In New Zealand and Australia, a competitive sport involving marching teams of young women grew up and became established from the 1930s. Marching combines military precision with formations and elaborate costumes. 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. Marching was the inspiration behind the television series Marching Girls which was developed for Television New Zealand and screened in New Zealand in 1987.