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05/01 Rule Change Proposals
Unit Directors and FFJA members are now able to submit rule change proposals for the upcoming end of season meeting. Please complete the form here.
05/01 FFCC End of Season Meeting
The FFCC End of Season meeting will be held on June 8, 2008. Please plan on attending this important meeting where the FFCC board will recap the season, rule change proposals will be discussed, and a new board of directors will be nominated and elected. If you would like to submit a rule change, please see the previous news posting for details.
04/21 WGI Percussion Results
Congrats to Infinity Independent and Timber Creek Independent for making finals at the WGI World Championships in Percussion Independent World.
04/17 2008 FFCC Yearbook
Check out the digital version of the 2008 FFCC Yearbook...
04/13 WGI Championships Results
Congratulations to the following FFCC color guards for their performance at the WGI Championships:
Colonial High School - Gold Scholastic A
Freedom High School - Silver Scholastic Open
Fahrenheit - Bronze Independent A
Northeast Independent - Bronze Independent World
Also, congratulations to the following units for making finals:
Cypress Creek & University - Scholastic A
USF - Independent Open
Seminole - Scholastic World
The Knights & Fahrenheit - Independent World
The FFCC had finalist in all six classes this year.
04/08 Championships DVD Update
Both full Championships and individual DVDs are now on sale at http://www.alliancemedia1.com/product_pages/2008ffcc.php
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04/07 Promotions - 2008 FFCC Championships
Based on performances at this past weekend's FFCC Championships, the following units have been promoted to a higher classification for the 2009 FFCC Season. Congratulations to the students, staff, and directors of these units on this tremendous accomplishment:
Promoted to Scholastic AAA: Braden River HS, Liberty HS, Matanzas HS, Olympia HS, West Nassau HS, Wiregrass Ranch HS
Promoted to Scholastic AA: Auburndale HS, Durant HS, Hagerty HS, Middleburg HS, Northside Christian School, Palm Bay HS
Promoted to Scholastic A: Dr. Phillips HS, Fleming Island HS
Congratulations to all FFCC members for a great Championships weekend! And, good luck to our units traveling to Dayton, Ohio for WGI World Championships. Travel safely and represent the FFCC with pride!
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04/06 Championships Results
Congratulations to all of the FFCC units on incredible final performances at the 2008 FFCC Championships
View Friday Night Results (Percussion)
View Saturday Results (Novice-AA Guards)
View Sunday Results (A-World Guards)
03/31 Promotion - East Lake HS Percussion
Congratulations to the members and staff of East Lake High School Percussion for their promotion from PSA to PSO at the WGI Ft. Lauderdale Regional. East Lake will now appear in PSO at the FFCC Championships.
03/31 Promotion - Fleming Island HS Percussion
Congratulations to the members and staff of Fleming Island High School Percussion for their promotion from PSA to PSO by WGI. Fleming Island will now appear in PSO at the FFCC and WGI Championships.
03/31 Championships Critique Schedule
Here is the critique schedule for Championships weekend:
Percussion - Friday, April 4th:
- 10:45pm - Fleming Island HS, East Lake HS
- 11:00pm - Timber Creek Independent, Infinity
Color Guard - Sunday, April 6th:
- 5:00pm - Freedom HS, River City Independent, Satellite HS
- 5:15pm - Cypress Creek HS, Fahrenheit A, USF Winterguard
- 5:30pm - Fahrenheit, The Knights, Northeast Independent
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03/31 Promotion - Timber Creek Independent
Congratulations to the members and staff of Timber Creek Independent Percussion for their promotion from PIO to PIW by WGI. This is the unit's second promotion this year having started the year in PIA. Timber Creek will now appear in PIW at the FFCC and WGI Championships.
03/26 IMPORTANT: Video Information REQUIRED
ATTENTION all units attending circuit championships...In order to ensure you receive a directors copy of the circuit video for your performance and that your units information is correct, you MUST complete the forms at http://www.alliancemedia1.com/directors.htm prior to championships weekend.
03/20 LAST CALL... Submit Unit Photos for the Yearbook!
DEADLINE NOW PAST...
LAST CALL TO GET YOUR PHOTOS IN FOR THE YEARBOOK IS TODAY!
Email photos directly to pr@ffcc.org to have them included. Please include the unit name and class in your subject line of your email.
03/20 Championships Information
All details regarding championships will be posted here: http://ffcc.org/championshipsPlease visit this page often as it will be updated on a regular basis the closer we get to championships.
