National Appeal Decision - Darwen Brass
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NATIONAL APPEAL DECISION - Darwen Brass
Following the disqualification of Darwen Brass from Section 4 of the North West Regional Championships 2025, due to the inclusion of an ineligible player, the band submitted an appeal to the North West Regional Championships Committee in accordance with the Appeals Procedure outlined in the National Rules. This initial appeal was unsuccessful.
Subsequently, Darwen Brass lodged a formal appeal with the National Championships. A National Appeals Panel (comprising three Regional Secretaries with no direct affiliation to the North West region) was convened to consider the case. The Panel held an in-person hearing on Friday 2 May, attended by both the National Appeals Panel and representatives from Darwen Brass. After a thorough review, the Panel decided to uphold the band’s appeal. The decision of the National Appeals Panel is final.
As a result, Darwen Brass and Red Admiral Brass Academy will receive invitations to represent the North West at the Section 4 National Final (Sections 1-4 National Finals 2025), which will take place on Sunday 14 September at the The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse.
Official invitations for the National Finals across all sections - including the Championship Section National Final 2025 - will be issued to qualifying bands via email today (Thursday 8 May).
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