*Things to with Your Guard*
Have a Rifle and a Sabre war
Clean out the Guard Room (keep your home clean!)
retape old flags
watch old guard performences
design flages and uniforms
have a cookie fight (make sure no one is around to make you clean up the mess)
talk about the crazy things you did last season
make the freshmen do stupid things
make up silly stuff
get your Instructor to tell about there old guard days
talk about how much you dislike your Marching Band show
get on the net and cheeck out Color Guard websits
get to know one another
pull silly pranks on the drumline
take old guard uniforms and make them new (redecorate them)
try to learn to play an instrament (I recomend the bells, there easy)
take silly pictures of each other
talk about that "one time at band camp"
tell about the seniors who left and tell how they made a difference on you
take a embrrasing picture of the band director a blow it up and hang it up all over the band room
polish old guard trophies
make signs for the guard closet
*Ways to Tell You're in Guard*
Guard is all you talk about
you walk in step to all music you here
the guards captain’s phone number is number one on you speed dial
you know how to change clothes, put on a ton of make-up, and run to your locker in 5.5 min.
you know how to get to almost all the schools near yours
you have bruises all over
you name them
when someone points a new one out to you, you are not surprised
you have some many guard uniforms in your closet, the door wont shut anymore
you see your best friend more then your brothers and sisters
you call your guard instructor mom or dad
you try to walk in step with the people in the hallways at school
jazz shoes become the only where
you sometimes listen to the same song for hours at a time
food out of a vending machine sounds good
you and your guard friends finish sentences for each other
you know that one more time never means one more time
the band room becomes your home
you know the right spot for a toss in your favorite songs
you can catch anything thrown at you
anyone who can throw a piece of wood 40 feet in the air and still catch it is your hero
you use two hands to tell your left from your right
you have a ton of inside jokes
you can smile genuinely on command
your guard gets the smallest coverage in the yearbook
you use guard tape to fix anything
you use keys as a screwdriver
you name your flag/rifle/saber
you name the dents you made in the gym floor
your ceiling is covered with marks from your rifle/saber you were not spinning in your room
when a teacher says "attention class!" you sit up, and look up and don't move
when you love the marks your new gloves make on your hands
every song becomes a possible winterguard show
Finals are a good thing
you have a drawer full of guard Tee-shirts
you know how to wrap your own sprains
you have sprained some part of your body
you enjoy sleeping on a bus
you love to hear stories of stupid thing other guard members have done
you make up shows to your fave. songs
you are able to sit still for a long time
you have a lot of tape
you took a fashion design class in school just so you could make a guard uniform
you love to have other guards sing your programs at competitions
you play a prank on other guard members when they turn 16
you play pranks on the drum line
When you know exactly where that special band member is in the drill sets throughout the entire show!! In other words you know their sets as well as your own!!
Why Sabers a better then Men
it would never leave you for another saber
it would never lie to you
it wont get made at you if you tell it you are going to practice flag/rifle
it never complains
if you get mad at it you can toss it
after the season if you only spin it once it once and a while it wont mind
it can go anywhere with you
it will never break a date
it will never break you heart
you have complete control in the relationship
it loves you
*Top Ten Guard Excuses*
10.I stepped on my flag
9.Im not really here you just think i am.
8.i was blinded by glitter
7.i hit myself in the head
6.The silk got wrapped around my arm and.. .
5.But this flag has no wieghts!
4.i got lost in my toaster
3.they were too close to me
2.i was born with my ankles on the wrong feet, i cant turn out or ill fall
1.hey im on time and everyone else is wrong!
*Band Camp Tips*
it you fall roll out of the way
don't hit the tubes
don't hit the drum majors
hit the band teacher if he is in your way
be nice to everyone
bring sunscreen
bring food for lunch
don't drink soda before a outside practice
when called to attention don't move
eat frozen grapes for they are the food of gods
don't eat a big breakfast
act like your having fun
try to have fun
put on the sunscreen you bring
do not drink milk
eat light
drink a lot of water
don't talk back to the drum majors, or the staff members
when you have to get to the other side of the field in eight counts while passing through thee tubes and saxes don't say anything just do it wrong and hit the tubes and saxes tell they change it when given a break think that you a lucky
5 minuets is more then enough time to go to the bathroom
learn to not fear bees
try to find shade
if you have a problem ask for help
remember flags sometimes can go into a tube
*Here are some simple rules that are easy to follow.....*
Hair must be pulled back a rehursel
No talking when captins or instruter is
When late to rehursel you run laps
NO talking at attention
always bring out your rifle/sabre/flags
No blue jeans or clothes you can't move around in
If you follow these rules then your guard will have a great season. If you are a captain and you see someone break a rule you should have them do push-ups or run laps.
