Competition Day:
- Okay, these are really long days for the kids, so make sure they get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and send some healthy snacks that will not stain their uniforms. Also they may want to have some cash on hand for concessions where available.
- Make sure your child has ALL their uniform pieces clean and ready to go ... CLICK HERE for details. Uniforms must be in Tip-Top shape. We are judged on appearance.
- Extra gloves can always be purchased in the uniform room for $3.00 per pair.
- Make sure you look at the itineraries each week...Mr. Rogers does a great job of putting together a very detailed schedule for the day.
- Make sure to think about the weather; it gets chilly in the evenings and kids will start to need to wear some kind of layering pieces, like Under Armor, to keep them warm.
- You are not expected to go to the whole competition.
- Arrive early...sometimes you have to park some distance from the field.
- Pack for the weather...blankets, coats, etc.
- You will need to buy tickets at each location...generally between $5.00 and $10.00 per person. They will usually have a program available for an extra $2.00 - $5.00.
- Most locations will have concessions available, which benefit their boosters, so consider supporting them.
- You will notice that they usually will not allow people to enter / exit the stands during a performance. If you are approaching the field during a performance and notice a traffic jam of people, just be patient; as soon as the performance is over, they will open it up to enter / exit before the next band. It is a courtesy to the performers and their spectators.
- BE A GOOD SPORT! No matter what you see, please refrain from any negative comments in the stands; you never know whose grandma is sitting right behind you. We have always prided ourselves on giving EACH TEAM a standing ovation following their performance. Every student works hard and deserves our support and respect!
