Winterguard is an sport that runs from November to the beginning of April. Students learn flag, rifle, sabre, and dance skills to put together a 3-5 minute competitive, theatrical show. We fill both a varsity and junior varsity team, which can range from 12-24 members each based on ability.
Below is a brief video that gives you a glimpse into the activity.
Below is a brief video that gives you a glimpse into the activity.
PracticeVarsity
Junior Varsity
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CompetitionsCompetitions typically occur on a Saturday and occasionally a Sunday pending on the hosting school. Most competitions occur within the Chicago area, but we do travel to Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan as well.
Competition days will include a practice before departure from the high school. Upon arriving at the hosting school, students will typically have a warm-up time and performance time, afterwards, we will change into our spiritwear, and watch other winterguards perform until awards are announced. Both teams compete in the MidWest Color Guard Circuit and our Varsity team also competes in the WGI (Winter Guard International) Circuit. For more information about the circuits check out their websites below! Click Here for the Mid West Color Guard Circuit Website Click Here for the WGI Website |
Fees Winter Guard Packet
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Varsity Expenses - Fees vary person to person. It just depends on what items you already own from previous seasons.
Minimum $275 (most returning members) Max $295 (some new members) *Activity Fee - $75 (covers the cost of equipment, props, travel, some food, etc.) *Costume - $150 *Tan Gloves - $20 (required by everyone, unless you own a pair) *Black Jazz Shoes - $30 (required by everyone, unless you own a pair) *Knee Pads - $20 (required by everyone, unless you own a pair) *Show Shirt - $25 (required) - pay separately *Team Jacket - $70 (required by everyone, unless you already own it) Junior Varsity Expenses Minimum $125 (most returning members) Max $250-300 (most new members) *Activity Fee - $50 (required by everyone; covers the cost of equipment and props) *Costume & Accessories - $150 (unless you already own it or are borrowing a Varsity members fall costume) *Black Gloves - $20 (required by everyone, unless you own a pair) *Black Jazz Shoes - $30 (required by everyone, unless you own a pair) *Practice Flag & Pole - $40 (purchase only if you don’t own one) *Equipment Bag - $30 - (purchase only if you don’t own one) *Team Jacket - $70 (optional, but highly reccomended) *Show Shirt - $25 (required by everyone) - This will be paid for separately. Please Note - All JV members will be required to spin either rifle or sabre this season. If you don’t already own one you will need to choose which you would like to learn. We will do a demonstration and talk about them before you decide. Seniors will be issued a school rifle or sabre, if they don’t already own one. *Rifle - $60 *Sabre - $80 |
Click HERE to view the winter guard packet. The packet contains information about the following items.
*practice and performance schedule *a break down of the fees *payment information *fundraising information *attendance policy *staff training and safety information. |
