DCIDADDIO Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 19 hours ago, Ediker said: Propapalooza... with the focus on bigger more dramatic props, will we see the first major injury involving a prop in 2019? The bigger well-funded corps are likely taking reasonable precautions concerning design, construction, and best practices... but what about younger groups trying to emulate the top? What if someone stumbled off an SCV-like platform (say, while attempting a back flip)? What if someone (like a judge) got stuck under a Crown-like rocker? How many of these props would pass OSHA standards? The #### will hit Boston’s spinning compass the day someone gets hurt. Typically, the corp member(s)...lets just say for example the teeter-totter CG's in Crown, signed a letter of declaration that they were responsible and could perform the stunt to their level of skill and safety. That was then signed off on by the board of directors. I would assume when it comes to unconventional props and the potential for injury, this would be a standard practice. Regardless, doing a stationary back-flip on a platform w/ wheels and no padding while 8ft off the ground (a la SCV)...not for the faint of heart. So a tip of the cap to all those young men and women who do those things for the GE they garner and the crowd reactions they receive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ediker Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, DCIDADDIO said: Typically, the corp member(s)...lets just say for example the teeter-totter CG's in Crown, signed a letter of declaration that they were responsible and could perform the stunt to their level of skill and safety. That was then signed off on by the board of directors. I would assume when it comes to unconventional props and the potential for injury, this would be a standard practice. Regardless, doing a stationary back-flip on a platform w/ wheels and no padding while 8ft off the ground (a la SCV)...not for the faint of heart. So a tip of the cap to all those young men and women who do those things for the GE they garner and the crowd reactions they receive. I like the letter of declaration. For <18 year old members, parents are likely included. Loved all of the coolness on display this season. With SCV, specifically, I would have preferred to see one or more marching members directly behind the prop to spot, and help break a fall if needed. These kids clearly knew what they were doing. I just want to prevent any upward pressure on the need to do such tricks. Leave it to Cirque du Soleil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIDADDIO Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Ediker said: I like the letter of declaration. For <18 year old members, parents are likely included. Loved all of the coolness on display this season. With SCV, specifically, I would have preferred to see one or more marching members directly behind the prop to spot, and help break a fall if needed. These kids clearly knew what they were doing. I just want to prevent any upward pressure on the need to do such tricks. Leave it to Cirque du Soleil. True words. Turns out the guy on SCV is a former USA Jr. Olympic National Gymnast and a World Champion cheerleader. He was interviewed at the Atlanta SE Regional, and they said he had a lot of knives in his arsenal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcityscout Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 7:53 PM, corps8294 said: 1. Santa Clara Vanguard 2. Blue Devils 3. Bluecoats 4. Boston Crusaders 5. Carolina Crown 6. Cadets 7. Cavaliers 8. Blue Stars 9. Blue Knights 10. Mandarins 11. Phantom Regiment 12. Crossmen 13. Academy 14. Spirit of Atlanta 15. Madison Scouts (Depending on what changes are made. No changes, no 15th place) 16. Colts 17. Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets 18. Troopers 19. Blue Devils B 20. Gold 21. Pacific Crest 22. Music City 23. Genesis 24. Legends 25. Spartans 26. Oregon Crusaders 27. 7th Regiment 28. Seattle Cascades 29. Guardians 30. Jersey Surf 31. Golden Empire 32. Shadow 33. Pioneer Yes, this makes sense. I said this a couple of years ago. I see California dominance coming again for several years in taking the gold. The only other organization that can possibly compete with the West coast would be Blue Coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 9:05 PM, MikeRapp said: I think all seven could even win gold. A seven way tie?! That hasn't happened for quite a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWW11 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 BD SCV BAC Bloo Crown Cadets Cavs that's as far as I go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furious-winter Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I know nothing, but... 1) Bloo 2) BD 3) SCV 4) BAC 5) Crown 6) Cadets 7) Cavaliers 8) Mandarins 9) Stars 10) PR 11) BK 12) Spirit 13) Xmen 14) Academy 15) Scouts If I had to bet money, I'd wager that BD's winning pattern is over. Of course I could be wrong, but it's so competitive at the top that the odds seem more against them than ever. Other than that I don't really feel confident in any "predictions," except for (possibly) Cadets gaining some momentum back and Mandarins retaining or improving on theirs. Whatever happens, I think it will be another great year for drum corps. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkrepps Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 47 minutes ago, furious-winter said: Whatever happens, I think it will be another great year for drum corps. It wont be just great. It will be EPIC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsnare93 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'll go with the same prediction I had for '17 and '18... BD and SCV will finish in the top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 whoever scores highest wins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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