11/01 2025 Educational Offerings

Posted 11/01 by Megan Phillips

September 15, 2024

• Presentation: Designing in the Scholastic A Class with Rodney Bailey

January 18, 2025 - Kennessaw Mountain HS

• New unit walk-throughs 
• An offering intended for those new to winter guard, new to directing, or new to the SAPA circuit. A seasoned member of our Advisory Board or Educational staff will assist you in your first contest of the season. No sign-up required, unit directors will have a board member assigned to them at least one week prior to the show day. If you do not receive your assignment, please email advisoryatlarge@sapaonline.net.
• Not a new member but would like to be considered for a walk-through? Send an email to education@sapaonline.net to get signed up!

January 25th, 2025 - Whitewater HS 

• New unit walk-throughs 
  • An offering intended for those new to winter guard, new to directing, or new to the SAPA circuit. A seasoned member of our Advisory Board or Educational staff will assist you in your first contest of the season. No sign-up required, unit directors will have a board member assigned to them at least one week prior to the show day. If you do not receive your assignment, please email advisoryatlarge@sapaonline.net
  • Not a new member but would like to be considered for a walk-through? Send an email to education@sapaonline.net to get signed up!

February 1, 2025 - Mill Creek HS

• New unit walk-throughs 
  • An offering intended for those new to winter guard, new to directing, or new to the SAPA circuit. A seasoned member of our Advisory Board or Educational staff will assist you in your first contest of the season. No sign-up required, unit directors will have a board member assigned to them at least one week prior to the show day. If you do not receive your assignment, please email advisoryatlarge@sapaonline.net
  • Not a new member but would like to be considered for a walk-through? Send an email to education@sapaonline.net to get signed up!

February 9, 2025 - VIRTUAL CRITIQUE 

• Submit a video of your unit's performance and receive a 10 minute critique with two top-tier judges in the activity.
• Clinician(s): Damon Padilla and Rick Subel
• Pre-registration required. Opens on December 1st and spots will fill quickly!
• If a waitlist forms, priority will be given to ONE unit per performing organization.

February 15, 2025 - Denmark HS

• Lessons Over Lunch: Fitness Instructional Class with Devon Kugler
• The Lessons Over Lunch series will occur during the lunch break at the corresponding competition show site. A registration link will be sent prior to the show. All SAPA directors are welcome and encouraged to attend. The performing unit does not have to be present for a staff member with a badge to attend the clinic. 

March 1, 2025 - Harrison HS

• Register to have a seasoned designer/educator walk through your show-day process with you AND provide overview commentary during your unit's performance. Following your unit's performance, clinicians will briefly speak to your performers and staff. This is an amazing opportunity for all levels of competition and one not to miss!
  • Clinicians: Courtney Mills, Carrie Smith, Stephanie Stewart
  • Pre-registration required. Opens on December 1st and spots will fill quickly!