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IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!!

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  • CIPA  Proposal Outcomes Click Here

  • WGI Guard and Percussion Proposal Outcomes. The WGI Advisory Board meeting was held in Chicago on May 16th. To view the proposals that passed, click guard or percussion above.

  • 2010 Proposals Click Here 

  •  The location of the May 31st general meeting will be at The    Grove Arcade at 1 Page Ave, Ashville, NC       DIRECTIONS (Please be prepared for parking fees)

  • Please meet in The Grove Arcade basement conference room (take the main elevator in the middle of the Arcade corridor down to the P (parking) level, the conference room is at the end of the lobby area.

  • Click here to review all proposals we have received as of 5/12/09 (you will find the new proposals at the end of the list)

  • Click here to review proposals we have received as of 5/6/09

  • 2010 CIPA Officers Announced

  • Proposals are requested to be turned in by Saturday, May 23rd

  • Please email proposal This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  • May General Meeting - Sunday, May 31st at 2 pm


  

If you would like to make a proposal for the circuit the 2010 Proposal Forms have been posted.    Click Here for more information and the form.

 

2009 WGI Championships - Percussion

Congratulations to Dorman High School for making Finals in their class.  Great Job!!!!

2009  WGI Championships  - Guard

Congratulations to Byrnes High School and Southeast Independent for making Finals in their classes.  Way to go!!!!!


 

2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

  • Percussion 
  • Prep and Novice Guards
  • HSA Intermediate Guards
  • HSA, HSA National and Independent A Guards


    2009 CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE  Click Here

             Warmup Rotation Schedule  Click Here


    • 3/22/09  CONGRATULATIONS! 
    • Sullivan South Percussion - WGI Nashville PSA Regional Champion!!
    • Virginia High Percussion - WGI Nashville PSA Finalist!


    • URGENT   Please submit your copyright forms today!!!  Fax to 423-246-8531.  Or email the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To ensure we have videos we must get these forms TODAY!

                                                  COPYRIGHT FORM

    Nominations for the 2009 Board are due Friday, March 20, 2009. Please send to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  


     
    • 3/16/09  Championships Updates     Tentative class start times have been posted.  Click here.  Please watch the website, updates are being posted daily!!!

    Just a couple of things to pass along.

    1.  Please be preparing a basket for the scholarship raffle to be held at Championships.  We are asking each unit to provide a basket, ALL the money from this goes to students in the form of scholarships.  Be creative.  This was a huge success last year and we anticipate this years raffle to be much bigger and better.   Examples of baskets:  "Death by Chocolate",  "Coffee Lovers Basket"  "A night at the Movies",  "Gardening"...  You can drop your baskets off at the registration table or at the Raffle table located on the upper concourse when you get to the arena.  Pleaese email Tracy with what your school will be brining at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

    2.  We are asking each unit to also provide something for the directors hospitality area.  Preferably something that does not need to be refrigerated.  Again, drop these off at the registration table upon arrival. 

    3.  Flowers will be available for purchase again this year.  This money goes directly back to CIPA for Championship expenses.  Encourage your "people" to buy flowers from CIPA.  If you would like to pre-order, as many have done in the past, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

    4.  Please check cipaonlie.org daily for information.  As we get closer to Championships, we will be posting important information that you will need.  


    3/12/09  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Many CIPA units attended WGI Regionals this weekend with lots of success!

    • Byrnes Indigo Guard - Atlanta Power Regional SA Champion
    • Easley Varsity Guard - Atlanta Power Regional SRA Champion
    • Clover Concert Percussion - Spartanburg Regional SCA Champion
    • Dobyns Bennett, Southeast Independent and Tennessee Guards - Atlanta Regional Finalists
    • Clover, Dorman, Halls, Tennessee and Trifecta Percussion - Spartanburg Regional Finalists

     Way to go!  CIPA is proud of your accomplisments!


    • 3/6/09  If your organization has sold ads for the Championship program those ads are now due.  Please contact Debbie Gilbert at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  so we will hold a spot in the program for your ads.

     
    • 3/4/09  Scholarship Application has been posted.  Click here for more information. 

    • 3/2/09  North Buncombe Schedule has been updated with the new start time of 12:00 PM.  Please check your performance time!!


    • 2/26/09  BLUE RIDGE CONTEST UPDATE  The schedule has been adjusted slightly in the Novice and HSA Int classes.  Please check your performance time.


    • 2/24/09  Don't forget to please take a look at the 2009 Schedule of Events to make sure you are aware of how to enter and exit the gym for your upcoming contest. 

    • CONGRATULATIONS to the Karns High School Winterguard, WGI Power Regional Finalist!! Way to go!

     

    ****VOLUNTEER CONTEST UPDATE****

    The schedule for the February 21 contest has been updated slightly for HSA, HSA National and IA guards.  Please make yourself aware of your new performance time!! 


    • CONGRATULATIONS to Byrnes High School Indigo Winterguard, WGI Raleigh Regional Finalist!! Way to go!

    •  CONGRATULATIONS to Southeast Independent Winterguard, WGI Dayton Power Regional Finalist!!  Way to go!

  • 2/12/09 COPYRIGHT FORMS FOR 2009 MUST BE EMAILED TO NANCY STRICKLER our CIPA Secretary.  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


  

  • 2/10/09 Need to make some money for your units trip to Championships?  Sell ads for the program.  50% of everything you sell goes directly to your organization! CLICK HERE for more information.



  • 1/27/09  Attention all Percussion directors/instructors please take a moment to read and iformational memo from our Percussion Coordinator, Jonathan Duke.  Click Here for the information. 
  • 1/27/09  Please make sure you spend time on the resourses page to update yourself with the procedures and schedule information for your upcoming shows.

