April 19 - Strahan Arena - SJVA, IA, Open, World State Championships
April 19, 2026
106 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Event Details
April 19, 2026
106 Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Winter Guard
Members-Only
Spectator Resources
Ticket Information
🎟️ TICKETS
$25 + $2 fees + tax (All ages)
Free for children under 2
No refunds. All ticketing is handled by Texas State University.
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No refunds. All ticketing is handled by Texas State University.
You will be asked to create an account, please allow time.
Additional Event Information
⚠️ QUICK HIGHLIGHTS
NO outside food or drinks allowed inside arena
Plan EXTRA TIME for travel + parking
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION
Spectators:
FREE/ First Come-First Served parking
Unit Parking:
Keep areas CLEAN — fines may apply for trash
✅ UNIT CHECK-IN
ONE location (Performer Entrance)
Props unload ONLY at assigned check-in time
Wristbands Provided:
Performers
Up to 8 floor crew
Additional Backside Passes:
Max 8 @ $5 each
Beyond 8 = FULL PRICE (spectator entrance)
⚠️ ALL helpers MUST have wristbands
🚌 BUS DRIVERS
Free entry with Bus Driver ID
Keep contact info available
💰 FEES
$100 Championship Fee REQUIRED before performance
Must clear ALL outstanding fees
🔄 CONTEST FLOW
No full unit guides — checkpoint staff available
General Warm-up = OUTSIDE
Be ON TIME to warm-up & ready lines
🍔 CONCESSIONS
Open 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Food & drinks available onsite
🚑 SAFETY & SUPPORT
On-site medic available
Security present all weekend
⚠️ Bring your own ice packs for minor needs
🎥 EVENT POLICIES
❌ No video recording allowed
📸 Professional photography provided
🛍️ MERCH - Pepwear merchandise available
🔁 FLOOR REFOLD
Located OUTSIDE
Must clear area within ONE interval
🏆 RETREAT INFORMATION
Two full retreats Saturday, One Sunday (Lights Out)
Line-up in Timed Warmup Gyms
Send ONE staff member to assist
⚠️ No confetti, glitter, balloons, or throwing items
Judging Information
EQ - Samuel Gervaise
EQ - Doug Henderson
MV - Charles Brown
MV - Jackie Campbell
DA - Dan Campbell
DA - Scott Pizani
GE - Tate Fincher
GE - Jackie Gilley
GE - James Goodrich
GE - Mike Lopinto
Participating Groups
Independent A - (IA)
- Cru Color Guard
- Redemption Guard
- Sam Houston State University
- Seven Lakes
- UIW Infinite Flight Independent Winter Guard
Independent Open - (IO)
- Origins Open
- Undaunted
Independent World - (IW)
- Invictus
- Origins
Scholastic JV A - (SJVA)
- Barbers Hill HS JV
- Bridgeland HS JV
- Cedar Park HS JV
- Clear Brook JV
- Cy-Fair HS JV
- Grand Oaks HS JV
- Lake Belton HS
- Lake Travis A
- Lockhart HS JV
- Ronald Reagan HS JV
- Tomball HS JV
- Westlake A
Scholastic JV Regional A - (SJVRA)
- Westwood HS JV
Scholastic National A - (SNA)
- Claudia Taylor Johnson HS
- Round Rock HS Varsity
Scholastic Open - (SO)
- Bridgeland HS
- Cedar Ridge HS
- Clear Brook HS
- Cy-Fair HS
- Dawson HS Varsity
- Earl Warren HS
- Hays HS
- James Bowie HS
- Ronald Reagan HS
- Westlake HS
Waitlisted Groups
There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.