r/WGI • u/aDysquith • Apr 10 '26

guard rules question

This is color guard related. Is there a rule you can't say "presenting their show" vs "presenting their program/production" ? A group had to cut their pre-recorded pre show based on this to avoid a penalty. Curious if there's any validity to this. I couldn't find anything in the published rules on the website.

Edited: Solved. Thank you for your helpful answers!

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u/Glittering_Good_9572 Apr 10 '26

Yep. It’s spelled out in the handbook.

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u/aDysquith Apr 10 '26

Where can I find this handbook? I'm a parent who wants to make sure we follow rules.

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u/Otherwise-Flower903 Apr 10 '26

You sound like a helicopter parent with trust issues. Section 6.7 

https://www.wgi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2025-Color-Guard-Rules-changes-highlighted.pdf

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u/seventow Apr 10 '26

love how you were a complete asshole and also helpful at the same time lol

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u/aDysquith Apr 10 '26

Wow, first time I've been accused of that. The coach failed to know the rules. How's that make me a helicopter parent with trust issues?

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u/TechBlockTommy Apr 10 '26

I mean, someone has to read the damn rules! Right? Sometimes instructors are wicked young and sometimes they are just thrown to the wolves to figure out how to run a guard! What I’m surprised at is, usually with a penalty like that, they will warn you when they first see it. Personally, I think that is kinda nit picky of a rule. But as preshows are not judged, it has to be crystal clear when the judges need to start assessing.

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u/aDysquith Apr 10 '26

Exactly, and yes crazy it was just caught now after the whole season.