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Reg Vardy disqualified from Area Championship

The Reg Vardy Band has been disqualified from its runner-up position at the recent North of England Regional Championship due to a player registration infringement.

Reg Vardy
  The Reg Vardy Band was hoping to return to the Albert Hall for a 50th time

The Reg Vardy Band has been disqualified from its runner-up position at the 2018 North of England Regional Championship.

As reported on 4BR in the last few days, a number of bands in different Regional Championship Areas had been found to have broken player registration rules this year, and rumours had been circulating that at least one Championship Section band was to be investigated over a possible disqualification matter.

Appeal

It has since been confirmed by the North of England Regional Committee that subject to a possible appeal, this has been the case in respect to the 36 time Area champion who would have qualified for the Albert Hall for a record 50th occasion this year.

It has not yet confirmed that dependent on the outcome of a possible appeal, the third placed band, Fishburn will be invited to compete at the Albert Hall.

Statement

In a statement the North of England Regional Committee said: "Due to a contravention of National Rule8 (a) at the recent North of England Brass Band Championships in Durham, the Reg Vardy Band, has been disqualified from the contest.

The regional Committee of the NOEBBC expect an appeal from the Reg Vardy Band and hope that this matter will be concluded as soon as possible."

Rule 8(a)

Rule 8(a): 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.

I can only hope that this serves as a reminder to bands once again to double check player registrations, making sure they are in order. It is the responsibility of the band Secretary to do soRegional Secretary, Tony Griffiths

Reminder

Regional Secretary, Tony Griffiths told 4BR: "I can only hope that this serves as a reminder to bands once again to double check player registrations, making sure they are in order. It is the responsibility of the band Secretary to do so.

The contest held in Durham last weekend was again a success and on behalf of the Regional Committee would like to thank everyone who made it such a great event."

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