20th March 2000
Worthing Contest Report
On the best day of the year so far (weather wise!) all three Guards were on the contest trail again, this time at the Southern Knights sponsored show in Worthing on Sunday 12th March. We were looking forward to good size 'home (well almost home) crowd' to cheer the Guards on and also the normal smooth running show as is our trade mark.
First Guard of the day to take to the contest floor were the Rugrats. Once again the confidence is really beginning to show and the 18 members put on an excellent performance, which although only awarded 3rd place (out of 3) they are only a couple of points behind the leaders.
In the Junior Class, the 7 members of the Cadets has worked hard over the last couple of weeks improving things and making changes to the ending and so a little disappointed to drop a place - 4th (out 0f 7). Despite this they are still close on the tail of at least 2/3 Guards and so all to play for here.
Although at the beginning of the season the Senior Guard seemed to be way ahead of the pack they have continued to make changes in light of the fact that they are now being closely chased by at least 2 other Guards. Another superb performance by the 7 girls with the back drop now place. Another 1st Place (out of 9) but with Guards still catching up we may have to pull something special out of the bag come the season end!!
The Juniors and Seniors travel up to Sheffield on 26th March and then it's a two weeks build up for all three units for the British Colour Guard Championships in Brentwood on 8th April.
A quick thanks to the parents and supporters who help run this event and especially our Contest Organiser, Alan Chatfield.