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If we call this contest Super Duper Regionals, can we get a semis? 😁

so for BOA is it more desirable to have a longer show? Is the objective to maximize time on the field?

If there is an 8-min time limit, then why design a show longer than 8 mins? Some bands start before announcements to be within the limit but then I believe that time is not included in the judging (that's how I understand it anyway), so even if you have nailed down an absolutely great opener, it doesn't count and that's a waste. So why design a long show? Is there a disadvantage to having a show that's less than 8mins? Do judges (consciously or not) dock points for having a short show? Again, new to all this and just genuinely curious and trying to learn the intricacies of this fascinating activity.

Is the 8 min time limit only enforced at Region? I thought I had read somewhere that the time limit rule is a bit different at area (or was it state?). And to add on the confusion, also different at BOA?

I see it now. Was the link just made active recently? I thought I had checked it as recently as yesterday. I probably just needed to be patient . But yeah, thanks so much!

thank you! Is it just me not knowing where to look? I swear I tried to find this link on the site 😕

thanks for posting this! Mind sharing the start time too? At least the start of prelims and finals (I can figure out the rest from there, I think )

Is there a preliminary schedule already available for area D? Also, is streaming available?

Ahhh.. ok. now it makes more sense. I missed that. Thank you! Also, thank you to all that responded to my questions. I love reading y'alls analysis and opinions. Have a great season to everybody!

thank you for the link. But when I look there it says area D consists of region 8, 20, 21, 26? Or is this alignment not in effect until next year?

really new to this and I don't know if this is the place to ask, but what regions comprise Area D? Also, do the bands need to get all 1s to advance or do they just have to have a final score of 1 to advance (example: 2 judges score 1, and 1 scores them with a 2, but still gets a final score of 1)? Thanks!