INDOOR WINTERGUARD


​Our Winterguard program had its Debut season in 2025 an has expanded into two levels of groups for the 2026 season. The Mt. Spokane Wildcat Winter Guard is optional and is for anyone, regardless of dance team enrollment. The indoor winter guard is a new extension of our existing band color guard, creating their own performance using dance, props, and equipment like flags, rifles, and sabers. 
​- DECEMBER  to   MARCH -
​​The Winterguard season begins practice in December and runs through late March/Early April.. Color Guard is not a class during the day, but an extra-curricular activity, and is often two nights per week from 6-9pm with an occasional Saturday rehearsal.  Competitions occur on Saturdays, with roughly 3 competitions through the season. All dates can be found in the "Calendar" tab.

COMPETITION SEASON

​Winterguard Competition Season begins the end of January through March. Itineraries involving our competition trips throughout the season will be posted in the BAND app, see the "Social Media" tab.
COMPETITION SEASON
Marching Band and Color Guard Packet:
mshs_marching_band_packet.pdf
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Marching Band / Color Guard Handbook:
mt._spokane_wildcat_band_and_color_guard_handbook.pdf
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WILDCAT COLOR GUARD FAQ:
What will I need for band camp and practices? 
- Your proper equipment - flags, rifles, sabres, etc.
- lunch
- Athletic shoes/socks and comfortable weather appropriate clothing 
- WATER
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to shade your face
- Your Dot-Sheet and Lanyard provided on the first day of learning drill
- A ready-to-work attitude 

What do I need to bring to football games?
- Your prop equipment - flags, rifles, sabres, etc.
- Your costume and make-up
- A jacket, blanket, hat, gloves, etc - it gets cold when the sun goes down
- A ready-to-perform attitude 

How do I know if we are still having an after school rehearsal? 
Please come prepared to school every Tuesday and Thursday as if we are having practice. Even if it is raining, still expect to be going outside for rehearsing. Occasionally, other weather factors can prevent us from being outside such as lightning and poor air quality. Always check the BAND app for last minute updates.​

MARCHING COMPETITION INFORMATION

Below are links to the Marching Competition websites for your convenience.
​There, you may find directions to show sites, ticket pricing, competition line-ups, show results, and more. ​

FINAL FORMS

All Color Guard Students need to register for participation in performing arts activities through FinalForms