GENERAL NUMBERS

1 NUMBERS

(a) Minimum of 16 excluding Banner Party/Sheild/Flags/Pom Pom/Mini Mascot/Baton. Loss of one point per member less than 16.penalty to come off the penalty column.
Rear Guard is an optional extra and will be judged as an individual and will be included in the Head Count.
(b) Minimum of 9 Kazoo. Loss of one point per member less than 9.
(c) Less than two participating side drummers not judged as Drum corp.
(d) If penalty is incurred in (b) then no further (double) penalty is incurred under (a). However if a band has 6 kazoo's and still under 16 marching members, usual penalty applies.
(e) First Aider must be designated in each band and cannot be a competing marching member on the day,people to be made aware of who it is,i.e.identified at head count, UKFJB first aid pass must be carried at all times. 1 point penalty per missing ID pass.
(f) All U.K.F.J.B. Passes must be attached to marching member at Head Count and Display Assembly point.
One point penalty for each missing I.D. pass, but will still be allowed to march.

Example

Band has 6 kazoos therefore, incurs 3 penalty points.
If you add the 3 penalty points to the other qualifying marching members and the total is 16 then you do not deduct further penalties. However if the total is less than 16 further penalties will accrue.

2 CATEGORIES/AGE.
JUNIOR
Mini Mascot     6 years and under of current year.
Baton Carrier   8years and under of current year
Mascot              8 years and under of current year.
Rear Guard     Must adhere to the category of bands age group (Will be judged by their own judge)
FLAG/SHIELD/POM POM 12 years and under of current year.
Must march in minimum ranks of 2's and cover off outside files Parade and Arena March.
No one over the age of 18 years.
(current year means that the 12th,17th,18th,birthday falls within the current year the competition is been held)
Only 3 members allowed who achieve the age of 17 & 18 of the current year.
I.e. If you have 6 members the age of 17 & 18 of the current year, you must have 3 under 12 years old of the current year in the 16 Head Count
Example
For each 17 & 18 years old over the 3 members allowed, you must have the corresponding one for one of under 12 years old of current year, these members must be included in an instrumental section, or one of the designated Maces.

DIVISIONS
Mini Mascot     8 years or under of current year.
Baton Carrier  8 years or under of current year.
Mascot           12 years or under of current year.
Rear Guard     Any Age (Will be judged by their own judge)
Flag/Shield/Pom Pom 16 years and under of current year.                   Special dispensation ID pass if request comes through Region.
Must march in minimum ranks of 2's and cover off outside files for Parade and Arena March.

(a) Any band that does not qualify for Junior
(b) Any band that wishes to enter this section.
Age. Date of qualification, 31st December of the year of competition.
Disqualification for false declaration.
Bands can choose Junior/Division section providing age category is correct, but must compete in the current World Championships Finals in the category they qualify in at the beginning of the current year. Exceptions can be made providing this is brought to a Full Delegates Meeting

3 DISCIPLINE

(a) Use of instruments/equipment off the arena is strictly forbidden. Ten (10) point penalty, (circumstances will be taken into consideration).
(b) In the event of any serious nature occurring within the Movement, this includes abuse of any substance, no alcohol allowed on the field or on buses, No one under the influence of alcohol allowed on the field or buses. The offenders or anyone involved in the offence will be immediately suspended, action taken on the day will be clarified by the Executive Officers on written complaints into U.K.F.J.B. Office.
 

4 INSTRUMENTS

(a) Kazoos.
(b) Drums.
(c) Other Percussion instruments
(d) Any Marching member playing more than ONE instrument, must be judged for BOTH. (As per rule for each instrument played) but will only be included in the Heath Count ONCE.
(e) Any side drums without snare to be judged same as Tym Toms. (i.e. Tymbals etc.), with exception of Tenor drum which will still be judged as an individual section.
Any instruments attached to a drum will be judged as part of the drum.
(f) Any instrument that is enhanced by electrical or mechanical means is not allowed.
(g) Whistles will not be allowed throughout the competition with the exception of Time Whistle.
(h) Anyone under the age of 18 years, MUST have parental written permission to carry any slung or harnessed instrument.
Anyone pregnant under the age of 16 years can not march for any band.
No one over the of 16 years who is pregnant can march on a slung or harnessed instrument but can march in other sections.

