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Wristbands 101

Each year we have questions about who gets to sit where with the wristbands they have purchased or been given by their group at an FFCC sponsored contest (guard premiere, percussion premiere, percussion focus and championships).

1. Spectators – when you purchase your wristband at a FFCC sponsored contest (see above) you can sit anywhere in the gym. Front side or backside.

2. Performers – when your group gives you your wristband at an FFCC sponsored contest you can ONLY sit on the backside of the gym, except for championships which is all front side seating. If your parent(s) are at the contest they can join you on the backside – but you CANNOT sit with them on the front side, except at championships, which is all front side seating. Please remember that there is a designated area for paying spectators only.

3. Staff – when your group gives you your wristband at an FFCC sponsored contest you can ONLY sit on the backside of the gym, except for championships, which is all front side seating. If you have a child performing and want to see their performance from the front side you will need to purchase a spectator wristband, except for championships, which is all front side seating.

4. Directors – your director’s badge will allow you to sit anywhere in the gym. Front side or backside.

5. Mega & Super Pass – when your group gives you your wristband at an FFCC sponsored contest you can ONLY sit on the backside of the gym, except for championships, which is all front side seating. If you have a child performing and want to see their performance from the front side you will need to purchase a spectator wristband, except for championships, which is all front side seating. Mega & Super passes are only good for FFCC sponsored events. They do not include regular season shows hosted by schools. 

Directors and Staff – FFCC will provide a space for 4 people to watch your group’s performance at all FFCC sponsored contests. This area will be roped off on the front side of the gym.

Additional questions about the purchase of wristbands can be directed to the FFCC Treasurer, Jackie Price, at treasurer@ffcc.org

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2018 Independent Team Audition Information

The FFCC is proud to support the growth and development of all of our independent teams. The list below is not comprehensive, only what has been provided by our independent directors. Please check back frequently for additions, and check the social media and websites of our local independent organizations for further information.

Click on the name of the organization below to learn more about the auditions and clinics offered this fall!

Sunday, October 15th

Sunday, October 22nd

Sunday, October 29th

 

Completed Auditions:

Sunday, September 17th

Saturday, September 23rd

Sunday, September 24th

Sunday, October 1st

Sunday, October 8th

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Online Payment & Registration Now Open

In an effort to help ease tension regarding the rescheduling of our annual meeting, we have a new system in place to allow for early payment of fees. Many of you have asked, and given that many school systems are beginning to offer payment via credit card or some electronic means it seemed timely to work on restructuring the web site to make this available.

Beginning immediately, members will be able to follow the instructions below to select fees and “add on” items like Super Pass, Mega Pass, Senior/Age Out Medals etc. and pay online. You may also use this option to register and then pay by check. You can either mail your check or bring it in person to the rescheduled meeting on Sunday, September 24th. Once you have completed the online process you will receive an e-mail with a copy of your statement. Hopefully this will help those members seeking an online option. It will also speed up the show selection process once the shows are open online at a later date..

Those in attendance at the September 24th meeting will still receive priority registration, regardless of whether they pay ahead of time or at the meeting. All others not in attendance, but paid, will fall into the next level of registration.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Log on to the FFCC Website using your User ID and Password.
  2. Select “Manage Team Profile” from drop down menu under the “Members” tab on the home page. This will take you to Team Profile Page and all the teams associated with your User ID.
  3. Select the Team you want to manage by Clicking on the colored tab.
  4. From the tabs across the top of the Team Profile Page, select the “Show Selection/Registration” tab.
  5. Select the division of competition from the drop down menu.
  6. From the selection of fees, select “Membership Fee” if it is not already indicated and any “Add Ons” you wish to purchase for the team you are registering.
  7. PLEASE double check your selections prior to finalizing the “statement”. Once selections are finalized you will not be able to make changes. That has to be done at the Admin level of the web site.
  8. When you have completed the selection process and are certain about your choices, click the blue “complete registration” button. This will bring up the terms and notices pages.Once you have completed the terms and notices you will be taken immediately to the payment page.
  9. You can make a payment on this page if you are using an online option. If you are mailing a check, you will receive mailing instructions.
  10. Electronic payments are registered immediately. Checks will be posted as they are received.
  11. You will receive an email statement with all of your proposed fees and payments.
  12. You may return to the “Payments” page at any time from the drop down menu under the “Members” tab on the home page. www.ffcc.org/payments you must be logged in to reach this page.

