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What is Winter Guard?
Color Guard have traditionally been a group of uniformed military people who carry the flag of their country, and whose primary purpose is to perform ceremonial routines.
Although the ceremonial, military, and marching heritage remain, theuses of color guard has gone far beyond the prescribed limits of those original color guards.
Today, much of the marching has been replaced with body movement, dance, costumes, and brightly colored sets and props.
Winter Guard is the result of exactly this development. In order to understand what Winter Guard is, you must forget everything you know about Marching Bands, Parades and Football Games. Winter Guard is an indoor dance competition focusing on only the color guard. Today, competitive Winter Guard includes 25,000 young people in more than 1000 units across the UnitedStates, Canada and Europe.
We are very excited with the number of Colina students who enrolled in the 1998/99 Color Guard Winter Guard and Parade Program. In order for this unit to be successfull, educationally sound, and enjoyable for all involved, there must be a solid commitment from all members selected. Being a member of this award winning team will involve time and a commitment (students & parents) to the program.
In this enrollment packet you will find practice & competition dates. You must agree to allow your daughter to attend alll of these dates if she wishes to participate in this program. Though you did sign a similar agreement during the tryout process, it is necessary to also complete this form. Your signature below indicates a commitment to meet all of the financial and time commitments for the 1998/99 Winter Guard/Parade Season.
I agree to support my daughter as a member of the 1998/99 Colina Color Guard Program. I understand that this will require both a financial and time commitment for a successsful, educational and enjoyable experience.
Student signature_____________________Parent signature____________________Date_____________
Commitment to Colina Middle School Color Guard Program
Winter Guard & Parade Season
Attendance at all performances is required and students will only be excused for severe illness or a death in the family. If this occurs please contact the Instructors immediately.
Attendance at all practices is required.
Any student having to miss a practice may be subject to removal from a performance at the discretion of the Instructors. Multiple unexcused absences may result in removal from the program.
What if my daughter needs to miss practice?
The Winter Guard Team is a small group of performers. If one person misses a practice the rest of the team suffers. In the event of an unscheduled emergency (such as medical attention or a death in the family) contact the Instructors immediately.
Rehearsal/Practice Conduct
In order to run rehearsals smoothly and to maintain a quality program, it is essential that each member show up to rehearsals on time and dressed for practice. Appropriate attire includes dark bottoms (shorts, sweat pants or leggings) and a white or light colored shirt. Dance Shoes or tennis shoes should be worn (high tips are not recommended due to the restriction of foot movement). Clothing should be comfortable and allow maximum flexibility of movement.
Jeans, skirts and dress shoes are not to be worn.
Equipment Care
Each member will be assignedan equipment number. Each piece of equipment will be issued to a student and will bear their number. Once issued, equipment becomes the responsibility of the individual.
Any equipment that is lost or excessibely damaged due to neglect or misuse must be replaced by the student.
Blatant neglect or intentional misuse or mistreatment of any equipment will result in disciplinary action.
Normal wear and tear is expected.
Colina Color Guard Program Extimated Costs
Winter Guard & Parade
The 1998-99 Color Guard Program will include both Winter Guard & Parade activities.
How much will it cost?
The Colina Color Guard has an exciting season planned for 1998-99.
The Color Guard will be competing with other Intermediate & Middle Schools from throughout Southern California.
While an exact cost has not been determined yet, the estimated cost to each student should not exceed $200.
That amount includes:
Parade Uniform & Flag replacement fee
Winter Guard Uniform (excluding performance shoes)
Team practice shirt
Team spirit/travel shirt
To help offset this cost fundraising opportunities are schedules.
$ Colina Script - ongoing 2%ISA
$ Rummage Sale - November 14th & 15th 75% ISA 25% General Fund
$See’s Candies - October 20th 50% profit ISA 50% profit General Fund
$ Bake Sales 0 100% General Fund
$ Car Wash TBA
$Carnival 0 100% General Fund
Through your support and active participation in the fundraising programs, both the student’s costs and the additional cost to the program will be greatly benefitted.
Additional Program Costs may include:
Practice poles
Practice silks
Performance poles
Performance silks (usually at least 2 ea)
Tall Flags maintenance supplies (tape, stoppers, weights, etc.)
Pageantry props
CVUSD gym time costs (Sequoia Auditorium)
WGI Regional Entry Fees
And more................
What if I can’t pay the $200 at one time?
The $200 is due in full no later than Dec 8th, 1998.
The 1st installment of $75.00 is due October 20th
The 2nd installment of $50.00 is due November 3rd
The 3rd installment of $50.00 is due November 17th
The 4th installment of $25.00 is due December 8th
(Installments due may be reduced when fundraising occurs. Look for accountings to come home with your daughter.)
When are the Competitions?
The 1998/99 Performance Schedule
January 23rd Exhibition @ WHS Dance Team Competition - Westlake
January 30th WGASC Competition @ Upland H. S. - UPLAND
February 13th WGI So. CA Regionals @ Riverside City College
February 27th WGASC Competition @ TOHS - Thousand Oaks
March 20th WGASC Competition @ Westlake H.S. - Westlake
March 27th WGASC @ Etiwanda H.S. - Etiwanda
April 3rd WGASC @ Cypress H.S. - Cypress College
April 23rd - Fri. WGASC Regional Championships @ TBA - Long Beach area
April 24th or May 1st CVD Parade
What time we perform, the time of the awards ceremony and the transportation plans will determine the Call Time for each competition.
In general it is safe to assume that Competition days may start as early as am and could last the entire day. More specific schedules, maps and other information will be distributed as soon as it is available.
All performances, Saturday practices as well as weekly practices and more are listed on the Calendar handed out with this packet. Please hang it where it can be referenced often.
Throughout the year many items are needed that may have not been budgeted or constantly need replacing. Donations of these items are very appreciated and help to keep our tuition costs down. Often local businesses appreciate the opportunity to contribute to programs like ours; they just need to be asked.
1. Disposable “Instant” Ice Packs
2. Band-Aids
3. Black Electrical Tape
4. Instamatic Polarioid 600 Film - NEED THIS WEEK for our Carnival Jail Booth
5. 35m film & developing
6. VHS Video tapes
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The 1998-99 Colina Color Guard Team will be holding a See’s CANDIES Fundraising Program just in time for the winter holidays. It begins October 15, 1998, with orders due no later than October 29.
We chose See’s because of its fine reputation for quality while providing you with beautiful holiday gifts at nominal prices. The See’s CANDIES will be sure to please everyone on your holiday list. In addition to winter holiday novelty items, this year we have added many more of the See’s standards including pound boxes of chocolates, the fancy gold boxes, Bridge Mix, and much, much more. We even have See’s Gift Certificates, which carry no expiration dates.
So avoid the holiday crowds while supporting the efforts of the Colina Color Guard program.
Order forms will be available in the Colina school office or call Linda Derahian at (805) 493-0103 or Jewel Stuart at (805) 497-1650.
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