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USSBA Indoor 2010

By Elizabeth Geli
Posted July 2009

The U.S. Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) has announced that it will be entering the world of indoor competition in percussion, guard, twirling and dance beginning with the 2010 season.

A growing number of requests has led the group to commit to a program; however, USSBA is not trying to compete or conflict with WGI Sport of the Arts.

“We’ve had so many requests asking us to do this and provide these services,” says Sean King, USSBA director. “We kind of fill the schedule for the guards and drum lines who can only go to a few of the regionals; we’re catering to the groups who can’t make that trip to Dayton.”

USSBA plans to create judging rules and regulations so that groups may still participate in competitions put on by WGI. Some major differences, however, include the elimination of timing penalties and the inclusion of competition for standstill percussion ensembles.

Percussionist Dennis DeLucia and guard educator Beverly Brahan have signed on as program coordinators. USSBA is planning a championship event in a prominent venue and a schedule that includes at least one competition each week for the whole season.

For updates and information, check www.usbands.org.

Comments

1. Laura West says:
   February 23rd, 2010 at 15:32
   I currently run an Indoor Color Guard in Cecil County MD. We have been competiting in The "KIDA" circuit, (Keystone Indoor Drill Association) Recently we have been having problems with the KIDA business manager not responding to our emails and phone calls. For the 2011 indoor season we are looking to switch to a different competitive circuit. I am excited to know that USSBA is finally into the world of Indoor! I will look for more information on how to become a member of USSBA Indoor!

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