As 2016 continues to steamroll toward Grand Nationals in Indianapolis in November, there will be more and more opportunities for weather to play an effect on contests at open-air venues. So, FloMarching asked Bands of America to outline its protocol for when weather decides it wants to show up for the contest.
"Bands of America shows run rain or shine," said Deb Laferty Asbill, vice president of marketing and communications for Bands of America. "Safety is paramount, so if the weather takes a turn that presents a danger to the participants or spectators, such as lightning or otherwise dangerous weather, the contest director and staff on site will delay performances. Any decision for lengthy delay or cancellation is made with input from the participating band directors. You can follow Bands of America on Twitter and Facebook for weather related updates on show days."
As an example, the Bands of America McAllen Regional had a wonderful turnout throughout the day when temperatures were well over 100 degrees. And then when a 20-minute downpour of rain came through between prelims and finals, the contest never missed a beat.
Following the rainstorm, the skies cleared and the night marched on into finals where all of the performers enjoyed the cooler temperatures.
The finals crowd pushed through the brief shower and was given great performances by all the finalist bands.
"Bands of America shows run rain or shine," said Deb Laferty Asbill, vice president of marketing and communications for Bands of America. "Safety is paramount, so if the weather takes a turn that presents a danger to the participants or spectators, such as lightning or otherwise dangerous weather, the contest director and staff on site will delay performances. Any decision for lengthy delay or cancellation is made with input from the participating band directors. You can follow Bands of America on Twitter and Facebook for weather related updates on show days."
As an example, the Bands of America McAllen Regional had a wonderful turnout throughout the day when temperatures were well over 100 degrees. And then when a 20-minute downpour of rain came through between prelims and finals, the contest never missed a beat.
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Following the rainstorm, the skies cleared and the night marched on into finals where all of the performers enjoyed the cooler temperatures.
The finals crowd pushed through the brief shower and was given great performances by all the finalist bands.
