Before coming to Canada in 1947, George resided in Glasgow, where he started piping with the Boys Brigade. He played with a number of bands in Scotland. These included the Cabar Feidh, Stewart & Lloyd's and Clan MacRae Pipe Bands.

 After emigrating to Canada he joined the Dofasco Pipe Band. He later joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, under P/M John Wilson, where he rose to the rank of Pipe Sergeant. He retired from the band in 1967.

 George was well known in Ontario as a dedicated teacher of the pipes and a composer of many pipe tunes. He was a loyal supporter of the Niagara-Hamilton Branch of the Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario.

 George will be remembered fondly by his many friends and pupils. His keen with will be unforgettable to those who knew him. He was never without a story or wee joke.

 George Sherriff's unfailing support of many generations of young players has helped contribute to the legacy of successful piping from Ontario. This contest is named in his honour.

We need a great deal of financial support in order to sustain this prestigious event. Pipe Band Associations, PPBSO Branches, Retailers, Manufacturers, Highland Games Associations, Pipe Bands and Individual Donors have all helped make this contest a reality. Once again, we are asking for your help. All sponsors will be listed in the programme and on the PPBSO website. In addition, they will get complimentary admission to the contest. We will give complimentary admission to all members of a band which contributes $100 or more to the contest.

Bands, organizations, individuals, companies wishing to sponsor this event may do so by forwarding their donation to Bob Worrall at 1316 Monmouth Drive, Burlington, Ontario L7P 3J6, (905-335-0110) robertworrall@cogeco.ca

Please make cheques payable to:
The George Sherriff Memorial Invitational Competition.