03/20 Championships Solo/Duet Update
With the advent of a three day Championship, time and space have become very limited. It is important that we support every aspect of our competing units. Friday night, which was our traditional evening for the solo and duet competition, is now the FFCC Percussion Championship. Until such time that we can truly honor the performances and efforts of our individual performers without taking away from our other competing members at Circuit Championships, we have decided to discontinue an official FFCC Solo and Duet Championship.
03/18 ATTENTION UNITS: Championship Volunteers Required
Attention all Unit Directors, unit's are required to submit volunteer information for championships before March 29th. Failure to provide volunteers is a fine of $250.00 per volunteer. Submit online: http://ffcc.wufoo.com/forms/2008-volunteer-registration-form/
A complete championships information site is coming soon!
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03/17 Dunnellon Critique Schedule
The critique schedule for this weekend's FFCC Show at Dunnellon HS has been posted. We apologize for the delay.
03/17 Championships Critique
This year, at FFCC Championships, Percussion and Color Guard units who are attending WGI World Championships in Dayton have the option to sign up for a critique with their judging panel. For Percussion Units, the critique will begin 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Friday Championships Contest. For Color Guard units, critique will begin 15 minutes after the end of the Sunday contest.
To attend, your unit must be attending WGI World Championships, and you must understand that the critique will take place during the retreat ceremony. Due to time constraints, you must make a choice between attending either retreat or critique. Or, appoint members of your staff to take care of your students during retreat, and then other members of your staff can attend critique. Please plan carefully...signing up for this critique, and then not showing up does still make your unit subject to forfeiture of their surety bond.
Critique times will be pre-assigned, as we have done all season, and posted Monday, March 31st (the Monday before Championships).
If you wish to attend critique at Championships, email Tom Slaughter at ffja@ffcc.org prior to 11:59pm on Thursday, March 27th to secure your spot.
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03/17 FFCC Championships Judges
Judging Panels for FFCC Circuit Championships, being held April 4th-6th, have been released. Panels are available on each event's respective page.
03/17 2008 FFCC Yearbook Ads & Championships Vendors
The FFCC is offering Yearbook ads and Vendor opportunities for interested Business Sponsors as well as FFCC Member units. Click more info to read the details.
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03/12 Solos & Duets at St. Augustine Show
St. Augustine HS is offering solo, duet, and ensemble performances prior to the regular performances. Details below...
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03/12 Promotion News!!
Congratulations to the members and staff of Timber Creek Independent for their promotion from PIA to PIO at the WGI Orlando Regional this past weekend. They went on to win PIO in Finals. Timber Creek will now appear in PIO for all future FFCC and WGI shows this season.
03/11 Freedom HS Show - VIDEO PRE-ORDER
Pre-order your DVD of the Freedom HS Show this coming weekend online at http://www.alliancemedia1.com/product_pages/2008ff4free.php
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03/09 FFCC 2008 Championships Questionnaire
To allow planning for awards, including your senior awards, at Championships we are requesting that all units submit the on-line FFCC 2008 Championships Questionnaire this week. If you need to change any of the information after submitting, just resubmit another form. If you have already submitted a form, we would like to thank-you for being prompt with this information.
FFCC 2008 Championships Questionnaire
03/07 Championships Seedings & Schedule
Championship seedings as of March 01, 2008 and a tentative schedule have been posted on the Championship event pages in the "Download Info Packet". Please be aware that one position change in the rankings can affect your performance time by two hours. The seedings will be updated through March with the final seeding and schedule posted on March 31, 2008. Additional information on Championships will be posted as it becomes available.
02/24 Promotion News!!
The FFCC would like to congratulate Fletcher High School on their promotion from Class B to Scholastic AAA after their performance yesterday at the Lake Howell contest.
Promotion is the most significant reward a unit can achieve as it means the students have exceeded the expectations that their curriculum had for them at the beginning of the season.
All students and staff of Fletcher High School are to be commended for this achievement.
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02/21 Championships DVD Pre-Order Special!
For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, Alliance Media 1 is offering an incredible discount on the FULL SET of Circuit Championships DVDs. This is a 12 disc set that will cost over $100 after championships and available for PRE-ORDER for only $59. CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW
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02/19 Martha Stark Scholarship Application
The Martha Stark Scholarship application is now available in the resources section of the website. The application is due on March 01, 2008.
