The Kingsville Highland Games Returns to the PPBSO Circuit!
- Jun 28
- 2 min read
The Kingsville Highland Games made a welcome return to the PPBSO competition circuit after a one-year hiatus, marking the 4th sanctioned competition of the 2026 season. The event was held at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, a new venue that provided a fantastic setting for the day’s activities, and the weather was absolutely perfect!
While Kingsville is one of the farther locations in the competition circuit, there was a great turnout for solos, reflecting the commitment and enthusiasm of those who competed.
Overall Winner:
Amateur Piper: Alexander Rocheleau
Solo Judges
Piping – Light Music
Michael Wm Grey
Ian K. MacDonald
Jim Scott
Glenna MacKay-Johnstone
Andrew Duncan
Piping – Piobaireachd
Michael Wm Grey
Ian K. MacDonald
Glenna MacKay-Johnstone
Snare & Midsection
Joe Kiah
Emily Skelly
Following the opening ceremonies, the band competition got underway with performances in the Grade 3 Set, Grade 4 Medley, and Grade 5 March Medley events. As the afternoon temperatures continued to climb, each band delivered outstanding performances, expertly judged by our dedicated PPBSO Judges.
1st Place Winners
Grade 3 - Windsor Police Pipe Band
Grade 4 - London Fire Fighters Pipe Band
Grade 5 - London Fire Fighters Pipe Band
Band Judges
Piping: Michael Wm Grey, Ian K. MacDonald
Drumming: Joe Kiah
Ensemble: Glenna MacKay-Johnstone
Beyond the pipe and drum competitions, the games featured exciting heavyweight events, highland dancing competitions, and a variety of attractions offering something for everyone.
A sincere thank you goes out to the Kingsville Highland Games committee for their dedication and hard work in bringing the games back after a year's absence. Their commitment made a fantastic day of competition and celebration possible.
We would also like to extend our appreciation to the PPBSO administration team, our volunteers, and judges, whose support helped ensure the event ran smoothly. The day's success was truly a team effort, and we're grateful to everyone who played a part.
Photos: Iris Fair
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