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  • 2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    Band Shoppe’s guide outlines two effective methods for attaching color guard flags to poles, nylon tab fasteners and Velcro tabs, with step-by-step instructions for both techniques, ensuring flags remain secure during performances.

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  • How to Care for Band Shoes

    How to Care for Band Shoes

    Marching shoes aren’t like regular sneakers so caring for your marching shoes is a must! Not only is it vital to maintain that polished, military look, but they’ll last longer and keep your knees, ankles, and feet safe from injury. The good news is that modern marching shoes don’t need a lot of extra products…

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  • Color Guard Glove Care

    Color Guard Glove Care

    Color guard gloves can be a lifesaver for your hands. Anyone who’s had to catch those big sabre tosses knows — especially those strategically placed padding points! But your gloves go through a lot, and it’s essential to take proper care of them, or they’ll end up looking dirty and shabby, which is a real…

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  • What’s Cheater Tape?

    What’s Cheater Tape?

    “Cheater tapes” also called “third markers” are tape markings added to flag poles to define hand placement and help clean up choreography throughout the group. When teaching new routines, many instructors will…

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  • Taping Your Color Guard Rifle

    Taping Your Color Guard Rifle

    Learn how to properly tape your color guard rifles with this easy to follow tutorial with a free, print friendly downloadable version. Band Shoppe can help you keep your new color guard rifle spinning great.

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  • Choosing the Right Twirling Baton

    Choosing the Right Twirling Baton

    Finding the right twirling baton can be overwhelming, that’s why Band Shoppe has put together a handy twirling baton guide including tips on choosing the best length for your majorettes or twirl team.

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  • Flag Design Basics – Part 4: Weighting Your Pole

    Flag Design Basics – Part 4: Weighting Your Pole

    This is Part 4 of our Flag Basics Series, to check out all of our flag posts Click Here. In Part 4 of our Flag Design Basics Series we will…

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  • Band Shoppe Explains: How to take Uniform Measurements

    Band Shoppe Explains: How to take Uniform Measurements

    Imagine this scenario: Your boosters have worked diligently to bring in the funds, your director has finalized the design and now it’s time to measure your students for their brand…

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