kusankusho Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Is that to say you'd rather see waterdown performance level, demand, or general superiority of craft? I mean, if little johnny might get hurt in a notoriously strenuous activity that he signed a disclaimer for, then I guess its not worth entertaining the fans. Are you saying you don't care if kids get hurt as long as you get to see drill that you like? I mean, what's a few torn ACLs as long as you get to say "oooh - cool move"? It goes both ways... As in all things, balance is important. Understanding your limitations as well as your potential is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Hawkeye Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Writers dont design drill to off their members (*knock on wood*...), and I hope the kids listen to their bodies but understand that the activity requires more than the 11 week's worth of work. I'd be lying if I said I was ready for the season, but if I got hurt I might've thought "well, I probably could have prepared a little better. maybe that little bit would have made the difference." Thats not to say accidents don't happen - I had a drum pad fall out of the overhead on my foot, people get hit w/ rifles.. whatever. Stupid stuff the like that could ruin a season, but in terms of cardio and making sure your muscles are primed for stress is equally -if not more- important. Back to the original point, it would have to be a heck of a chancy drill set to consider "re-evaluating." I for one was always excited about a bail move. Fortune favors the bold. - Virgil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Again - I'm fully onside with staying in shape and preparing for the season. Obviously writers don't purposely design to injure, but they do find they have to make changes for a variety of reasons. Potential injury should be one they are not too macho or bloody-minded to consider IMHO. If there's going to be a mistake made, I'd just prefer that the err on the side of caution. There are enough risks inherent in drum corps to begin with, without adding more through over-writing the drill. I'm just advocating a little bit of reason here. Look before you leap - Anon.... Edited July 29, 2008 by kusankusho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmencontra Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 As far as trainers go, we had a physical trainer and a nurse on tour both years that I marched. Sid (the trainer) helped member stretch out pulls, tape ankles,and he evaluted injuries. Having torn up my ankle my rookie year (during a pick up game of basketball at a Boy Scout Meeting), Sid sat me down and let me know the advantages vs disadvantages of taping my ankle up and rehersing on it. I believe his time on tour was an internship for graduation requirements in college. Nurse Mary was also vital to my tour life. I had a problem in the testicle region of my body due to impact. Nurse Mary checked for a hernia and escorted me to the local hospital in Dixon Illinois. (another wonderful story for another time) After a few days rest, and some super tight briefs from Wal-Mart, I was back on the field in a few days. If the corps want such personel on tour, they must seek them out. I don't believe either of our medical staff was well paid, but they both were on tour. $ isnt always the answer when you develope those kind of relationships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggmanX-Kingsmen Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I’m knocking on the door of being 50 years old and I attribute my various bouts of skin cancer due to my years in Drum Corps. Too many 10 to 10 practices in the hot sun wearing only cut-off Levis, tube-socks and tennis shoes caught up with me. DCI should have Banana Boat, Coppertone, or some other sun screen manufacturer as a corporate sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I’m knocking on the door of being 50 years old and I attribute my various bouts of skin cancer due to my years in Drum Corps. Too many 10 to 10 practices in the hot sun wearing only cut-off Levis, tube-socks and tennis shoes caught up with me.DCI should have Banana Boat, Coppertone, or some other sun screen manufacturer as a corporate sponsor. I've already closed the door behind me on 50! Did we even know about sun block in those days? All I remember is tanning oil. Oil is only good for frying.... Sorry to hear about your troubles with your skin. Best of luck man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I marched 87-90 and taught 94-98. Even in my first season I knew to wear sun block, but many people prided themselves on not wearing any. Even today many members say " I don't need it". Each corps needs to educate members on proper sun protection. Heck, my corps didn't make us wear sunscreen but every member had to wear a hat when the sun was out....no exceptions. I do agree corps need to promote hearing protection. I see many members today with ear plugs, and even head phone style protection. Once, when I was marching it began to rain, the drumline took up inside an open hall and kept drumming. My ears hurt so bad I almost put my drum down and left. I couldn't believe it since I had never considered dropping out of practice. If I had access to ear plugs they would have been in there. As far as physical fitness goes, many members are showing up to summer tour NOT IN SHAPE. Many corps do have physical trainers and programs, but being in shape isn't as much a priority as being able to play well. With the physical demands of todays shows, you need to spend as much time working out as practicing. A few other posters have talked about losing a lot of weight, I used to lose at least 30 pounds each summer of my four years marching (oddly enough I never lost a pound teaching....hmmm). Showing up for an athletic tour out of shape is asking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 The biggest long-term impact for me (that I know of so far….) is my hearing. Being in a school classroom with varying numbers of drummers over the years has left me with a constant high-pitched whistling sound in my right ear. Dr. Beats kill me - I hate those things. Oddly, I also have trouble filtering sound. If you are talking to me and the TV is on, I’ll either hear you, or the TV. I have to have the TV muted to be able to follow a conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 The biggest long-term impact for me (that I know of so far….) is my hearing. Being in a school classroom with varying numbers of drummers over the years has left me with a constant high-pitched whistling sound in my right ear. Dr. Beats kill me - I hate those things. Oddly, I also have trouble filtering sound. If you are talking to me and the TV is on, I’ll either hear you, or the TV. I have to have the TV muted to be able to follow a conversation. Geez, you are an "OLDER" Geezer !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusankusho Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Geez, you are an "OLDER" Geezer !!! Excuse me? Do I know you??? Edited July 29, 2008 by kusankusho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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