• The closing date for registration to the Northern Meeting piping competitions is 31st January 2010.
  
• The date for the meeting of the joint eligibility committee, consisting of representatives from the Northern Meeting, Argyllshire Gathering, the Competing Pipers Association and judges, is expected at the end of February /early March 2010.
• Emails accepting or refusing eligibility will be sent out by the end of March 2010.
  
• The closing date for receipt of entry forms giving tunes is 31st May 2010.
• Entry fees for 2010 - £40 for two or more competitions: £30 for one competition.
  
• Entry fees to be with the piping secretary by 31st May 2010.
• The closing date for changing tunes is 21st August 2010.
• Dates of the competitions are Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd September 2010.

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