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2018 FFCC Schedule

The 2018 FFCC Schedule is here! We are proud to announce this year’s five premiere shows, 22 regular season shows, and our three-day championships event to serve our colorguard, percussion, and winds membership!

Our colorguard premiere shows will be held simultaneously in three locations throughout Florida on January 20th, allowing our teams to travel the least possible distances to attend their required premiere event. Host sites for these shows will be announced once contracts are finalized, but include schools with the best available facilities in the Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metro areas. Locations will be designated by the FFCC based on regional populations so as to evenly distribute our teams for the best experience in each area. The map below is an example of these distributions based on last year’s membership, but will be finalized after registration. Nationally recognized adjudicators and clinicians will be serving teams at all three sites.

Our percussion and winds premieres will be held simultaneously in the southeast region and the central region on January 27th. The southeast premiere will be held again at John I. Leonard High School, and the location for the central premiere will be announced shortly. Nationally recognized judges will serve teams at both locations.

Our regular season schedule includes opportunities for all teams to compete every weekend from February 3rd through March 18th, leading up to FFCC Championships. In addition to Saturdays, teams can compete at three FFCC Friday night shows, and one Sunday FFCC show to fulfill their season requirements! These are separate contests, so you can register to compete at the same location on Friday and Saturday, and meet two of your contest requirements towards qualifying for championships! All shows are open to guard, percussion, and winds teams unless specifically noted. 

The FFCC is pleased to announce that the 2018 FFCC Championships Event will be held at the Exhibition & Entertainment Halls of the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida from Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8th. Availability issues at the Ocean Center for 2018, combined with the dates of Easter weekend and WGI World Championships, forced us to seek an alternate location this year. Performance blocks for each division will be announced once registration is complete, and opportunities for teams to save on hotels, travel, and entertainment while in the Tampa area will be available soon.

The Florida State Fairgrounds are excited to bring our Championships Event to the west coast, and are working with our contest and event planning team to make this an exciting experience for all participants. The FFCC will return to the Daytona Beach Ocean Center in 2019, and is currently negotiating a multi-year agreement.

We are looking forward to our best season yet at the FFCC! We hope you’ll join us at the FFCC Initial Membership on Sunday, September 10th at 2:00pm at Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, FL. Please visit our Facebook Event Page for the meeting for updates regarding Hurricane Irma.

Full Schedule

  • January 20th: Guard Premieres
    • Tampa: Plant City HS
    • Orlando: Lyman HS
    • Jacksonville: Oakleaf HS
  • January 27th: Percussion Premieres
    • Central/North: TBA
    • Southeast: John I. Leonard
  • February 3
    • Braden River HS
    • Oviedo HS
    • Fletcher HS
  • February 9 (Friday)
    • Freedom HS Tampa
  • February 10
    • Freedom HS Tampa
    • Lyman HS
  • February 17
    • Lakeland HS
    • Belleview HS
    • WGI Tampa Guard Regional
  • February 23 (Friday)
    • Riverview HS
  • February 24
    • Riverview HS
    • Cypress Creek HS
  • March 3
    • East Lake HS
    • Fleming Island HS
  • March 10
    • Durant HS
    • University HS Orange City
    • Cypress Bay (Percussion Focus)
    • Oviedo HS (Percussion Focus)
  • March 16 (Friday)
    • Freedom HS Orlando
  • March 17
    • Largo HS
    • Freedom HS Orlando
  • March 18 (Sunday)
    • Largo HS
  • March 24
    • WGI Orlando Guard Regional, No FFCC Shows
  • March 31
    • Off (Easter)
  • April 6-8
    • FFCC Championships

*schedule subject to change

 

 

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FFCC Premiere Dates!

Our colorguard premiere shows will be held simultaneously in three locations throughout Florida on January 20th, allowing our teams to travel the least possible distances to attend their required premiere event. Host sites for these shows will be include Oakleaf HS in the Jacksonville/North Region, Plant City in the Tampa/West Region, and Lyman HS in the Orlando/Central Region. Locations will be designated by the FFCC based on regional populations so as to evenly distribute our teams for the best experience in each area. The map below is an example of these distributions based on last year’s membership, but will be finalized after registration. Nationally recognized adjudicators and clinicians will be serving teams at all three sites.

Our percussion and winds premieres will be held simultaneously in the southeast region and the central region on January 27th. The southeast premiere will be held again at John I. Leonard High School, and the location for the central premiere will be announced shortly. Nationally recognized judges will serve teams at both locations.

*This map is based on last year’s geographic distribution of teams, and will be updated based on 2018 Registration