Marching (sport)

In New Zealand and Australia, a competitive sport involving marching teams of young women grew up and became established from the 1930s.

Teams marched not only in competitions but also frequently appeared in parades and social occasions such as blossom festivals, A&P Shows and car race events.

The Australian Marching Association (AMA) was the main officiating organisation for the sport in Australia up until 23 June 2012.

On that date, at the organisation's Annual General Meeting, the sport unanimously approved the new name of DrillDance Australia to replace the name Australian Marching Association.

In New Zealand, teams compete in the Kiwi, Fernz, U/12, U/16, Senior, Master and Leisure grades in the Review and Inspection, Technical and Display drills.