A Snapshot of Tampa Independent’s Success
With two successful 2023 programs, Tampa’s A Class and World Class groups prove that a consistent and passionate team can create magic on the arena floor.
Bringing Back Cool With Tarpon Springs HS
The idea of “cool” is a concept many people have tried to figure out, but Tarpon Springs High School World Winterguard spent the 2023 season showing audiences what they think “cool” really looks like.
2023 Cascadia Winterguard: Small but Mighty!
Cascadia Winterguard earned a finalist spot at the 2023 World Championships with a group of just five performers. We sat down with their director to learn how the team skillfully orchestrated a show with so few members and no floor.
2024 Hall of Fame
The deadline to submit all WGI Hall of Fame nominees is November 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM. This is your chance to help recognize individuals from the winter percussion activity (color guard nominations are accepted on even-numbered years) at World Championships. To submit a nomination for the 2024 WGI Hall of Fame (Percussion), submit a letter of […]
Fundraise For Your Group With WiddyUP!
WiddyUP is a fundraising platform that puts the performers in the spotlight when raising money for their group. Participants receive 95% of every dollar raised, and with an average donation of $52, this platform is a must-have for your next fundraising season!
Climbing the Ranks
At the most recent World Championships event in 2023, three groups achieved something particularly remarkable. LSM Winds, Clover HS Percussion, and the Somerset Academy Winter Guard won for the second year in a row after their promotions following their 2022 victories.
2024 Regional Event Calendars are Live!
Ready, set, GO! We’re thrilled to announce the RETURN of the Power Regionals along with the complete list of events for the 2024 season below. #WGI2024 Color Guard Events: Percussion Events: Winds Events:
USF 2023 Summer Spin Clinics
From a University of South Florida Press Release USF Winterguard Summer Spin Clinic Saturday, July 15, 2023 Location: Tampa, FL at Freedom HS Open to ALL ages and skill levels! Save $5 and register in advance online! Registration here: https://usfwgcg.squarespace.com/our-closet/p/usfwg-spin-clinic-june-17th-2023 Open to the public: ALL ages and ALL skill levels! Choose between our […]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
WGI Celebrates Pride Month!
June is Global Pride Month, and WGI aims to recognize and celebrate all members of the LGTBQIA+ community. During this month, and every month, we want you to know that ALL are welcome here at WGI Sport of the Arts. We have also compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on […]
’23 Mayflower WG Feature
OFF THE FLOOR // We’re with ‘23 Mayflower WG discussing their 2023 production “Ohio” and the unique experiences of being an International group. Stay tuned until the very end and enjoy some hilarious footage BTS footage! #HeyYall
Happy Birthday WGI!
In the Spring of 1977, a small group of representatives met and formed an organization to govern the color guard activity from coast to coast. The goal was to create a standard set of competition rules, establish unity in judging techniques, and provide a national championship event. The organization that would bloom from this meeting […]
2023 Advisory Board Travel Grant Recipients Announced
Congratulations to Jonathan Schnicke with Kent City Winter Winds and Jessica Slabaugh with American Fork High School Color Guard for being selected to receive the 2023 Advisory Board Travel Grants! The WGI Board of Directors created these grants to foster growth and encourage new perspectives in the indoor marching arts. The awarded tuition covers the […]
Call for Applications for the WGI Board of Directors!
WGI Sport of the Arts is looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions on the Board of Directors. Take a look at the qualifications and processes to become a member of the WGI Board of Directors below! Qualifications: Individuals must appear on the published staff list of an Advisory Board member as of April […]
CG World Class Finals Crowd Timelapse
CG World Class Retreat Montage
2023 IW Class Finalist Review
By: Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Paramount (97.450) 1st Paramount’s show “Drawn together” demonstrated the many ways we are each so unique. Uniforms with different patterns of grey, a splattered grey floor, and even rifles which were marked with […]
2023 SW Class Finalist Review
By: Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Carmel HS (96.550) 1st Carmel HS brought their title “Lean on Me” to life, utilizing and depending on one another throughout the show with skillful partner work. The performers exuded confidence and grace […]
CG Open Class Finals Montage
2023 IO Class Finalist Review
By: MJ Johnson Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Vox Artium (96.700) 1st In “Til’ Death Do Us Part”, Vox Artium takes us through the story of a woman and her five husbands. It begins with a lovely wedding march as couples […]
