:: Request for Leader interviews - Posted 8/16/2009 4:56:33 PM
Insturctors we would like to get your students more invovled in the WGASC. We are asking for articles as well as interviews with students to share what they love about the activity with others. Please contact Chris Casteel for more information.

:: A new education article - Posted 7/2/2009 1:17:17 PM
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:: How to Build a color guard - Posted 5/27/2009 10:49:44 AM
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:: The final article for the season! - Posted 4/13/2009 2:55:47 PM
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:: An Exercise in Expression - Posted 4/7/2009 3:36:14 PM
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:: Pushing Through the Performance Plateau - Posted 3/31/2009 11:43:32 AM
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:: Attention all aspiring writers! - Posted 3/23/2009 11:30:03 AM
We are looking for individuals to contribute to our education articles. Do you have a story to tell, some helpful hints for students, parents or instructors? If so Click here for more information.

:: Article for 3-16-09 - Posted 3/19/2009 5:42:05 PM
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:: Article for the week of 3-9-09 - Posted 3/9/2009 11:42:13 AM
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:: A new education Article - Posted 2/26/2009 12:18:58 PM
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:: A new article for the week of Feb. 16 - Posted 2/20/2009 3:42:12 PM
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:: Got Goals? - Posted 2/11/2009 11:26:33 AM
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:: Equipment Survival Kit! - Posted 1/28/2009 11:01:35 AM
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:: Just Breathe - Posted 1/26/2009 11:39:37 AM
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:: Muscle Memory - Posted 1/15/2009 2:40:18 PM
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:: Ready, Set, Go! - Posted 1/9/2009 1:23:58 PM
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:: Holiday Reflections - Posted 12/22/2008 12:15:27 PM
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:: The Parent Factor - Posted 12/15/2008 11:03:13 AM
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:: Economy Art - Posted 12/10/2008 11:45:59 AM
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:: Costuming Art - Posted 12/2/2008 12:06:09 PM
In last week’s article I wrote about music selection and the importance of choosing the perfect piece of music as a vehicle for your competitive show. This week, I am moving on to the next step in the ladder of show creation - costume choice. I must warn you…I may be a bit long-winded this week; there is a ton to say on this topic. So you may want to sit down as you read this one. Click here

:: The Sound of Music - Posted 11/21/2008 1:03:12 PM
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:: Team Recruitment by Chris Casteel - Posted 4/22/2008 5:39:19 PM
I know, I know…most of us are still lingering in the afterglow of Championships. We can, even now, hear the distant sounds of applause; the popping of the kettle corn; the slick gym floor beneath our feet; and the aroma of hairspray oddly mixed with sweat. Good times! Why can’t we just hang onto these moments of euphoria for another week before embarking on yet another Color Guard process??!! Try as we might to remain in our world of denial, the truth is inevitable…it’s time to talk TEAM RECRUITMENT!! Check out this article all about recruiting for next year's team.Click here

:: Instructor Etiquette - Posted 3/6/2008 11:57:08 AM
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:: Are You Prepared? - Posted 1/13/2008 11:30:54 AM
The season is fast approaching and your first show will be here before you know it! Are you ready for the winter guard season? The article, "Are You Prepared?", has a few tips for instructors to think about as you get ready for the 2008 season. Click here to read th article.

:: Equipment Education - Posted 3/10/2006 10:09:35 AM
As part of continuing student education, I've posted an article on the student page titled More Than The Catch Please take a moment to read it. Hopefully it backs up the training you all have been doing with your groups. Best of luck as we enter the last month of the season!

:: The Equipment Caption - Posted 3/1/2006 2:12:35 PM
Hopefully our recent continuing education series on the judging system has sparked some interest with your students. This week we begin the focus on the Equipment Caption. Visit the student education page or Click here to print and complete a crossword puzzle emphasizing equipment.

:: More on General Effect - Posted 2/17/2006 10:01:27 AM
As part of our focus on General Effect we've posted an article in the student section that talks to the performers about how they impact the General Effect score. Click here or check out the student page to read the article.

:: Continuing Education - Posted 2/10/2006 9:24:15 AM
As part of student education, the next two week's will be highlighting the General Effect caption. Check out the student page or Click here to work our General Effect Word Jumble. More information about how the Effect caption is judged will be posted next week.

:: The Movement Caption - Posted 2/3/2006 11:33:26 AM
Over the last two week's we have been highlighting the Movement caption as part of student education. Check out the student page or Click here to read information on the movement caption. Don't be surprised if your performers start asking to listen to their tapes!

:: Educating Your Students - Posted 1/25/2006 12:13:27 PM
As part of our commitment to student education, we are starting a series of puzzles and articles to teach performers about each of the judged captions. Check out the student page or Click here to work this week’s puzzle that focuses on the Movement caption. Check back next week for a description of what the Movement judges look for as well as short definitions of each word used in the puzzle.

:: For Performers - Posted 2/11/2005 10:58:34 AM
As much as we love winterguard, sometimes our busy lives become more than we think we can handle. Read Box 5 Behaviors for a refresher on how to get everything done and feel less stressed.

:: For Information - Posted 2/2/2005 1:48:27 PM
This is the first in our series of educational articles. Please take the time to read How To Read Your Recap We hope this will help you decipher all the hidden messages in your recap and improve your guard as a result.

:: For Fun - Posted 1/28/2005 7:27:27 PM
As the season begins I'd like to honor last year's Gold Medal winners with a WordSearch in their honor. Can you find all 21 of the 2004 Gold Medal recipients? Click here

:: For Inspiration - Posted 1/28/2005 7:24:36 PM
Early in the season it is easy to lose perspective and get too caught up in our desire to have everything perfect. Take a few moments to read Pageantry Is A Collective Art