2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

EXTENDED TILL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 - 6pm

To apply for the 2024 West Coast Winter Guard Scholarship, complete the form below by Monday, April 1, 2024 at midnight. Recipients will be recognized at the WCWG Championship Finale, WCWG website and social media channels on Saturday, April 6, 2024 as well as at the WCWG Summit this summer.

Scholarships are open to high school graduating seniors and all those attending college/university that have performed in any capacity during the 2024 season. Also NEW from 2023 and again for 2024 INSTRUCTOR SCHOLARSHIP.

For any questions, please contact Jackie Goldberg at jackie@westcoastwg.net

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West Coast Winter Guard Proudly Announces Partnership with CSBC

West Coast Winter Guard is proud to announce our newly formed partnership with the California State Band Championships (CSBC). CSBC hosted their first championships event in 2007 at Mayfair High School. Since 2007, the organization has grown and in 2022 will host approximately 33 competitions throughout California during the fall marching band season. In 2021, CSBC began offering indoor competitions for indoor percussion and winds. Built on a community-based approach, CSBC keeps performers at the heart of every decision and focuses on creating an exceptional performer experience. 
We believe this new partnership helps round out our portfolio of offerings for Band Directors, Performers, Instructors, and Parents and it will pave the way for a combined indoor experience in the future, offering indoor winds, percussion, and winter guard competitions at a single event. 
We are excited to be part of the CSBC family of brands and believe this will continue to strengthen the West Coast Winter Guard experience. 

How do I get more information about CSBC?
You can visit their website at www.calstatebandchamps.org.

When do registrations for West Coast Winter Guard open?
All registrations will be completed through Competition Suite and open today (September 7, 2022).

I currently participate with WCWG, how does this effect the 2023 season
This partnership will not affect any of the 2023 events, but if you are interested in registering for CSBC any CSBC events visit www.calstatebandchamps.org.

When do registrations for CSBC indoor events open?
All registrations will be completed through Competition Suite and open today (September 7, 2022).

Will there be combined indoor percussion, wind and winter guard events in 2023?
No, there are no combined events scheduled for the 2023 indoor season.

Will the CSBC and WCWG competition suite accounts change?
No, CSBC and WCWG will continue to operate separate Competition Suite accounts.

2022 INDOOR / COVID POLICIES

 

West Coast Winter Guard

2022 Indoor Policies



Effective 1/15/2021


Due to the Statewide surge in the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the following additional protocols will be in place through February 15: (as per CDPH)


ALL Performers MUST wear masks while performing indoors



COVID Screening/Vaccination Requirements:


Performers


  • Each performing group will screen their members prior to arriving at the show site and complete the Google form that the ensemble is free of symptoms.  


  • At this time, WCWG does not have a policy mandating vaccination to be a performing member or show a negative Covid test. Show hosts may require additional requirements according to their school and district, this will be communicated as needed.


Judges/Staff


  • Each WCWG staff member and the judges/clinicians will be vaccinated or have a negative covid test within 72 hours of the event.  All WCWG staff will be prescreened as well prior to each event. 



PPE Requirements:


  • All instructional staff, WCWG staff, performers, and judges/clinicians will be required to wear a mask at all times.

  • All spectators are required to wear masks while in any indoor facility, 

  • All performers are able to perform without a mask while performing but must follow school/district guidelines. (See above Policy until February 15th)  




Spectators:


  • Tickets will be sold to spectators.  Depending on the size of the contest, there will be an AM, MID, and PM Contest or an AM, PM contest, with awards at the end of each of those portions of the day.  Spectators will be cleared from the gymnasium at the conclusion of every Awards Ceremony.


  • Post Performance student spectators will sit together in back bleachers.  Students will remain masked while indoors.  


  • The number of spectators will be limited and determined by local regulations.


Social Distancing Requirements:


  • There will be concessions sales in outdoor spaces.


  • There will be souvenir sales in outdoor spaces.


  • Judges and staff will be socially distant from each other, spectators, and participants. 

 

  • Performing groups will not be allowed to warm up in the same space as another performing group (ie. No multiple school warms ups).  If indoors, one unit at a time will be present in each warmup facility.



Cleaning & Sanitation Requirements:


  • Hand sanitizer and wipes will be made available to performers.

  • Spectator areas will be sanitized in between cleared gym times.

  • Judges/Clinicians will not share recording devices.


Changing Room / Restroom Requirements:


  • Performers should come dressed & ready to perform.  Restrooms are not to be used for makeup application and or as dressing rooms.






DAY OF SHOW PROCEDURES


Arrival and Departure Procedures 


  • Upon arrival groups should meet together in one location and await directions from the performing schools staff. This should not be at the Unit check in table as only the director/Instructor will come to check-In. 

