Jack Spur

Last week we wondered about Q-finals and how the order was determined. Here's what heard from the folks back in Indy... "Hello, Thank you for your interest in Drum Corps International and the procedure of how corps performance order is determined for Quarterfinals. We have received many of your emails in regards to this question, and are happy to share this information with you. Each year at the annual meeting, corps directors develop, amend, and approve the format that will be used for determining the appearance order of corps. It typically changes every year, as the organization and the corps that comprise Drum Corps International, are always striving to improve our processes, procedures and rules that corps abide by. Last year, it was determined that for 2008, that scores would be averaged from Denver, Orlando, San Antonio, Atlanta and Allentown to determine performance order. For corps that didn't attend some of these shows, i.e. Denver, the last score received at the show closest to that weekend would be the score used. I hope this answers your questions and concerns and again we thank you for being supporters and fans of Drum Corps International. Kind Regards," My question is why would the corps agree to letting some other corps average in a "freebie"?

Sheeeoooooot!!!! Go Troopers! Nice job LBL!

Any report yet on the Troopers tonight? Go OH 11th!

Nice work Troop. Be nice to have them line up with Spirit, PC and Academy. I guess score going up significantly is always good. We have Spirit and Scouts in Columbus tomorrow. Keep improving Troopers!

Thanks Granny! You don't need to email me, because I have already received that information and will be acting on it, pronto! Jack

Okay. Out of the closet! This REALLY irks me. How come the Troopers - poster child for DCI (Did more shows than just about anyone last year.....always popular with show coordinators and fans), go out and perform and compete yet, they have one hand tied behind their back because of it. Why tour at $4.59/gal diesel?? This needs fixed! Granny? Who do I talk to? Jack