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This may sound mean but of course Flanagan is a gold medalist contender. Because look how many units there are in SW, not many and with James Logan and Avon not going....Flanagan's only true competetion (I feel) is Carmel.

Wow.....you sound a lot like an insider to this program. Thats a lot of information about their show that they haven't even released yet. Granted, yes it is true. Braddock is really freaking amazing this year. Their rifle line is the strongest that I have seen in years. West Broward is a SUPER emotional show to me. I had goosebumps watching them. It is a 9/11 show but I like the way they pull it off. It isnt disrespectful in the least. Flanagan is amazing. They always have been and always will be. I dont know where they got their boys from this year but #### they are GOOD! I think the silent killer this year in South Florida will be Cypress Bay Open. Talk about a well designed and well performed show!!! I love watching the growth this program has had through the years.

I can not wait to see Pride, Zydeco and SCV. Those three are on the top of my list to see. But I am really interested in what Onyx and Braddock are going to do this year. What kind of show are they going to come up with? A crowd pleasure or just something strange again? I am really hoping that First Flight and Ars Nova get the credit they deserve. I also really wish that NEI would somehow make an appearance soon.

http://www.wgi.org/news/10262011-Premonition-Takes-a-Break-in-2012.html

I am pulling this quote from Premonition's 2009 show: "Everything can and will be explained" (Blade 6 moment)

From what I hear: Sadly NEI is not coming back this year but the NEI staff (Jill and Robby) will still be teaching at Premonition Winterguard in South FL.

There are a couple reasons why... South Florida only has like 1 or 2 gyms that could actually hold a regional and there is no guard that wants to host it due to cost. Its sad because even if there was a Ft. Lauderdale/Miami show, it would just look like any other SFWGA show because FFCC guards barely come down here. There just isn't any really good turn out to have a show in South Florida.

I am sooo happy to hear Paradigm is coming back out!! I always loved their shows!! Best of luck for 2012 and years to come!!

Best WGI Take Over: FLORIDA GUARDS!!!! Compared to years past....this was a BIG year for Florida guards!!!!

Best Emotional Show to bring you to tears: Trumbull

I am sooo glad that you said that. I have been in the same circuit as Premonition for the past couple of years and I really wish people would take the time to see how the program has grown. Jill and Robby weren't going to come in and make Premonition the new NEI....come on people....thats a high expectation. I feel the growth of performance from last year was in leaps and bounds. And on the note my favorites were: Zydeco Black Watch Trumbull Carmel Orlando Visual USF Cypress Indep South Shore Alter Ego Braddock Mechanicsburg HS Cypress Bay

I hope with all my heart that Braddock medals. They have done nothing but build up that program and the show this year is NOTHING but amazing. I don't believe South FL has come home with a IW medal....and I think it's about time. I think Black Watch is AMAZING!!! Their show is sooooo visual pleasing. Corona is genius with their show. But I do have to say my favorite is Zydeco! Their flag line book is soooooooo good! I would kill to have that kind of work. And as far as the "setting new standards" statement....I think there is a line. Yes, Onyx has a unique show but if you're going to set new standards, you should have a show everyone can understand.

So what you're trying to say is that everyone is over scored and not world class this year?

The schedule is up! Who will you be there to see? They spaced out all the top guards with in those three rounds. This should be fun!!

I was shocked when I saw Premonition...but in a really good way. They are doing something sooo different for them and I think with a little more practice they will achieve it. The level of maturity has gone up from their performers. For once they aren't having a "grrrrr" face. I still found the show and the performers to be very entertaining. I applaud the fact that Premonition reached out to a different staff and wanted to try something new. Good Luck Premonition!! I can't wait to see how your team grows throughout the season.

I love FIU's winterguard program! I always have and I always will! I am excited to see what Horizon comes out with!! Good luck Horizon!! Best Wishes!

Are they going to stay in World Class this upcoming season?

I heard that they asked a couple of South FL guards to host it and all of them said no because of cost and little profit. I am very upset to hear about no South FL show myself. It was really good for all the units in SFWGA who can't travel and a great show for the B class and Novice guards.