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.

Our winterguard program features three groups, each designed for different age and experience levels. All groups participate in five weekend competitions during February and March, fostering camaraderie and artistic expression. Venture (Elementary School): Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm Additional Commitment: One Sunday rehearsal per month Location: Sherwood Park Ambassadors (Junior High & High School): Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Additional Commitment: Three out-of-town camps (November, January, February) Locations: Alternating between Sherwood Park and Millwoods This season during spring break, the Ambassadors will also be travelling to the USA to participate in an international winterguard competition. Origins (Competitive 18+ Young Adults): Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm Additional Commitment: Every other Sunday (10:30 am - 1:30 pm), two out-of-town camps (October, February), and one in-town camp (January) Locations: Alternating between Greishbach and Sherwood Park Vintage (Non-Competitive 18+ Seasoned Performers): Currently on Hiatus - Check back next season! All Groups Events/Competitions: Competitions will take place in February and March

Inclusions: 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 the Red Deer and Calgary competitions. This comprehensive package includes meals, transportation, and accommodations, ensuring members have a complete, fun, and enriching experience. We offer the flexibility of either full payment at the time of registration or a convenient payment plan. Program Fees: Venture:$1000 Ambassadors: $2000 (Includes all transportation costs for the international winterguard trip to the USA. Location is TBD) Origins: $900 Additional Costs: Performance footwear, Performance Makeup, Hair/Body Accessories, Undergarments Part of the team uniform for performances is a CGCYEG member jacket. Members have the opportunity to purchase one or one can be borrowed.

Yes. The fees charged for each group do not cover all the expenses incurred by the budget. To maximize programming and bridge the gap, the organization also relies on Bingos and a Casino every two years. The number of bingos to be worked required for each group is as follows: Venture: 2 bingos | Ambassadors: 4 bingos | Origins: 7 bingos By involving participants in work bingos, the organization can generate additional funds to supplement the budget and ensure that all necessary expenses, including those beyond the regular fees, are covered. Bingos typically involve members and/or their families volunteering their time and effort to contribute to the organization's fundraising efforts and support its programming initiatives.

CGCYEG would like to recognize the value of that support while also recognizing that each family is different in their available time and talents. These volunteer points are in addition to the minimum bingo requirement. Venture: 3 points | Ambassadors: 5 points | Origins: 1 point Volunteer Options Day Trip Chaperone: 1 Overnight Chaperone: 2 Food plan/shop for camp/trip: 1/event Volunteer Coordinator: 2 Rehearsal facility coordinator: 4 Director at Large: 2 Casino Chair: 2 Bingo Chair: 4 Fundraising Coordinator: 3 Secretary/Vice President/Treasurer: 3 Chair: 4 Trailer: 4 per group (part time will be assigned based on frequency) Trailer Maintenance: assigned per fix *all material expenses will be reimbursed Costume alterations: assigned per alteration Props: assigned per prop Recruitment Event Coordinator: 1/event* Local show planning: 1/event Home Show Coordinator: 2 Merchandise Coordinator: 2 Bingo: 1 In addition, 1 Home Show Volunteer & 1 casino shift per member are mandatory *Please contact cgcyegboard@gmail.com with any questions*