5 PREAMBLE

(a) Allowances will be made for children who are genuinely ill during the competition. Deduction of one point penalty per missing member if proved otherwise.
(b) Sick notes can only be handed to Referee, person sick must be fully identified on note. Must be handed to the referee prior to the competition.
(c) STANDARD OF DRESS CODE U/K JUDGES. Shirt/Blouse White, Trousers/Skirt Grey / Black, Jacket/Cardigan Black, Tie/Neckerchief UKFJB Logo Grey, Red or Blue
(d) Parade must be arranged on road in built up area wherever possible and suitably marshalled.

COMPETITION RULES - (PENALTIES)

1 PREAMBLE

(a) The band that is inspected for "Dress" must be the band that competes in the Parade and Arena competition with the exception of Marimba's or similar which can be substituted by a lighter instrument for Parade. Marimba or similar may do the Parade without their instrument and harness, but must wear them for Dress Inspection (3 point penalty).
(b) The competition will be in 3 parts - Dress - Parade - Arena.

2 DRESS

(a) Bands must be in position at time stated and ready for Dress Inspection with number displayed at front of band. Deduction of 2 point for keeping judge waiting.
(b) Bands to be dressed from front to back and judged for cleanliness and presentation. Sections to be uniformly dressed with the exception of Identity markings worn by Mace carriers, Lead Kazoo, Tipper drummer designated Flag, Shield, Pom, Baton, Rear Guards Timing 2 minutes.
No Make up or jewellery allowed with the exception of rings that cannot be removed from the finger, wedding and engagement rings and one pair of small studs / sleepers allowed to be worn in ears. No elastoplasts will be accepted while in uniform at any UKFJB competitions. Half point penalty for each item . No one allowed to wear jewellery or make up on presentation, and will not be allowed to go in the trophy draw.
(c) Dress errors to be pointed out to Leader or designated marcher, but not to be discussed until end of 2 minutes time. Anything pointed out by the Dress Judge may be removed by hand by the leader or designated marcher.

3 PARADE

(a) 1 point penalty for each part of band unable to be judged because of supervisors obscuring same.
(b) 1 Point penalty for each observation of supervisors instructing or talking to band while on parade and display. (Judge will note this on sheet).
(c) Band on parade must be kept clear of obstructions i.e. supporters, followers. (1 point penalty).
A maximum of four escorts and one first aider to be permitted on the road.
(d) Band will be judged by two Marching judges and two Music judges.
(e) Leader to instruct band to bring in Road Music at the board.
(f) Band failing to play two different tunes at designated places will lose 5 points. (Judge will note this on sheet). Penalties to come off music score.
(g) Bands failing to play Music within designated area's at any judge, 25 point penalty to come off music score. (Judge will note this on sheet).
(h) Band must be in marching order on the road. (3 point penalty to be taken off penalty column).
(i) Flags, Mini Mascot, Shields, Pom Pom, Banner, Baton, not to be judged as part of band.
(j) Two Marshal's to be nominated on the road and given authority by Referee of the day, to control bands when necessary.

CLARIFICATION MINI MASCOT, FLAG, SHIELD, POM POM, BATON CARRIER, REAR GUARD.
If Mini Mascot, Flags, Shields, PomPom, Baton Carrier, Rear Guard are in rank with percussion or kazoo section, they will be marked as part of the band. If ranked up on their own, they will not be judged on parade.
Banner party must consist of a minimum of two carriers.

MUSIC ON PARADE

Leader to instruct band to bring in Road Music at the board.
Whole kazoo section must play piece of music, i.e. two verses or one verse and chorus or medley consisting of two tunes or sufficient to be judged. A different tune must be played for each judge. Kazoo control will not be judged on the road.

DEFINITION OF MARCHING ORDER ON PARADE AND FIELD MARCH.

Kazoo section must march in minimum ranks of 3, a minimum of 1 arms length apart, maximum of 2 arms length apart, odd members may cover off any file, compulsory arm swing with FULL extension above waist height and to rear, Mace carriers, compulsory arm swing with FULL extension above waist height and to the rear, with the exception when in Mace Manipulation. If mace carriers break their marching rule on Parade 3 point penalty off the band score, on Field March, the 3 point penalty will be deducted from their own scores.

PERCUSSION SECTION
Percussion section to march in 2's or 3's, odd members to cover off from any file. A minimum of 1 arms length apart, maximum of 2 arms length apart. If in ranks of 2, they must cover off outside file.
No single file marching allowed, with exception of Bass Drum and odd member, arm swing optional. No shoulder to shoulder marching allowed. (3 point penalty to be taken off penalty column).

