Impact Independent Winter Guard

Updated 03-06-08

    Impact is having a tremendous innaugural season.  Last Saturday Impact performed to a very enthusiastic audience at Fauquier High School in Warrenton, VA.  Impact placed 1st for the second consecutive week in the Independent A class, with a score of 76.6.  This was like a home show for Impact, as many of the performers had family and students in attendance.  Also in attendance were members of the board of MANY, our parent organization.  This weekend, Impact prepares for the WGI Power Regional at South Brunswick on March 15th and 16th.  Congratulations once again to our hard working members on their performance. 

Updated 02-08-08

    Impact had a great WGI debut.  The ladies and gentlemen of Impact delivered two exciting performances, and despite some nerves in finals, managed to increase their score by 2 points to reach a 68.2.  This weekend Impact will be getting ready for the Nashville Regional next weekend.  Stay tuned for more news and announcements.

Updated 02-01-08

    Impact is ready for its first WGI regional.  After a successful debut last Saturday, Impact will bring Romeo and Juliet to the stage in Powhatan at the 2008 WGI Richmond regional.  Impact thrilled the audience last weekend with a high energy performance.  Expect to see even more of our 2008 production this Saturday at 3:04 p.m. in Powhatan.

Updated 01-22-08

    Following a very successful camp with Tracy Wooton, the staff and members of Impact have been preparing intently for the 2008 season.  Impact will unveil their 2008 production Romeo and Juliet this Saturday, January 26th at Oakton High School.  The young men and women of Impact perform at 9:50 p.m.  Impact's WGI debut will be the following Saturday, at Powhatan high school at the 2008 WGI Richmond Regional.  Impact would like to wish Great Performances to all the AIA color guards coming out this weekend!

Updated 12-20-07

    Impact Independent will have their winter staging camp (Christmas Camp) with consultant Tracy Wooton, December 27th - December 30th at Fluvanna County High School. Things are starting to really pick up for the team.  The members are achieving the training program more consistently, and we are even testing out phrases of equipment choreography

    Camp times are still 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

    MEMBERS:  Don't forget to WEAR ALL BLACKS for THE ENTIRE CAMP!  Plan your laundry accordingly.

    Come ready to learn, and ready to do a LOT.  Remember, January 26th is not far away!

See you all on the 27th!

Updated 11-28-07

    Impact Independent will have its first weekend camp this Saturday, December 1st and Sunday December 2nd.  Saturday's rehearsal will be at Fluvanna High School.  The times for this Saturday's camp will be 12 noon to 10:00 p.m.   There are not a lot of places to eat nearby, so you may want to bring your own.  We can also order Pizza. 

    Sunday's rehearsal will be held at Goochland High School.  We are sharing the facility with InnoVAtion Indoor Drum Line.

    Camp times on Sunday are still 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    MEMBERS:  Don't forget your homework!  :-)  Many of you did a great job with this last time.

    Your design team is very excited about the 2008 Production for Impact.  I have been in frequent contact with Tracy Wooton, and he is excited about staging our production!  We hope to teach choreography this weekend which may be in our finall production!

See you all Saturday!

Updated 11-13-07

    Impact Independent had another great camp Sunday, November 4th at Powhatan High School.  The weapons and flag technique continues to solidify, as we continue to receive new interested applicants. 

 The rehearsal location for Sunday the 18th is Edison High School in Alexandria.  Click here for directions.

    The staff of Impact is working hard on our 2008 program, and we hope to be able to announce it at the November 18th camp.  We will be working with our stager/consultant Mr. Tracy Wooton, and some other consultants to ensure that we deliver the best performance vehicle for our talented cast.

    MEMBERS:  Don't forget your homework!  :-)

Visit the member forum for reminders.  The calendar page is being updated to a web-based format, but you can still download the spreadsheet. 
I'll see you all on the 18th.

Updated 10-30-07

    Impact Independent will be hosting it's third rehearsal camp this Sunday, November 4th at Powhatan High School.  The camp will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Follow this link for directions to the school.  Members are asked to report at 8:45 a.m.  A few talented individuals are STILL interested in joining our ranks.  We just can't help it if we are popular. ;-) 

    If you are a potential new member, you need to contact John Burns immediately, so you can be brought up to speed on camp fees, dues, and equipment benchmarks.  We look forward to meeting a few new faces on Sunday.

Updated 10-14-07

    In spite of some major changes to our rehearsal arrangements, Impact's first rehearsal camp was very productive and fun!  Students successfully completed the first series of technical benchmarks set forth by the staff, and were given some new assignments for the November 4th camp.  In addition to our returners, two new faces came to Impact family and were welcomed aboard. 

    The staff of Impact is also pleased to announce the addition of Tracy Wooton to our design staff.  Tracy has played a key role as a staff member for some of the most successful guards in WGI.  Most recently Mr. Wooton has served as the Director of the Northern Lights Winter Guard, and he was a presenter at the 2007 WGI Spinfest in Orlando, Florida.  Staff and members alike are very excited to have him on board!

     Our rehearsal was held on the grounds of the University of Virginia.  Some highlights of the day included, sour skittles, leisurely walks, an impromptu birthday celebration, tan/burn lines, cool new flag tricks, and a few Rifle 7's and 8's!  (that's not a misprint.)  The next rehearsal is Sunday November 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Keep checking back for location and directions.  Way to go IMPACT!

Updated 9-24-07

    Following a very successful audition, 13 students were offered positions in the cast of Impact.  The talent level of the group is high, and the atmosphere is very positive.  Dues, Performances, and Rehearsal schedules were discussed following auditions.  The future looks bright for Impact!

   Updated 9-10-07

    The Impact Technique clinic was a tremendous success.  A total of 30 students, 29 from Virginia and one from Maryland, came to experience our technique program and made new friends in color guard.  Click here for some photos from the clinic.

   Some of the area high schools that were represented include Albemarle High School,  Goochland High School, Madison County High School, Colonial Heights High School, and Potomac Falls High School. 

    Instructional staff members in attendance were John Burns, Guillaume Eek, and Lauren Moffatt.  Business staff in attendance were Jody and Tom Rametta.

    The talent level of the students was impressive.  All in attendance were challenged to reach for the next level in their personal development. 

      Impact is very excited about auditions which are coming up this Sunday, September 23rd.  We hope to see everyone there!