*Have You Ever Done This?*
*Spin with a broken finger
*spin in the rain
*fall in the mud in a performance
*have your flag fall into a tube
*broke a rifle
*knocked yourslef out while spining a Rifle / saber / flag
*Marched in a Parade with only one shoe because yours fell off a mile ago
*do the wrong flag work at the wrong time in show
*run laps for moving at attention when a bee stung you
*knocked out some one other than your slef on a marching feild
If you have done- 1 of these you need to keep working on it
2 keep trying
3 your getting there
4 your a pro
5 or more you need to join a hall of fame
*Why Flags are Better than Guys*
It would never leave you for another girl, unless you were doing an exchange.
If you get mad at it you can throw it around.
After the season is over you can only spin it once in a while, but it never complains.
You can change silks a lot easier than you can change how a guy dresses.
Size does matter and if you don’t like it, you can use a different one.
*10 Commandments of Colorguard*
1. Thou shalt not place other guards before your own.
2. Thou shalt not make any graen image unto the guard or thy people.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of colorguard in vain.
4. Remember the rehearsal days and keep them holy by attending them.
5. Thou shalt not kill the equipment out of frustration.
6. Thou shalt not disrespect other guardies.
7. Thou shalt not steal from fellow guardies.
8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against fellow guardies.
9. Thou shalt not covet thy fellows equipment, water, or spot in the show.
10. Honor thy sport unto which you work at. Put in all thy spirit and mind, and thy shalt receive great reward.
*More Guard Excuses*
I didn't hit them, they got in MY way!
I accidentally stepped on my flag.
I lost my drill sheets.
There was a hole in my flag bag.
Drill charts? What new drill charts??
The drumline took our tape...
The band won't keep an even tempo.
The wind blew my flag away and I couldn't catch it!
COLORGUARD POINTERS
1. Always have white toothpaste to cover up the marks on the walls made by the flag you WEREN'T spinning in the house.
2. One more time always means at least 10 more times. (TWO MORE TIMES!!!)
3. Never try to squeeze between two drummers--bass drummers, quads, snares .
4. Your flag is always heavier then everyone else’s
5. Always have a good excuse when your pole crashes through the glass table
6. Drummers should stay drummers. Color Guard members should stay Color Guard members. The two are not interchangeable.
7. Winter Guard is undoubtedly the sport of injuries
8. If you are a flag, use it as a weapon against any and all annoying drummers
9. Winter Guard is more of a sport than Cheerleading.
10. 1 tenth of a point can mean the difference between life and a week from he**
11. Where ever your floor is can make a big difference in scores
12. Your floor crew will eventually put the floor on going to right way
13. Everything was made for you to spin. You never know unless you try!
14. Never own up to being late. Always act shocked.
15. They may all look the same, but your flag is different, and you know it.
16. Never EVER tell a drummer you have electrical tape.
17. Contrary to popular belief, you can't take it from "Set C"
18. The drop you had was not your fault, it was the wind, the sun, the lighting, or any other creative excuse you can come up with!
19. If all else fails, fake an injury. Hopefully they will forget your drop.
20. They can hear the band, but they are watching the Color Guard!
21. Running is NOT an enjoyable activity.
22. The inventor of the full retreat could not have been a guard member at the time.
23. Sitting on the sidelines is incredibly frustrating.
24. Every instructor has their own idea about what "correct technique" is.
25. Stubbornness can be a good thing.
26. Avoid spinning your metal pole during a lightning storm.
27. FREE TIME IS SLEEP TIME!!!!!
28. Wasting time is an art form in itself.
29. There are endless possible positions in which to sleep on a bus.
30. Clothing is an option.
31. Pain is a normal part of life.
32. A five minute break in guard time usually means 2.5 minutes real time.
33. Do not toss a flag in school hallways. You're bound to hurt the school.
34. Beware of anyone with a flag in their hands if they are mad.
35. Never hand your instructors a piece of equipment and then get them mad.
36. When in doubt, spin. What's the worst that can happen?
*If it Wasnt for Guard I....*
1. Wouldn't have so many black and blue marks
2. Wouldn't have so many good memories
3. Would have done more homework
4. Would have had less pride
5. Wouldn't be so flexible
6. Would have gotten more sleep
7. Would have had less fun
8. Would have a weaker mind and body
9. Would never have met my best friends
10. Would never had had the courage to dream of doing things, I now do every day of my life
*Colorguard means....*
~Having red hands, and sore wrists.