DISPLAY & FIELD MARCH

ARENA
Arena size 37 metres x 37 metres where possible.

CIRCUIT Arena march must be as close to the ropes as possible. The whole of the band must do Field march conforming to the marching formation laid down for parade and must return to the point where started from to compete arena march.3 Point penalty off band score. Mace carriers must do full arm swing with the exception of when using mace. 3 point penalty off own score.

MUSIC
Each tune will be defined by the raising and returning of kazoo's.
Whole kazoo section must play a minimum of 5 nominated pieces of music, i.e 2 verses or 1 verse and chorus, or medley of 2 tunes, or sufficient to be judged while entire band is on the arena.
(All kazoos must be raised and returned for the playing of music in minimum of 3's)
Odd members will be accepted, half point penalty for each one not conforming
Lead kazoo will be judged for 5 nominated pieces of music which he/she must play sufficient introduction or any part where they play solo to be judged minimum of one line of music.
Drummer or drummers playing too loud during music will be faulted and taken off drum section score Half point penalty (Music judge to inform drum judge). Officials to be responsible for the list of music to be handed to music judge prior to display, if there are more than 5 tunes played and no list given, first 5 tune played will be judged. Penalties: Kazoo section,5 point penalty for every missing nominated tune off music score, Lead Kazoo: 5 point penalty for not leading band into any of 5 nominated tunes (minimum of one line of music or sufficient to be judged).
Lead Kazoo to be judged separate from their section when playing solo and faults to be deducted from there own 25 points. If a band member has crossed the exit line before the kazoo is returned to rest position signifying the end of the nominated piece of music, then the music has not been completed while the whole of the band is on the arena.
If a band is playing the nominated piece of music before the whole of the band is on the arena, the same definition and penalty applies.(5 point penalty of music score).

TABLEAUX / SHAPES
All bands must do 10 different shapes and these shapes must be clearly defined and named on paper and the shape on the arena must correspond to the named shaped and joined up and no music allowed while in shape formation.
Shapes can be moving providing shape is held, but all shapes must be a minimum of one arms length apart and must be held for a minimum of 6 beats or 3 seconds, must march a minimum of 8 steps in and must march a minimum of 8 steps out, Arm swing is optional when shape fully formed but feet must be raised above ankle height.
Spacing must be uniformity when in shapes. One point penalty for each missing shape to be taken off penalty column.

TIMING
Bands must do twelve minutes display time, which must have a minimum of ten minutes movement, and allowed two minutes static time, (full arm swing and feet moving with the exception of Music where they may stand static and in shapes where arms may stop and feet raised above ankle height) two minutes entertainment and one and a half minutes at the end to get of the arena. There will be a whistle for the start of the display when the entire band is on the arena, a whistle to signify the 12 minutes and a whistle to signify the 14 minutes, a whistle to signify the end of display when the entire band is off the arena. Maximum time on the arena 15 minutes 30 seconds.
Timing penalty, one point per minute or part to cover all timing rules (over and under in display and static time)

Entertainment 2 minutes/Work Rate Judges
There will be a minimum of three and a maximum of five judges on the arena, one judge should be on the shape table at an elevated position, each judge will build up a score to a maximum of ten which must be accounted for on their sheets. These judges can be used out of fault finding judges providing they have not judged any section that comes in the overall score where possible, i.e banner, flag, shield, pom pom. Drum section incidentals, mini mascot, mascot, band major, bellyres may be used. Road judges can be used if necessary.
The only Rule which applies to this 12 to 14 minutes, is no acrobatics, no whistles.

FLAG, SHIELD, POM POM BATON CARRIERS,
Any number of Flag, Shield, Pom Pom, Baton Carriers, can march with band, but the trainer has the option to designate the number to be judged, Minimum of one. Identity marking to be worn.

ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF ARENA

If no Leader present to lead band on and off arena. (3 point penalty off Band score).
Leader must lead band on to arena as soon as the band is announced, only necessary beats to achieve marching stride allowed prior to entry. If band has not attempted to take the arena within 30 seconds, the static time watch will be started.
Leader must lead band off arena, only necessary beats to bring the band to halt allowed. If band continues to play unnecessary beats after leaving the arena the static watch will be started.
If a band does not enter or exit in Full marching order, they will be judged by the Display judge until such time that they go into Full marching order. Bands not in position 5 minutes prior to entry will not be allowed to compete. It is the Band Officials responsibility to keep an eye on competition draw so that they are there on time. Band Official is to be responsible for supplying named shapes to the shape judge before the band enters the arena. (10 point penalty for missing drawing of named  shapes). As long as the 10 different shapes are adhered to, there is no reason why bands could not do synchronized movements other than marching whilst in Display formation.
Where there are synchronized movements there must be uniformity of movement, they must be carried out in minimum groups of 3's, which must be a minimum of 1 arms length apart. (one half point penalty per non participating member).
Acrobatics and dancing are outside the Rules of the Federation and will not be allowed while in display time. Penalty one point per participating member. Only one Leader, one mini mascot, one Mascot, one Band Major, one Bass Drum, can be judged where there are more than these, the appropriate judge must be informed by the trainer before the band enters the arena.

