GENERAL INFORMATION
A unit may compete in any regular SJVCGPR competition that they choose to enter.
SJVCGPR reserves the right, following consultation with the Color Guard Judges Coordinator – Robert Solomon/Michael Stone, Percussion Judges Coordinator – Phil Vallejo, to move a unit into a higher or lower classification.
When competing in a scholastic category, all participants must be enrolled in said educational institution or feeder program of said institution.
Competitors in the independent category may not have reached their 23rd birthday before June 1st of the competition year. Graduate students must be able to show proof of age upon request of the SJVCGPR Contest Coordinators. (This does not apply to Independent World Color Guards).
Directors/instructors are responsible for the conduct and good sportsmanship of their unit members and boosters at all times. Please show respect to all competing units and individual competitors as well as personnel serving in various capacities for the host school. Unsportsmanlike conduct can result in disqualification of the offending members’ unit.
The Color Guard rulebook states “Color guards in the A and Open classes may not compete with less than five (5) nor more than thirty (30) performers in the competition area at any time. Color guards in the World classes may not compete with less than five (5) nor more than forty (40) performers in the competition area at any time.” SJVCGPR is about promoting growth, participation, and education in the winter arts. If you have more than 30 or 40 members in your performing ensemble, or less than 5, and would still like to compete, please contact [email protected] for permission, as we want as many students involved as possible to foster a healthy program. Any groups marching more than the rulebook states without permission from administration may be subject to penalty.
For the safety of the student performers, flash photography is NOT allowed during performances. Video recording is allowed.
Doors will be closed at all contests while a unit is on the competition floor. Students spectating are to respect that condition and remain seated while a unit is on the floor.
All performers must sit on the back side of the gymnasium, even after their portion of the competition is completed. Units may be disqualified if members sit of the spectator side. There will be a clear “No Cross Over” boundary at each performance to show where students cannot cross over to the paid spectator side.
Regular season competition fees will be $100, and championship performances will be $250. Any groups on a wait list that do not get accepted into a show will be issued a refund. For cancellation of attendance to a show we request 2 week minimum notice. If you pull out of a show (drop) within 14 days of the show date, there is a $50 non-performance fee. The fee increases to $100 if the unit does not show up on the day of the contest.
SJVCGPR PERFORMANCE ORDER PROCEDURES
1. Performance order for regular season shows will be determined by random selection using the Competition Suite. Registration payment must be received by Jan. 10, 2025 in order to retain a performance time. If registration payment is not received by Jan. 10, 2025 the group will be removed from contest until registration payment is received.
2. Championships order will be determined by reverse score order at the show prior to Championships for both color guard and percussion. In the event of a tie, order will be determined by highest Performance Analysis Score (Percussion) and highest General Effect Score (Color Guard). If you are not present at the show before Championships, you will be placed first in your competitive class. If there are multiple groups who do not attend the show before Championships in the same class, they will perform in the first slots in that class. Performance order for these ensembles will be based on the highest ordinal at the previous attended show.
3. In order to be eligible to perform at SJVCGPR Championships, you must attend show number 1.If your school is outside of a 100 mile radius from Clovis, you are welcome to attend SJVCGPR Championships but will perform at the beginning of your competitive class.
SJVCGPR CODE OF CONDUCT
In order to allow the most positive experience for participants at SJVCGPR competitions, we ask that this code of conduct be followed during all SJVCGPR competitions. Any questions or concerns regarding a unit’s performance must be expressed by the band director of the school to the SJVCGPR Circuit Coordinators, Duncan Smith, (percussion), Esmeralda Lozano (color guard), or David Lesser.
There will be no contact with the judges by any performer, director, instructor, spectator, or parent/guardian during, or after, a competition. All questions/concerns regarding judging must be made through the Percussion Judges Coordinator – Phil Vallejo and Color Guard Judges Coordinator – Robert Solomon/Michael Stone. Rulings made by the judges are final on all decisions concerning deductions, specific rulings, and final placement.
Unruly behavior by directors, instructors, performers, parents/guardians, or spectators will result in removal from the event.
Show design and performance material must be appropriate for family viewing. Any vulgar or suggestive movements, words, or music may result in a score deduction or disqualification. Judges’ decisions are final.
Please review WGI policies regarding deductions in scores due to non-performance related infractions.
