4) Military:
Will not be bringing Military back
5) Tiny Tots :May use any equipment
6) Juveniles: Will have freestyle, pom-pom, baton
& flag
7) Sections: Due to adding an additional age group
it was suggested that each troupe should probably decide not to run one of the sections.
This was to be at the discretion of the troupe but troupes should try and discuss this
between themselves so that 1 section was not being continually left out.
8) March In & Out: There will continue to be a march in and out.
When marching in everyone will start at the back (inside) of the arena and march forward.
March off at the side and front. Where possible bottom right exit.
9)
Routine
Tiny Tots up to 6 minutes
Times:
Juveniles up to 6 minutes
Juniors up to 8 minutes
Seniors up to 8 minutes
Combination up to 10 minutes
Timings should be from entrance to exit including gaps in music
10) Flag: Decided that flag should continue to be a
section for each each age group, excluding Tiny Tots.
(Was agreed this will be reviewed again next year as may need to be removed should
4 sections continue)
11) SAM Membership: Already discussed. “Active
Members” – those who attended. “Guest Members” with exclusion of TUK.
12) Competition Dates: The following comps were
confirmed - Destiny - 2nd June, True Colours - 14th June, Ice Illusions - 21st June, New
Horizon - 12th July, Tri-star - 27th July, Inspiration - 2nd Aug, Electralites - 30th Aug. (Bluestar hope to hold one)
Need to encourage people to hold competitions & other SAM
members to help out. Also discussed the possibility of holding some SAM competitions i.e.
run by a combination of SAM members on behalf of SAM, idea generally approved.
13) Competition Invites: It was decided that these
can be sent by email via email addresses given
at the meeting. Try to get invites out as soon as possible. Try to do 2 months in advance.
Replies should also be sent asap and should let host troupes know either way if you are
attending or not.
14) Judges: All judges should be 18+. Seniors not
to judge other seniors. Constructive criticism allowed but when watching judges to be
encouraging, smile & look interested etc.
15) Comments: There were some unacceptable
comments made by some people during the season. Was highlighted that no comments to be
made about/at other troupes around the arena. More interacting between troupes. Problems
like that detailed on the agenda to be dealt with on the day.
16) Incorrect age groups: Claimed some girls being
entered in the incorrect ages groups. If someone wishes to raise this as an issue at a
competition there should be a troupe leader meeting at the time. If it can be proved
–disqualification for that section. No penalty points.
17) Overtime: Penalty to remain the same – 1
point per 10 seconds (i.e. 6 points per minute)
18) Mace Size: Not an issue for Tiny Tots/Juv.
Junior & Senior to have correct size mace. Should be level with the chin although between neck to nose allowable. If
incorrect size = 5 penalty points off the drum’s
score. This rule to be put on the score sheets.
Judges to speak to the troupe at the time if they feel it is incorrect.
19) Late Arrivals to arena: No penalty
points,unless this is a continuous problem throughout the day with no valid reason.
20) Drops: No penalty points.
21) Follow mace in & out: Agreed 5 point
deduction if not.
22) Good Sportsmanship Award: Discretionary.
23) Dance Moves: Should be age appropriate and Majorette appropriate, it was
discussed that most competitions take part in public places and we need to be cautious of
some moves. Attire should also be appropriate – shortness of skirts etc.
24) Troupe Inspection: No troupe inspection but discretionary dress trophy.
25) Girls per section To be a minimum of 3 in Juvenile, Junior and Senior.
No minimum amount for Tiny Tots.
26) Line/ Floor Judges It was decided there
should be a line/floor judge for every section (where possible). This judge is to be
walking around the arena to check lines and formations during the routine.
27) Number of Judges It was decided that wherever
possible there should be 4 judges (3 ordinary plus 1 floor) but a minimum of 3 (2 plus 1
floor.)
28) Adult Routine Discretionary
29) Mascots All troupes to award mascot prizes, with a
minimum of 1st place. Mascots to do the same as the other members of the
troupe, not an individual part/not Mace with Drum. They should be marked by an armband or
sash etc.
30) Cost per section
For outdoor competitions £7 per section.
For indoor competitions £10 per section
If to depart from these costs it should be made clear on the
invites.
31) Score sheets Following much debate it was
decided that the score sheets would remain primarily the same apart from some possible
layout changes. May be a forum on the SAM website to discuss any additional alterations.
If a troupe will not be using the agreed SAM score sheets this
must be made clear on the invites.
After checking there were no other matter the meeting was
terminated.
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