:: 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

:: Instructors: - Posted 4/9/2008 2:10:16 PM
For many of you, this is culmination of the season. What goals have you set for your guard and have you prepared them for whatever the outcome may become? Chris Casteel has contributed an article that approaches the aspect of Championships with a goal in mind for you and your students. Click here

:: Instructors! - Posted 3/20/2008 6:09:19 PM
So here you are in the magical month of March. The performers know their show and are ever so slightly disengaging from the process. The same month of March when instructors find themselves anxiously wondering: “How can I make this show better?” “What will take my show to the next level?” Chris Casteel, a WGASC judge, has contributed an article for keeping your students motivated as the season comes to a close. Click here to see the article.

:: Instructor Etiquette - Posted 3/6/2008 11:57:08 AM
Click here to read this educational resource.

:: Critique - Posted 2/20/2008 8:45:02 PM
For those groups who have signed up for critique at a WGASC contest, we have some very important guidelines and useful tips for making your critique session as productive as possible. Click here to read the full story!

:: 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.