The Friezland contest is open only to 3rd section, 4th section and youth bands. All offer a prize for youth bands. Most contests offer a small deportment prize. Many offer something for the first band to play.
Some contests offer soloist prizes.
For bands playing at more than 6 contests, their best 6 are averaged. Friezland contest does not count for these area prizes because they are restricted to 3rd section, 4th section and youth bands. This is in memory of Bill Lowe Snr and is named with the words he most frequently voiced in his local pub. Most delightful is the superb new trophy for best 4th Section band. This consists of a cornet mounted on a plinth.