02/15 February 23rd Critique Schedules
Critique Schedules for the February 23rd, FFCC Percussion Focus Show at Timber Creek High School, and the Lake Howell Color Guard contest have been released. Please review and make note of your assigned times. Surety bonds will be forfeited if your group is a no-show for your requested critique time.
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02/13 FFCC Schedule Change – University, Freedom & Dunnellon
Due to the increase number of percussion units that have registered for these contests, the schedule has been changed to move percussion to either the beginning or end of the contest. Color Guards and Percussion Units, please verify your performance times as they may have changed.
02/12 Percussion Focus Show DVD PRE-ORDER
Pre-Order your Percussion Focus Show DVD Today! Click Here to Order Now!
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02/10 Lake Mary Critique Schedule
The critique schedule for this weekend's show at Lake Mary High School is now available. We apologize for the delay in it's release.
02/04 REMINDER: Critique Policy
All units are reminded that it is their responsibility to check the website and know what critique time has been assigned to them in advance of each show. Critique schedules are posted 8-9 days before the contest happens. For example, the Seminole and Colonial critique schedules have been up since last Friday. The Lake Mary critique schedule will be posted this coming Friday.
A couple of additional points. CRITIQUE WILL ALWAYS START DURING RETREAT. Arrive at the judges room at your assigned time, even if awards are still being presented. If you have questions regarding critique on show day, ask the Timing and Penalties judge. The administration of critique at each show is their responsibility.
A failure to not show up for a critique, without notice, is now grounds for forfeiture of your surety bond. If unforeseen circumstances arise, and you have to pull out of critique, we will of course be fair. Please contact the Chief Judge immediately if you know that a conflict like this will occur. But simply not showing up, or arriving late is not acceptable. If you notice a scheduling conflict or error (i.e. critique is schedule for you during your promotion ceremony, two of your groups are scheduled to critique at the same time, etc..) please notify the Chief Judge in advance and "politely" inform him he has overlooked this.
Please note.... this policy is the same for both Guard AND Percussion units. Any questions, email ffja@ffcc.org
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01/20 Premiere Weekend Promotions!!
The FFCC congratulates the following color guards, who have been promoted to a higher classification based on their performances at the Winter Springs and Newsome Premiere Shows.
Middleburg HS - Promoted from Class B to Scholastic AAA
Colonial HS "B" - Promoted from Class B to Scholastic AAA
Sickles HS - Promoted from Scholastic AAA to Scholastic AA
Nease HS - Promoted from Scholastic AA to Scholastic A
Timber Creek HS - Promoted from Scholastic AA to Scholastic A
The circuit looks forward to recognizing the units listed above on this accomplishment at their next FFCC appearance.
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01/16 Digital Judge Commentary to debut at Newsome this weekend!
This weekend's Premiere Show at Newsome will mark the beginning of a new era in the FFCC. Judges' commentary will be provided to units on one single CD, with a separate digital track burned onto the CD of each judge.
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01/10 Premier VIDEO Pre-Sales! ORDER TODAY - PICKUP AT PREMIER!
The FFCC is once again excited to announce Alliance Media 1 as our exclusive video partner for the 2008 season. This year they will be putting together DVD Videos at both Premier contests, University HS on March 1st, Freendom HS on March 15th, and Circuit Championships weekend.Pre-order PREMIER DVD's of your unit TODAY! On-site sales will be limited by duplication time. GO HOME WITH A DVD! Save 20% by ordering before the events at Newsome and Winter Springs HS! Visit AllianceMedia1.com for more details and to order online
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01/10 Premiere Critique Schedules Released!
Critique schedules for the upcoming Premiere Shows have been released and can be found on the event page for each contest.
Review the schedule carefully. You MUST arrive at the judges room at your assigned time to take advantage of critique. Changes to this schedule cannot be made. Critique will be in a 3 station format (IA Judges, EA Judge, GE Judges). Their will be 3 minutes of conversation and then 1 minute of transition time allotted at each station. Do not go over time! Disregarding the scheduled time your are allowed will make it necessary to exclude you from future critiques.
Click more info for some tips on maximizing the value of critiques this season...
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01/08 FFCC VIP Contest Pass - NOW INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL FFCC SHOWS!
The FFCC VIP Pass is NOW AVAILABLE in LIMITED quantities.
Have you ever wondered if there was some way to secure premium seating at the FFCC's biggest events? What about parking at Circuit Championships - wouldn't it be nice to have a reserved premium spot?
