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What is WGI?

What is WGI? Winterguard International (WGI) is a non - profit corporation devoted to promoting the pagentry arts. WGI coordinates contests for Winterguards (a.k.a. Colorguards), Indoor Percussion Units, and Marching Bands throughout the world. The WGI Winterguard and Percussion seasons begin in late January and early February and cumilate at a World Championship event in the second or third week in April. At this year's World Championsips, there were over 400 competing units from all over the United States, Canada as well as units from Great Britian and the Netherlands. There are regional contests held throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe on the seven or eight weekends leading up to the World Championships. In 1998, there were 22 regional contests. WGI programs include the development and implementation of the most comprehensive set of criteria for competition to assure a positive experience for the young people that take part in our events. All adjudicators are throughly versed in all aspects of the judging process and they undergo training each year to make sure they all fully understand the systems used.


WGI Philosophy

We exist to foster positive life experiences for all who participate, by promoting education, creativity and freedom of expression through the unification of Pageantry and the Performing Arts