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The WGI Color Guard World Championships is the premier winter showcase for indoor 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. 2025 Color Guard Medalists
For complete championships results and recaps, visit WGI.org
INDEPENDENT WORLD (IW) 94.900 Pride of Cincinnati, OH 94.750 Paramount, Atlanta, GA 93.800 Fantasia, Riverside, CA INDEPENDENT OPEN (IO) 96.900 Third Legend, Saint-Eustache, QC, Canada 96.150 Phoenix Independent, Sylvania, OH 95.250 La Voute Performance Ensemble, St. Louis, MO INDEPENDENT A (IA) 95.985 Homage Independent, Lebanon, OH 95.775 Opus Independent, Rock Hill, SC 92.955 Pacificaires, Surrey, BC, Canada SCHOLASTIC WORLD (SW) 98.000 The Woodlands HS, TX 94.500 Carmel HS, IN 94.200 Arcadia HS, CA SCHOLASTIC OPEN (SO) 98.400 Little Elm HS, TX 95.400 Shenendehowa HS, Clifton Park, NY 95.300 Noblesville HS, IN SCHOLASTIC A (SA) 96.555 Pope HS, Marietta, GA 95.115 Melissa HS, TX 95.030 River Bluff HS, Lexington, SC Ticket Information
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 937-401-2530. • 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 days, all sites, all shows! For subscription information, visit WGI.org/webcast. Related Events
• 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.
Photo and Video Policy
• 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. Future Dates
2025: April 3-5 Color Guard / April 10-12 Percussion / April 12-13 Winds
2026: April 9-11 Color Guard / April 16-18 Percussion / April 18-19 Winds 2027: April 8-10 Color Guard / April 15-17 Percussion / April 17-18 Winds For More Information
Web: WGI.org
Email: Bart Woodley, Director of Operations & Sponsor Relations Mail: 1994 Byers Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-247-5919 Ticket Line: 937-401-2530 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.
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