VOLUNTEER CLASSIC

OFFICIAL RULES

1. Bands may enter or exit field from any side.

2. Bands may perform any style routine they choose.

3. TIMING

Bands will be scheduled at fifteen-minute intervals for class D & C bands.

Bands will be scheduled at twenty-minute intervals for class B & A bands.

There will be a five-minute minimum limit on the routine with no

set maximum except the band must be clear of the field

within the time allowed. This time space

will include any on-the-field warm-up and will start with

the first note played or the first step taken after set-up.

A one-point penalty will be assessed for violation of time

rules.

4. AWARDS

Band scoring will be based on 70% for music and 30% for marching.

Trophies will be awarded to those bands receiving a

DIVISION I, DIVISION II or DIVISION III rating. Auxiliary units who rate

SUPERIOR or EXCELLENT will also be awarded a trophy. Auxiliary unit is

defined as Drum Major, Color Guard, Majorettes, Percussion or other

band front units such as dance lines. All auxiliary units will be given a rating.

There will be a large, beautiful trophy awarded to the

highest scoring band in each class. There will also be a class runner-up

trophy. These will be determined by the three band scores.

Awards will also be given to the outstanding Drum Major, Color Guard

Majorette, and Percussion section in each class.

There must be at least two performers for a unit to qualify for best in

class awards. (Does not apply to Drum Majors).

5. EQUIPMENT

The use of mechanized vehicles, animals, or fireworks is not

permitted. There is no penalty for dropped equipment. However, it

will be considered as a negative by the appropriate judge.

It is the responsibility of the band to retrieve dropped equipment.

All equipment should b e removed from the field promptly

following the band's performance

The American Flag should be shown proper respect.

Flagrant violations of etiquette will be considered as a

negative by the Color Guard judge.

6. OPERATIONAL RULES

No band may use the competition field for practice prior to

the competition. Warm-ups must be held only in those areas designated by

festival guides.