SJVCGPR strongly supports and encourages sportsmanship, integrity, and fairness for all directors, instructors, performers, and supporters in all areas of the competition, not just practice and performance. We feel that directors, instructors, and parents/guardians are a necessary and effective instrument for instilling positive behavior among unit members. It is expected that all performers, directors, instructors, parents/guardians, and spectators represent themselves and their community in a positive way.
COLOR GUARD CLASS INTERVAL AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Junior High ‘A’, and Junior High ‘Open’ classes will be shortened. This allows rehearsal time to focus on training and achievement for both students and instructors. Interval time for these classes will be 7 minutes per ensemble. Show length will be 2 minutes minimum, to 4.5 minutes maximum. Minimum equipment time for the aforementioned classes are 2 minutes.
JUNIOR HIGH A INTERVAL: 7 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 4 MIN 30 SEC
JUNIOR HIGH OPEN INTERVAL: 7 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 4 MIN 30 SEC
REGIONAL A INTERVAL: 7 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 4 MIN 30 SEC
SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL A INTERVAL: 7 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 4 MIN 30 SEC
SCHOLASTIC A INTERVAL: 8 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 5 MIN 30 SEC
INDEPENDENT A INTERVAL: 8 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 5 MIN 30 SEC
SCHOLASTIC OPEN INTERVAL: 9 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 6 MIN 30 SEC
INDEPENDENT OPEN INTERVAL: 9 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 6 MIN 30 SEC
SCHOLASTIC WORLD INTERVAL: 10 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 7 MIN 30 SEC
INDEPENDENT WORD INTERVAL: 10 MIN MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 7 MIN 30 SEC
Under-time penalties for non-junior high divisions will be aligned to WGI Rules as of 2025.
JUDGES CRITERIA SHEETS
All judges sheets can be found in the WGI rulebook. The only sheets that are modified for SJVCGPR are the JH and Regional A color guard sheets.
PERCUSSION BOUNDARIES
SJVCGPR will strictly enforce front side line penalties. WGI rules states there must be a 5 foot boundary between the audience and performing ensemble, which is not realistic for the performance venues SJVCGPR offers. The boundary line will be taped to the farthest out line of the painted basketball court in each gym. In the smaller gyms, this will be about 3 feet away from the audience, and in the large CNHS gym, about 5 feet. The front boundary line will be clearly marked with a blue masking tape boundary line, and the t&p judges will always help clarify before an ensemble enters the floor. Please be safe and courteous when designing shows to consider the space in the venues, meaning back sideline constraints with SJVCGPR performing venues.
If you have any questions about any of the above addendums to the WGI rulebook that pertain to SJVCGPR, please contact Esmeralda Lozano at [email protected] for further clarification. Thank you for your participation and cooperation!
The SJVCGPR Championships schedule is now available at this link. Directors packets are available at this link. As in previous years, we will host all high school ensembles in the east gym, and all junior high ensembles in the west gym. Please note there will be separate Percussion and Guard junior high awards. Show packets will be available soon, we are looking forward to seeing you on March 22nd.
Info is available for the upcoming SJVCGPR Show #3 at Clovis East High School, as well as get the schedule for Show #4 (hosted at Clovis North). Please click the links below to access this info:
3/1/2024 Show #3 @ CEHS Directors Packet
3/1/2024 Show #3 @ CEHS Logistical Schedule
3/8/2024 Show #4 @ CNEC Logistical Schedule
3/8/2024 Show #4 @ CNEC Directors Packet
We're looking forward to seeing you all at one (or both) of our upcoming shows!
SJVCGPR Show #2 schedule is now available. For the full logistical schedule click here. Show directors packets are available at this link. Please remember to upload performance music by Wednesday 2/14 by 6pm.
SJVCGPR Show #1 schedule is now available. You can access the show schedule here. Directors packets are also available at this link.
Important reminders for participants of Show #1 next Saturday:
- Spiel Sheet info must be updated in CompetitionSuite. Once you log in to competitionsuite, select your group, go to organization data in the top menu, select “San Joaquin Valley Color Guard & Percussion Review Data,” and edit your spiel sheet information. The entries here will be used by our gym announcers when announcing your show.
- Performance Music must be uploaded by Thursday 1/25 at 6pm. If you have not done this yet, you can click on "Performance Music" in the top menu, and upload your files. Soundcheck will be available during check in at the event on Saturday.
