During the winter season, some competitions are all over the US that a lot of color guards participate in that take …show more content…
You have to be able to toss heavy flags, catch them, and make sure that you get to the right spot on time. “Color guard performers have to be able to throw flags and rifles in the air without injuring themselves or anyone else. Not to mention this is done while also focusing on moving to the correct spot at the right time and curating whatever specific vibe the music of their piece calls for.” “One may watch a color guard team perform for a fifteen-minute halftime show and think it must be effortless, but, they usually don’t see the hours of practice time put in almost every day. They are constantly carrying, twisting, and throwing heavy flags, rifles, and sabers. Not only that, but they are also jumping, running, and dancing at the same time. Not to mention, they also have to memorize the choreography of their routine.” This explains how intense color guard/winter guard can be with all of the countless hours spent during the summer but also during the school year. Color/ Winter Guard spend a lot of time learning cool tosses, tricks and so much more, but how are they always