Amelia Wilke, 8, and mother Melanie, of Christchurch. PHOTOS: TONI MCDONALD : 2023 South Island Championship hosted by Marching Southland

Christchurch marcher Ruby Jones, 11, a competitor in the under-13 category, with coach Kendall Willis. : 2023 South Island Championship hosted by Marching Southland

Brian Smith, of Invercargill, took the opportunity to catch up with his daughter Kellee Smith-Newton and granddaughter Ivy-Blu, 9, of Christchurch. : 2023 South Island Championship hosted by Marching Southland