The DrillMaster Summer Competition Series Standard Operating Procedure

www.thedrillmaster.org/summer-series/ By John K. Marshall, The DrillMaster Original SOP by: Michael Ian Solero, Director, NYDC

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Welcome to the DrillMaster Summer Competition Series Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The event you are competing in is a grass-root, home-grown event; no big conglomerate is in control, YOU are in control. The Drillmaster is here to support! The following pages will detail all necessary requirements to gain eligibility for this event. The SOP covers all aspects of the competition. Also included are the Rights and Waiver Forms.

1. TO ENTER:
In order to compete in any DrillMaster Summer Competition Series event, you must qualify in the following criteria: Pay entrance fee(s) (not refundable): o $20 Entrance fee for Solo (cash, PayPal, etc.) -AND/ORo $20 ($40 total) Entrance fee for Tandem -AND/ORo $5 Entrance fee for Big Trick If 18 or older, sign and submit the Rights and Waiver form (see Forms). If under age 18, competitors parent/guardian MUST sign and submit the Under Age Rights and Waiver form (see Forms). Confirm entrance with event director. Equipment must also meet criterias given within the Equipment section.

2. PHASES:
Solo: The Driller must have a piece of Eligible Equipment in his/her hands for at least 2 minutes. Tandem: Two Drillers must compete. At least one Driller must have a piece of Eligible Equipment in his/her hands for at least 3 minutes. Big Trick: (Developed by Andres Ryan) The Driller has 30 seconds to execute a performance that includes a big trick. Timing begins at the first movement and ends when the Driller goes to Order Arms. Drillers Choice: While not a phase, Drillers Choice continues the For Drillers by Drillers standard; competitors vote for their favorite Drillers peformance. This does not in any way impact the judges score, but simply a tallied vote among competitors on who they believe had the best routine.

3. EQUIPMENT:
Eligible Equipment (must weight 8.5 lbs or more): o Demild M-1 Garand o Demild M-14 o Demild M-1903 o DrillMaster M14 o Glendale DrillAmerica M1 or M1903 o DAISY Drill RIfle1903 Replica o Combination Springfield and Daisy, Spraisy Page 2 of 8 22 Jul 12

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Other Eligible Equipment (see specifics in Phases, above) o A color guard or spinnable saber o Standard saber or sword o Color guard rifle or DrillMaster iDrill Rifle (approx. 2lbs) MUST have a rifle case (non-negotiable rule). Non-replica rifles must be demilitarized. Equipment must weigh a minimum of 8lbs. Adjustable Sling. Prior to competition, rifles will be weighed, inspected (parts intact) by a competition host staff member and the Timing and Penalties Judge. To avoid any confusion for the general public, all Drillers must place orange tape around the tip of the rifle barrel. This is good to do at any time. The orange-tip barrel indicates to law enforcement that the rifle is not able to fire, in essence, is a toy. Please do not let that word put you off. A small piece of tape is a small concession. (Also see www.thedrillmaster.org/leep, the Law Enforcement Education Program). Bayonets: Bayonets are welcome for all competitors aged 18 an over. Underage Drillers cannot compete with a blade- unless given specific permission by your parent/guardian. Any underage competitor drilling with a bayonet within the event drill area will be disqualified.

NOTE: During the day of the event, competitors MUST NOT leave the drill area with the rifle uncased. Doing so will get you disqualified from the event. If you do not have a rifle that meets the Eligible Equipment list, above, borrow one if possible.

4. JUDGING:
The DrillMaster Summer Competition Seriessanctioned competitions employ the World Drill Associations adjudication system created by John Marshall, The DrillMaster. The system is a fairly new method that provides a different approach to standard judging. It thoroughly dissects a Drillers performance by giving each judge a different aspect of the performance to judge. While every DrillMaster Summer Competition Series event may differ slightly, WDA judging is a requirement. For competitions that cannot get certified judges, here is a great option: have each Driller take on a judging position and have the positions rotate throughout so that each Driller gets a chance to see what each caption is like. Its a great crash course in visual adjudication. Judging consists of the following captions: 1. Overall Effect 2. Composition Analysis 3. Equipment Page 3 of 8 22 Jul 12

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4. Movement 5. Timing and Penalties* *Not a caption, but a position (must have 2 stopwatches: 1 for overall time and 1 for equipment time. Any caption can be the Head Judge (HJ). The HJ is positioned at the center, off of the drill area. Judges (except Head Judge) may walk around the drill floor during the competitors performance.

