Michigan Color Guard Judges Association

In 1997, the MCGC formed our Judging Association, the Michigan Color Guard Judges Association (MCGJA). The MCGJA has adopted strict and demanding standards to ensure that our judges are current with their training and exposure, both nationally and locally.

The MCGJA offers training opportunities for current and perspective judges and for our membership as well. These training sessions are held pre-season and throughout the year.

Please send any questions to the MCGC Judge Coordinator at judgemcgc@gmail.com

Judging in the MCGJA

As a future judge, designer, or instructor, going through the training process is an invaluable experience. Future judges will build a solid foundation in the judging activity. Instructors and designers have the opportunity to learn about the judging process and criteria. They can see the activity through the lens of a judge which can impact how they design shows and teach their units.

All judges who participate in color guard, MCGC events must have completed Levels, 100, 200, and 300 of the WGI-Certify/E-Adjudicate program.

All judges who participate in percussion-MCGC events must complete Levels 100 and 200.

Level 100 covers basic judging concepts. In this level you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required.

In Level 200, the focus will be on developing basic judging skills. You will develop a fundamental understanding of WGI’s caption-based philosophy, the role of the judge within that system, and the skills required to fulfill that role.

Level 300 offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes.

More information and how to get started can be found using the wgicertify button below.