All others will be judged as part of the band or as part of the section they represent.

Kazoo control to be faulted by both Display judges in Display, by Marching judge in Marching formation. Raising and return of kazoo's in minimum of 3's

DRUM SECTION

Drum section, Bass drum and all percussion incidentals will be judged for Rank, File, Deportment, etc, by the Field Marching Judge on Field March. Field march judge will continue to judge these sections throughout the entire Display on a separate sheet. These faults will be deducted off the individuals playing ability score to achieve their own score, except when they are in shape formation with kazoo section, where they will be judged by Display judges.
They will be judged by their own judges for playing ability only, throughout the Entire time on the arena.
Drum Corp, a minimum of 2 participating side snare drummers and 1 Bass drummer.
Side drummers will be judged separate to bass drum.
Lead tipper to be judged separate from their section when playing solo and faults to be deducted from their own 25 points.
(Clarification) Lead tipper must play sufficient solo on their own to be judged as lead tip. If only one drummer they will be judged as Lead Tip only and not as part of a section.

BELL LYRE

Caribbean drum to be judged as part of Bell Lyre Section.
Bell Lyre will play a minimum of three tunes, they will not be judged if they play less than three tunes. Field Marching judge to take into consideration deportment when carrying these heavy instruments.

TENOR DRUMS/MINI MASCOT

Tenor drums should be judged on style, deportment and work rate, score out of 25.
Mini Mascot judged on Work Rate only to justify score advisory comments and score.

EQUIPMENT

Dropped or displaced equipment/instruments/articles of clothing will be penalised. All equipment/instruments/articles of clothing can be handed back or replaced. Half point penalty per item by appropriate judges.

I.D. PASSES

All ages must be on marching members I.D. Passes.
Band Secretaries to be responsible for updating UKFJB I.D pass, and to ensure the member is recognisable from their UKFJB I.D pass, First Aid pass is not accepted for marching I.D. Pass. There will be a charge of 50p for first UKFJB I.D. pass, charge of £1 for second UKFJB I.D. pass. No charge for updating UKFJB I.D. pass on reaching the age of 18 years. No person be allowed more than one I.D. pass with the exception of the First Aid pass.
Spot checks to be made on UKFJB passes. UKFJB passes to be carried at all UKFJB events, and worn at Head Count and Display assembly point.
All band secretaries should retain passes when members leave band and then return them to UKFJB Office.

Any marching member leaving their current band between 31st October to 1st January will be only allowed to make one move between these dates but will be allowed to go back to their own band after that move. Any member leaving their current band between 1st January and 31st October is not allowed to go to any other band or associate with any other band. Any marching member leaving their current band must pay any outstanding monies within a calendar month of leaving the band will not be allowed to join another band for 1 season from date of payment. Exceptions to be allowed in the case of moving to entirely different area or if their present band disbands.

JUDGING CATEGORIES

1 2ND TOTAL & WINNING BAND TOTAL

To consist of: 1 Dress, 2 Parade Marching, 2 Parade Music, 1 Arena Marching, 1 Arena Music, 2 Display, judges penalties.
In the event of a tie, trophy will be awarded on Overall Total.

OVERALL TOTAL

To be used in the event of Tie : 2nd Total plus Leader, Bass Drum, Drum section.

TIME

To be used in the event of tie on 2nd Total and Overall Total, Qualifying band will be determined by time on arena.

If more than one band wins first or second place the two trophies go to them according to the overall score and the next place is not announced. No more than three bands announced unless in rare circumstances.

OTHER CATEGORIES

Leader/Band Major/mini Mascot/Mascot,/Batons/Lead Kazoo,/Bass Drum,/Drums,/Tip Drum,/Tenor,/Tym Tom,/Bell Lyre and Caribbean Drum/Cabassa,/Maracas./Tambourine,/Cymbals,/Banner,/Flag,/Shield,/Pom Pom,/Rear Guards. In the event of a Tie, trophy for these categories will be awarded by Lottery system. Certificates will be given to the remainder of the winners (if finance available). Best Band, Display, Music, Marching will also be announced.