For the 2008 FFCC Season, the circuit is offering a limited number of VIP PASSES. These passes include the following:
* Access into Premier ($10 value)
* Access to ALL 3 DAYS of Circuit Championships ($45 value)
* Access to ALL FFCC Contests during the 2008 Season (est. $72 value)
* A 2008 FFCC Yearbook ($5 value)
* Premium Parking, Premium Seating, and your name in the yearbook (Priceless)
Total cost will be only $100 for the above package. ORDER NOW before they run out! Email pr@ffcc.org with any questions.
01/06 Critique SignUp Deadline Passes
The deadline to sign up for Critiques in the 2008 FFCC season has passed. Check each contest's respective event page to verify the selections you submitted. Actual critique times will be assigned and posted 10 days before each event.
Contact Tom Slaughter at ffja@ffcc.org if you have any questions.
01/05 Color Guard Registration Deadline – 1/9/08
All color guards that are planning on competing at the FFCC Championship in April must have their on-line applications submitted, directions registered on the FFCC website and all fees, $475 Membership Fees and $100 Surety Bond (if the unit did not compete last year) paid by 1/9/08. To attend Championships all color guard units must compete in a Premier contest that is scheduled for 1/19/08 and registration will be closed on those events on 1/9/08 at 11:59 PM.
Click on the following link at the top of the page, NEW 2008 Membership Application and Details Now Available, for additional information. If you have any questions, please email contests@ffcc.org.
01/04 Deadline for Critique Sign Up Approaches
The deadline to submit your choices to attend critique at this season's FFCC shows is rapidly approaching. Make sure to submit your three choices to Tom Slaughter ... ffja@ffcc.org ... by Saturday, January 5th at 11:59pm. Submitting your choices by the deadline is the ONLY way you can attend critiques at FFCC shows this coming season. Don't delay...Email your choices to Tom right away.
Click more info for a complete listing of groups who have already submitted their critique choices...
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01/01 Spiel Sheets Available On-Line
Spiel Sheets can now be filled-in online at the below link. Save time and stress and complete your Spiel Sheet prior to arriving at the show. Since the forms are date controlled, if information changes during the year, just submit another form on-line. See Spiel Sheet for additional information.
2008 Spiel Sheet
12/22 Full Judging Panels Released and Critique SignUp Continues!
Complete judging panels for all FFCC Regular Season Shows have been released and can be viewed on each respective event page. Championships Judging Panels will be released on March 1st.
Critique sign ups are underway. Email your top 3 choices for shows to critique at to Tom Slaughter at ffja@ffcc.org before 11:59pm on January 5, 2008.
Units who have had critique requests received as of December 21st include: USF Percussion, Countryside HS Percussion, Melbourne HS, Timber Creek Independent Percussion, Northeast Independent, The 27th Parallel, University HS Percussion, River City Independent, Menendez HS Gold, Menendez HS Blue, Oak Ridge HS, Lake Wales HS B, Lake Wales HS A, Lake Wales HS Percussion, Ocoee HS, Freedom HS, Chamberlain HS, Auburndale HS, and Colonial HS A.
If your group has not yet submitted their critique choices, make sure to do so by the January 5th deadline. This is the ONLY way you can reserve your spot in FFCC critiques this season.
Additional information on critiques is available.
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12/21 FFCC Video Bid
The FFCC is accepting bids from companies interested in handling the FFCC Video for Circuit Championships this year. Please see the attached PDF and submit details to pr@ffcc.org prior to 1/31/2008.
Download: 285_ffcc_videobid.pdf
12/15 Location Change for Premier II
Do to problems with the spectator bleachers at Countryside High School, the Premier Contest scheduled for that location has been moved to Newsome High School in Lithia. If you have any questions, please email contests@ffcc.org.
12/12 Unit Rosters (Scholastic Eligibility Letter)
Unit rosters can be submitted on-line by updating your unit profile in the director's section of the web site. Units will also be required to have in their possession at all contests a copy of their roster. Download the appropriate sample roster form from the resources section. The scholastic unit's form (Scholastic Eligibility Letter) will require the signature of the principal. If you have any questions, please email contests@ffcc.org.
12/12 Rule Changes
All units, please review the following new interpretation of the "Competition Area".
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12/11 Critique Signup Period (12/11/07 thru 1/5/08)
Here are details on signing up for critiques in 2008.