~Hours of work with no stopping.
~Practicing outdoors in every weather condition.
~Spending all your free time with a flag, saber or rifle and loving it.
~Working harder than you ever have before.
~Forming a bond with people that will never end.
~Thinking about nothing else but colorguard for months.
~Your family thinking you are crazy because, you practice jazz running at all times.
~Getting the unimaginable feeling that surges through you when you win.
~Getting that horrible feeling when you don't
~Nothing else matters!!!
Colorguard Advice
1. Always smile
2. if you have a disagreement with other members of the guard..Talk about it!
3. Practice...REALLY practice
4. whining gets you NOWHERE!
5. keep your head up
6. TRY
7. if that doesn't work TRY HARDER
8. if that doesn't work..ask for help..then TRY AGAIN!
9. posture is important
10. stretch..everyday
11. have a song
12. try to write your own work
13. enjoy drop spins
14. bond with your team
15. have a rival guard(it gives you even more motivation.....I have to beat them!)
16. set a realistic goal for learning your show
17. keep your arms straight
18. grab tight when drop spinning
19. sails are BAD!
20. SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Colorguard Hit Point System
Other Guard Member = 0
Flute = 10
Clarinet = 10
Saxophone = 15
Trumpet = 20
Trombone = 25
Baritone = 35
Sousaphone = 50
Drumline = 55
Drum Major = 65
Band Director = 75
Guard Instructor = 100
*Colorguard Definitions*
à COLOR GUARD: People who swing flags and toss rifles to distract the audience's attention away from the band. Makes the band seem better. Get extra credit if they hit (accidentally, of course) a band member, yet defied if they hit a field judge.
à FLAG ROUTINE: Activity the color guard members do to make it look like they are doing something constructive.
à RIFLE: 1. A white-colored piece of wood used by the color guard that is intended for injury of band or color guard members and breakage of nails. 2. An impressive show of arm strength and coordination by the guard. Unfortunately, live ammunition is not granted as well.
à SABRE: A piece of color-guard equipment which the guard prefers over rifles and is also more dangerous. Coincidence?
from the band geek headquaters page:
à FLAGS : Girls in spandex that provide 'eye candy' for spectators...and all male members of the band. A source of annoyance to most female band members. (Well, ok, all female band members.)
*Laws of Colorguard*
If any toss can be dropped it will.
If any toss can't be dropped, it will.
After things have gone from bad to worse, spin.
When the going gets tough, spin.
Complex drill spots have simple, easy-to-understand wrong ways to get there.
Don't let your captins know you're better than they are.
You never know who's right, but you always know who the judges think is right.
When you do not know what you are doing, do with a smile on your face and your head up.
Remember that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse if you wern't in guard
Spinning is not the answer. Spinning is the question. "Yes" is the answer
How to Annoy a Colorguard Member
( Do NOT try these you will PAY!)
1) say "don't hit me"
2) ask "is that heavy?"
3) just watch the guard carry big flags-but don't move out of the way
4) ask "can you come somewhere or do you have to do that flaggy spinny thing you do?"
5) ask "are you the people that twirl those things at football games?"
6) say "colorguard sucks"
7) say "I could do that"
8) ask what we do then say "thanks for clearing it up I always got you and cheerleaders mixed up"
9) sit in a sweater and jeans, moan to the guard members in skirts about how cold you are.
10) put marbles or some other small object in flag poles
11) say "don't you feel stupid out there holding that white stick thing?"
