Every year between January and March, the Bear River Color Guard team competes in competitions around the state. Each weekend, the team is up early to begin their competition day. Joey Hunter, a senior and a member of the team with three years of experience, says, “ Waking up on a competition day is always a little stressful, but exciting overall.” The team meets at the natatorium to load all of the equipment that is needed. Sage Hook, also a senior and color guard member explains, “It usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes to get the floor, props, and people all loaded and ready to go.”
Joey says, “ Honestly, riding with a bus full of hyper teenagers can be rather loud, but the distraction helps with everyone’s nerves.” During the drive, it is the time to calm down and relax. Once the team arrives, Sage says, “ The first thing that happens after check-in is unloading all our stuff into the designated area for our team.” “ The team arrives between 9:30 and 11:00 depending on how far we have to travel.” Sage says. There are many teams that participate at these events, all at different times. Joey says, “Everyone at the competitions are super nice and supportive. They are even willing to help other teams with their props, before, and after the performance.” Throughout the day, many teams perform. Joey says, “ Right before our performance, we do a perfect runthrough, and then we head to the practice rooms to run through the routine a few times. Then we head to the gym entrance with our stuff and watch the team before us finish up their performance.” Watching the other teams is a chance to see what the competition is like. Sage says, “ Our perfect run though is where the team sits in a circle, we all close our eyes and our coaches play the music. We run through the routine and imagine doing it perfectly. This is so that we can see how it will look when we do it right.” Meagan Sorensen, the color guard coach, explains “A perfect run through is a great way to focus the mind and relax the team.” In between performances, each team does something exceptional. “During winterguard there is a clap that everyone participates in while the next team is pulling out their floor.“ Joey says. On the ride back home, Sage says, “ We always stop and grab some food on the way back home. After we get back on the road most of the team eats then goes to sleep. We all unload the trailer then head home.” Joining the Bear River Color Guard team presents amazing opportunities for any student who is willing to try new things. Quotes : Joey Hunter, Sage Hook, Meagan Sorensen Picture: Farmington Utah, ColorGuard Team, Linnea Thomas Photo credit: Millieah Price Writer: Ash Snyder
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