Marching Nelson

Gala March is for Senior Teams only and was introduced more recently to the sport. The emphasis in on competitive entertainment befitting a ‘Gala’ occasion and is usually performed on a stage. Teams of 6-8 members perform a ‘Gala March’ of their own choosing of drills and routines executed to their own choice of music of approximately 2.30 – 3 minutes.  The performance criteria includes’ some simple basic marching elements but leaves ample options and encouragement for the Coaches vibrant and exciting derivation of routines to music.  Uniforms or costumes befitting the theme and music further enhance the performance.  The performance is judged on a simple awarding system according to excellence and presentation for the Technical and Display criteria by MNZ accredited judges and performance and entertainment value by Guest Judges from the local community of the Host Association.