Marching Grades

Social marching for fun and fitness, and for the entire family. A simple and basic marching skill level. It is non-competitive marching comprising either a free-choice routine or a set format technical drill routine. Because it is not judged, the emphasis is on recreational participation, and teams may interchange marchers at any stage. The team has opportunities to march at local competitions and events only.

Marching for the beginner, and an introduction to the disciplines of marching. Introductory Grade is a simplified option that retains the basic skills of the traditional sport of marching. Participants build social skills, self-esteem, self-discipline, co-ordination, an appreciation of music and physical fitness. It comprises a set technical drill routine and an own-choice display routine. The team has opportunities to march at local association competitions and events only.

A more skilled and more disciplined marching grade. It is competitive marching comprising a set format of a technical drill routine and an own-choice display routine. Teams can perform either Technical Drill or Display, or both. Teams are judged and rewarded with awards — trophies and medals. The team has opportunities to march at local association competitions and events, and also at Island Championships and NZ Championships.

An advanced skill level grade of marching. It is competitive marching comprising a set format of a technical drill routine and an own-choice display routine. Teams can perform either Technical Drill or Display, or both, and are judged and rewarded with trophies and medals. The team has opportunities to march at local association competitions and events, and also at Island Championships and NZ Championships.

A more complex skill level is required for Senior Grade. It is competitive marching comprising a set format of a technical drill routine and an own-choice display routine. Teams can perform either Technical or Display, or both, and are judged and rewarded with trophies and medals. The team has opportunities to march at local association competitions and events, and also at Island Championships, NZ Championships and International Challenge competitions between New Zealand and Australia.

Basic skills adapted for masters-age marchers. It is competitive marching comprising a set format of a technical drill routine and an own-choice display. Teams can perform either Technical Drill or Display, or both. The team has opportunities to march at local association competitions and events, and also at Island Championships, NZ Championships, Masters Games and International Challenge competitions between New Zealand and Australia.