- Group admins - update your staff members within the "People" menu of competitionsuite. This will ensure they have access to scoring and commentary at the conclusion of the first competition.
Ticket Pricing:
General Admission: $10 Student Admission: $8
Seniors (62+) & Military Discount w/ ID: $8 Child 5 and under: Free
ONLY CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT WILL BE ACCEPTED
Registration for the 2024 SJVCGPR Season begins Friday 10/20 at 9am. In order to register your ensemble you will need to have an account set up with CompetitionSuite. If you already have an account with CompetitionSuite, you can use your existing account to manage your registration (even if you use it with another circuit such as WGI).
Registration will be available by registering as a member ensemble beginning Friday 10/20 at 9am. If you attempt this prior to 9am you will not have the option to register for events. Please access the membership portal by clicking here after 9am on Friday 10/20.
Full Directions are available here. We look forward to your ensembles joining us this season.
A reminder - the full season schedule is:
Show #1 Sat. Jan. 27 @ Clovis West High School
Show #2 Fri. Feb. 16 @ Clovis East High School
Show #3 Fri. Mar. 1 @ Clovis East High School
Show #4 Fri. Mar. 8 @ Clovis North Educational Center
Championships Fri. Mar. 22 @ Clovis North Educational Center
We are looking forward to hosting another exciting season in 2024. Our performance dates / locations are:
Show #1 Sat. Jan. 27 @ Clovis West High School
Show #2 Fri. Feb. 16 @ Clovis East High School
Show #3 Fri. Mar. 1 @ Clovis East High School
Show #4 Fri. Mar. 8 @ Clovis North Educational Center
Championships Fri. Mar. 22 @ Clovis North Educational Center
Registration will occur through competitionsuite as in the past two years. We will have more information available soon, and registration will open on Friday, October 20th. We hope to see you and your ensembles soon!
SJVCGPR Championships are this friday. Please review the show packet available here.
The full logistical schedule for the show is available here. Please note - all Junior High performances will occur in the west gym and all High School performances will be in the larger East Gym.
SJVCGPR Championships are this friday. Please review the show packet available here.
The full logistical schedule for the show is available here. Please note - all Junior High performances will occur in the west gym and all High School performances will be in the larger East Gym.
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SJVCGPR Show #1 schedule and show packets are now available. You can access the show schedule here, and show packet here. Important reminders for participants of Show #1 this Saturday:
Ticket Pricing: General Admission: $10 Student Admission: $8 Seniors (62+) & Military Discount w/ ID: $8 Child 5 and under: Free ONLY CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT WILL BE ACCEPTED |
Registration for the 2023 SJVCGPR Season begins Tuesday 11/15 at 9am. In order to register your ensemble you will need to have an account set up with CompetitionSuite. If you already have an account with CompetitionSuite, you can use your existing account to manage your registration (even if you use it with another circuit such as WGI).
Registration will be available by registering as a member ensemble beginning Tuesday 11/15 at 9am. You can access the membership portal by clicking here after 9am on Tuesday.
Full Directions are available here. We look forward to your ensembles joining us this season.
A reminder - the full season schedule is:
Show #1 - Saturday, January 28th @ Clovis West High School
Show #2 - Saturday, February 11th @ Clovis East High School
Show #3 - Friday, March 3rd @ Clovis East High School
Show #4 - Friday, March 17th @ Clovis North High School
Championships - Friday, March 31st @ Clovis North High School
SJVCGPR 2023 Dates and Locations:
Show #1 - Saturday, January 28th @ Clovis West High School
Show #2 - Saturday, February 11th @ Clovis East High School
Show #3 - Friday, March 3rd @ Clovis East High School
Show #4 - Friday, March 17th @ Clovis North High School
Championships - Friday, March 31st @ Clovis North High School
We will have more info including registration dates soon!
SJVCGPR Championships is this Friday at Clovis North High School.
Junior High Groups will be performing in the West Gym, and High School Groups will perform in the East gym. The full schedule is available by clicking here.
Championship Ticket Pricing:
$15 Adult, $10 Student
$10 Seniors (32+) & MilitaryChild on lap: Free
We accept Debit/Credit, Cash or Check.
Checks will require a Photo ID and will be made out to ‘Bronco Foundation’
Directors - Show packets can be accessed here.
We look forward to seeing you Friday.
