Rules and Regulations

Auxiliary Units and Indoor Guard

ELIGIBILITY

All performers must be members of one school’s student body.

COMPETITION AREA

“Competition Area” shall e interpreted as the area in which the unit competes. Performances for marching and maneuvering groups will be held in an area that is approximately 64 feet wide by 50 feet deep. Boundary line penalties will not be enforced. The performance area may not always be a gym floor.

OPERATIONAL RULES

1.All sound equipment must remain out of bounds.

2.No cleats are permitted on boots. Only rubber-soled shoes, gym shoes, or taped boots are allowed on the competition floor.

3.No spear or eagle tops are permitted on working equipment.

4.No pyrotechnics, light out routines or hazardous materials will be permitted.

5.All setups (pre-grounding equipment, props, etc.) must be done after the proceeding unit has exited the floor and before your unit has begun its performance.

6.A competing unit shall consist of a minimum of 4 members. There is no maximum number.

7.Judging begins with the first note of music or the first step of a squad member after the captain has saluted the judges or indicated that the unit is ready to begin.

8. Recorded music, either on cassette tape, or CD, should be turned in to the Festival Staff prior to your performance.

TIME LIMITS

FLAG: 3 ½ minutes minimum – 7 ½ minutes maximum

TWIRLING TEAM: 3 minutes minimum – 5 minutes maximum

DANCE TEAMS: 2 ½ minutes minimum – 6 minutes maximum

BOUNDARIES: The unit may enter and exit from any part of the floor.

JUDGING: Two visual arts judges will evaluate all performing groups in this category. Written and cassette comments will be provided by the judges.

EQUIPMENT

RIFLE: must approximate a military rifle and have a bolt or simulated bolt.

SABER/SWORDS: must have rounded or taped tips. All other parts are optional.

FLAGS/POLES: length and design are left to the discretion of the instructor.

All equipment must be padded or taped to protect the performers and the floor surface. Equipment must be used in a safe manner.

DROPPED EQUIPMENT
Retrieval by a member or runner is permitted without penalty. Drops may result in a lower score in the General Effect Category.

NATIONAL COLORS
Use of the National Colors is optional. Should you opt to use the National Flag, the following should be adhered to:
1.The flag bearer shall never engage in dance or theatrical steps while in possession of the flag.
2.The National Flag shall not be permitted to touch the ground.
3.The National Flag shall always be afforded the general respect associated with it.