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12/03 Additional Judging Panels Released
Judging Panels for FFCC Shows through March 1st have been released, and can be found on each respective FFCC Event Page. Please note these panels are subject to change.
Units should begin deciding which shows they want to sign up to attend critique at. Critique sign ups will begin once the remainder of the March Panels are released. Expect more information on this by December 20th.
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12/03 Judge Training Weekend a success!!!
The FFJA held a successful Pre-Season meeting on December 8th at University HS in Orlando. Curtis Costanza and Chris Hestin facilitated the event and passed along valuable information to both judges and instructors in their sessions.
The FFJA wishes to thank the University High School Band and Color Guard, and especially Band Director Adam Steff, for their hospitality and support of the event. It is truly appreciated.
Good luck to all FFCC units in 2008.
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11/30 Upcoming Deadlines
The following deadlines are quickly approaching for FFCC units...
*Independent Release Letters Due December 15th
*Scholastic Eligibility Letters Due December 15th (You can use the WGI form on the Directors Only Website)
*Insurance Due December 15th (Same coverage requirement as WGI)
If you have any questions, please email contests@ffcc.org or your class representative.
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11/11 FFJA Pre-Season Judge Training
The FFJA will hold it's annual Pre-Season Judge Training Sessions on Saturday, December 8th at University High School. Sessions will run from 10am to 4pm and will be facilitated by Curtis Costanza on the Color Guard side, and Chris Hestin on the Percussion side.
Directors, designers, and instructors from units are welcomed and encouraged to attend free of charge. Simply email Tom Slaughter at ffja@ffcc.org to let us know you are coming. University High School band students will have snacks and beverages available for purchase throughout the day as a fundraiser for them.
We look forward to a great turnout on December 8th at University HS.
11/07 January Judging Panels Released
Judging Panels for FFCC shows schedule for January, 2008 have been released and are available by viewing each respective event page. Panels for the remainder of the season will be released shortly.
10/07 Contest Staff Positions Available
FFCC contest staff positions are available for Tabulator, Announcer and Soundperson for the 2008 Contest season. These are paid postions and applications are due by November 1.
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09/27 New Show at Newsome HS on 3/1/08
A color guard only show will be held at Newsome High School on 3/1. Color guard units can now register for this show on-line.
09/26 Percussion Focus Show - 2/23/08
The Percussion Focus Show will be held at Timber Creek High School on 2/23. This will be a percussion only show featuring a national panel of judges. Percussion units can now register for this show on-line.
09/23 Show & Unit Information Updated
All show registrations and unit information have been updated. If you have any questions, please email contests@ffcc.org
09/11 2008 FFCC Show Schedule
The FULL 2008 FFCC Schedule is Now Online...
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09/09 Membership Meeting & Registration Information
The Initial Membership meeting is THIS COMING SUNDAY (September 16th) at Lake Mary High School in Orlando, FL. Meeting will start at 2PM. Attendance at this meeting is required to receive "first draw" status for show schedules. Complete details regarding registation and other information is available below.
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09/05 2008 Dues Invoice Generator
Need an invoice from the FFCC for your membership dues? You can automatically generate one for your unit here.
07/13 Independent Auditions & Summer Clinics
Check out the auditions page for details on summer clinics and auditions. Click Here
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07/06 Show Host Details, Updated Policy Manual & More
Five new forms have been added to the site. Check out the details here.
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06/26 Percussion Advisory Board Update
An update from the Percussion Representative, Clif Walker.
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06/22 FFCC Mourns Wengert Passing
FFCC is mourning the passing of Wayne Wengert, member of WGI Hall of Fame.
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06/18 FFCC Proposal Update
The discussed proposals from the end of season meeting.
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Download: 255_2007Proposals.pdf
06/13 DVD Update
Check out the latest news on the 2007 FFCC DVDs from Alliance Media One...
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06/07 PROMOTIONS!!
The Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit wishes to congratulate the following units that have been promoted to a higher level of competition based on their performances at FFCC Championships last April...
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06/06 To Our Sponsors - THANK YOU!
A special thanks to our yearbook sponsors: ColorGuardFloors.com, KineticEdge.net, Music T's, Heat Wave Drum & Bugle Corp, & Design Extensions.
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06/05 THE VIP - coming soon...
A limited edition VIP pass for Premier and Circuit Championships Weekend. You will want one. Online sales start soon.
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06/05 Member News: Training Clinics...
