
The WGI Color Guard World Championships is the premier showcase for winter color guard. The event is produced by WGI Sport of the Arts
which also produces the
WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships on a separate weekend. The WGI Championships typically draw 15,000
participants over two weekends, including more than 350 color guards and 250 percussion ensembles from 40 states and 5 countries.
The color guard contest features preliminary rounds in six classes of competition, providing opportunities for units at all levels of
expertise, from beginning to advanced. Scholastic units draw members from the same high school. Independent units draw members who are not
necessarily affiliated with a particular school. Top scoring units in each division advance to the Finals round, where medals are awarded to the top three finishers.
WGI is focused on education and provides curriculum materials for classes in equipment, movement and design. WGI also provides a
full educational program for instructors and judges. The organization promotes higher education by annually awarding $20,000 in academic
scholarships to student performers. Winter guard and indoor percussion are the fastest growing of the marching arts, and high school marching
bands benefit from the skills developed in these winter programs.

For complete championships results and recaps, visit
WGI.org
INDEPENDENT WORLD (IW)
97.000 Paramount, Atlanta, GA
96.600 Pride of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
95.900 Blessed Sacrament, Cambridge, MA
INDEPENDENT OPEN (IO)
97.900 UCF Pegasus Open, Orlando, FL
96.900 CGT Denton, Denton, TX
95.600 The Brigadiers, Syracuse, NY
INDEPENDENT A (IA)
97.465 Pacificaires, Surrey, BC, Canada
95.445 Black Gold A, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
95.410 JMU Nuance Winterguard, Harrisonburg, VA
SCHOLASTIC WORLD (SW)
97.600 Avon HS, IN
95.950 Trumbull HS, CT
95.850 Carmel HS, IN
SCHOLASTIC OPEN (SO)
97.650 Park Vista HS, Lake Worth, FL
95.450 Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Canton, MI
94.600 El Dorado HS, Placentia, CA
SCHOLASTIC A (SA)
99.400 Leander HS, Leander, TX
96.880 Marian Catholic HS, Chicago Heights, IL
96.460 Decatur Central HS, Indianapolis, IN
You may order tickets three ways:
• Online: Tickets are available at
WGI.org/tickets.
• By phone: The box office is open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern) at 1-866-589-7161.
• By mail: Visit WGI.org to download a ticket order form.
Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the show.
Live Webcast
• WGI offers a state-of-the-art live action webcast where you can watch the Championships competition all 3 days, all sites, all shows! For subscription
information, visit
WGI.org/2018-webcast.
• The Expo Tent located just outside the spectator entrance is your one-stop shop for the latest merchandise from WGI partners and sponsors and the place to buy your World Championship souvenirs.
• No video cameras are allowed inside the arenas.
• Small, non-professional, single frame "point & shoot" cameras are allowed into all venues. However, use of "Professional Cameras" are
prohibited, unless the user has appropriate media credentials and prior written approval from Winter Guard International.
Any camera that has a detachable lens or lens that extends to four (4) or more inches is considered a "Professional Camera" and thus
prohibited. As safety is paramount to all performers, any type of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Family, friends and fans may take still photos
of WGI events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed or publicly displayed without the written
permission of Winter Guard International. WGI defines public display as a web site, printed publication or physical location where the public at
large can gain access to one or more images of a WGI participating group in performance. Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in the stands are also not allowed.
Web: WGI.org
Email: Bart Woodley, Director of Operations & Sponsor Relations
Mail: 2405 Crosspointe Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45342
Phone: 937-247-5919
Ticket Line: 866-589-7161
Also view information about
WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts is the governing body for the indoor color guard, winds and percussion activities. Hosting regionals, culminating with World Championships in April, WGI is the premier organization for pageantry and education. The Sport of the Arts brings music to life through competitive performance, creating a positive and exhilarating experience for everyone involved. For more information visit WGI.org.