Timing and Penalties: Timing and judging start at the Drillers first movement. Timing and judging end when the Driller fully crosses the competition area boundary line on exit. Time: o Solo: 2-3 minutes. o Tandem: 3-5minutes. Drill Area: (see diagram) o Solo and Tandem: 30x30 feet o Competitors are given the choice of entering and exiting the drill area from any position or starting inside the drill area. Point Deductions (see also the Timing and Penalties score sheet) o Any part of the competitors body or rifle passing the boundary. o Drop- equipment leaves the hands completely. o Hit- equipment leaves the hands (not a toss or throw), but is immediately recovered. Reporting: o In: All Drillers must report in with first and last name and affiliation (if applicable) o Out: Not required (no extra points for reporting-out).

Uniform: DrillMaster Summer Competition Series Drill Meets represent nothing other than the art and love of drill. Though a uniform is optional, those who do wish to wear one (or a coordinated outfit) may be able to impact their Overall Effect score. A creative uniform is highly suggested! Drillers who choose to wear a uniform must not in any way represent any branch of service, country or uniformed organization (unless given specific permission which must be presented in writting). Driller should present him/herself in a professional manner. Everything is up to your imagination.

5. AWARDS:
First Place Solo: Approx. 70% of the combined entrance fee

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Award (if applicable) One Day Unlimited Metro Pass for New York City Subways

First Place Tandem: Approx. 70% of the combined entrance fee Award (if applicable) First Place Big Trick Approx. 70% of the combined entrance fee Award (if applicable) Unscored Exhibition FREE; can compete in any phase and receive feedback from the judges, no score given. Best for Drillers who want to know what competition is like. Drillers Choice: The love and admiration of your peers Competitions host choice
At right: Drillers Choice Winner, Jacob Spiers with 1st place winner Corey White with Head Judge, John Marshall, NYDC09.

6. THE HISTORY
The New York Drill Competition was the brain child of Michael Ian Solero. After noticing a tremendous amount of drill team alumni attending a local drill competition to support their school, he realized that a huge percentage of them were interested in competitive drill after high school. With the help of Randy Sukhai he initiated the first competition in 2008. Darren Wang eventually joined to make an unstoppable trio! DrillMaster is indebted to Michael, Randy and Darren for employing the World Drill Association judging and DrillMaster support!

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FORMS

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Rights and Waiver From I, ___________________________________________________________________, do hereby wish to participate in this DrillMaster Summer Competition Series event to be held in city_________________________ state_______ on the ___ of __________, 20___ and accept full legal, medical and financial responsibility. This acceptance of responsibility includes any and all accidents, illnesses, or injuries of any type from the competitor during the competition period, including any required travel to and from the above mentioned event. I also agree to relinquish all responsibility to the DrillMaster and all of the Event Staff along with the city, county and state in which the competition is held for any injuries sustained while participating in the competition. Additionally the DrillMaster and event host have the right to use my childs image and likeness for advertising and event reporting. I hereby accept all rules and guidelines set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures of the competition in which I, myself has been entered. __________________________________ Printed Name __________________________________ Signature Date: _________________________

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Underage Rights and Waiver From I, ___________________________________________________________________, the legal guardian of ___________________________________________________ do hereby consent to this child participating in this DrillMaster Summer Competition Series event to be held in city_________________________ state_______ on the ___ of __________, 20___ and accept full legal, medical and financial responsibility as I am the legal guardian according to United States law. This acceptance of responsibility includes any and all accidents, illnesses, or injuries of any type from the competitor during the competition period, including any required travel to and from the above mentioned event. I also agree to relinquish all responsibility to the DrillMaster and all of the Event Staff along with the city, county and state in which the competition is held for any injuries sustained while participating in the competition. Additionally the DrillMaster and event host have the right to use my childs image and likeness for advertising and event reporting. I, the Competitor, hereby accept all rules and guidelines set forth in the Standard Operating Procedure of the competition in which I have entered. Parent/Guardian I do / do not (circle one) give permission for my child to drill with a bayonet. __________________________________ Printed Name __________________________________ Signature Date___________________ __________________________________ Signature Date___________________ Competitor/Child __________________________________ Printed Name

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