Question 1

What is Colorguard/Winterguard?

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Winterguard is a captivating indoor performance art form that combines dance, choreography, and prop manipulation. Teams synchronize movements, utilizing flags, rifles, sabers, and more to create visually stunning shows. Modern winterguard incorporates diverse styles and storytelling, drawing from music, literature, and visual arts. It has evolved into a competitive art form, with athletes showcasing creativity, skill, and showmanship in circuits like WGI. Winterguard fosters teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, providing a platform for artistic expression and emotional connection with audiences. It continues to push boundaries, captivating worldwide with its innovative performances.

Question 2

What is the commitment?

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Our Winterguard program features two groups, each designed for different age and experience levels. All groups participate in three weekend competitions during February and March, fostering camaraderie and artistic expression.Ambassadors (Junior High & High School):Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm. Starting in January, Thursdays will be an added rehearsal day until the end of the season.Additional Commitment: Two out-of-town camps (November & January), and performances in February and MarchLocation: Sherwood Park, ABOrigins (Competitive, Ages 16+):Rehearsals: Mondays and Sundays, 6:15 pm - 9:45 pmAdditional Commitment: Two out-of-town camps (October & January), and performances in February and MarchLocation: Sherwood Park, ABALL GROUPS
Events/Competitions: Competitions will take place in February and March

Question 3

How much are the fees and what are the additional expenses?

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Each group's fees cover all programming expenses, including rehearsal space, instruction, and equipment rentals. They also encompass camp fees, costume expenses, and travel costs for competitions. This comprehensive package includes meals, transportation, and accommodations, ensuring members have a complete, fun, and enriching experience.
GroupSeason FeeOrigins$1,500 ($1,000 plus a $500 Origins supplement)Ambassadors$1,000We offer the flexibility of either full payment at the time of registration or a convenient payment plan.

Additional CostsEquipment DepositA $100 equipment deposit is required for each performer. It is held in trust and returned when all equipment and costume pieces are returned clean, in good repair, and on time. Replacement ValuesCostume - $125Rifle or sabre - $80Flag - $50GlovesThe first pair of gloves is provided. Additional or replacement pairs are $30 per pair and can be ordered through a Director.JacketPart of the team uniform for performances is a CGCYEG member jacket. Members have the opportunity to purchase one or one can be borrowed.What You ProvideThese items are not ordered through CGCYEG and must be purchased by you:• Rehearsal attire. An all-black athletic outfit. This is worn at every rehearsal• Dance show shoes. Specific requirements are released in mid-November • Hair and makeup items. A list is provided ahead of the first competition.

Question 4

Is there any additional fundraising?

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Fundraising covers a significant share of what it costs to run CGCYEG. Every family carries a share of it. That share is measured in points. You can earn points by volunteering or by working bingos; the points required are as follows:PerformersTotal PointsMaximum from VolunteeringMinimum Bingo Points1 Origins Performer6241 Ambassadors Performer523Origins plus Ambassadors8262 Origins Performers9272 Ambassadors Performer725The requirement is 6 points for a first Origins performer or 5 for a first Ambassadors performer. Each additional performer adds 3 for Origins or 2 for Ambassadors. Where a family has performers in both groups, Origins counts as the first performer.The Three Ways to Earn a PointSource ValueNotesBingo Shift1 pointNo limit. Bingo is our primary fundraiser and cannot be fully replaced by volunteering.Volunteer Shift1 pointCapped at 2 points for the first performer, plus 1 for each additional performer. All shifts are worth the same.Buyout$100 per pointAny points not completed by June 23, 2027 are invoiced at $100 each.CGCYEG holds a casino licence and our casino falls in the 2026-2027 season. It runs over two days on a fixed date assigned to us by AGLC. The date will be announced through BAND as soon as it is confirmed. You cannot earn points from casinos.

Question 5

Is there additional volunteering?

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Volunteer OpportunitiesEvery shift below is worth 1 point, up to your maximum of 2, and one of those two must be a winter show shift. You will be asked at registration to check the areas you are interested in. Winter show, mandatory• Admission and gate• 50/50 sellers• Merch table• AMAA logistics support• General show crewEvent Day• Competition day crew, load in and load out• Floor crew at competitions• Merch table at away competitionsCamps• Camp chaperone, overnightEquipment and facilities• Trailer hauling to competitions• Prop storage and transport• Prop crew on the floor at competitions• Floor and equipment maintenance• Uniform and costume fittingsFundraising• Fundraising support: phone calls, outreach, and general help for the coordinatorOngoing roles• Board or executive position• Committee memberAdditional OpportunitiesThe following roles are open. If you are interested in any of them, email a Director. These positions count as volunteer shifts.RoleEmailParent Liasonliaison@cgcyeg.comHome Show Coordinatorevents@cgcyeg.comBingo Coordinatorbingos@cgcyeg.comTrailer Coordinatortrailer@cgcyeg.comFundraising Coordinatorfundraising@cgcyeg.com

Question 6

What app does the CGCYEG use for communication?

Accepted Answer

Official communication is delivered through BAND. All members and parents or guardians are required to join the CGCYEG BAND group and are responsible for staying current with announcements posted there. BAND is the authoritative source. Emails are sent as a courtesy and may not carry the same detail or the most current information.The parent portal at portal.cgcyeg.com holds your family records, including the schedule, fees and invoices, and bingo point balances.

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