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History

The North Star Circuit was founded in 1962 to unite the ever exciting and increasingly popular activity of winter guard. This effort to standardize a rule and judging system, and further the
educational system for performers and instructors alike became what we know today as the North Star Color Guard Circuit.

In 1977, WGI (Winter Guard International) was formed, an international governing body to the activity. Together, NSC, WGIand numerous other local circuits like ours came together to
bring the winter guard activity to where it is today.

The North Star Circuit currently exists to offer the following:

• Standardized judging system and criteria to provide educational feedback for instructors and
  performers
  
  
• Educational opportunities through clinics for instructors and performers
  
  
• A scholarship program to promote academic and performance education
  
  
• Performance venues that provide opportunity for performers and audiences to share the
  excitement of the performing arts

The North Star Circuit is a non-profit organization that guides the competitive development of the Winter Guard activity throughout Minnesota and the neighboring states. NSC is governed by a board of volunteers who strive to enhance the experience and opportunity for the winter guard programs we serve.

Like WGI and fellow local circuits, the North Star Circuit has chosen competition as its method for organizing youth activities in pursuit of high standards of achievement. The season of shows/competitions begin in January and continue typically until late March or early April.
A season of competitions generally showcases 15 events.

Winter guard is definitely the next step for any successful marching band program. Why not allow the training and education experience of the color guard activity to span through the winter months and prepare your students for the marching band season? Extending your color
guard program to the winter season will give your students the competitive edge as they continue to enhance their skills.

If you'd like to inquire how you can bring your program to the next level and create a winter guard program, contact us and request a free brochure media pack.