Thank you Gary!

Just wait for the day when they start trying to steal medals from CLASS in Div. 1

:) Well, I'll be happy if my corps makes it past 17th in D1 this season. It'll be a personal best.

Wow! Ranked 8th in percussion in DI, first season. Too bad Aftershock NZ won't make finals, though we are pushing for a semi berth.

Feel the Excitement!!

Wow, hard to believe that time of season is upon us, Finals Week. FAME is definitely on it's way to establishing itself as a league to contend with within the FMA community. In our first year of existence, we have two division I corps looking to crack a semifinals appearance. All 6 of our division II corps are ranked in the top 12, including an epic battle between Northern Lights and Patriots for gold in their first season in division II. Ironically, these two corps were the gold and silver medalists last season in division III. Speaking of which, we also have 3 corps contending for a finals appearance.

A look at our current rankings going into prelims, we can see who is in position to be the movers and shakers, and who is content to be where they are at. Where will your corps be on Saturday night?

Division I
17. Dark Knights 89.285
26. Aftershock NZ 83.535
57. Phantom Legion 69.825
63. Spirit of Atlantis 66.930
64. Spirit of Sunnyvale 66.405
65. Defiant Hearts 66.225

Division II
1. Northern Lights 88.485
2. Patriots 88.175
4. Jagerbombers 87.410
6. The Moingona 87.240
8. Dakota Musicale 84.650
11. Northern Warriors.78.055

Division III
5. Buccaneers 69.440
6. The Commonwealth Crusaders 68.825
11. bluecoats 65.135
18. The Panthers 61.355
21. The Academy Cadets 58.755
53. The Washington Spiders 54.415
55. White Lightning Drum and Bugle Corps 54.215
56. Georgia Royal Drum AMD Bugle Corps 54.125
61. Thunderbirds 53.980
62. Mello Militia 53.825
65. The Black Planets 52.945
68. Blue Eagles 51.770
70. Secret Society 51.690
75. The Mushrooms in Uniform 51.545
80. 12th Man Marching 51.120
83. Salt Lake City wild 50.955
86. The Silver Lining Drum and Bugle Corps 50.520
87. Legion 50.455
89. The Back Bay Brigadiers 50.390
90. Snowfall Regiment 50.350

There are 47 more active division III corps this season who are ranked below 90. Looks like start for future powerhouses.

Needless to say, our growth in our first season is astronomical and positive. If this season is any indication, then FAME can't wait to see what the future brings us. Best of luck throughout finals weeks and we look forward to a productive season 40.

It should be interesting to see how FAME does in the future. However, it will be crucial that as many groups as possible remain active &/or don't go inactive.

Best of luck to all FAME groups for a strong end to Season 39 & continuation into Season 40 !!!

Thanks FastForward. We have a good nucleus of 6 corps in each division, sowe grow on that. Even with our late season surge, most corps have made an awesome attempt at being active this season. We anticipate the rise in the quality of our corps as they grow and learn together. Next season is only looking up.

Wow FAME has a lot of nice looking corps. Oh and good luck to all of them. Especially Dark Knights and Aftershock NZ, i hope you guys get nice scores at semis :)

Ty..two more shows! Im excited....I'm determined to catch my friend liebling82 *northern lights) but I'll settle for a d2 silver.. If I must lol

Oh wow crowleylex, that is one extremely close matchup! Best of luck to you too

Holy s*#; I jumped into third place I hope I can keep it. I haven't medaled since my first season

Crowley is my best friend. I kinda feel bad beating him again lol

Is anyone else excited for tonight?? Even though Ik im not getting into finals im still anxious to see what score and place I get...

I'm totally excited...if I pass northern lights tonight Ill sing hallelujah lol

Yea i can see that its such a close and exciting matchup. Good luck man

I know that this is unrelated to FAME, but I'm thrilled that Dark Knights Guard, in their first season in division 1, has MADE FINALS!!!!

Wow, awesome job Aaron!. All my A groups finished around 20th, still respectable for first season, considering all the rehearsal time I missed. My perscussion sections in both DC and MB finished 10th and 6th. So definitely looking forward to season 40.

Aaron I'm so jealous.. I hope I do that well when I compete for real next season :)

A very special congrats to the Commonwealth Crusaders, Buccaneers and bluecoats for making finals in d3. Way to represent and have a great show tomorrow evening!

Well I feel pretty proud of myself for making semifinals for my first season :)