  • Performing groups will depart campus immediately after their Awards Ceremony. 

  • Parents may purchase tickets for any available portion of the show (this may require multiple tickets for the days events) and attend the show in the gymnasium.  


Group Check-In

  • The Check-in table will be set up near the gymnasium .

  • When arriving at the venue, performers and up to 5 staff should assemble together in the parking lot with their equipment/props. 

  • Parents should head to the spectator ticket sales/entrance.  

  • At Check-in:

    • The performing members should line up outside of the check-in area and await instructions.

    • Only the ensemble director should approach the Check-In table.

  • The ensemble director will complete the Unit Check-In Form for their competing ensemble by using the QR code & Smartphone.

  • The ensemble director is responsible for following their school and/or district policies and to ensure that their staff/chaperones and performers are  following COVID-related guidelines.

  • Instructors will be required to show emergency cards at Check-In.  

  • Any and All show information will only be available electronically – NO paperwork will be distributed at the check-in table.  Each unit will receive upto 3 additional staff passes for performer area seating 


Warm-Up

  • All ensembles will find an outdoor warm-up space prior to their performance.  No other performing unit should be allowed to enter into that space.

 

Floors/Props/Equipment

  • All groups will be responsible for moving their own equipment, floors, and props on and off the competition floor.  All equipment helpers must wear a mask while assisting indoors.


Performance


  • Only performers, staff, and equipment/floor crews will be allowed in the performance area. (Other teams of the same school may assist with setup/tear down)

  • All staff will wear masks while viewing performances.

  • Masks worn while performing will be MANDATORY through February 15th per CDPH.  After that time it will be up to the discretion of each ensemble and/or respective home/host district policies or current mandate from the CDPH.

  • Staff seating during performances is only available in the designated viewing area. 


Departure

  • Ensembles will be asked to exit the gymnasium and fold their floor outside the gym in a designated space.  

  • Performers are encouraged to sanitize their hands after pack up.  

  • Performers may return to the performer viewing area to watch other groups and must wear a mask to enter that facility.


 

CONTEST OPERATIONS- Show Host  

 

SANITATION/DISINFECTION

  • All WCWG equipment will be sanitized at the end and start and end of each contest. 

  • Judges will use their WCWG provided equipment (Tablet/recorder) to record commentary/scores.

  • Recorders will be one per judge and sanitized frequently.

 


JUDGING

  • Judges, up to 6, will be socially distant in the stands.

  • Judges will be masked throughout the day. 

  • Judges will have no contact with performers. 

  • Critique with judges will be social distanced and both parties will be masked.

 

 

HOSTS

  • Meals will be served in hospitality/judges rooms

  • Hospitality/Judges room will be needed

  • First Aid station will be required

 

 


2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

To apply for the 2021 West Coast Winter Guard Scholarship, complete the form below by Sunday, May 30, 2021 at midnight. Recipients will be recognized on the WCWG website and social media channels on Monday, June 14, 2021 as well as at the WCWG Summit this summer.

Scholarships are open to high school graduating seniors and all those attending college/university that have performed in any capacity during the 2021 season.

For any questions, please contact Michele Mignogna at michele@westcoastwg.net

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Congratulations WCWG Finalists!

Congratulations to the WCWG Members that braved the weather to compete at the WGI Riverside Regional! As you post your pictures on Social Media make sure to use #wcwg2019 to share them on the WCWG social media pages and website! You can find all the scores and recaps from the WGI weekend at www.wgi.org. We are so proud of you and look forward to your next performances:

Palm Desert Charter MS JV - 1st Place Regional A

Palm Desert Charter MS - 2nd Place SA

Eastlake HS - 5th Place SA

Del Norte HS - SA Finalist

Mira Mesa HS - SA Finalist

Upland HS - 3rd Place SO

San Diego State University Aztec WG - 2nd Place IO

Fantasia - 2nd Place IW

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

West Coast Winter Guard is proud to complete the third season of competition!  Now that the season has come to a close it is time to reflect and collect feedback from our membership.  Within the past 24 hours two different surveys were released to assist our Board of Directors and Judges' Coordinator in bringing our membership an improved experience for the 2019 season.  This is just one way WCWG is looking to HEAR our membership.  The results of these surveys will be shared at the annual Summit Meeting on June 3rd at 11 AM at Murrieta Mesa HS, 24801 Monroe Ave, Murrieta 92562.  So, please make sure you submit your surveys no later than this Saturday, June 2nd.  If you did not receive the emails with the links to the surveys please contact Tracy Williams.  We look forward to your input and evaluation!

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