I made the trip down to the Rhode Island Games today for my first competition in Grade 3. Long story short, I'm exhausted, but it went well. It was a clean sweep - 1st place in all four events, and above grade marks in all four events. It looks like for my second season I'll be playing in Grade 2. In unrelated news, I've found myself a new, top notch teacher via Skype, and am gearing up for next month's band competition - my first in more than 10 years. Next up: Glasgow Lands in July.
***EDIT 6/11/18***
The pipe band association is looking at moving me to Grade 2 now, so I may be finishing the season in Grade 2 rather than starting in the spring.
***EDIT 6/11/18***
The pipe band association is looking at moving me to Grade 2 now, so I may be finishing the season in Grade 2 rather than starting in the spring.