12) tell us that all we do is stand there and spin our "little"flags. (most of our poles are taller than you)
13) Four words: Guard isn't a sport
*Guard ABC's*
A is for again, which is what is meant by "one more time"
B is for BLAST! where every guard members hopes to be
C is for cap which is what covers the end of a flagpole
D is for dirty...what happens to you every day at practice
E is for effort which is what your instructors always wanna see
F is for fame something you can't reach by pursuing guard
G is for gum something not allowed to be in your mouth at guard
H is for home, something with four wheels and a bathroom that moves
I is for independent...guard's where you go after high school
J is for jazz run the basis of all guard moves
K is for kick, what you do during stretches that kills the next morning
L is for lazy something you can't be at guard
M is for money, something you NEVER have time to make
N is for Newbies, the people you have to teach
O is for One more time, which always means again
P is for Practice...you can never have enough
Q is for Quitting, something you should never do
R is for Rifles, the cause of all your bruises
S is for Sabres the sword that breaks the mold
T is for Time, something you wish you had more of
U is for Uniformity something you always aim to have
V is for Victory something you should feel after every performance
W is for WGI the best competition around
X is for X-cellence since you should always try your best
Y is for You which is why your guard is special
Z is for Zzzz the sound you get when you sleep(if that does ever happen)
The ABC's of Winterguard
A - The Alumnus = Either has a true devotion to their former team or has a bitter resentment due to not being on the team still. Still wears team jackets, warm-ups, and costumes to feel like they belong. Will always try to help the team in some way and always shows up to at least one performance.
B - The Boyfriend = Is similar to a groupie, but mainly is devoted to his girl. Is supportive of her devotion to guard, but is frequently jealous of it taking up all her time and likes to vocalizes his disgruntlement from time to time. Becomes a lackey to his girl instantly.
C - The Coach/Choreographer = The most stressed out, creative and frantic person you've ever known. Usually is found doing six different activities at once while thinking of six different things in their head at the same time. Can pull amazing show designs and new moves out of a hat (or their ass, you choose) with ease. Truly adores the team.
D - The Diva = Believes he/she is the best thing since sliced bread. Has an ego the size of Brazil. Thinks that they can design a better show and uses their skills to try to prove it. Has great fashion sense and is, in fact, very talented (unlike the Narcissist).
E - The Energizer Bunny = The guard on the team that seems to keep going and going and going and never tire... ever. Always practices during break and makes the others on the team look like couch potatoes. Admires the coach immensly.
F - The Fan Club = Composed of parents, boyfriends, girlfriends, groupies, freinds, and alumni. Are always found wearing glitter and team colors or apparel while waving lttle flags, signs, or poms. Can be found carrying teddy bears or dolls dressed in the teams costumes. Will always think their team is the best.
G - The Girlfriend = Similar to the Boyfriend, but not as extreme. Admires the talents of the girl members and finds that a guy guard (especially hers) doing a cartwheel during a six he threw and catching it incredibly sexy.
H - The Hommie = Attends competitions when asked by their guard friend(s). Will watch interestedly at the shows, but doesn't ever really "get it". Usually has a book, magazine, or a GameBoy Advanced with them for when the a show confuses them too much.
I - The Introvert = The quiestest member on the team. Is usually a freshman, sophomore, or a rookie. Isn't the best on the team, but enhances the show with a soft touch. The confident, easy-going captains/co-captains are their idols.
J - The Jester = The guard member that belongs on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Is in charge of making the team cheers and dirtying the team songs. Always finds the funniest of jokes, along with great guard funnies and kick ass drummer dissers. Jim Carrey is their idol.
K - The King = Male version of the Queen. More than likely a captain, he is the leader of the group. He handles conflicts and crisises with a confident, knowing hand; and is great at solving problems. Lets the Queen take charge of orders and is the peacekeeper. Is more laid back than the Queen.
L - The Lackey = The most abused techie there is; but hey, they like it that way. Agrees to do just about anything the team asks and does it willingly. Tries to get as close to the guard as possible and usually has a crush on each guard member at different times. Guard things they're really weird, but like having them around anyway.
M - The Masseuse/Masseur = The most wanted guard on the team. Has hands of gold that can do magic on any sore body part and make you fall alseep instantly with a touch. Is used alot by the other guard members, but doesn't mind it all that much and is well respected by all on the team. Gives more massages than receives them.
N - The Narcissist = Related to the Diva, but without as much talent. Believes that they're all that and a bag of chips AND the dip. Also thinks that they are above practicing, thus making the team look bad. Annoys the team to no end, but don't tend to stay on the team long due to their attitiudes. Ha ha!
