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QUESTION #1 - How Does Our Drill Unit Get Invited to Attend the Army Nationals?All interested Army JROTC units wishing to apply for entry into the Army Nationals event can do so simply by downloading the event invitation and registration form directly from the event website. This invitation is generally posted in early September each year. Additionally, every year in late September, a magazine is mailed by Sports Network International to every JROTC ...
QUESTION #2 - What Determines Who Gets Accepted Into the Army Nationals?This is a tough question. First cut is to ensure the application received by the early December entry deadline get first consideration. This deadline gives all schools plenty of time to check calenders, gauge interest/talent and then submit the official application. Secondly, SNI will make determinations regarding who gets into the Army Nationals based on numerous criteria...
QUESTION #3 - When Do We Find Out if our School has been Accepted to Attend?Immediately following the early December entry deadline, all entered schools will be evaluated and the competition committee for Sports Network International will make determinations surrounding which schools are selected to attend. The final competition field should be posted to the Army Nationals website very shortly thereafter.
QUESTION #4 - How is the Date and Location Selected for the Army Nationals every year?The dates for the Army Nationals are dictated by availability of event venues, drill calender openings of Sports Network International, as well as ensuring a sufficient amount of time is left between the end of the competitions and the "prep time" for the top finishers to then go to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete within the National High School Drill Team Championships ...
QUESTION #5 - Will the Army Championships move to a different location within the U.S. every year?Production of an event the size and scope of the Army Nationals will make a move to a different location every year impractical and will diminish the overall quality of the meet. While a move is not out-of-the-question, the option of moving the event to a new location every year not something that is currently being discussed . However, there is currently discussion regard...
QUESTION #6 - What Drill Manual will the Schools Compete Under at the Army Nationals?All events at the Army Nationals are held under the guidelines of Army Field Manual 3-21.5, with the few exceptions and changes made within the Army Nationals SOP.
QUESTION #7 - Do We Have to Enter Every Team Event?There is no requirement that a team must enter all events within a competition division to attend the Army Nationals. However, with the huge interest from schools looking to capture an overall Eastern or Western Championships title, teams that are looking to enter just an event or two are very rarely accepted. Our first priority in accepting any team for entry is, are they...
QUESTION #8 - Why does the Army Nationals not maintain Solo and/or Dual Exhibition competition?Primarily, the sole focus of the the Army Nationals drill competitions are to find the finest all-around Army JROTC drill team in both Armed and Unarmed competition. The solo & dual competition is not scored toward the title at virtually any drill meet I have ever seen or heard of. It is presented to give individuals who have practiced, worked hard and excelled a place to ...
QUESTION #9 - The "No Crossing Over" Rule -- What Does That Mean?Cadets may only compete on one TEAM at the Army Nationals. Therefore, while a single cadet may compete in each EVENT within a competition division, he/she may not compete for BOTH Armed and Unarmed teams. Teams found in violation of the this rule can be disqualified from the entire competition. ENSURE YOUR TEAM DOES NOT PLAN TO HAVE CADETS WHO ARE "CROSSING OVER"...
QUESTION #10 - What in the World is an "Unarmed" Color Guard?The "Unarmed Division" of Color Guard DOES NOT mean that these units compete with no weapons! It simply means that the scores they generate count towards the overall team totals generated by their Unarmed Drill Team. The color guard units who enter the event with their Unarmed drill team maintain two rifles/two flags, and execute the same exact sequence as the "Armed" Divi...
QUESTION #12 - Where do you Buy the Gorgeous Trophies that are Presented at the Army Nationals?Sports Network International constructs by hand all of the trophies that are presented all of our drill competitions. The component parts are bought from one of several trophy part suppliers here in the United States, cut or otherwise modeled into the correct size and shape, and then assembled. Complete construction for all of the trophies to include the plates that are a ...
QUESTION #14 - What is the Team Package Plan and Do I Have to Use It?All cadets eligible to compete within the Army Nationals competition must attend through the Team Package Plan. This plan is optional for instructors and other adult team followers. This plan is designed to ensure all cadets win or lose receive a first-class drill competition in a first-class facility. Each cadet will also receive treasured event mementos to remember their...
QUESTION #16 - We Want to Get a Ballpark Cost for the Trip -- What Should We Consider?There are several factors that any school should consider when trying to estimate a cost to attend the Nationals. Several of the most important things to consider are: Transportation, Food, Lodging, and the Team Package Costs. Transportation: Teams traveling from any great distance must decide whether they will drive or fly. Teams that fly to the Army Nationals must make a...
QUESTION #18 - We Still Have Questions -- What Should We Do?If your question relates to the Army Nationals competition in any way, your best bet is to contact Sports Network International at 386/274-1919 or email - Sports Network International |
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Army Nationals - Most Frequently Asked Questions