Welcome to Winterguard!
Milton High School
JV Try It Out Dates
Monday, Nov 2 and Thursday, Nov 5
4:15-6:45 PM at JV practice
Interested in Varsity? Please reach out to Holly at colorguard@miltonband.org or Shelley at guardvp@miltonband.org.
Parent Meeting: Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:00 PM at MHS
For all JV and Varsity families. We'll go over the Winterguard Handbook together!
Milton Winterguard
What is Winterguard?

Winterguard is the indoor season of colorguard. Performers combine flag, rifle, and sabre work with dance to tell a story set to music, performed on a painted floor in gyms and arenas. Milton competes in SAPA (Southern Association for Performing Arts) and WGI (Winter Guard International) events.

All students interested in being a part of the Milton Winterguard should attend the Try It Out dates to be placed on the Varsity or Junior Varsity team. Practice begins in November and goes through mid-April.

No prior experience or band class registration is necessary. Winterguard is open to all students in 6th through 12th grade.

Milton Winterguard performers
Two Teams, One Program
Junior Varsity (JV)
Grades 6-12 • Perfect for beginners

JV is where new members learn the basics. Students build beginner flag, equipment, and dance skills and practice on a lighter schedule.

Practices: Mondays and Thursdays, 4:15-6:45 PM
Shows: local SAPA competitions, our home shows, and SAPA Championships in Chattanooga
Middle schoolers from our feeder schools join JV and walk over after school.
Varsity
High school • Experienced performers

Varsity is our advanced competitive team. Members work on more challenging equipment and choreography with a bigger time commitment.

Practices: Tuesdays 4:00-9:00 PM and Thursdays 4:00-6:30 PM, plus a drill camp and weapon sectionals
Shows: SAPA and WGI regionals, SAPA Championships in Chattanooga, and WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio
Travel: includes overnight trips with chaperones
Questions?
Shelley Tomich, Guard VP: guardvp@miltonband.org
Holly Brooks, Guard Director: colorguard@miltonband.org