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Current Members

  • Belleville Tiger Elite Jr

  • Farmington United JRA

  • Huron Valley

  • Jenison Jr Wildcats

  • Lake Orion Middle School

  • Radiance Winterguard

  • Reeths-Puffer Middle School

  • South Lyon Middle School WG

  • Southgate Titan Winter Guard

  • Troy Athens JRA

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Overview of Classifications

MCGC's classifications are based on WGI's system, which contains two divisions, each with their own subdivisions. Classifications are based on age, experience, and skill level of the performers. Groups have the opportunity to be reclassified as they improve.

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Scholastic

The Scholastic division contains winter guards affiliated with a specific school and only compete with other schools with groups their age. Below is a list of these subdivisions, starting with the novice classes and ending with the advanced classes.

  • Junior Regional A (JRA) - middle school guards

  • Scholastic Regional A (SRA) - beginner high school guards

  • Scholastic AA (SAA) - intermediate high school guards

  • Scholastic A (SA) - advanced high school guards

  • Collegiate - college & university guards

Independent

The Independent division is for guards that are not affiliated with one particular school. Some also have an expanded age range, allowing students to perform beyond high school.​

  • Festival (F) - non-competitive

  • Independent Regional A (IRA) - beginner guards 

  • Independent AA (IAA) - intermediate guards

  • Independent A (IA) - advanced guards

  • Independent Open (IO) - advanced college-age guards

  • Senior - adults

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Classification Details and Requirements

Class
Performer Age Range / Eligibility
Minimum Performance Time (minutes)
Maximum Performance Time (minutes)
Minimum Equipment Time (minutes)
Maximum Interval Time (minutes)
Judging Criteria
Festival (non-competitive)
2.5
3.5
2.5
7
WGI Regional A Class
Junior Regional A (JRA)
up to 9th grade (or 15 yrs)
2.5
3.5
2.5
7
WGI Regional A Class
Scholastic Regional A (SRA)
up to 12th grade (or 18 yrs)
3
4.5
3
7
WGI Regional A Class
Independent Regional A (IRA)
up to 22 yrs
3
4.5
3
7
WGI Regional A Class
Scholastic AA (SAA)
14–18 yrs
3
5.5
3
8
WGI A Class
Independent AA (IAA)
up to 22 yrs
3
5.5
3
8
WGI A Class
Scholastic A (SA)
14–18 yrs
4
5.5
3.5
8
WGI A Class
Independent A (IA)
up to 22 yrs
4
5.5
3.5
8
WGI A Class
Collegiate
students at same college/university, regardless of age
4
5.5
3.5
8
WGI A Class
Senior
no age limit
4
5.5
3.5
8
WGI A Class
Independent Open (IO)
up to 23 yrs
4
6.5
3.5
9
WGI Open Class
Scholastic World
14–18 yrs
4
7.5
3.5
10
WGI World Class
Independent World
no age limit
4
7.5
3.5
10
WGI World Class

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Performer photographs ©2026 Photography By Bateman. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.

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