U.S. ARMY
CADET COMMAND
EASTERN DRILL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sports Network International looks very forward to working with U.S. Army Cadet Command, as well as the corresponding Brigade commands, as well as other instrumental groups that work hard to make the event a success every year for the cadets. The "Army Nationals" annually provide over 2,000 young Army drillers the ability to compete amongst their peers. Those that have competed in this event previously will attest to the awesome nature and standing this competition has within the world of competition drill & ceremony.

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The Eastern Championships will be held at the Macon Centreplex, located just 55 minutes south of Atlanta, Georgia in Macon, Georgia. Configured for a military drill competition, the venue will maintain comfortable, fixed seating for roughly 5,000 people with the bleachers pushed in for the event. This site will be one of the most impressive facilities many attending cadets will ever have the priviledge to drill within!

Ample parking, clean, unobstructed sight lines, solid concrete floors and hundreds of other details regarding the competition are maintained within the official Army Nationals Invitation that all interested schools are encouraged to study to gain an overall knowledge of the competition (NOTE: this document is posted on-line every year in mid-September for the upcoming competition the following calendar year. Other documents are left on-line to allow schools to review previous materials.)

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Knowing that virtually all schools will need hotel accomodations, plenty of hotels all very near the competition site have been contracted and are ready to provide very reasonable billets for competitors and spectators alike. Simply click on the "ARMY NATIONALS HOTELS" link and identify yourselves as specified by each hotel. (NOTE: Schools are encouraged NOT to make hotel reservations until their entry into the event has been received and accepted).

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The Army Nationals are designed to promote the positive aspects and benefits of Junior ROTC to citizens throughout the United States. This showcase event will also display to the general public the discipline, determination, and dedication produced through Junior ROTC and publicizes the benefits of joining such an outstanding organization.

Sports Network International (SNI) remains proud of our association with this fantastic event. It is our hope and goal every year to provide all JROTC cadets with an event they can be proud of. SNI provides drill and ceremony competitions, Raider competition and related items for many young men and women throughout the world of Junior ROTC every year. We are honored to be a part of this exceptional drill event and look forward to working hard to bring you the finest Army-only drill competition ever held. The team-oriented individuals that gravitate towards drill & ceremony are the backbone of most thriving JROTC units. We at Sports Network consider it privilege to work in this arena each and every year.

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Look for additional information regarding the Army Nationals within the DrillNATION Magazine (formerly IDR Magaznine). This publication is mailed to all JROTC schools and several non-affiliated programs in mid-September each year and is always well received within the drill community. Informative articles and stories regarding Junior ROTC, as well as results and general information regarding the drill events produced by SNI are annually featured, including a feature page regarding the "Army Nationals" competition. This magazine, along with the amazingly content-rich DrillNATION.net on-line information, provides a wealth of information to the JROTC community both in and out of the drill world. It should be noted that members of DrillNATION.net also receive periodic email newsletter versions of DrillNATION to keep them updated on the latest and greatest happenings within the drill community.

Please take a look through the entire website and explore all it has to offer. The site will be expanding in the coming months as more and more details become "fit to print" regarding this exciting Army Nationals competition. Here's wishing all schools the best of luck as you tackle your 2009-2010 school year. Remember, always do your best!