The winter guard is a group that performs a dance-type routine with flags, sabers and rifles indoors to taped music. The five OSU students are part of a 15-member group based in Enid that will compete in the national competition. There are 20 winter guards in Oklahoma. Six will attend nationals.
Winter guard differs from color guard.
The color guard accompanies a marching band on a football field, but the winter guard performs to taped music inside on a basketball court. Amy Suenram, member of the group, said winter guard is more intense because it focuses on an individual's ability. 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.