O - The Optimist = The light of hope to the team when things get rough. Always has a smile on their face and gives great possitive input for every member, including the techies. Has a "We Can" attitude and is always out to encourage. Is the most well liked member on the team.
P - The Perfectionist = Tends to be a captain. Is extremely nit-picky about detail and precision. Has no problem saying exactly what they see, no matter how harsh. Is critical about every member's performance, especially theirs. Tends to think the coach isn't pushing hard enough on the team
Q - The Queen = The female version of the King. Is usually a captain and is the inequitted leader of the team. Is more demanding and less laid back than the King. Tends to be stressed out alot and expects alot out of the team.
R - The Rookie = In better terms, the freshman rookie. Is the most used and pranked on person (people) on the team. Is automatically a lackey for the whole guard. Are very abused by older members, but understands that it just comes with the territory and that next year they will do the same to the next rookies.
S - The Slacker = Can be also or related to the Whiner. Either is the person that makes the team look bad by not putting effort into their work; or slacks off in practice, but shines miraculously at competition. The former tend to be kicked off if they continue their lack of effort. Annoys the heck out of the team.
T - The Technies = The unseen members of the team that makes the rest of the team look good. They are the hard working force that makes sure the perforoming members have their equipment in the right spot, assemble and place props and walls on the floor, and basically do all the major work. Are not as respected as the guard is, but everyone on the team believes they are the greatest.
V - The Vamp = The official bitch of the team. Can make a rookie cry in five seconds with a look. Will vocally announce that the team sucks when they lose a competition because they are highly competitive. Even so, if any outsider makes a comment about them, she immediately make them feel bad for saying it, for they really do love the team.
W - The Whiner = Can be related or is also the Slacker. Always complains about almost every aspect of colorguard and also has an excuse for not doing something. Is usually late to practice and always the first to leave them it's finished. The most obnoxious person on the planet, but luckly, in some cases, they don't stay long on the team (thank God...).
X - The "Xena, Warrior Princess" = The toughest member on the team and the team's bodyguard. Usually is known for rookie abuse and can weight lift more than the guys on the guard can. Can be found threatening rookies or band members with bodily harm or weight lifting outside of guard. Has the highest tosses on the team, obviously.
*Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Date a Colorguard Member*
10. We know how to keep people in line
9. We continuously work on our technique
8. We adore wearing tight clothing
7. We do it on football fields and gym floors
6. We're used to poles of all sizes
5. We strive for the perfect performance
4. We work well with our hands
3. We're very flexible
2. We always want to be on top
And the #1 reason to date a guard member...
1. We love making people scream and yell
*Date A Colorguard Member Because*
1-Can bend into any position
2-Likes to ride it to the top
3-Always tight
4-Knows how to use the hips
5-Knows how to work her stick
6-Screams loud when excited
7-Keeps going until she hits it
8-Not scared to perform in front of an audience
9-Never gets tired
10-No matter how long and hard it is...they do it with a smile!
*Colorguard Prayer*
When the music starts and we stand proud and true
Please. Oh, Lord!
Let the judges like what we do.
May I stay in rhythm,
let me not lose my count,
for I dread they will point me out.
This I will know is not so bad,
but the looks from my instructor could kill my dad.
I ask not for myself, but for the whole.
Let us march in straight lines,
and not on our toes.
May my hands be true.
Even though they're black and blue.
It's the price we must pay,
for the tosses that get away.
Protect me. Oh, Lord! from you know who:
they couldn't catch a cold, you know this is true.
When the show is almost over.
and the fans are on their feet,
keep me smiling that same smile
even though I cannot breathe!
Amen
The Creation of the Marching Band
In the Beginning, there was nothing. In the first day... God made the entire world as stated in the bible and on the 7th day he rested…
On the eight day, God was tired of the boringness of life, so He decided to spice it up. Therefore, He decided to create a marching band.
First, He created the DRUMLINE. Once He heard them play, He covered his ears and ran away screaming. Unfortunately, he could not undo his creation.
On the ninth day, He created the BRASS instruments. Thinking that this was the epitome of good music. He ordered them to play. Once again He ran screaming...especially because of the trombone section.
