Highlights from the 2014 WGASC Meeting

Highlights from the 2014 WGASC Meeting Mario Ramirez made the motions to vote on Proposal #4 WGASC Championships be held April 25 and 26th, 2015 motion 2nd by Laura Baker. Vote Taken-‐-‐-‐ MOTION PASSED by Membership. l
Beginning in 2015 ALL members wishing to compete in the Regional A or Regional AA Classification
MUST attend a Classification Show on one of the following dates
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January 31, 2015
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February 7, 2015
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February 14, 2015
All guards will receive a score at the Classification Show; there will be no Recap or Awards. The
Classification Committee will then determine placement in the Regional A or Regional AA class for
regular completion shows beginning after February 15th. If a guard plans to compete in one of
these classes and does not come to one of the listed Classification show they will be place 1st on at
their first register show, they will receive a score and be notified the following Monday of Class
Assignment.
As of February 24th all regular Classification Committee meeting will resume.
All Junior Highs must compete by Feb. 28th and will be classified on March 1st.
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In 2014 WGASC had a record 83 units promoted. 41 units were promoted from the Regional A to
Regional AA Class. 18 Units were promoted from the Regional AA to Regional AAA class. Some the
83 units were promoted twice during the season. In addition some these units have been
promoted multiple years from the Regional A class to a higher class.
Create a more balanced/fair approach to Classifications.
Reduce the number of promotions during the season which equates to fewer disruptions to member
units for the remainder of the season.
POLICY &
PROCEDURE
CHANGE #1
JUSTIFICATION
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Now that Championships have been changed, Beth Saylers asked if those shows could all be moved
back one week? Scott explained that if you don’t make one of those shows you would go on 1st
then your placement determined. Incomplete shows and how they would be handled were also
explained. The Classification Committee will still be in place in the 2015 season. The descriptors of
classifications are on the website. Tracy Williams would like details of these changes publish by
October to help units prepare for season.
DISCUSSION
Poll taken by membership: All in Favor
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POLICY &
PROCEDURE
CHANGE #2
Due to the growth of WGASC new classes were added a few years ago but there was a
lack of consistency in the naming of the classes.
2014 Divisions
JH Regional A
JH Regional AA
Junior HS A
will now be
will now be
will now be
2015 Division
WGASC JH AAA
WGASC JH AA
WGASC JH A
HS Regional A
HS Regional AA
will now be
will now be
WGASC HS AA
WGASC HS A
HS Regional AAA
HS Intermediate
HS Scholastic A
Scholastic Open
Scholastic World
will
will
will
will
will
Scholastic AAA
Scholastic AA
Scholastic A
Scholastic Open
Scholastic World
now be
now be
remain
remain
remain
JUSTIFICATION
The old naming system was often confusing to outside judges and to new directors signing up because there
was not a consistent approach that showed growth across each sheet. DISCUSSION
Scott Ruiz commented that this is the way most of the country is.
Kevin made mention the disparity of HS Regional A-AA, only 2 divisions, it the largest amount of units
in the circuit.
MOTION
Poll Taken of membership---All in Favor
RULE
PROPOSAL #1
JUSTIFICATION
Re-Organization to the Three (3) --Two (2) Judge System for all Regional A Sheet Participation. 3
judges and 2 Designer Consultants will be used.
Background information:
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In 2014 WGASC had 360 members
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218 were on the Regional A sheet
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During the year most shows had 10 – 15 units on a waiting list
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Many groups were limited in competitions because shows were full
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With limited judges availability it is difficult to add more shows
Each panel of the 3 + 2 judging system consists of:
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One (1) Equipment Judge
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One (1) Movement Judge
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One (1) General Effect and Design Judge
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Two (2) Overview Design Consultants, 1 consultant per round
The judges and scoring:
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Use the established Criteria Reference currently in place
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Use the 20 point system for their caption
The 70-130 weighting of equipment and movement will be the same
40 points will be added to the score
The Design Consultants will:
Work in alternate rounds (approximately 8 guards in a round)
Run verbal commentary of the overall show and performance for each group
At the conclusion of the round, the consultant will meet with the staff of each group for further in-depth discussion.
The consultation time will be no more than a performance interval.
