What else?

What else would you like to know? :) Post it here and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability.

Ms Li Mengru

The Challenge Shields

The pride of every competition's winner..

Silent Drill

It's not difficult @ all. The team just need to constantly have the same rhythm in their mind. Practise, sit together and do your timing. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8..

Do your silent drill in a constant beat, this will allow some predictability in your movements when doing the silent drill. You can also do a half beat, meaning: 1n2n3n4, 2n2n3n4n.

Keep the team together! :)

Challenge Shields!

Got news that the Challenge Shields are back in HQ! All proudly displayed and ready for the next company to claim it this coming competition. I wonder who will be this year's shield winner.. :)

Ms Li Mengru

Tips for DI Qualifying Test

Some tips.. Some are.. "duh?!" but it's important. :)

1. Know your commands well. Don't practise last minute. We will KNOW if you don't know. ;)

2. Be Smart. Not just the brainy smart but smart in wearing your uniform and when you're executing the commands. Simple, basic things like straightening your elbows, keeping your dressing, not dragging your boots are essential. Not forgetting some others like lifting 90 degrees when doing your static drils.

3. Be prepared to command if the need arises. This means, you need to know ALL of your drill stage commands. Read the drill manual.

4. Be confident and able to adjust to situation.

5. You will be placed in contingents that may not march the same way as you or have a commander that commands differently from your seniors, learn to adjust quickly.

6. Drill theory test is really easy, if you study for it. ;)

7. Lastly, drink lots of water and eat your breakfast. Put in your best effort. :)

Ms Li Mengru

Cool Stuff

I hope that people are still coming here. Sorry for the long hiatus. :)

In the lead up to the drill competition, I will be posting videos here. :)

Check this video out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYx1qXkPJEA
Note that the guards don't control their steps. they march FULLY. tip: don't CONTROL steps! Looks un-natural.

Memories of our junior kids!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uon9EtI0_wc

Some tips for choosing the right song:
1. Choose a song which has the tempo that your contingent is comfortable with.
2. Songs with definite bass beats helps your contingent to use the bass beat as timing.
3. Girls should be proud to be using the song, if not, they'll be BORED.

That's all for now, I'd better get back to work. :)

Ms Li Mengru