Are we trying to incorporate too much equipment? Are we wrong in trying to challenge ourselves to a little more difficult equipment work? We're lost...any advice would be greatly appreciated 
Thanks!
What is San Mateo doing wrong?
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What is San Mateo doing wrong?
Has anyone seen San Mateo's show? Everone we've talked to outside of San Mateo love our show and always can't wait to watch us...but we haven't been able to score decently at any of the shows. Just last friday, we lost to a school who's show consisted of 1 set of flags Are we trying to incorporate too much equipment? Are we wrong in trying to challenge ourselves to a little more difficult equipment work? We're lost...any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
Are we trying to incorporate too much equipment? Are we wrong in trying to challenge ourselves to a little more difficult equipment work? We're lost...any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks!
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chickenlipz
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Uuummm...did you see the guard with "only one set of flags?" Be careful and try not to judge based on outward appearances. I used to make that mistake when I was younger. Did I learn my lesson the hard way! It's what happens on the floor that counts.
Let me try to explain:
First of all, it's not how much equipment you have, it's what you do with it. One of my fave shows is SJ Raider's "Bolero," which was all saber and movement. McQueen HS (Reno, NV) did a beautiful all-flag show back in the 90's (can't remember the name of the show, but it had a cool bird prop in it). Indio HS (1998, I think) did an awesome all-rifle show to "Bohemian Rhapsody." There are more, but those are the ones that most readily come to mind.
Secondly, look at your score sheets. Try to compare what you see with the numbers. It's harder to do this with NCBA, since the scoring varies so much from show to show. Hopefully you have had a chance to see other guards this season.
Thirdly, maybe it's not what you are doing "wrong", but what the other groups are doing that's more "right." I've seen your group warming up and was pretty impressed, especially with the large number of guys in the group (so hard to get HS guys in guard, you're lucky to have so many). They can definitely spin. But not having seen your show, I can't comment on things like staging, planned effects, layered responsibilities, through line, etc.
Finally, the more important thing to ask is despite the scoring issue, do your kids like what they are doing? Are they having fun? Are they learning? From what you have said, your show has a great deal of audience appeal. Maybe this is a building year for greater things to come. Goodness knows, I have had to go through that several times with my groups. It's hard to go through a season and not score well. It's hard to explain it to the kids.
If it was me (and I've been in this position before), I'd say the heck with the scores and the judges. Go out and finish the season with enthusiasm, whether it's win, lose or draw. Enjoy your kids and their final performance. Have fun.
Good luck at championships.
Let me try to explain:
First of all, it's not how much equipment you have, it's what you do with it. One of my fave shows is SJ Raider's "Bolero," which was all saber and movement. McQueen HS (Reno, NV) did a beautiful all-flag show back in the 90's (can't remember the name of the show, but it had a cool bird prop in it). Indio HS (1998, I think) did an awesome all-rifle show to "Bohemian Rhapsody." There are more, but those are the ones that most readily come to mind.
Secondly, look at your score sheets. Try to compare what you see with the numbers. It's harder to do this with NCBA, since the scoring varies so much from show to show. Hopefully you have had a chance to see other guards this season.
Thirdly, maybe it's not what you are doing "wrong", but what the other groups are doing that's more "right." I've seen your group warming up and was pretty impressed, especially with the large number of guys in the group (so hard to get HS guys in guard, you're lucky to have so many). They can definitely spin. But not having seen your show, I can't comment on things like staging, planned effects, layered responsibilities, through line, etc.
Finally, the more important thing to ask is despite the scoring issue, do your kids like what they are doing? Are they having fun? Are they learning? From what you have said, your show has a great deal of audience appeal. Maybe this is a building year for greater things to come. Goodness knows, I have had to go through that several times with my groups. It's hard to go through a season and not score well. It's hard to explain it to the kids.
If it was me (and I've been in this position before), I'd say the heck with the scores and the judges. Go out and finish the season with enthusiasm, whether it's win, lose or draw. Enjoy your kids and their final performance. Have fun.
Good luck at championships.
Thanks for your comments!
Thanks to everyone who have responded to our question. We just wish our judges tapes could be as helpful. Anyways, we've learned a lot from this forum and will definately take everything into consideration next year. As for this year, we are the ones doing Top Gun. We hope you all enjoy our show! Good luck to everyone at champs!