SJVCGPR Show #4 is This Friday |
Show packets for Show #3 at Clovis North High School are now available. You can access them HERE.
Ticket Pricing:
General Admission: $10 Student Admission: $8
Seniors (62+) & Military Discount w/ ID: $8 Child 5 and under: Free
ONLY CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT WILL BE ACCEPTED
SJVCGPR Show #3 is This Friday |
Show packets for Show #3 at Clovis East High School are now available. You can access them HERE.
Ticket Pricing:
General Admission: $10 Student Admission: $8
Seniors (62+) & Military Discount w/ ID: $8 Child 5 and under: Free
ONLY CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT WILL BE ACCEPTED
SJVCGPR Show #2 This Friday |
Reminders for participants of Show #2 this Friday Spiel Sheet info must be updated in Competitionsuite. Once you log in to competitionsuite, select your group, go to organization data in the top menu, select “San Joaquin Valley Color Guard & Percussion Review Data,” and edit your spiel sheet information. The entries here will be used when announcing your show (most of you took care of this prior to / at show #1). Performance Music must be uploaded by this week. If you uploaded prior to Show #1 your file will still be there and you don't need to re-upload. If you have not done this yet, you can click on "Performance Music" in the top menu, and upload your files. Soundcheck will be available during check in at the event on Friday. All participants (including performers) must be masked while in a performance gym. We appreciate your cooperation. Group admins - update your staff members within the "People" menu of competitionsuite. This will ensure they have access to scoring and commentary at the conclusion of the first competition. Ticket Pricing: |
SJVCGPR Show #1 This Saturday |
Reminders for participants of Show #1 this Saturday Spiel Sheet info must be updated in Competitionsuite. Once you log in to competitionsuite, select your group, go to organization data in the top menu, select “San Joaquin Valley Color Guard & Percussion Review Data,” and edit your spiel sheet information. The entries here will be used when announcing your show. Performance Music must be uploaded this week. If you have not done this yet, you can click on "Performance Music" in the top menu, and upload your files. Soundcheck will be available during check in at the event on Saturday. All participants (including performers) must be masked while in a performance gym. We appreciate your cooperation. Group admins - update your staff members within the "People" menu of competitionsuite. This will ensure they have access to scoring and commentary at the conclusion of the first competition. Ticket Pricing: |
Show #1 will follow these guidelines listed below. All participants including performers will be required to wear a mask while in the performance gym at all times.
CDPH/COVID GUIDELINES: UPDATE AS OF 1/19/2022
In consultation with our administration and in line with county guidance, we will plan to keep this event under the 500 person “mega-event” threshold. As a result, we will not be enforcing a testing/vaccination verification requirement at show #1.
Masking Requirements: Per current requirements, masks are required from ALL individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status until further notice. This includes performers, spectators, instructors, directors, volunteers, and staff members.
Covid-19 Participation Protocols: Only those that are healthy and symptom-free should attend SJVCGPR events throughout the season.
- If you, a member of staff, a performer, or a parent affiliated with your ensemble is experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or has recently tested positive for COVID-19, they should not attend an event without first obtaining a negative test result or completing the full isolation period per CDC guidelines.
- We recommend establishing a contingency plan for how your ensemble will continue to participate in the event should one or more performers need to miss a performance.
- We also recommend establishing a backup plan should you or another key staff member are unable to attend a SJVCGPR event, so that your ensemble will still be able to perform.
Here is the registration process:
Make sure you have an account set up with Competition Suite (you can take care of this right now). If you do not have an active Competition Suite account set one up by visiting https://competitionsuite.com/ and click on the Sign Up button. You will need an active Competition Suite account to register.
Follow this link - Register Here and register as a new ensemble – (If you have a current winter percussion or color guard ensemble in competition suite you may see these old entries but it will be easiest to create a new ensemble for scheduling and data collection purposes). All previous SJVCGPR ensemble information will be invalid/cleared.
You will need to register as a member ensemble. There will be no charge for membership. It will enable registering for multiple shows to be an easier transaction.
Complete all required information
Start a new ensemble for each group entry, ie. Scholastic A color guard, Scholastic A percussion, exhibition color guard etc…
Then you will be able to register for upcoming events.
The deadline for registration will be two weeks prior to the first show. Schedules for show number 1 will be posted or emailed out as close to the end of the registration period as possible.