Location
Breslin Center
Michigan State University
534 Birch Rd, E Lansing, MI 48824
Adjudication Panel
EQUIPMENT:
MOVEMENT:
DESIGN ANALYSIS:
GENERAL EFFECT 1:
GENERAL EFFECT 2:
TIMING & PENALTIES:
Marci Carlberg
Cheryl Meyers
Mark Heather*
Juno Orefice
Derek Smith
Bill Prout
*Chief Judge for this competition
Contest Staff
CONTEST DIRECTOR:
TABULATOR:
SITE MANAGER:
SOUND ENGINEER:
Renee Cole
Emma Goodman
Laura Goodman
Dan King
For Unit Directors
Championship Packets can be found in Resources on CompetitionSuite; they will not be posted publicly.
Championships Skeleton Schedule
For Unit Directors
Director's Packet
Comprehensive event information is available for unit staff in the Championships Packet on CompetitionSuite. Visit the Resource Section to access the packet. It will not be posted publicly.
Before the Event...
Plan Your Trip!
It’s not too soon to start planning your trip! Visit the MCGC State Championships event page created by the Lansing Sports Commission for information about:
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Event Venue
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Maps & Directions
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Things To Do
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Special Offers
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and more!
Know Before You Go ...
We are incredibly excited to announce that the 2026 MCGC Championships will be held in East Lansing, at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center! Our new venue brings some changes. Please take note of the following policies:
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Clear Bags ONLY (see detailed policy below)
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Parking Fee – $5 per vehicle for the day – Lot 63, Ramp 4, Ramp 7
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All seats are accessible (see seating map)
Throughout the season, Unit Directors and Staff should refer to MCGC weekly newsletters for changes and updates.
Clear vs. Non-Clear Bags Policy
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Main/Spectator Entrance — Clear bags ONLY — applies to all Spectators, Performers & Staff entering or re-entering through this entrance
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Tunnel — Performers and Unit Staff entering through the tunnel may bring in non-clear bags IF they:
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are for the performance (uniforms, equipment, make-up, inhalers, etc.)
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do NOT contain outside food or drink (reusable water bottles are okay)
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are allowed to be searched and tagged
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remain in the performers’ staging area
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Anyone attempting to bring non-clear bags through other entrances will be turned away
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Clear bags are still required in the stands
Complete details at: BreslinCenter.com/bagpolicy
Prohibited Items
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Weapons (including pocket knives)
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Containers (including aerosol cans)
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Banners
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Balloons
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Laser pointers
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Noise makers
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All food & beverages (including bottled water)
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Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks
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Camcorders, tripods, selfie-sticks
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Chair backs
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Projectiles & other potentially dangerous objects
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All animals (except service animals older than 1 yr)
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Use of tobacco products (including vape)
Permitted Items
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Clear bags (max size = 12” x 6” x 12”)
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Binoculars (max size = 4.5” x 6.5”)
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Cell phones and pagers
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Small cameras (max size = 4.5” x 6.5”)
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Strollers - check at guest services section 117
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Seat cushions (no pouches, pockets, or zippers)
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Compact umbrellas (no metal tips)
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Medical items (in clear gallon bag) - will be searched
Purchase Tickets
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Tickets can ONLY be purchased ONLINE
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Tickets will NOT be sold at the event
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Tickets may NOT be purchased with cash
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Tickets are available for purchase throughout the entire event day; closing Saturday, March 28 at 11:59 pm
On the day of Championships, show either a printed or digital copy of your ticket to the event staff at the door.
Volunteer of the Year Award
MCGC wants to honor all participants in our activity, especially the ones who take on background roles so that the performers can shine. Volunteer of the Year seeks to recognize all the Band Dads, Seamstress Moms, and all the other volunteers that get our units down the road.
Nominations are due by Mar 11. They will be evaluated by a small committee. Three winners will be recognized at MCGC State Championships, one at each Awards Ceremony. Nominees will also receive a certificate so that they know their unit nominated them and appreciates all the hard work they do!
Introducing the "Spirit of MCGC" Award!
This year we are introducing the Spirit of MCGC Award! Have you noticed a team that is always rooting for others? One that just nails it on and off the floor? Now performers can recognize each other for upholding our “respect for all” philosophy while putting on a great show. Directors, Staff, and Performers can all keep an eye out for candidates at regular season shows.
Each unit gets one (1) collective vote from now until Mar 24. The winner will be announced at Championships.
At the Event...
Fan Favorite Awards
At the Championships, vote for your favorite performance. Fan Favorites from each class will receive special recognition, separate from their score. This is another fun way to recognize creativity and talent within our circuit. Voting is ONLY available on March 28.
Here are the categories:
Regional A: Scholastic (SRA) & Independent (IRA)
AA & Jr Reg A: Scholastic (SAA), Independent (IAA) & Junior Regional A (JRA)
A, College, Senior & Open: Scholastic (SA), Independent (IA), College, Senior & Independent Open (IO)
For Vendors
Vendor Application
Individuals or organizations interested in having a vendor booth at MCGC State Championships should fill out the Vendor Form below. Vendor Application Forms must be submitted/postmarked on or before Mar 13.
This form is a fillable PDF, meaning you can type all of your information into the form using a PDF reader, and then print the completed form to send with payment. The total dollar amount is not auto-fill. Completing all sections of this form will help with vendor layout, and getting your publicity to the announcer. Additional wristbands are not available with the form, but can be purchased through mcgc.net. More information on that is in the form.
Payment can be made online. Please read the "I have paid online" instructions for the online payment form, and make sure you email the completed form after finishing online payment.
Questions?
Email Mackenzie Seibel at champsmcgc@gmail.com
