Ok so I know this is bad because i just learned it but I have been excluded from performances for a while because I cant do a 45, I taught it to my mom who used to do colorgaurd so she could teach it to me! It actually worked! Before I couldnt even let go of the flag and now i can kind of do it. Tips are welcome! (Featuring Harold the helmet my team mascot)

Edit: I know that this is an unweighted five, my coach told me to start on a five, and its taped badly. Its my mom's old one from when she was in high-school because its all I had at the time. Im also aware I made no attempt to catch it, I learn tosses by throwing and not catching so I can get used to how it moves, where it goes, and getting my release/power right before catching. This works best for me. :)

Idk if theres other metalheads into cg and marching band in general but i wanted to show this routine i made.

does anyone have a saber i could have? i’ll pay for it but mine just broke and my winter auditions are in 3 weeks 😭. i would love some help

does anyone have any good solo songs? I’m in my 3rd year of colorguard if that helps decide! I don’t want anything sad plz!

I've been doing guard for 2 years, and I just cannot get the hang of 45s. Really any kind, even basic singles. I completely understand the mechanics of the toss, the main issue is that I'm TERRIFIED. I feel like I'm going to hit myself in the head. I'm really good at flag, and this is like the one thing holding me back. Any tips, or ways to get into 45s with less fear?

Hi everyone! So I am out of high school and college years ago and not affiliated with any program. I still spin from time to time. I mainly do it for fun but I also have planned to solo competitions. I was going to do a MA independent solo in Corpus Christi, as that was local.

MA has a class for 19 and older (Colligiate) no age limit

I know WGI no longer has virtual. Just found out recently

Are there any other guard solo competitions that allow people or have a division i could compete in?

I dont live near an independent guard program and but I do want to do more solo competitions if there any near Corpus Christi or even anywhere statewide. I know MA Dance and Auxiliaries does, I heard that NBTA does, too, but I don't know the logistics/requirements of entering. I just don't want to enter, pay my fee and be turned away.

We found this uniforms in our storage and are looking for their copies/what company might have made them. I likely date them around 2015-2017 in terms of when we used or bought them but they could be older. They‘re gold, red, black, have a tan translucent section and have attached jazz pants. If I have to get these made custom, please let me know what company would be best. Thank you!

I coach a small town SRA guard that only attends one WGI regional a year and a few other local circuit competitions. As an example, if I did a 60s show with a medley of songs, one or two of which were used in the Pride of Cincinnati 2010 show "Summer of Love", is 16 years long enough to be able to use one of those songs again, or would the poor SRA group be doomed to be compared to an IW classic?

I have done it. I am squeeing with glee like a mad monkey. My life is complete. I have figured it out. Thanks for the advice, I have made my order and am just. Tickled. Pink.

Hi all! I have one season of winterguard experience (relatively novice) and am looking to join a group in central New Jersey, near New Brunswick. Does anyone know of any guards nearby, especially senior guards/guards that accept those over 22 at my experience level? (I’m currently 22, so am open to other guards as well!)

List them here! 🎃

I’m looking for a senior winter guard near Portland. Where do I go to find one? Anyone know of any near Portland? Thank you!!

So I haven't marched in a few decades now. But I was wondering if any other guard alumni have those anxiety dreams about colorguard? Instead of forgetting to study for the test or realizing I should be in school anymore, I dream of guard.
Sometimes, it's the day of the show and I don't know the routine because I never went to practice. Others, I'm my 40s year old self and they're throwing me out on the floor because they need a stand in. I try to explain I'm too old now, but they either don't believe me or say it's fine!
Anyone else have those dreams?

For some context I have a sister who does color guard, and halloween is coming up. I'd like to give her a good scare. Extra points if it's color guard related.

I really miss it, but I am 25. I know most guards have age limits, and even if they didnt I havent spun in 7 years and dont think I could make it onto a team. Is there anything I could do outside of practicing at home?

I'm trying to work on my blade tosses and I'm a little confused on counting the rotations. Do you count when the hilt is down, or is it something else? Is catching the hilt up a full rotation?

This is really dumb but I’m a senior in hs, and I’ve been doing it since I was a freshman. My guard was self-taught by a coach and is now self-taught and student led since she retired. I’ve been appointed as a captain so I usually lead practices. It’s a bit boring to have to reteach basics every year, then make the routines, then clean the routines. I don’t really practice anymore bc I’m busy coaching them but the routines are catered to the newbies so it’s also just below my skill level. I don’t even need to practice. I didn’t really even realize until yesterday, when one of my other seniors friends wanted to lead the practice and I realized I was bored out of my mind being it on the other end. Like, I know what I’m doing. I don‘t need to be here but everyone else does. (Even the other seniors, I’m constantly fixing what they’re doing and they’re fixing each other and when I ask to be critiqued they don’t have anything) I want to learn new skills and be with people who are at the same level. Does anyone else feel that?

i just inherited a program this august, my first time as a guard director. when should i look on getting a tech? (based on numbers, and having class every morning)

Hello, I’m F(17) and I’m getting into guard for the first time! I created a YouTube video to publicize my progress, and I hope this subreddit can help me improve my spinning. This video includes fundamentals and tosses on flag. If you can send me any feedback, I would greatly appreciate it!

Just cuz I think they’re cool

double 45s won't stop moving to the left. it happens regardless of prep but doesn't happen on my singles/1 1/2s. any input is appreciated !!!!

I’m a younger color guard coach and got an email from a dad whose daughter just joined this year. He’s concerned about the bruises and marks she’s coming home with from practice and wants to know if this is normal.

It’s a fair question.

I want to take his concerns seriously without making his daughter nervous about something she’s been really excited about. I’m planning to check in with her and take a closer look at where she’s having trouble, but I’m still figuring out how to word my response beyond “it happens sometimes.”

More experienced coaches, how have you handled these conversations? What do you explain to parents, and how do you make sure your members aren’t brushing off injuries?