THE POSITIVE OUTCOME:
These WGASC guards will have quality input from expert designers
They will have the unique opportunity for dialog and focus for their show development
AND the guards can better prepare themselves for future advancement in higher classes
We now will have served approximately 32 more guards in a single day
We could schedule 9 more shows in the 2015 season
We can avoid limiting the number of shows a unit may enter in a single season
We can avoid possible additional charges for extra shows
Member Unit Submitted Proposal: WGASC E-Committee and Focus Group
Unit Representative: WGASC E-Committee
Date: 4/26/14 DISCUSSION
MOTION
Kevin explained the reason behind the proposal. Motion to call of a vote by Tracy Williams 2 nd by Beth
Saylers.
VOTE PASSED….
RULE
PROPOSAL #2
All guards must attend at least one (1) WGASC sanctioned contest to quality for circuit championships
JUSTIFICATION
Member Unit Submitted Proposal: Tim Mikan
Unit Representative: Fantasia Date: 4/29/14
MOTION
Discussion was open regarding Rule Proposal #2 and #3 since they are similar. Seeded weekends were
discussed. Chris Velez discussed his reasoning behind this proposal #3. Board of Directors expressed
their concerns with the financial impact on WGASC, Show Host, etc. if this rule is passed.
CONCLUSIONS
RULE
PROPOSAL #3
JUSTIFICATION
Chris Case called for the vote, Laura 2 nd the call.
Motion Defeated
Qualifying for Circuit Championships All guards WGASC MEMBER COLOR GUARDS in Scholastic and Independent A, OPEN, WORLD Classes Only must attend at least one (1) contest to compete at WGASC championships. Modification/Amendment With WGI regionals in weeks 1 (Bakersfield), 3 (Riverside) 4 (Phoenix) 7 (San Diego), 8 (Union City) It has become increasingly difficult to attend the mandatory three (3) circuit shows while also trying to prepare for WGI World Championships Member Unit Submitted Proposal: Chris Velez
Unit Representative: Chino Hills HS
Date: 4/26/14
MOTION
CONCLUSIONS
RULE
PROPOSAL #4
JUSTIFICATION
CALL for the vote by Tracy Williams, 2 nd by Sergio Marquez
ALL in FAVOR (68 yea to 64 nea)
Proposal: The seeding process for circuit championships in the Scholastic and Independent A, Open, and World Class preliminary rounds will be based on the most recent circuit show score increased by 1.5 per week through the month of February and 1.0 per week beginning in March until two weeks before circuit championships. AMENDMENT THE CURRENT SEEDING SYSTEM DOESN’T ACCOUNT FOR GUARDS THAT ONLY COMPETE EARLY IN THE SEASON. THIS SEEDING SYSTEM WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE A GROUPS MOST RECENT SCORE AND IS MORE LIKELY TO REFLECT WHERE A UNIT IS CURRENTLY RANKED Member Unit Submitted Proposal: Tim Mikan
Unit Representative: Fantasia
Date: 4/29/14
MOTION
CALL for the Vote: Laura Baker, 2 nd by Chris Case.
CONCLUSIONS
All in Favor
RULE
PROPOSAL #5
All color guards will be seeded in “tournament-‐style” rounds for preliminaries using their most recent score increased by 1.5 points for each of the first four weeks of the contest calendar and 1.0 per week until the end of the competitive calendar. The resulting “ranking list” will be used to assign color guards to their preliminary round. Color guards with identical scores will be randomly assigned to a round. Once placed into a round, color guards will be divided by groups of three (3) according to ranking (highest ranking, next highest ranking, etc.) Color guards will random draw for performance order within their group with the highest ranking color guards in that group performing last. The highest ranked color guard will perform in the last round. A, OPEN, WORLD Classes Only JUSTIFICATION
MOTION
Aligns the national classes with WGI Member Unit Submitted Proposal: Chris Velez
Unit Representative: Chino Hills HS
Date: 4/26/14
Withdrawn by Chris Velez
CONCLUSIONS
New Business: •
Regional A scrambles was brought up by Jim Barton. Scott explained the 5 unit scramble.
Motion was Made from the floor by Membership, 2 nd by Jim Barton
MOTION Seat in a round top 50% scramble and the bottom 50% scramble in a round,
through Scholastic AA classes.
VOTE Taken : ALL in FAVOR

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