 


  • 1/15/09 ATTENTION GUARD DIRECTORS
  • WGI has announced a decision that "air blades" are NOT authorized equipment.  This may affect your timing and penalties.  Click here to read the announcement.


  • 1/9/09 Join us for our percussion training taking place on January 24th and January 31st featuring Matt Savage.  Come and learn the GE sheets.  Training will take place immediately after our percussion contest and critique, during the guard contest.  We invite all directors, instructors and potential judges to attend.


  • 1/6/09  The Virginia Qualifier show at Lord Botetourt on Jan 17 has been cancelled due to lack of participants.  For additional information, please contact Amy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  


 
  • 1/2/09  The show drawing results have been posted and can be found under the 2009 Schedule.  Happy New Year!


  •  12/31/08  We hope everyone has a Happy and Safe New Year!  The schedules will be up soon, thanks for understanding how busy the holidays are and sorry for the wait.

 
  •  12/15/08  We want to thank to Chuck Ward and Doug Casteen for sharing their time and their expertise on the score sheets.  We also want to thank our local judges for attending along with the instructors that took their time to attend during this busy time of the year. We all learned a lot and we know the programs involved will benefit greatly!


12/11/08  Join us this weekend at North Buncombe High School for a time of training and for the 2009 performance drawing.  This educational event is FREE to all members.


 
  • 12/8/08    If you missed the postmark deadline... If you did not get your registration in the mail by December 5th it isn't too late to be a part of the performance drawing on Saturday.  You can still bring your entry and fees to the meeting.  The drawing will take place at 6:00 pm.  All directors and instructors are invited to participate in the drawing.

  • 12/4/08  Please note that the percussion training has been moved to January 24th and January 31st.  For more information please click here.

  • 11/30/08 JUST A REMINDER if you are mailing your registration forms they must be postmarked by December 5th to be a part of the drawing on December 13th.  Entries brought to the drawing will be permitted.

 
  • 11/26/08 Please take a look at the September Meeting minutes and make yourself familiar with the changes for this upcoming season.  You want to make sure you are in the right class and you are familiar with the time and sheet changes.
  • 11/26/08 Please take a look at the Prep and Novice Sheets and the Intermediate A Sheets to make sure you are aware of which sheet your unit will be judged on as you prepare your production. The score sheet is a great tool in constructing your show.

  • 11/17/08  REGISTRATION REMINDER: 
  • Please Note: To be included in the initial drawing for performance order, entries must be postmarked by Dec 5, 2008 OR brought to the drawing on Dec 13, 2008. The drawing will be held at North Buncombe High School at 6:00 pm.  As a courtesy, late fees do not apply until after January 2, 2009 but if forms and fees are not in by December 13th you will not be in the performance order drawing.  All member directors/instructors are invited to participate in the drawing order process.

     
  • 11/5/08  Please take a moment and make yourself familiar with our upcoming training.  Percussion details will be added soon.  Please make arrangements to attend this meeting and see what a difference it makes in your programs.  It is free to all CIPA participants.

  •  10/15/08  16 more days to register and get the $25.00 discount!  Don't miss out! Every little bit helps!

  •  9/29/08  The 2009 Registration Forms have been posted.  Please go to the RESOURCES button on the top menu to view.

  •  9/15/08  Announcing the 2009 Tenative Contest Schedule:  CLICK HERE 

  • 9/9/08  Thank you to everyone that showed up for our Fall meeting.  Many units were represented.  The Minutes from the meeting, the 2009 Handbook and the Constitution and By-laws have been posted.  Please go to the Resource button to view.

  •  9/2/08     Please take a moment to review the revised 2009 Handbook and CIPA's By-Laws before the meeting on Saturday.  Both documents will be voted on:
  • September 6th Meeting begins at 2:00 PM  for more information please CLICK HERE


  •  8/14/08  Fall Memebership Meeting will be held Saturday, September 6th at 2 pm in the Asheville NC area. More location information to follow.

  •  8/11/08  Show Host Applications must be postmarked by today.

  •  7/3/08  Just a reminder to anyone wanting to host a CIPA show in 2009 - Dates and application need to be postmarked by August 11th.

  • 5/14/08  Thank you to everyone that made it out for the May meeting.  Proposal outcomes and meeting minutes will be up as soon as possible.  A special thank you to Amber Ammons for assisting us with meeting space, it was wonderful!

  • 5/6/08   CIPA MEMBER'S MEETING MAY 10TH AT 2 PM

                                     CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION DETAILS 

 

  • Check out the CIPA Forum there are some exciting happenings in our area!

  • 5/2/08  2009 Proposals Due on Monday, May 5th.  Proposals can be made at anytime, but to assure a vote on May 10th proposals should be turned in by the deadline.
  •  CLICK HERE for the 2009 Proposal Form.

  •   CIPA Poll - Take a moment and answer the 4 questions to the left and let us know what you think!  Please scroll down and answer all 4 questions!  Thanks!

  •  The location of the May 10th general meeting will be at The Grove Arcade at 1 Page Ave, Ashville, NC       DIRECTIONS
    • The meeting place is the Grove Arcade basement conference room (one takes the main elevator in the middle of the Arcade corridor down to the P (parking) level, turn right and the conference room is at the end of the lobby area.


  • ANNOUNCING YOUR BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2009!  CLICK HERE 

 
  • CONGRATULATIONS to Dorman Percussion on their fourth-place finish in PSA at WGI World Championships in Dayton!  Great job!!

  • 4/18/08   May General Meeting  Saturday, May 10th at 2 pm  -  The meeting will be held in the Ashville area, Location to be announced soon. 

  •  4/17/08    2008 Survey and 2009 Proposals  Please take a moment and let us know what you think and what you want.  This is your circuit and your elected officers need to hear your voice.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 June 2009 )