Our resident Independent World Units, Northeast Independent and new to world class Fahrenheit, are each offering summer Clinics. Check out the details here.
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06/05 The FFCC at WGI for 20 Years
Twenty Years of FFCC units who made finals at WGI.
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06/05 FFCC, Meet RSS
You asked for it and here it is. The FFCC news is now broadcast as an RSS feed. Don't know what that is? Read more...
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06/04 2008 FFCC Board of Officers
A complete list of the newly elected FFCC Board of Officers for the 2007-2008 Season. Other details regarding the end of season meeting will be posted soon.
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06/04 2008 Show Schedule
This is the 2008 show schedule. Dates that will be available for bid are listed below. Contest bid forms are availalbe in the resources section of the web site..
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06/04 End of Season Meeting Summary
Summary of the updates at the 2007 End of Season Meeting.
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06/01 2007 Proposals
Attached is a list of the proposals that will be discussed at this weekends meeting. We will also be nominating and voting for the 2007-2008 FFCC Board of Directors.
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Download: 243_~proposals.pdf
05/31 CONGRATULATIONS - Fahrenheit & Seminole HS!
After both receiving bronze medals in the Independent and Scholastic Open Class at World Championships, Fahrenheit and Seminole HS have been promoted to the World Class. Congratulations to the performers and staff on reaching the highest level our sport has to offer. We all look forward to what you will bring to this level of performance.
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05/15 Goodbye to a Long Time Member
The FFCC would to say thanks to Paradigm for 13 years of good color guard memories. Good luck to all involved in your future endeavors.
For more information on Paradigm - visit http://winterguard.com/
Joe Flynn, former director of Paradigm, has set up a scholarship to be awarded to a member of an Independent unit each year at championships. This will be a separate award from the Martha Stark Scholarship fund. Details to follow as they become available.
04/23 Teal Sound Mourns the Loss of One of its Founders
It is with great sadness to report that on Wednesday April 18, 2007 Trevor Jones passed away of a heart attack. Trevor was the corps 1st brass caption head and show coordinator. He held that role from 1998-2002.
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04/20 ANNUAL FFCC MEETING Announcement
The ANNUAL FFCC meeting will be held on June 3rd starting at 2PM. The meeting will be held at LAKE MARY HS in Lake Mary, Florida.
04/19 An FFCC Family In Need
It isn't often that we are able to focus on a family within our circuit as there are many who do so much. The Carey family, however, has had some unexpected and tragic events this week.
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04/17 FFCC Scholarships
Congratulations to the 2007 FFCC Scholarship Winners...
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04/15 NEWS FLASH: Northeast finishes 5th in IW at WGI
Northeast Independent finished 5th place at WGI World Championships IW Finals with a score of 94.8. Congratulations!
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04/14 NEWS FLASH: Seminole and Fahrenheit win SO and IO Bronze Medals at WGI
Seminole with a score of 95.3 and Fahrenheit with a score of 95.1 took home bronze medals from WGI World Championships in Scholastic Open and Independent Open Classes. Freedom HS also made finals in SO class and finished 11th place. CONGRATULATIONS to an excellent showing by FFCC units in Open Class today.
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04/13 NEWS FLASH: Bartram Trail makes A Class Finals at WGI
Congratulations to the FFCC's first WGI World Championships finalist in 2007. Bartram Trail HS placed 14th in the Scholastic Class A Finals. Congratulations also to Jay and Claire Owen on the birth of their second son earlier this week.
More updates will be posted later - visit wgi.org for all scores.
04/11 WGI.org gets "Performer's Perspective" from Infinity member
The WGI website has been running a series of interviews with performers leading up to the WGI World Championships. On April 10th they featured an interview with Alicia Vause of the Infinity Percussion Ensemble. Click here to read the article.
04/01 FFCC Championships Results
Congratulations to the 2007 FFCC Champions!
