2007 World Championship Book Truck Drill Team Competition at ALA

What could be more fun for ALA attendees than a book cart drill team competition on a Sunday afternoon? I can't think of anything. DEMCO sponsored the 2007 World Championship Book Truck Drill Team Competition at ALA in Washington D.C. and I must tell you, having had the pleasure of attending, that it was something to behold.

The four drill teams had it all together - music, choreography, costuming, and precision bookcart handling - and dazzled a large high-spirited crowd as they performed before a panel of judges. Pictured below, are the four teams knocking out their routines during the competition.

First Up

Second Up

Third Up

Fourth Up and Competition Winners for 2007

The Book Divas, Cy-Fair Independent School District, Houston, TX, were the winners of the competition.

A good time was had by all and people are already talking about next year's competition. Indeed, I have the notice for the 4th annual competition tacked on my wall because I love the picture of an energized individual jumping over a fully loaded book cart.