VOLUNTEER INFORMATION for COMPETITIONS

  1. Tournament of Bands (“TOB”) is not USBANDS they operate differently.

  2. TOB will deduct points from the band if we do not follow their facility rules and truck parking instructions. We must comply with the arrangements of the host school. Please be sure to follow all signs and follow directions from event staff.

  3. PLACEMENT/RETRIEVAL OF EQUIPMENT:
    (Important for high wind situations and props)

    Anyone may place or remove equipment before or after the performance. However, during the performance, only clearly-identifiable student personnel may assist with equipment, There are no limits to the number of student equipment personnel used, but they must be declared to the Field Coordinator prior to the start of the performance and be clearly-identifiable throughout the performance. Only students are allowed on the field once the performance starts. It is the responsibility of the competing unit to ensure the safety and well-being of these persons with regard to the placement and retrieval of said equipment. No parents, or adults, may enter the field. Runners that add to the effect of the performance must be counted as part of the band front/auxiliary (moving scenery, etc.).

  4. ENTRANCE-PERFORMANCE-EXIT TIMING:

    Each band will have an interval time of fifteen(15) minutes during which they will enter, set up, warm up, perform, and exit the Competition Field.

    1. All props/pit equipment/auxiliary equipment/drum major podiums may enter the field to set up as long as a) the Field Coordinator has given them permission and b) they do not interfere with the previous ensemble’s exit. These items may be carried by the students, adults, or a combination of both.

    2. Entrance of the band proper will be from the goal line, and the fifteen (15) minute block (interval) time will begin upon the Field Coordinator’s signal.

  5. LATE TO THE LINE PENALTY:
    ( ❌ 2 points)

    Any band late to the line will be assessed a two (2.0) point penalty and will be inserted into the schedule at the discretion of the Chief Judge, and Field Coordinator, of the contest. A band late for their group shall comply with Rule #14 BAND ORDER.

  6. INTERFERENCE PENALTY
    ( ❌ 1 point)

    If staying adjacent to the competition field area, the staff and volunteers of a competing band must stay outside the 30 yard lines of the competing field. At the discretion of the Chief Judge and Field Coordinator, band staffs may be deemed to be interfering with the orderly progress and adjudication of the contest. The Chief Judge and Field Coordinator may request that staffs move or stop any bothersome behavior. A one (1.0) point penalty may be imposed.

  7. VIDEO:

    Hosts should provide a video area for the competing bands to tape their designated band only. Taping is restricted to their own band. No video equipment will be permitted into a sanctioned TOB contest other than provided in this rule.