On the tenth day, he created the WOODWINDS. Fearing that He had done worse, he ordered them to play and sat cowering in a corner. He was surprised that they actually sounded pretty decent.
On the eleventh day, he decided to put all of His musical creations together. Hearing them play, He decided something was missing.
So on the twelfth day, He created the most superior life form in the world of marching bands: the COLOR GUARD. Once He saw them perform, He was mesmerized. "These people are BY FAR THE BEST" he said. And that is the story of Creation. Thank you...and drive safely.
10 Things you should know About Guard Members...
1.)Never make us mad. Not only are we strong enough to wrestle alligators, but we also have a 5-6 ft. metal pole, rifle, or sabre with us at all times.
2.)When it comes to the drill, the guard is always right. It's like the crosswalk on the street; pedestrians get the right of way. Same goes for us on the field. We're the ones armed with dangerous weapons after all.
3.)We will not watch out for other band members during the show. Our eyes are on the flag we just tossed in the air. Plus, "accidentally" hitting people is one of the few moments of fun we get each day. If you get whacked upside the head, it's your problem. You should've been in your correct spot. If you think the guard member was in the wrong spot, see number 2.
4.)Every guardos mission in life is to find the person who invented cross-cross-opens and make sure they are never seen or heard of again. (If you're a guard member and don't know what cross-cross-opens are, consider yourself very lucky.)
5.)We tend to talk about guard/band a lot. Before you even ask, yes guard is our life and we don't find that the least bit disturbing.
6.)Colorgaurd is a sport no matter what anybody says. It isn't as easy as people think it is. The only reason it would look that way is because we spend hours getting every detail perfect, therefore making it appear simple. Don't argue otherwise, if you do it will only make us mad. (See number 1)
7.)Unless you are a little kid, (under the age of 7) don't ask us dumb questions. An example of a dumb question would be "Can you really shoot people with your rifle?" or something similar. Doing so will get us very annoyed. And you won't like us when we're annoyed.
8.)Don't make stupid comments about our make-up, uniforms, etc. We are well aware that we look like a street-walker with the extensive amount of make-up, and that our uniforms aren't exactly the biggest fashion statement of the year. It's not necessary for everyone to remind us. If you do so, the guard can not be held responsible for any injuries you may recieve.
9.)NEVER, might i repeat NEVER, call us wanna-be cheerleaders. Cheerleading is fine if that's what you like, but we're perfectly happy with who we are and what we're doing now, and don't wish to do anything different. We're not trying to be like or copy anyone else. We're the Colorguard. That's all there is to it.
10.)Unless you're willing to face the consequences, don't challenge us to arm wrestle. You have to understand that we spend hours a day doing nothing but arm exercise. It's only logical that we will have a lot of strength built up. As a result you will most likely lose. If you think you can handle it, then go right ahead.
Common Guard Diseases
Luvtospinnitus: A disorder of the hands, arms, and in worse cases, the whole body.
Symptoms include: constant spinning of flags, pencils, brooms, etc. When none of the above are available, patients will air flag old routines. It is also common for them to make up random routines to music that comes on the radio. Most patients experience terrible withdrawl symptoms when no object can be found to spin, in which case they will be a danger to themselves and others.
Cures: A few have tried to break loved ones of the habit by locking them in a room with only a stick covered in spikes. The theory being of course that the pain would motivate the patient to cease spinning. So far, this has proven uneffective seeing as guard members are accustomed to grueling pain.
Equipmentizrealophrenia: A disease of the brain which causes patients to believe their guard equipment are real living things.
Symptoms include: Naming, carefully cradling, or petting equipment. People with this disorder tend to be very defensive when anyone wants to touch or hold their flag, rifle, sabre, etc. They are also known to sometimes have conversations with the equiment, such as giving them pep-talks before performances or the like.
Cure: There is no noted cure as of yet. A select few specialists recommend taking a break from guard, although this cannot be proven effective as no colorguard members will agree to the test.
Empty Hand Syndrome: (EHS) Very similar to ENS (Empty Nest Syndrome), only patients aren't upset about leaving home, they're sorrowful for leaving guard. Most of the people effected are high school or college seniors, although some underclassmen are only mourning the upcoming off-season.
Symptoms include: Crying, mild depression, and requesting extra practices so they will have an excuse to stay longer and spin. Some patients also start to develop extreme attachments to their equipment, causing them to experience the beginning stages of Equipmentizrealophrenia. This is caused by the realization that their future months or years will be guardless.