NOTES

Any member under the age of 16 years old becomes pregnant, is not allowed to march.
Any member over the age of 16 years age becomes pregnant must sign a Disclaimer form to exonerate all responsibility from any UKFJB member if they continue to march, cannot march on a slung or harnessed instrument but can march in other sections. They will solely be responsible for themselves and their unborn child, also if they continue to march no allowances or sick note can be given to the Referee,

RESULTS.
On presentation No smoking, eating, wearing jewellery or make up or alcohol allowed while in uniform.
Soft drinks will be allowed only on length of presentation.

QUALIFIERS FOR 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

All bands must compete in a minimum or four out of six qualifiers within their own region before they can march in the World Championship final and run under full UKFJB rules with a Regional Officer in attendance.
In circumstances beyond their control Regional Officers can delegate someone to do them. In the event of exceptional circumstances bands may attend qualifiers outside their own region but only with the permission from the Regional Officers.

Regions to be flexible so that the band is being looked after without the bands taking advantage of their own region. If any band attends either of the 2 UKFJB run events at the beginning of the season they may call on these in extreme circumstances with the permission from their region to use as a qualifier at the end of the time allotted for qualifiers. Regional Officers must notify the UKFJB office that this can be used.

JUDGING CATEGORIES.
1 Dress,2 Marching on Parade,2 Music on Parade 1 Field March, 2 Display
1 Music Judge, 1 Leader Judge, 1 Mace Judge, 1 Drum Judge, 1 Bass Drum,
1 Incidentals, 1 Banner/Flag/Shield/Pom Pom. Entertainment 3/5 judges. Can use judges for Entertainment that are not in 2nd total, and one judge should be on the shape table at an elevated position wherever possible.
Bell Lyre judge, (will accept Music judge to judge this category), 2 Shape Counters, 1 Time Judge, 1 Static,
Judges for main categories to be rotated in consecutive annual competitions (where possible)
All UKFJB competitions to have more than two scrutineers checking scores in liaison.

Each members of band committee must sign to confirm that they agree to be a member of that committee and a copy of each bands committee list with signatures to be sent into the UKFJB office prior to the UKFJB AGM each year and accordingly updated.

All Officers/Committee/Trainers etc leaving their present band cannot join or associate with another band or judge until a full 12 months from the date of monies being paid. All debts must be paid up within one calendar month of leaving band, if not paid up, cannot march or judge for any other band for 12 months, but outstanding monies must still be re-paid.
Any marching member leaving their current band between 31st October and the 1st January will be allowed to join (1 other band or go back to their own band only) between these dates if all monies, uniforms and instruments are returned within one calendar month of leaving their present band. If this is not done within a calendar month of leaving their band they will be suspended for a full 12 months, (commences from the date when monies is paid). Also any band member leaving a band (not on disciplinary matters) but on their own will be allowed to return to their original band within the season.
Anyone who is put off the Committee of a band should have a right to be heard in their own rights, both sides to be heard by Executive Officers and each individuals situation to be heard and taken on their own merit whether they should conform to this rule.

Retirements may be announced only at UKFJB Jamboree (time permitting)

Inter Regional, Inter Link International competitions

Regions who host inter regional inter link international their regional bands to be drawn out first to allow travelling bands time for drivers tachographs to fit to enable them to stay for results.

The rules above to be reviewed in 12 Months.

AGE RULE

Junior

MASCOT                                          D/O/B Between 1999 to 2007

MINI MASCOT                                  D/O/B Between 2001 to 2007

BATON CARRIER                              D/O/B Between 1999 to 2007

FLAG/SHIELD/POM POM                    D/O/B Between 1995 to 2007

NO MEMBER OVER 18 YEARS ALLOWED D/O/B 1989 or before

ONLY 3 MEMBERS ALLOWED              D/O/B Between 1990 and 1987

CORRESPONDING one for one over 3 D/O/B Between 1996 to 2007

Divisions

MASCOT                                        D/O/B Between 1995 to 2007

MINI MASCOT                                D/O/B Between 1999 to 2007

BATON CARRIER                            D/O/B Between 1999 to 2007

FLAG/SHIELD/POM POM                  D/O/B Between 1991 to 2007