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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 #6 - Why does the AFNIDC not maintain Solo and/or Dual Exhibition competition?Primarily, the AFNIDC competition is designed to find the finest AFJROTC drill team in both Armed & Unarmed Overall competition. Schools historically have not been in favor of counting solo and/or dual points towards the overall scoring totals, therefore the competition would have little event value. And the only option that makes feasible sense is to eliminate the knockou...
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 #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 #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 #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
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 #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 #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...
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Army Nationals - Most Frequently Asked Questions