Cure: Constant support. Make sufferers feel appreciated and loved, and help them to realize that they'll have plenty of time for guard when they return as the instructor/coach.
Percussionluvitis-(PLI) A disease where guard members (Girls in particular) become love struck over those hot perccusion members. (We hate em, yet we love em....)
Symptoms include: Constant drooling, the inabilty to concentrate, and the uncontrollable desire to date a percussion member or fantasies about such.
Cure: Having a same-sex gaurd and percussion works on a rare basis. However, this is not highly recommended because it has been found that guard members will just find another section in the band to drool over. Some even become desperate enough to date OUTSIDE of the band
Why guard girls kick ass, and are so damn hot!
1. We can toss a 5 and a 1/2 ft piece of metal with a flag on it 10 ft in the air and catch it w/o breaking a sweat. Let's see a football player do that.
2. We do it on the football field and on the gym floor.
3. We strip on the field. (ahs guard thing)
4. We come home with more bruises, cuts, breaks, and concussions than the football team.
5. We fall with style.
Guard Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance
To my guard flag
In the band room at Karns High in America
And to the pole
For which it's on
One show flag
That costs a lot
Hopefully indestructable
And that it will move smoothly and surely for me
Colorguard survival kit
A TOOTHPICK...to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others
A RUBBERBAND...to remind you to be flexible; things might not always fo the way you want
A BAND AID...to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or somebody else's
AN ERASER...to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's ok
A PENNY...because you can always use a little luck
A BALLOON...so you will always have a place to blow off your hot air
CHEWING GUM...to remind you to stick with it! You can accomplish anything
A RIBBON...to tie everything together when it falls apart
Lastly, HUGS AND KISSES to remind you that there's always a friend who cares
Its A Feeling
By: Robin R. Job
Tell me "What is colorguard,"
my friend once asked of me;
"Sit down," I said, "and listen,"
then maybe you will see...
That we are skillful athletes,
we dance and act our part;
we are unique musicians,
a master of an art.
Traveling on the weekends,
just to go compete;
weird adventures on the bus,
and always stopping to eat.
we learn to be ourselves inside,
we're proud of what weve done;
we'll have the fondest memories,
of hard work and of fun.
Yes there are times I wonder,
while I suffer through the pain;
the sweat jammed thumbs and bruises,
my goodness I'm insane.
But I just can't imagine,
what life would be without;
performing in a colorguard,
and having friends about.
Exciting feelings we all get,
when we enter through the door;
the faces watching breathlessly,
'til we exit from the floor.
The discipline is so intense
but very flattering;
for our instructors work us hard,
and only for one thing.
They want to see us do your best,
without performing fears;
we know when we've made them proud,
we see it in their tears.
So after this I understand,
and now I'm very sure;
you can't explain what colorguard is,
it's a feeling you must endure.
Someone Of Colorguard Stature
Do you know someone who is of Colorguard stature?
Someone who lives for a few moments in a life time
Who knows that those moments are what makes that life shine
Someone who will push themselves
Who will work a million hours to perfect a few minutes
Who will twist and scar their bodies for the sake of grace
Who will spend their nights on gym floors and on busses
too worn and tired to even notice how uncomfortable it is
Who love to sweat, strain and bake under the summer sun
and the gym ceiling lights
Who ignore their jammed fingers and wretched backs
Who take blows from their equipment and keep doing it over again
Who isn't afraid to try
Someone who loves to perform
Who would trade anything to be on the floor at the start of a show
Who loves the smile of a judge and the gasp of a fan
Who lives in the pulse of a melody and bends to the will of a song
Who can tell a story with their expression and embody and entire emotion
Who can transform into a whole new person but keep their mind in tact
Who sings with colors
Who speaks in gestures
Who knows that winning the hearts of the crowd
is more important than winning a medal
Someone who is a part of something larger
Who takes away the self and trades it for the team
Who is there for anyone at anytime in need
Who can laugh at things that make no sense
Who can laugh at themselves without losing their pride
Who cherishes friendships, even if they only last a season
Who will give up their identities for something they cant explain to others
Who plays their part without needing to know why
Someone who lives for those few moments in a life time
And knows that those moments are what makes that life shine.