Day 1 Recap PDF (Cadet, Novice, AAA, & AA)
Day 2 Recap PDF (A, Open, World, & Percussion)
COLORGUARD CLASSES
Independent World Class
Gold Medalist - Northeast Independent - 94.8
Silver Medalist - The Knights - 87.6
Bronze Medalist - Paradigm - 85.2
Independent Open Class
Gold Medalist - Fahrenheit - 91.65
Silver Medalist - USF - 84.95
Scholastic Open Class
Gold Medalist - Seminole HS - 91.6
Silver Medalist - Freedom HS - 89.85
Bronze Medalist - Countryside HS - 79.40
Independent Class A
Gold Medalist - 27th Parallel - 82.20
Silver Medalist - Storm - 79.05
Scholastic Class A Shaktai Division
Gold Medalist - Colonial HS - 87.90
Silver Medalist - Lyman HS - 87.70
Bronze Medalist - Spruce Creek HS - 86.15
Scholastic Class A Company Division
Gold Medalist - Bartram Trail HS - 91.60
Silver Medalist - Cypress Creek HS - 87.95
Bronze Medalist - Sandalwood HS - 87.75
The Shaktai Performance Company, under the direction of Ron Comfort and John Wil, first became a WGI World Championships finalist in 1991, and were the 1993 WGI Independent Class A Bronze Medalist. They were a WGI Independent World Class Finalist five times, with their highest finish being 5th place in 1999.
The Company colorguard, under the direction of Adam Sage, Michael James and Alan Smith, made a meteoric rise through the WGI ranks that remains unmatched to this day. They were the WGI Independent Class A and Open Class Gold Medalists in 1995 and 1996, their first two years of existence and were World Class finalists from 1997 to 1999, with their highest finish being 5th place in 1997.
In recognition of the accomplishments of these premier colorguards from FFCC’s history, the Scholastic Class A divisions have been named the ‘Shaktai Division’ and the ‘Company Division’ in their honor.
Scholastic Class AA
Gold Medalist - St. Augustine HS - 83.1
Silver Medalist - Seminole HS (Sanford) - 79.6
Bronze Medalist - Bartow HS - 78.6
Scholastic Class AAA Coast One Division
Gold Medalist - Orange Park HS - 74.6
Silver Medalist - Baldwin HS - 70.6
Bronze Medalist - Dr. Phillips HS - 70.3
Scholastic Class AAA Beyond Division
Gold Medalist - Fleming Island HS - 73.9
Silver Medalist - Hagerty HS - 67.3
Bronze Medalist - West Orange HS B - 67.2
The Coast One Winterguard, based out of St. Augustine High School under the direction of Jeff Dodd, was the FFCC’s premier Scholastic Colorguard, earning the WGI Scholastic Open Class Silver Medal in 1995, and then being a Scholastic World Class finalist from 1996-2004.
The Beyond Colorguard, under the direction of Michele Dershimer, Jon and Cathy Kersten, and Cheryl Wimberly, was originally an outgrowth of the Lake Howell HS ‘Imagination’ colorguard and included among its membership many current and former FFCC directors, including Adam Sage, Michelle Stissel, Daniel Helton, Shawn McCaig, Kevin Griner, Jenn Treulieb, Steve Porter, Shawn Bennett, Mark Dwyer, Mary Kelly, Bobby Hezelton and Chris Martone. In 1994 they were the WGI Independent Class A Bronze Medalist
In recognition of these guards who had a significant role in the growth of the FFCC, the Scholastic Class AAA divisions have been named the ‘Coast One Division’ and the ‘Beyond Division’ in their honor.
Class B Imagination Division
Gold Medalist - Melbourne HS - 82.80
Silver Medalist - Dunnellon HS - 79.9
Bronze Medalist - Sickles HS - 79.6
Class B Illusion Division
Gold Medalist - Auburndale HS - 85.7
Silver Medalist - Oak Ridge HS - 82.6
Bronze Medalist - Newsome HS - 80.3
In 1987, Lake Howell HS ‘Imagination’, under the direction of Michele Dershimer and Jon Kersten became the first FFCC colorguard to be a WGI World Championships finalist, placing sixth in Scholastic Class A.
In 1989, Lake Gibson HS ‘Illusion’, under the direction of FFCC founder Roanna Combs, became the FFCC’s first Scholastic Open Class finalist, placing 15th in the highest Scholastic Class at the time.
In recognition of the FFCC’s first WGI finalists, the Class B divisions have been named the “Imagination Division” and the “Illusion Division” in their honor.
