(a) Using the Standard Bearer as a guide, all members of the team shall be required to be in step and take the same length of pace. The left foot should make contact with the sand on the accentuated beat of the music.

(b) The rate of march shall obviously be determined by the music and such music should be timed and rectified if necessary prior to the event.

Judging (maximum deduction 12 points)

(a) Three judges shall be appointed and designated A, B and C and shall assume the judging positions as detailed in the diagram.

(b) Each Judge shall allot faults on the following basis:

  • (i) Each person out of time with music ……………………………….….…….. 1 fault