Uni mag issue 6

Mine arrived this morning. It seems very heavy on pictures and light on
content, but there are some great pictures.

Among the NAUCC pictures on p18, the caption to one of them has me
wondering: Just how does a "parade competition" work?


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I have been doing quite a lot of reading with it so far.

I think it is getting better each time.

Innes


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I think that mine will take some days to arrive! Anyone far from UK
subscribe it? Normally how long it takes to arrive?


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it's usually pretty quick when mike says it ships. It shipped basically
for BUC 15, haven't gotten mine yet, but i think my dad's bringing it
with him today. And i've pretty much allready read it at buc anyways.


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yep, got mine a couple of days ago, same high standard as previous
issues. Picture/content ratio is certainly higher than last time, but I
quite like that, maybe I would feel different if i hadn't been to unicon
myself. Time to renew my subscription.


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I think it looks cool. I like it!


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Danny Colyer;1111441 wrote:
...Just how does a "parade competition" work?

In a best-case scenario, the unicyclists get to enter into a "real"
parade. Real parades usually have a set of judges, and trophies or
awards are given out in various categories such as marching band, float,
or "other stuff" which is where the unicyclists usually fit in. Not sure
if this judging thing is true in most countries but it's very common in
the US.

Most of the major US unicycle clubs do parades as an income-generating
activity. Plus parades are like a rolling show, so they can be fun if
what you do in the parade isn't boring. Riding in a big formation of
giraffes = boring (and painful), though it might look good and win
trophies. I prefer being more entertaining to the crowd.

The judging criteria for parades can be found in the USA Rulebook:
http://unicyclingusa.org/competition/

Can't wait to see Issue #6!


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johnfoss;1111935 wrote:
Not sure if this judging thing is true in most countries but it's very
common in the US.




Other countries very rarely have parades (only one I've ever seen is
Rosen Montag in Germany) and I very much doubt if they're judged,
they're more about grabbing your own bodywieght in sweets.


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Danny Colyer;1111441 wrote:
Among the NAUCC pictures on p18, the caption to one of them has me
wondering: Just how does a "parade competition" work?



From the 'February 2008 USA Competition Rules'
(http://tinyurl.com/3u29ru):

3.10 Parade Overview

The Parade competition is a optional event at a NAUCC [TAD Note: NAUCC
= North American Unicycling Championships and Convention].

AGE GROUPS: None.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF RIDERS: Five. Each individual may enter only once.

UNICYCLES: Any type and any number.

MUSIC: Background music may be supplied. Groups wishing to play their
own music must include it as part of their parade unit, with
a sound system, live band, etc. If a music vehicle is too large or
heavy for the parade route, the local PA system may be used.

JUDGING METHOD: Similar to a regular parade, with judging criteria
geared toward unicycle groups. Judges will watch the parade
from a reviewing area, but parade groups should perform at an equal
level of quality throughout the entire parade route. The judging
criteria are divided into equal categories of: Choreography; Skill,
Safety, and Size of Unit; Costuming and Equipment; Crowd
Connection.


3.10.1 Parade Environment

The goal is to simulate a real street parade, therefore a real parade
should be used if possible. If this is not practical, a paved street
is recommended so that motorized parade vehicles can be accommodated.
If a track must be utilized, this should be clearly
communicated to participants as far in advance as possible. If the
parade is held on a street allowing motor vehicles, all parade
groups must be self-contained, including music. Competing parade groups
must simulate actual parade conditions, giving a
presentation that would work in a real parade. Unicycles that are too
tall, and vehicles that go slower than typical parade speed, are
examples of things that would not work in a real parade environment.


3.10.2 Parade Setup

The parade area will be marked with start and finish lines, and one or
two more lines in between to indicate the reviewing area.
There must be a minimum of 100 meters between the start line and the
start of the reviewing area, and 50 meters between the end
of the reviewing area and the finish line. Parade groups must be up and
rolling before the start line, and perform until they have
crossed the finish line.


3.10.3 Parade Motion

Parade groups will follow one after the other, allowing a 5-10 meter
gap between each other. Until they have to wait for units in
the reviewing area, groups must have a constant forward movement, as in
a real parade. Part of the group may turn backward; but
while it does, another part, such as banner carriers, must continue the
forward motion. When waiting to move forward, groups
must continue to entertain as judging takes place outside the reviewing
area as well.


3.10.4 Reviewing Area

A Parade Marshal will coordinate groups' entering and leaving of the
reviewing area. Each group will be allowed up to one minute
to perform its best material in the reviewing area, but must move out
when indicated by the Parade Marshal. When one group starts
moving out, the following group will start moving in.


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kington99;1111942 wrote:
Other countries very rarely have parades (only one I've ever seen is
Rosen Montag in Germany) and I very much doubt if they're judged,
they're more about grabbing your own bodywieght in sweets.



The only thing we have here is like: gay parades, army parades,
teachers parades... And always for a big reason, like new rights or
better schools... Just that...

I heard about open parades in Buenos Aires when I was there... But
dind't watched anything...


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