Cadet Class
Gold Medalist - Seminole MS - 86.9
Silver Medalist - Trafalgar MS - 84.1
Bronze Medalist - First City Cadets - 81.4
Cadet Novice Class
Gold Medalist - Largo MS - 64.7
Silver Medalist - Murray MS - 64.6
Bronze Medalist - Cocoa Beach JHS - 64.6
PERCUSSION CLASSES
Independent Marching World Class
Gold Medalist - Infinity - 88.0
Independent Marching Open Class
Gold Medalist - The 1st Degree - 78.7
Scholastic Marching Open Class
Gold Medalist - Timber Creek HS - 91.5
Silver Medalist - Mariner HS - 86.6
Scholastic Concert World Class
Gold Medalist - Osceola HS (Kissimmee) - 92.1
Scholastic Concert Open Class
Gold Medalist - East Lake HS - 85.6
Scholastic Concert Class A
Gold Medalist - Nease HS - 87.3
Scholastic Marching Class A
Gold Medalist - Fleming Island HS - 89.9
Silver Medalist - Wesley Chapel HS - 89.3
Bronze Medalist - East Ridge HS - 89.1
SOLO/DUET CLASSES
Flag Solo
Gold Medalist - Brendan White - Northeast Independent
Silver Medalist - Samantha Malone - Countryside HS
Bronze Medalist - Summer Romano - Clearwater HS
Rifle Solo
Gold Medalist - George Furlipa - Northeast Independent
Silver Medalist - Frederick Bartelt - USF
Bronze Medalist - Steven Martinez - Colonial HS
Sabre Solo
Gold Medalist - Tori Baker - Menendez HS
Silver Medalist - Steven Martinez - Colonial HS
Bronze Medalist - Brandon Simpson - USF
Dance Solo
Gold Medalist - Malia Caldwell - Northeast Independent
Silver Medalist - Karissa Hubbard - Countryside HS
Bronze Medalist - Stephanie Babcock - Ridgeview HS
Duet
Gold Medalist - Jason Herrington/Stephanie DiMartino - Northeast Independent
Silver Medalist - Krysten Bish/Richard Reyes - Dunnellon HS
Bronze Medalist - Frederick Bartelt/Brandon Simpson - USF
03/26 WGI Promotion
Congratulations to Timber Creek HS Percussion, who was promoted by WGI into Scholastic Marching Open Class following prelims at the WGI Nashville Regional. They went on to win the class in finals.
03/21 Championships Judging Panels Released
Judging Panels for FFCC Championships have been released, and can be viewed on each respective event page.
03/19 March 17 WGI South Power Regional Results
Congratulations to the FFCC members who were finalists and champions at the 2007 WGI South Power Regional in Tampa:
Independent World Class
1st Place - Northeast Independent - 93.4
5th Place - The Knights- 85.4
7th Place - Paradigm - 82.7
Independent Open Class
1st Place - Fahrenheit - 91.6
4th Place - USF - 83.5
Scholastic Open Class
1st Place - Seminole HS - 90.7
2nd Place - Freedom HS - 88.1
8th Place - Countryside HS - 78.5
Scholastic Class A
4th Place - Bartram Trail HS - 88.6
5th Place - Colonial HS - 86.3
7th Place - Lyman HS - 85.2
9th Place - Spruce Creek HS - 83.1
12th Place - University HS - 81.5
Full Finals Scores, plus all Prelims scores are available at www.wgi.org.
03/05 March 3rd WGI Regional Results
Congratulations to the FFCC members who were finalists at the 2007 WGI Atlanta Colorguard Regional:
Independent World Class
1st Place - Northeast Independent - 87.20
4th Place - Paradigm - 79.20
Independent Open Class
1st Place - Fahrenheit - 83.90
Scholastic Open Class
1st Place - Seminole HS - 86.90
6th Place - Countryside HS - 74.50
Scholastic Class A
9th Place - Sandalwood HS - 76.90
Full Finals Scores, plus all Prelims scores are available at www.wgi.org.
Also, congratulations to Fleming Island HS, 3rd place in Scholastic Marching A Class at the March 3rd WGI Pensacola Percussion Regional with a score of 77.60.
03/02 CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUE UPDATE - Now at UCF Arena!
The FFCC Board of Directors is excited to announce that recent changes in availability have made it possible for the FFCC to once again host its Championship weekend at the UCF Arena in Orlando, Florida. The weekend will run March 31st - April 1st. More details and information coming soon.
02/25 2007 FFCC Solo/Duet Championship Contest
The FFCC will host a Colorguard Solo/Duet Championships contest on Friday, March 30 at Lake Mary HS. More details will be released soon.
02/24 WGI West Palm Beach Regional Results
Congratulations to the FFCC members who were finalists at the 2007 WGI West Palm Beach Region |
