Canterbury Caledonian Society's Pipe Band (Gr. 3)
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Competition Placings Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Canterbury, South Island |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RNZPBA |
| Region | Oceania |
| Country | New Zealand |
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About the Band
Canterbury Caledonian Society’s Pipe Band is a Christchurch, New Zealand pipe band organisation linked to the Canterbury Caledonian Society, which was established in 1880. The pipe band itself was formed in 1902, holding its first practice on 8 September 1902 after gaining approval from the Society.
The organisation is one of New Zealand’s major pipe band institutions, with several bands under its umbrella, including Grade 1, Grade 3 and Grade 4 bands, plus youth/development activity through its College of Piping & Drumming.
Its Grade 1 band has been one of New Zealand’s strongest modern competitors, winning multiple national titles and defending the New Zealand & South Pacific Championship in 2023. In 2026, Canterbury Caledonian Society again won the New Zealand Championship, taking firsts from all eight judges.
The band also endured a major setback after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, when its 88-year-old hall was destroyed, along with drums belonging to the Grade 1 and Grade 3 bands. Despite that, it continued competing internationally, including at the 2011 World Pipe Band Championships.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Order | Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points | Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 3 | MSR | 4.21 | Yes |
| #2 | 21 Mar 2026 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | Medley | 10.77 | Yes |
| #3 | 7 Mar 2026 | Riccarton Bush (Day 2) | 3 | 1 | MSR | 2.95 | Yes |
| #4 | 7 Mar 2026 | Riccarton Bush (Day 2) | 3 | 1 | Medley | 4.84 | Yes |
| #5 | 1 Mar 2026 | Otago Southland Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | MSR | 4.39 | Yes |
| #6 | 1 Mar 2026 | Otago Southland Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | Medley | 4.52 | Yes |
| #7 | 28 Feb 2026 | Otago Southland Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | MSR | 4.65 | Yes |
| #8 | 28 Feb 2026 | Otago Southland Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | Medley | 4.78 | Yes |
| #9 | 8 Nov 2025 | Hororata Highland Games | 3 | 1 | MSR | 5.60 | No |
| #10 | 8 Nov 2025 | Hororata Highland Games | 3 | 1 | Medley | 5.14 | No |
| #11 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3A | 3 | MSR | 5.17 | No |
| #12 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3A | 7 | Medley | 2.73 | No |
| #13 | 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships | 3A | 7 | MSR | 0.49 | No |
| #14 | 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 2 | MSR | 7.61 | No |
| #15 | 7 Mar 2025 | New Zealand Pipe Band Championships | 3 | 1 | Medley | 11.62 | No |
| #16 | 28 Feb 2025 | Riccarton Bush (Day 2) | 3 | 1 | MSR | 5.32 | No |
| #17 | 28 Feb 2025 | Riccarton Bush (Day 2) | 3 | 1 | Medley | 6.84 | No |
| #18 | 27 Feb 2025 | Riccarton Bush (Day 1) | 3 | 1 | MSR | 7.18 | No |
| #19 | 27 Feb 2025 | Riccarton Bush (Day 1) | 3 | 1 | Medley | 7.41 | No |