The work becomes harder because a wind factor doesn't exist, so there are more tosses. I love the music. It's easy to express yourself. The winter guard has eight minutes to finish its routine, and in that time guard members have to spread a vinyl covering on the court and prepare backdrops. Suenram said five judges will score the teams on general effect and routine movements.
Crowds are welcome at the competition.
Beth Worthan, member of winter guard, said it's easier to perform if an audience is there to cheer. The winter guard has placed first or second in four competitions this year. They placed first at regional competitions in Nashville, Tennessee and Houston, and second at competitions at Tulsa and Broken Arrow. The team only had to compete at one regional to attend nationals, but Jon Shook, winter guard coach, said they participated in more competitions for the practice and visibility. Five instructors work with the winter guard, including Shook, a former OSU color guard marching instructor.