis is your chance to help influence future planning\, strengthen support for bands\, and build a more connected\, sustainable and active pipe band movement across Queensland. \nWhat we’ll discuss\n\nBand support: what bands need from the National Association and PBAQ.\nMembership growth: recruiting\, retaining and supporting players\, including youth development.\nVolunteers: attracting\, supporting and retaining the people who keep banding running.\nContests: future timing\, locations\, promotion\, rules and participation from 2027 to 2029.\nEducation: training\, certificates and skills development for members and bands.\n2028 Australian Championships: location\, timing and communication priorities.\nJudging: developing and supporting the next generation of adjudicators.\n\nBefore the roundtable\nBand secretaries are asked to share these topics with their members and committees before the event. Please discuss them internally and come ready to share your band’s views\, priorities and ideas. \nThere are no right or wrong answers. We want honest\, practical feedback that will help guide future decisions. \nRoundtable details\nDate: 18 October 2026\nTime: 3.00 pm\nVenue: Brisbane Boys College Band Rooms \nBe part of the conversation\nDon’t leave the future to chance. Talk with your members\, agree your priorities\, and send a representative to the roundtable ready to contribute. \nRegister your interest or send questions before the event by completing the jotform below:\nhttps://form.jotform.com/communicationsqld/future-of-pipe-bands-queensland 
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/event/help-shape-the-future-of-queensland-pipe-bands/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All,National,Queensland
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead: PBA Rules\, Governance and Band Administration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Lead: PBA Rules\, Governance and Band Administration Workshop \nPlease Note: this workshop is not exclusive to PBQ members\, it is open to everyone\, nationally. \nStrengthen your confidence\, sharpen your understanding\, and support better administration across the pipe band movement. \nPipe Bands Australia is pleased to offer a free Rules and Administration workshop for PBA officers\, band secretaries\, managers and others involved in branch\, band or contest administration. This practical and engaging session will help participants understand how PBA’s rules\, governance structures and administrative processes work together to support fair\, consistent and well-run pipe band activity across Australia. \nOver approximately 2.5 hours\, the workshop will cover key areas of governance\, band operations\, secretary responsibilities\, contest readiness\, registration and eligibility requirements\, and the integrity controls that help protect fairness and confidence in the contest system. \nThis is an ideal opportunity for current and emerging office bearers\, band administrators and volunteers to build role confidence\, ask questions\, share experience\, and develop a stronger working understanding of the Rules and Administration framework. \nParticipants may attend online or in person at the Brisbane Boys College Band Rooms\, with attendees welcome from every state in Australia. \nFollowing the workshop\, participants who wish to continue may sit the Pipe Bands Australia Elementary Rules and Administration examination\, leading to the PBA Elementary Rules and Administration qualification. \n  \nDate and time: 15th November 2026\, Workshop: 1pm & Exam: 2:45pm\nWorkshop Cost: Free\nWorkshop Registration: https://form.jotform.com/262596534813869\nExam Cost: PBA Members: $21 | Non-Members: $56\nExam Registration: https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/college/rules-administration/\nRegistration deadline: 1st November 2026 \n  \nWhether you are new to administration or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this workshop will help you play your part in supporting good governance\, fair contests and confident band operations.
URL:https://pipebandsaustralia.com.au/event/ready-to-lead-pba-rules-governance-and-band-administration-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Brisbane Boys’ College\, Kensington Terrace\, Toowong\, Queensland\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:All,National,Queensland
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