A total of 40 student teams from various schools showcased their skills in the Marching Skills Competition (LTBB) held on the grounds of Universitas Indo Global Mandiri (UIGM) on Saturday (June 20).
This prestigious competition was one of the main events in the series of celebrations for the university’s Open Campus and its 18th anniversary. Starting early in the morning, the participants—mostly members of the Paskibra and Scouting extracurricular clubs—prepared to give their best performances before the judges and the audience.
M. Yassar Mubarak, Coordinator of the South Sumatra Student Council Forum, said that this competition specifically tests the agility, discipline, teamwork, and precision of each group in executing marching drills and various formations in the competition area.
Amid light drizzle, each team appeared focused on maintaining their rhythm to earn the highest score from the judging panel. High discipline was essential for all participants to avoid even the slightest mistake during their performance. “Focus and a strong mindset on the field are key to maintaining the team’s synchronized movements,” he said.
During the judging process, the panel of judges set strict standards, focusing on Basic Movements and Formation Variations. Each participant must master standard required movements, such as the ready position, standing at ease, facing right or left, about-face, right or forward march, and marching in place with precision. Accuracy in executing these basic instructions serves as the foundation for the evaluation before moving on to more complex assessment elements.
In addition to the basic movements, the main appeal of this competition lies in the participants’ creativity in presenting formation variations that go beyond the standard rules of the Marching Regulations (PBB). The audience is treated to a variety of modified movements, ranging from creative marching steps and dynamic hand movements to formations that create unique patterns. (andhiko ta)
