All Judges use a score sheet on which to make awards and comments as to the Team’s performance in line with the set criteria for their position.
Technical Drill Judge A – Review and Inspection
This is the first phase of the Technical Drills so if you have a quick eye, a sharp mind and attention for detail this is something that might interest you. The Technical Drill Judge A judges the Leader and Team members for aspects of leg and foot action, posture, arm swing, halts, turns, moving to stand at ease and attention, spacing, salute and tempo throughout the Review and Inspection phase of the Technical Drills.
Technical Drill Judge B – Upper body
Commonly referred to as judging “the top half” judge, Tech B sits at the rear of the field and judges the Leader and team members for all aspects of head turns, salutes, posture, arm-swing, handgrip, hand positions, arm drop, arm-swing out and discipline, both before and during every movement.
Tech B also judges whether a team meets the uniform requirements which is observed at the commencement of the Q/C/M.
Technical Drill Judge C – Footwork
The footwork Judge sits at the rear of the field and judges the Leader and team members for all aspects of leg and foot requirements during movements, commencing on completion of the whistle signal and ceasing after the step out pace has been taken. Tempo is also judged during and between movements.
Technical Drill Judge D – Structure
The Technical Drill Judge D judges the Leader and team members throughout the Technical Drills Movements phase for all aspects of dressing, covering, spacing, position and formation Completion both between and during the movements of each grade.
The is responsible for ensuring that marchers are placed correctly so if you have a good eye then this is the role for you.
Compliance Judge
The Compliance Judge Judges the Leader for having any part of the correct foot on the Disc for each movement of the Q/C/M phase for each Grade. This Judge also judges the calipers at the completion of the Review and Inspection.
Display Judges
There are two Display Judges who sit at the front of the field and will Judge the Leader and team members for all aspects of the Display. Although each Judge has slightly different aspects to judge, a Display Judge must be capable of Judging in both positions. The Display Judge A will judge the Team for the requirements of the criteria, including presentation, formations, formation precision, boundary, and circle. The Display Judge B will judge the Team for the requirements of the criteria, including Presentation, Musical interpretation, Drills both variety and precision, Salute and Time Compliance.
If you like music and the creative freestyle movement adopted to show creativity, co-ordination, and versatility this could well be for you.
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