This new blog will share stories, how-to’s, tips and more about being part of a color guard or winter guard team.
Guard Basics
New to Guard or thinking of joining a color guard team? Start here!
What is Color Guard?
A color guard is a group of performers who dance and spin equipment to add visual appeal to a marching...
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Color Guard Flags
The flag is the most featured equipment in shows, as it’s loved by all skill levels and is what guard’s...
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Color Guard Rifles
Learning to spin rifle is usually the next step after getting comfortable with flag. It’s one of the “weapon” pieces...
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Color Guard Glossary
If you're new to color guard, there will be a lot of new terminology to learn. This list will help...
Read MoreGuard Life
Already a Guardie? This section covers how-to’s and tips on equipment, day-to-day guardie life, performing and more!
What to Wear to Color Guard Rehearsal
If you haven’t been given very clear instructions as far as clothes go, here are some options. Remember to watch...
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Color Guard Team Building Activities
Looking to form closer friendships within your color guard team? Try a team building activity! Team building helps improve communication,...
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Color Guard Conditioning
Starting to build strength towards the beginning of the season, and continuing throughout, really helps when shows come around. Here’s...
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What to Bring to Color Guard Rehearsal
This list applies to an average, three-ish hour color guard rehearsal, so it’s nothing crazy. Hopefully this can help you...
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Hi! I’m Katie.
I’m a multi-year color guard and winter guard high school performer, and two time captain.
When I was new to color guard I couldn’t find many resources to help me learn about guard. Now I’m creating the website I wish I had when I was new to this sport.
Use the Contact page to send me ideas for content that you would like to see!
Gallery
Pics from the WGI 2023 Championships in Ohio.
What do you love most about color guard?
I love all of the new skills, friends, and memories. ~Katie
I like the feeling when performing, and getting to perform with some of your best friends on the floor. ~Cassidy
The people I’ve met in color guard are probably the nicest people I’ve met. I feel safe around everyone, and I don’t feel like I have to change who I am around people. ~Phoenix
The lifelong friends you can make from guard. I’ve made a lot of friends in this activity. ~Ava
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