CLINIC
Information
The Color Guard Clinic is designed for multiple levels of instruction for brand new or experienced performers looking to hone skills in flag or rifle. Over the course of 4 days, students develop a strong fundamental base of performance techniques, then learn how to create their own routines and build upon their skills after they leave the clinic. They are taught how to transfer what they learned to their peers back home.
Multi level of instruction
SWC's Color Guard Clinic gives new and returning students the opportunity to advance through the levels of instruction provided year to year. Three to four levels are offered based on enrollment/class size.
Expand your skills
From body movement, flag, rifle, and saber, students will be challenged to both expand on their current skills while learning new techniques in other areas of Color Guard.
CURRICULUM
Clinic Schedule
Below is an example of an average day schedule. For a more exact layout, go to our Information Documents page and download the PDF
7:15 am Breakfast
10:00 am Break
12:15 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Break
5:15 pm Dinner
7:45 pm Classes conclude
8:30 am Warm-ups and Classes
10:15 am Classes
1:30 pm Classes
3:45 pm Electives
6:30 pm Classes and Performance
8:00 pm Recreation Time
11:00 pm Lights Out
Concepts
Instructors will emphasize a strong fundamental base of performance techniques. All students will be shown techniques in body movement, dance, and marching integration.
Leadership
The Color Guard Clinic has built-in section teamwork, discipline, and motivation to encourage leaders to work with peers. Afternoon electives will provide current or future leaders techniques and tools to help lead when they return home.
Skills
Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills through a multitude of electives and classes provided during the clinic. Students can choose to pursue dance, leadership, style shows, care/maintenance, and additional routines in flag, rifle, and sabre.
Features
Students will receive a digital copy of all routines and instructional manual. All routines are written and taught by our nationally famous instructional staff and are created exclusively for the clinic
Clinic Schedule
Below is an example of an average day schedule. For a more exact layout, go to our Information Documents page and download the PDF
7:15 am Breakfast
10:00 am Break
12:15 pm Lunch
3:30 pm Break
5:15 pm Dinner
7:45 pm Classes conclude
11:00 pm Lights Out
8:30 am Warm-ups and Classes
10:15 am Classes
1:30 pm Classes
3:45 pm Electives
6:30 pm Classes and Performance
8:00 pm Recreation Time
HEAD CLINICIAN
Ruth Ann Medworth
Ruth Ann Medworth is a graduate of Indiana State University. She was the director of the National Champion ISU Cheer Team and also served as director of the ISU Sparkettes and Sycamore Guard. While serving as director of the Northview High School Color Guard, Northview has won two state championships and appeared in 26 WGI Scholastic World finals. She currently serves as a member of the IHSCGA Board of Directors, and the WGI Color Guard Advisory Board....
For Your Information
If you are in need or more information, please download our information PDF's for more details. If you have a question, you may want to see if there is already an answer on our FAQ page. If you are looking for transportation information, please go to our Transportation page.
CLOSING
Ceremonies
For parents, friends, and directors, closing ceremonies will be held at O’Brien stadium on the Eastern Illinois campus.
Come and enjoy the performance and celebration of awards! Spectators are expected to adhere to social distancing and CDC guidelines when attending closing ceremonies.
Color Guard Clinic
July 14th, 2023 at 10:30 AM
PRICES
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston IL
July 11th-14th, 2023
COMMUTER
Includes all instruction, and lunch and dinner each day
$290
RESIDENT
Includes all instruction,
housing, and meals
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(Staying with us on campus. Most common selection.)
$370
NON- PARTICIPANT
Includes housing and all meals
(For sponsors, bus drivers, directors, or coaches not taking classes)
$230
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What if I arrive late?No problem! If you arrive a little later than the check-in window for your clinic, you'll report to the front desk of Taylor Hall. They will alert a member of our administrative staff, who will assist you with checking in, moving in, and getting you to your starting location for your camp!
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Where do I park?For clinic check-in and check-out (drop off and pick-up) park for free at Taylor Hall, OR across the street at the large parking lot. Signs will indicate lots at check-in and staff members will be outside for assistance. A detailed map is in our Information Packet. If the participant has driven him/herself, staff members will show you where to park after check-in (in the lot across the street from Taylor Hall). Those who will keep their cars at the camp will get a parking pass during check-in to display in their car after they have unloaded and parked for the clinic duration. Students 18 and under turn in their keys to a locked safe for the duration of the clinic, which is held by our administrative staff. Keys are returned at check-out. Smith Walbridge will not be responsible for those who get tickets when parking in area not approved for our staff and participants.
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Can I stay one or multiple extra nights?Early arrival or late departure situations (usually to get cheaper air fares, or to arrive in time for class) are available for $30.00 per night. This cost does not include any meals, however, meals can be purchased in the cafeteria until the meals for your camp begin. Even as an early arrival, you are "with" the clinics. Those 18 and under may not leave the dorm grounds. As a general rule, extra nights are reserved for those traveling from out of state or by public transportation. You may stay up to one night early and/or one additional night late. Extra nights are not available on or after July 21, as the dorms will be closed. Call us to make arrangements at least one week in advance.
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What public transportation options are available?These options are included in the Information Packet and on the Transportation page. Be sure to provide your information at least 5 days in advance of travel so we can schedule arrangements to pick you up and return you to your to your stations and terminals.