WGIcon 2024: Call for Presenters!

WGI is looking for educators who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience of the indoor marching arts at our instructor education event next September.

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 […]

WGI Recognizes and Celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day!

Juneteenth commemorates the day that the news of emancipation reached Galveston, TX in 1865. This comes 2.5 years after Lincoln declared the end of slavery in January of 1863. WGI honors and celebrates all Black voices in the marching arts and recognizes the importance of their presence and representation within our activity. Continue pushing boundaries […]

Happy Father’s Day From WGI!

Happy Father’s Day from WGI to all the amazing dads that have been there for us! Today, let’s appreciate every dad out there for the amazing roles they have in our lives. #WGI2023

Randy Greenwell: The Judging Experience

By Trudy Horsting We are all thankful for what judges do for our activity. However, for many people, no matter how long you have been performing, the life of a judge feels unfamiliar, and becoming a judge feels inaccessible. As much admiration as we have for the role, those who fill it can feel distant. […]

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 Statement June 5, 2023

The WGI Code of Conduct states: “Our reputation depends on the conduct of all parties involved in WGI. Good manners, courtesy, and common sense are all required to ensure appropriate conduct and behavior. Conduct or language that a reasonable person could perceive as rude, inappropriate, abusive, disorderly, derogatory, immoral, or threatening will not be tolerated.” […]

2023 Advisory Board Proposals Now Online

Each year, the Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds Advisory Boards consider proposals regarding rules and policies that govern WGI. Any competing ensemble that participated in a 2023 WGI event could submit a proposal for consideration. Proposals are published below prior to the meetings for review and then voted upon by the respective advisory board. Click […]

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 […]

3 Things to Expect at The 2023 Advisory Boards

WGI will hold the 2023 Advisory Board Meetings on June 9-10 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. These annual meetings give representatives the opportunity to discuss and vote on the rules and policies governing WGI.  Read below to see three things you can expect from the upcoming meetings. […]

Maintaining a Work Life Balance in WGI

By Jeffrey Peterson When the weekend rehearsal is over, the floor is folded, and areas are swept, performers and technicians often check in with each other one last time before hitting the road. On the drive home, however, the same slice of reality hits us all: we still have to work the next day. Hundreds […]

’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

Check out the WGI Job Board!

Click the image below to view the WGI Job Board where you can find the most up to date listing of jobs in the marching arts industry!

Happy Mother’s Day From WGI!

WGI wishes a warm and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Band/Guard Mom’s out there making the activity go round! Featuring Cap City Percussion in their 2022 production entitled, “Mother.”

The Journey of a WGI Proposal

Check out the video below to see how a proposal passes through the various levels of WGI’s organizational structure before coming a rule!

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 […]