4BR understands that a number of player registration infringements and irregularities have been, or will be investigated by the Regional Committees following the eight Championship events this year.

Spal Sovereign Brass has been disqualified from the Championship Section at the Midlands Regional Championship, whilst Chalford Academy in the Fourth Section of the West of England contest also competed knowing of their disqualification before they took to the stage.

It is now understood that one other Championship Section band may face potential disqualification in another area due to a possible infringement of the player registration rules.

Rule 8:

Rule 8 of the National Championships of Great Britain states:

"All players taking part in the Contest must be registered with only ONE accredited Registry at least 7 days before the Friday of the contest weekend and may only compete with the band that holds their Registration.

It is the responsibility of the band secretary to apply to the relevant registry for the necessary registration documentation and to comply with the Registry Rules and procedures."